Vietnam is an ideal destination for travelers seeking a high-end retreat amidst nature. Three-quarters of the country is mountainous, featuring diverse landscapes from the majestic northern ranges to expansive plateaus. Vietnam also boasts a 3,600 km coastline with pristine beaches, secluded bays, and clear blue waters. As a result, resorts in Vietnam offer a wide range of settings and services, from minimalist designs that blend with nature and the sea to luxurious, opulent accommodations.
This article introduces 10 luxury resorts across Vietnam, stretching from north to south, offering unforgettable experiences for international travelers.
1. Topas Ecolodge in Sapa, Lao Cai
Topas Ecolodge is located in Lech Dao Village, Ban Ho Commune, Lao Cai Province, approximately 19 km from the center of Sapa. The resort has been recognized among the Top 3 Best Resorts in Asia and has received numerous awards from leading international travel magazines.
Topas Ecolodge stands out for its secluded hilltop location, set amid Hoang Lien National Park. The property is built with a blend of traditional architectural elements and minimalist Scandinavian design.
Its 40 bungalows, including Premium Executive Bungalow, Garden Suite, Deluxe Suite, and Pool Villa, are constructed from white granite. Each room offers privacy, a close connection to nature, and panoramic views over the Muong Hoa Valley and the Hoang Lien Son mountain range.
The room rate at Topas Ecolodge starts from approximately USD 200 per night. The resort offers high-end facilities, including two infinity pools, three restaurants, two bars, a Hanoi–Sapa shuttle service, and the Rice Spa, which features traditional herbal therapies.
Topas Ecolodge also provides trekking tours, village-exploration experiences, and guided walks along the Hoang Lien Son mountain trails. From the resort, travelers can conveniently reach nearby attractions such as Fansipan, Cat Cat Village (20km), Sapa Square (18km), Sapa Museum (18km), the Rong May Glass Bridge (36km), among others.
2. Avana Retreat in Phu Tho
Avana Retreat is located in Panh Village, Bao La Commune, Phu Tho Province, just 165 km from Hanoi. The 15-hectare resort features 36 villas arranged along the hillside, surrounded by pristine forests, streams, and wildflowers. Its design combines the traditional architecture of the Thai and H’Mong ethnic groups with luxurious modern interiors. The resort’s grounds create the feeling of a rustic village nestled in the mountains of Northwest Vietnam.
Avana Retreat offers five room categories with rates ranging from approximately USD 380 to 1.290, providing stunning scenery and high-end amenities. Orchid Spa offers treatments for both the face and the full body. Cloud Pool is a three-tiered infinity pool with panoramic views of the vast terraced fields and the surrounding valleys and mountains, often shrouded in mist.
The retreat also offers many complimentary activities such as yoga, meditation, cooking, pottery classes, etc., suitable for both adults and children. Additionally, Avana operates a range of paid experiences and tours. This includes dinners by the waterfall, wellness treatments, village trekking, kayaking, and more, with varying fees.
From Avana Retreat, travelers can conveniently reach many attractions in Mai Chau, such as Lac Village (28km), Mai Chau Viewpoint (37km), Chieu Cave (30km), Go Lao Waterfall (40km), and more.
3. Intercontinental Ha Long Bay resort in Quang Ninh
InterContinental Ha Long Bay is located in the heart of Ha Long Marina in Quang Ninh, offering panoramic views of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ha Long Bay. As the first InterContinental resort in Northern Vietnam, it stands out with its luxurious architecture harmoniously blended with lush green spaces. All rooms and villas are designed to open toward the sea. Selected categories are surrounded by landscaped gardens and water features, creating a cool, tranquil atmosphere close to nature.
InterContinental offers a wide range of room categories such as Classic Rooms, Suites, Penthouses, Residences, and Villas, with rates ranging from USD 170 to 1.138 per night. The resort features a variety of facilities. For example, Asian–Western restaurants, Hidden Lagoon Spa, the Club InterContinental Lounge, The Del Mar Beach Lounge, children’s activities onsite, etc.
From InterContinental Ha Long Bay, travelers can easily reach key attractions around Ha Long Bay, such as Ha Long Bay cruises, Bai Chay (7km), Hon Gai (9km), Cua Van Floating Village, and more.
4. Tam Coc Garden Resort in Ninh Binh
Tam Coc Garden Resort is located in Hai Nham Hamlet, Nam Hoa Lu Ward, Ninh Binh Province. The resort is set amidst picturesque rice fields and iconic limestone mountains, creating a peaceful, nature‑immersed atmosphere. Its architecture reflects the traditional Northern Vietnamese village style, featuring tiled roofs, laterite stone walls, and classic garden courtyards.
Tam Coc Garden Resort spans approximately 6 hectares and offers seven room categories, with rates ranging from USD 260 to 870 per night. Depending on the room type, guests can enjoy different experiences, such as private hot spring streams, villas with views of rice fields, or panoramic valley vistas.
In addition to basic amenities such as a swimming pool and spa, guests can participate in cultural activities and enjoy the garden's gifts, including bamboo weaving, making bamboo fans, embroidery, etc. Tam Coc Garden Resort also offers a variety of nature exploration tours, including Journeys in the Garden and Beyond the Garden. Beyond trips ranging from 1 to 7 days to destinations such as Ninh Binh, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, and Pu Luong.
From the resort, travelers can easily reach attractions like Tam Coc – Bich Dong (2 km), Hoa Lu (13 km), Trang An (18 km), Van Long (30 km), and more.
5. Binh An Village Resort in Da Lat, Lam Dong
Binh An Village Resort is located by Tuyen Lam Lake in Da Lat, nestled within lush pine forests, creating a peaceful and nature-friendly retreat.
The resort features elegant French architecture skillfully combined with local cultural elements, notably villas modeled on the style of the Central Highlands’ Rong houses. The property resembles a secluded village filled with blooming flowers, comprising 7 villas and 10 room categories named after different flowers. Room rates range from USD 132 to 1.440 per night.
The resort offers a full range of premium amenities, including a restaurant, café, spa, swimming pool, gym, and yoga and tai chi classes. Guests can enjoy kayaking on the lake, participate in outdoor excursions, hiking, or golfing. The resort also hosts craft workshops, teaching traditional Vietnamese and Western cooking and baking.
Guests staying at Binh An Village Resort can conveniently visit attractions such as Robin Hill (7.5 km), Railway Station and Museum (11 km), Lang Biang (21 km), Datanla Waterfall (29 km), etc.
6. Ancient Hue Garden Houses in Hue
Ancient Hue Garden Houses are located at 104/47 Kim Long, Thành phố Huế, at the edge of the Perfume River. Here is a resort that embodies the cultural essence of the former imperial capital, recreating the elegant and dignified living space of the Nguyen royal family. As the capital for 143 years, Hue preserves the refined artistry of imperial architecture while also embracing the influence of Indochine design.
This blend of influences creates the unique charm of Ancient Hue Garden Houses, both nostalgic and time-honored, yet elegant and luxurious. The property features five Garden Houses with eleven traditionally crafted wooden rooms adorned with intricate carvings. Complementing these are four villas with twelve private rooms designed in refined Indochine style, offering a graceful and sophisticated ambiance.
Travelers can enjoy a wide range of services, including Van Xuan Bar, dining at Le Soleil de Hue and Kim Long Fine Dining, or experiencing royal-inspired cuisine through the signature Royal Package. The garden pool, the heritage-inspired Phu Xuan Spa, hands-on craft workshops, souvenir photo sessions, and walking tours all contribute to a memorable stay.
The resort also offers convenient access to Hue’s major attractions: the Imperial City (3km), Dong Ba Market (3.6km), Thien Mu Pagoda (3.8km), Tu Duc Tomb (6km), Minh Mang Tomb (14km), and more.
7. TIA Wellness Resort & Spa Inclusive in Da Nang
TIA Wellness Resort & Spa Inclusive is located on My Khe Beach, Da Nang, offering a luxury retreat centered on holistic wellness. The resort stands out with upscale private villas crafted in a modern, contemporary architectural style. It seamlessly blends with tropical gardens, open water features, and abundant natural greenery. Nightly rates vary depending on the villa category, ranging from USD 570 to 1.930.
Travelers enjoy two spa treatments per night, paired with daily wellness classes including yoga, meditation, breathwork, HIIT, and comprehensive health support. TIA Wellness Resort offers a health-focused dining experience built on nutrition science and wellness principles, featuring flavorful, balanced, and light meals. Travelers booking Private Retreat packages from 4–7 nights will receive personalized nutrition support, including a customized vegan menu.
The resort also offers discovery packages such as the TIA Signature Wellness Tour, culture – history – sightseeing tours, the Kid Wellness Club, etc. From TIA Wellness Resort & Spa Inclusive, travelers can easily access famous attractions in Da Nang. For example, Ngu Hanh Son (3.5 km), Hoi An Ancient Town (20 km), Son Tra Peninsula (21 km), My Son Sanctuary (42 km), and Ba Na Hills (46 km), among others.
8. Six Senses Ninh Van Bay in Khanh Hoa
Six Senses Ninh Van Bay is located on the Ninh Van Bay Peninsula, Khanh Hoa Province.
The resort’s grounds feature multiple villa clusters spread along the hillside, coastline, and rocky outcrops, connected by private walkways hidden under the tropical forest canopy. Even more exclusive are the three-bedroom villas, Hill Top Reserve, The Water Reserve, and The Rock Retreat. It offers a premium luxury experience. Room rates range from USD 1.140 to 7.600 per night.
Six Senses Ninh Van Bay features three distinctive restaurants located on the hill, over the bay, and within a wine cellar, along with two beachfront bars. The resort focuses on fine dining experiences using fresh, clean ingredients and carefully balanced menus. Six Senses Spa offers comprehensive wellness services, including spa treatments, yoga, meditation, fitness, personalized consultations, and specialized therapies.
Guests can enjoy activities such as cruising, kayaking/SUP, snorkeling, and resort-operated bay exploration tours, all designed to ensure privacy and energy rejuvenation. From Six Senses Ninh Van Bay, it takes about 20 minutes by boat or speedboat to reach Nha Trang. Visitors can explore attractions like Po Nagar Temple, Kong Forest Nha Trang, and so on.
9. Amanoi in Ninh Thuan
Amanoi is located on a rocky promontory extending into Vinh Hy Bay, Ninh Thuan Province. The resort’s grounds stretch along hillsides and the coastline, surrounded by Nui Chua National Park and pristine beaches. It creates a secluded, tranquil environment fully in harmony with nature.
The resort features 36 villas, including Pavilions & Villas, Residences, Wellness Villa, and Family Residence Escape. Depending on the villa, guests can enjoy views of Vinh Hy Bay, the surrounding rainforest, or the on-site lake. Accommodation rates range from USD 2,000 to 15,987 per night.
Amanoi offers comprehensive wellness services with the Aman Spa located beside a tranquil lotus pond, hydrotherapy rooms, Wellness Pool Villas, and dedicated spaces for gym, tennis, Pilates, and yoga.
The resort also operates a range of nature and marine activities, including kayaking, snorkeling, catamaran cruises, and family-friendly experiences. Guests can join cultural tours, visit Vinh Hy fishing villages, or trek through Nui Chua National Park, Ba Tang Waterfall, the Stone Park, etc.
10. Premier Village Phu Quoc Resort in Phu Quoc
Premier Village Phu Quoc Resort is located at Mui Ong Doi, at the southern tip of Phu Quoc Island. The resort enjoys a fully secluded location, bordered by the sea on two sides and surrounded by pristine forest, offering expansive views from sunrise to sunset.
The resort features 215 villas spread along the hillside and coastline, divided into seven zones, including overwater villas, beachfront villas, cliff villas, Eden Retreat, and so on. All of them showcasing elegant and luxurious architecture. Room rates range from USD 420 to 3.200 per night.
Premier Village Phu Quoc Resort offers a comprehensive wellness experience with Plumeria Spa on the hill, providing relaxation treatments, yoga, Pilates, and a modern fitness center. Guests can enjoy outdoor and water activities such as kayaking/SUP, swimming at the private beach, or in the resort’s pool.
The kids’ play area offers entertainment such as a cinema, ball pit, and workshops for baking and T-shirt painting, making it ideal for families with children. Dining at Premier Village is diverse, with eight restaurants and bars serving European cuisine, BBQ, and fresh seafood, catering to the varied tastes of guests.
From Premier Village Phu Quoc Resort, guests can easily visit attractions such as Phu Quoc Prison (5 km), Hon Thom Cable Car (7.8 km), Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc (55 km), etc.
