Amanoi

On the coastline of Nui Chua National Park, on the ivory beaches of Vinh Hy Bay.

Subtle Asian influences create a calming and balanced ambience in the 31 pavilions at Amanoi, where open-plan living and sleeping areas give a sense of space, enhanced by the panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, nearby lake or the East Sea.  Select pavilions have their own incredibly inviting infinity pools, and the five sumptuous villas consist of four or five free-standing bedroom pavilions, as well as ones for living and dining, a live-in housekeeper and your own personal chef.

Drawing inspiration from a traditional Vietnamese communal dining hall, the resort’s restaurant and bar stand within the Central Pavilion, which has a spectacular vantage point over the water. Dine on local specialities with a gourmet take, or Western dishes if you’re after something a little closer to home.

A lotus-laden pond beside the Aman Spa serves up an extra portion of zen, in addition to the rolling hills that surround the five treatment rooms where scrubs, wraps and facials incorporate local ingredients like rice and coffee.

The serene, clear waters in the bay at Amanoi are simply made for grabbing your snorkel and mask and floating above the technicolour world of marine life that resides in the coral reef, or kayaking along the coastline, uncovering concealed caves and inlets. Pack a picnic and head off for the day into the heart of the National Park where Amanoi stands – home to a vast collection of plant, bird and animal life, including the endangered black-shanked douc, an Old World monkey.