9 Best Hotels in Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Set on a private islet on the Hau River, Azerai Can Tho is a retreat only a 10-minute boat ride from the city center and is the Mekong Delta's superlative resort, featuring elegantly designed rooms in an exclusive, tranquil locale—without an over-the-top price tag. The peaceful resort has a large swimming pool, two restaurants, a gym, a spa, and beautiful lush gardens with paths to cycle around. Their boat delivers guests to their pier along the waterfront pathway, meaning you're only a short walk to the heart of the city's riverside.

Each of the lodge's spacious thatched-roof air-conditioned bungalows, which are set in lush tropical gardens, has a large patio overlooking the canal, perfect for a lazy breakfast or slowing down to the Mekong Delta pace. The warm, friendly staff can help organize bicycle rental and tours, boat tours, cooking classes, and other activities. Coco Riverside Lodge is 44 km (27 miles) from Vinh Long and 27 km (17 miles) from Tra Vinh. Though it is technically on the Vinh Long side of the river, it is closer to Tra Vinh.

Only 2½ hours from Ho Chi Minh City airport (where pickup by private transport can be arranged), this boutique riverside resort is a special place to rest and recharge, with massages, pastries by the pool, drinks at the bar, or fishing off the pier. The lodge, run by a French couple and superfriendly local staff, is set in beautiful gardens on the western side of Thoi Son (Unicorn Island), 8 km (5 miles) from the Rach Mieu Bridge. Bicycles and electric bikes are available to explore the island. Wider-ranging tours (by car or boat) can be booked with the staff.

Teak balustrades, hardwood floors, bougainvillea, and plenty more old world charm graces French-colonial-style Victoria Can Tho Resort, where spacious, well-appointed rooms have comfortable beds, sitting area, and balcony, and a generous buffet breakfast is included. The service is courteous and discreet. Best of all is its location at the river, meaning you are mere steps from embarking on your floating market tour or longer cruise, and are a pleasant 8-minute walk along the water to the city center.

The family-run Green Village Mekong offers insight into local delta life (and relaxation time in hammocks) at its two sites with simple bamboo bungalows and lush gardens: Green Village 1 is surrounded by rice paddies and banana trees, while Green Village 2 is on a canal. Guests having access to free bicycles, boats, cooking classes, and traditional fishing equipment, with a housekeeper available to demonstrate how to actually catch fish. Each bungalow has a private bathroom, free Wi-Fi, and a minibar.

At this little setup 8 km (5 miles) from My Tho run by a lovely husband-and-wife team, Khoi and Oanh, you'll choose between simple wooden or solid bungalows, both with air-conditioning and an outdated en suite outdoor bathroom, but the big attraction here is the minihobby farm, which is home to chickens, ducks, rabbits, geese, dogs, and cats. Oanh supervises the kitchen, which turns out fabulous Vietnamese home cooking. It's very popular with Vietnamese families on weekends, when Khoi organizes a full itinerary of kids' activities, including tug-of-war, sack races, and fishing (the old-fashioned way, in the water with a bamboo basket).

Getting to the eco-conscious lodge requires a quick transfer by boat or if by land, a motorbike (the lane is too narrow for cars), but it’s part of the fun of a riverside retreat where the surprisingly large pool, pathways, and rooms front the Mekong. Activities includes biking, cooking classes, and tours on the river.

This pleasant, well-situated boutique resort boasts a wonderful vantage of the Mekong, with modern bungalows that partially sit over the river or the man-made pond, and also has a pool, spa, and riverside dining. The location makes it a great base for exploring the area with their fleet of free bicycles. There are activities on-site, including kayaking, billiards, badminton, cooking class, and, of course, boat trips can be arranged. Friendly staff round out this resort.

Formerly Vinpearl Can Tho, this 30-story hotel has been given a slick and professional refresh under the Sheraton brand, and guests can expect neat, comfortable city hotel rooms of international standard, great views from the upper floors, a large swimming pool, fitness center, spa, and Thai restaurant. The room rate includes breakfast and access to the sauna, steam room, and Jacuzzi.