53 Best Hotels in The Central Coast, Vietnam

Although not the swankiest, this huge riverside property offers all the benefits of resort facilities, a central location, and pool, all at low prices, while the helpful staff make this one of the most pleasant places to stay in Hue. The large rooms come decorated in traditional Vietnamese style, with rattan furniture. Ask for one of the renovated older rooms—they're better than the newer, more hastily built ones surrounding the pool.

Right in the middle of the coastal strip between Hoi An and Danang, the fabulous Hyatt Regency is the perfect beach compromise for those that can't decide between the two cities (both are within a 25-minute drive). This modern resort is a maze of similar-looking structures stretched along miles of white sandy coast and well manicured gardens. Rooms have lots of wood, a comfortable lounging area, and minimal styling, and the bathrooms are of the glass and optional blind variety, so not very private. As with any Hyatt property, the list of facilities and activities is vast. Standouts are the enormous pool and kids' program, although the kids' club comes at an extra cost if you leave your little ones there for extended periods.

One of the most luxurious hotels in Hue, this 17-story property blends modern Vietnamese with colonial elegance to avoid the chain-hotel effect. Rooms have mountain or pool views, four-poster beds, thick white duvets, marble floors, and French balconies. Lavish accents include ceramic lamps, chaise lounges, leather trunks, and embossed amenities. The ground floor is almost entirely dedicated to the palm-lined swimming pool. There's a fine-dining restaurant, gym, steam room, sauna, and spa.

A La Carte embodies its name perfectly—guests pay a base rate for their room and customize their experience from an all-encompassing menu, only paying for the things they use. Each modern apartment-style room comes with an open plan living area, bedroom, and kitchenette, and is stylishly furnished and decorated in cool ocean hues. Add-on experiences cover everything from pillow service through to "explore"—a personalized city plan, map, lunchbox, and either bikes or transfer to nearby Hoi An. The rooftop infinity pool and Top Bar pay homage to sunset with breathtaking views.

This has the feel of a state-owned hotel, though the facilities and beach location are first-rate. Rooms are basic but have whirlpool tubs, comfortable beds, and most have fantastic ocean views. The staff are charming, but on weekends and holidays it can be crowded and noisy with domestic tourists. The positive aspect is that during weekdays you'll have the whole beach to yourself. The restaurant can be a bit hit or miss, but just a stone's throw from the resort lie some of the best seafood restaurants on the Lang Co coastal stretch; their specialty is oysters char-grilled by the dozen.

This budget homestay on the outskirts of town offers fantastic accommodations, incredible service, and exceptional tailoring on-site, without the hassle of endless fittings in town. Moon is one of Hoi An's secret success stories: from humble beginnings running a tailor shop on the outskirts of the Old Town, she made her name, closed down her shop, and built a beautiful property with a pool and modern rooms that will make your jaw drop. 

All rooms at Moonlight Hotel have big windows and wood floors; some of the river view rooms have a bathroom well-lit with natural light. Breakfast on the 13th floor affords a great panorama of the city and Huong River.

Attracting a varied crowd that encompasses vacationers and business travelers alike, the 36-story Novotel towers over the river on central Bach Dang street. The main guest appeal lies within the brand and the hotel's huge range of on-site facilities that include sophisticated dining venues. The views from the upper floor rooms can't be beat. There's an outdoor pool and bar, plus a free-on-request shuttle bus to the beach, which makes for a quiet city escape should you need it.

Sitting at the midway point between Hoi An and Danang, between a beach and a golf course designed by Greg Norman, the pool villas, beach, and facilities at Ocean offer the perfect compromise for nongolfers. The modern, self-contained villas are located in a secure gated development, with restaurants, shops, spa, and gym. They come in all shapes and sizes (from one to five beds) and are outfitted with everything you could possibly need.

This small and stylish family-run colonial villa, a short distance from the national park, is probably the best deal in town. Beautifully furnished rooms decorated with sandstone Cham statues open on to a wraparound balcony that provides the most spectacular sunset and mountain views. Downstairs, an open dining area has a roaring open fire to keep you cozy in winter. There's also a beautiful pool.

Sheltered in the mountain valleys of Lai Chau, overlooking the beautiful lake Dong Suon, the Lake House makes for an idyllic base within easy reach of Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park. Lakeside bungalows feature four poster beds swathed in romantic—and practical—mosquito nets, and all have a balcony or terrace where you can soak in the view. There's also a saltwater pool and an artfully carved timber meeting house, which is rumored to have hosted General Vo Nguyen Giap during the 1954 Dien Bien Phu operation, but now serves as the large restaurant and lounge.

Run by brother and sister An and Ai, this homestay offers beautiful wooden stilt houses and balconies overlooking the river and mountains. An is a very knowledgeable guide in the area and can help you plan your stay. They've also built a pepper farm, and are focused on sustainable tourism.

What the rooms here lack in style, they make up for with comfort, but the reason to stay here is the giant outside pool, a rarity at such a well-priced city-center location.

Designed by its owner who is also an architect, Sahi Homestay Retreat is more than a just a hostel but also a zen getaway with eco-friendly, creative spaces. Reclaimed lumber is cleverly used throughout the establishment. Apart from the two thatched-roof dorm rooms, their four private rooms, with their own closed garden and outdoor shower, line a swimming pool.

Dong Ha's biggest hotel has modern, spacious rooms with comfortable beds, decent bathrooms (although water pressure can be a bit hit or miss), and pleasant river views. It's a big step up from the other guesthouses in town, with a classy restaurant, a pool, a tennis court, and a gym.

A couple of blocks west of Bach Dang, the Sanouva is a stylish city retreat offering contemporary Asian design, good service, and business-class facilities at competitive prices. While the cheaper deluxe rooms feel a little stark, what they lack in finesse they make up for in luxury fittings and glitzy black marble bathrooms—perfect if you plan to spend your time sightseeing. If size and outlook matter, the lounge views from the signature suite's floor-to-ceiling windows are worth upgrading for. And if you ask nicely, they may throw in a couple of spa coupons that more than cover the extra cost.

Inspired and named after the heroine of Gone with the Wind, the Scarlett Boutique Hotel is suitable for honeymooning couples and for those who try to avoid tour groups. Chic Art Deco rooms are complemented by modern amenities. Complimentary fresh fruits in your room are replaced daily.

Artful wooden garden house accommodations in a little oasis on the edge of the city, Tam Tinh Vien makes for a wonderfully relaxing base. It also doubles as a meditation center and part of the profits go toward supporting the village orphanage. Both of the imperial-styled rooms and mezzanine ones are comfortable and large enough for families. The first room type has beautiful en suite bathrooms come with both indoor shower and outdoor bathtub. Soulful French-Vietnamese cuisine is served in the exotic tropical gardens.

A couple of streets removed from the late-night goings-on of Pham Ngu Lao, the peaceful Than Thien has rooms that offer outstanding value for money. The pick of the rooms are the spacious deluxes (standards are a little claustrophobic) with city views, air-conditioning, comfortable beds, white linens, and marble-tile en suite shower rooms.

Tra Que Mansion is a peaceful haven that is focused on treating every guest like a neighbor and every team member like a friend. The staff at the co-living resort go through several months of training to ensure quality and all of the rooms are comfortable and modern. This resort is located next to the Tra Que vegetable village and overlooks rice paddies and peaceful ponds.

If you have come to Hoi An to shop, the fashion-savvy Vaia Boutique Hotel, a well-located, affordable but chic mini-hotel owned by tailor giants Yaly (staying here gets you 10% off at any of their shops in the Old Town), is an excellent choice. Guests can expect sharp service, cool, minimalist decor (think Philippe Starck Vietnam style), futuristic bathrooms, and a lot of bang for their buck, all within walking distance from the Old Town.

On a peaceful lagoon halfway between Danang and Hue, this 67-acre luxury resort is the only property to offer over-the-water villas in Vietnam. The tranquil waters and lush mountains beckon forced relaxation, as do the spa, yoga, and isolated location on Tam Giang-Cau Hai, the largest lagoon system in Southeast Asia. Fashioned from natural materials, villas have outdoor showers and sundecks with distant views of Bach Ma Mountains. Despite access to the free shuttle to Hue, most guests stay on the premises, enjoying such activities as kayaking, fishing, tennis, swimming, and cooking classes. The restaurant has traditional Vietnamese cuisine and live jazz nightly.

Public spaces at this popular, family-friendly resort are well positioned to take in the panoramic coastal view, and all rooms come luxuriously appointed with beautiful bathrooms and traditional Asian furnishings. Best are the deluxe (the French-colonial-theme rooms win hands down for style in this category) and suites, which come with sunken Jacuzzi bathtubs and alfresco showers. L'Annam, the resort's main restaurant, pulls in the expat crowds for its exceptional seafood specialties and buffet breakfasts. The free-flow Sunday brunch is well worth extending your stay.