7 Best Hotels in The South-Central Coasts and Highlands, Vietnam

A sleek urban resort across the road from the beach, the InterContinental has fabulous sea views on the upper floors, professional attentive staff, and every modern amenity you'd expect for this caliber of hotel, including a fitness center, kids' club, on-site spa, and an enormous swimming pool on the second floor. Rooms are sleek, stylish, and very comfortable, and ocean view rooms have balconies overlooking Nha Trang Bay.

A project initiated by World Wildlife Fund, the traditional Ma ethnic bamboo longhouse is a great base for adventurous travelers to experience all that Cat Tien National Park has to offer, all while supporting the local ethnic minority communities; 30% of the rate goes to a community development fund. The accommodation is communal, with individual sleeping areas comprising of a comfortable mattress, quality linens, and mosquito nets (bamboo screens can be installed for extra privacy). The two communal bathroom blocks have modern showers, and tasty set meals are served in a covered outdoor dining hall. The longhouse, managed in collaboration with local Ma, S’tieng, and Tay communities and WWF offers a range of activities, from kayaking, mountain biking, bird-watching, trekking (including an early morning gibbon trek), and tours to local villages, lakes, and wildlife rescue centers.

Located 15 minutes north of the main tourist area by car, this private beach retreat has spectacular views of the bay, as well as elegant villas, each with its own private terrace and outdoor bathroom. Try to stay in a villa, as the less expensive deluxe rooms, which are in a building far from the restaurant and main area, seem like an afterthought and feel out of touch with the rest of the resort. That building aside, the resort has a private white-sand beach set between rocky outcrops.

Located right on Bai Dai (Long Beach) on the northern Cam Ranh Peninsula, the classy Anam has rooms, suites, and villas across 12 palm-shaded hectares, with a choice of garden, sea, or pool view, as well as villas with their own private pool. Among The Anam’s jaw-dropping facilities are three swimming pools, four restaurants, a spa, a bar, yoga studio, fitness room, and even a movie theater.

Attentive, welcoming service is a hallmark of this beachfront resort, which boasts beautifully landscaped grounds (including a lotus pond), an infinity pool with a swim-up bar, Anantara's signature Thai-style spa, and an exceptionally wide beach by Mui Ne standards, though the interior style and rooms are beginning to feel dated and heavy compared to new resorts. The entry-level Premier rooms are lackluster. There are four dining options, including The Wine Room, open for private tastings with a degustation menu.

The Azerai brand’s signature minimalist design, refined interiors, beautiful surroundings, and luxurious details—all without an over-the-top price tag—are what draw guests to this serene resort, which boasts immaculate tropical gardens and several swimming pools, including a kids’ pool and infinity beachfront pool. The resort's suites each have an indoor and outdoor living area, writing desk, and standalone bathtub. Located 33 km (20 miles) south of Phan Thiet, Azerai Ke Ga Bay also has a gym, spa, water-sports center, elegant bar and lounge with board games, and both indoor and water-view dining.

The 30-story Sheraton Nha Trang is an older hotel, but it's still a solid pick as it has stunning views of Nha Trang's famous crescent bay, a resort-like infinity pool on the sixth floor, a well-equipped fitness center, kids' club, and on-site cooking school. The rooms are comfortable, albeit a little dated in style. The hotel has its own private area on the beach across the road, as well as one of Nha Trang's highest bars, Altitude, on the 28th floor.