Princess D An Nam Resort

Hotel

Once upon a time, Princess D’An Nam’s hand was offered up in exchange for a valuable part of the Vietnamese kingdom. Centuries later, Princess D’An Nam’s memory is conserved in legends of grace and beauty, celebrated in age-old traditions.

 

In venerated memory of the princess of old, the Boutique Princess D’An Nam Resort and Spa glitters brilliantly in the open sunlight in the secluded Ke Ga Bay.

 

Certainly, the setting could not be more stunning: Infinitely long sand beaches are met read more » by towering dunes crowned by a century old French lighthouse. Fishermen load the traditional baskets into their boats and row towards the distant horizon while blinding white salt fields are being harvested around the corner.

 

Tan Hock Beng, the Princess D’An’s award winning architect, created a place of marvellous beauty and unrivalled charm. The design harmoniously unites contemporary elements with post-colonial flair. Add to that the staff’s legendary hospitality and sincere warmth.

 

And then, of course, there are the many delights of the superb Vietnamese cuisine - in this case, fused with the best French gourmet secrets. A stunning combination that will have your palate dancing across multiple exotic and familiar flavours!

 

Only local and uncompromisingly fresh ingredients enter the kitchen. For starters, try the legendary Vietnamese noodle soup, your eyes resting on the beautiful, tropical surroundings lit by a sparkling night sky! « show less

Living

The Princess D’An Nam ingeniously unites French colonial architecture with Oriental elements. Additionally, select Vietnamese and Chinese highlights spice up the exotic but unfailingly tasteful style read more » mélange.

 

The result is a charming ambience that radiates Far East mystic and timeless flair. White-washed villas adorned with precious ornaments speak of elegance, history and tradition and contrast magnificently with the lush tropical surroundings.

 

Needless to say that the 57 villas’ interior design is equally inspired: The contemporary Vietnamese tropic’s style sports the characteristic patterns and elaborate details. The designer Vincent Koh fused age-old traditions with modern ingenuity.

 

The Mandarin Villas are set around a series of inviting pools. Each villa is generous 75 square metres large and offers abundant space to spread out in all comfort. Draw yourself a foam-topped bath with your eyes on the view or slip beneath the crisp sheets of the double or queen sized bed. A separate dressing room easily accommodates all your travelling garments.

 

Stunning 100 square metres large, the Princess Villas sport a picturesque interior courtyard adorned by tropical plants framing a private pool. The villas are decked out in a natural colour scheme that lends the elegant units a warm and cosy flair. The result is a supremely relaxing ambience that goes hand in hand with a huge king-sized bed to stretch out on.

 

Take it up another notch and consider the Empress Villas: Featuring abundant space and elegance on two floors, together vast 185 square metres large, the Empress Villas charm their visitors with a breathtaking view out over Ke Ga Bay.

 

Creature comforts that leave nothing to be desired: Cool off with a splash in your private pool or just unwind in fine style. The Empress Villas comfortably accommodate a family or group of friends and are available with two or three bedrooms.

 

Of course, every unit at the Princess D’An Nam Resort and Spa comes with its set of technical gadgets. A flat-screen TV provides entertainment at the touch of a button and the world is just a fast ride through the broad-band internet connection away. « show less

Activities

Our recommendation: take it slow at the Princess D’An Nam Resort! A great place to start the day is the state-of-the-art spa that offers every trick in the book on its vast 1800 square metres of heavenly read more » spascape.

 

In fact, the architecture is wonderfully intriguing, featuring a romantic courtyard, a maze of corridors, secluded alcoves and Oriental mystic. Soft music and soothing fragrances float on the air. Moreover, the spa offers separate sections for men and women to ensure your privacy and comfort.

 

And then, there is the Princess’ 24 hour gym that allows you to ease your conscience with a training session after having indulged in the restaurant’s many delicacies. Personal training session can be arranged on request.

 

Time to talk about the great outdoors! The ocean is a natural playground for all those that love water sports: Body-boarding, wake-boarding and beach volleyball are just some of the options.

 

Moreover, Phan Thiet boasts one of Vietnam’s most celebrated golf courses. The par 72, 18-hole Ocean Dunes Golf Club is set amidst a spectacular scenery that sweetens the challenging course with breathtaking views.

 

And then, of course, there are the many fascinating attractions of the larger area. The region Phan Thiet is blessed with rich natural and cultural diversity. A highly recommendable excursion is a vintage jeep tour to Hon Rom Beach with its unique red and white sand dunes.

 

Another great destination are the Vinh Hao mineral springs that, as legend has it, have magical healing properties – no matter, whether you prefer to drink the water or take a refreshing bath.

 

Ta Cu Mountain’s peak may be reached with the hiking boots firmly tied or by taking a cable car to the top. However, we recommend the trail, as it leads through lush rainforest that harbours rare wildlife and plant species. Having reached the peak, a traditional pagoda and Vietnam’s largest lying down Buddha await you. « show less