The road to the resort opens up a panoramic view of Van Phong Bay
Early in the morning, I landed at Tuy Hoa airport in the cool September breeze. The resort car took me through golden rice fields and cloudy mountain slopes. The road leading to Dam Mon unfolded before my eyes like a fast-forwarded film until the scene of Van Phong Bay appeared before my eyes: floating houses, clear water like jade, and mountains embracing the sea.
The canoe trip only lasted 15 minutes but it was enough for me to feel myself gradually separating from the mainland. The clear blue sea broke into silver streaks under the sunlight, the wind blew through the cool glass windows. When the two buildings of the resort gradually appeared, leaning against the green mountainside, the feeling of being separated from the rhythm of daily life was truly clear. Stepping down the wooden bridge, the smell of sea salt mixed with the scent of grass and trees made me immediately forget all the noise of the city, entering an "oasis" reserved for myself.
The wooden bridge facing the sea, leading to the resort
The space where sea, mountains and people meet
My luggage was carried into the hotel by the resort staff. I walked slowly on the stone path, flanked by rows of yellow trumpet vine trees blooming brightly in the sun. The resort is covered in lush green trees with a land area of nearly 6 hectares and a sea surface area of more than 5 hectares, creating a tropical garden in the middle of the sea. I spent time relaxing in the Presidential Suite first, enjoying fresh fruit and cool water coconuts, watching the fine white sand and swimming pool right in front of me.
Inside, the Presidential Suite has a full office, bedroom, bathroom, spa, and spacious dining room. I imagine if I were with friends, I could lie down here, sip wine, and enjoy their humorous jokes under the warm yellow light, to the sound of the waves lapping offshore.
The resort consists of two main buildings leaning against the mountain and a green campus in harmony with nature.
Space on the 2nd floor of the Presidential Suite
After that, I moved to the Signature Building, chose a room on the 3rd floor. In just a moment of pulling the curtain, the whole picture of the sea and sky of Van Phong Bay appeared in the jade light in front of the porch and before my astonished gaze. The blue sea blended into the sky, the distant mountain range formed an arc embracing the curved white sand beach. The tide was gradually receding, revealing large rocks standing tall in the middle of the water. In the distance, lobster farms lined up in rows, slowly moving to the rhythm of the waves. The space was so quiet that it made me feel as if the whole bay was breathing slowly, giving all the peace to the onlookers.
All rooms at the resort have sea views.
The third floor room gave me a more open view and I could observe the Presidential Suite next door and Thien An Pagoda located on a small island not far away. At that moment, I felt like I was being embraced by Mother Nature. The waves lapped and receded, sweeping away all the hustle and bustle of everyday life, leaving only peace and relief.
Under the bright September sunlight, the room lit up with white, beige and brown tones of wood. I let myself sink into the bathtub, shaking off the daily fatigue, letting it drift away with the sound of the waves and soaking in the relaxation and comfort of a place of absolute privacy.
Bright, elegant colors help the space become spacious and airy.
Awaken your taste buds with seafood products
The resort's restaurant feels like an extension of the sea, where the day's catch is prepared minimally to preserve its freshness.
In the morning, I enjoyed local specialties, at noon I had home-cooked rice with braised pork, boiled vegetables with fish sauce, and in the evening I had a rich seafood meal, the salty smell still lingering on the table: fried grouper, mackerel soup, shrimp sauce, fried shrimp, stir-fried squid, grilled oysters with cheese, clams with tamarind sauce, sweet snails, fatty sea urchins - typical dishes of Khanh Hoa. In the afternoon, I sat on the porch watching the sunset dye the bay pink, a glass of wine in hand, feeling everything was so perfect.
Experiences for every inspiration
In the morning, I jogged along the beach as the sun rose, taking in the salty breeze and the steady sound of the waves. Those who like excitement can try the two large swimming pools in the two buildings or practice yoga on the sand, welcoming the sunrise as the first light touches the sea.
As the afternoon wore on, I lounged on a beach chair and watched the sunset, then kayaked out to the distance, watching the sun sink behind the mountains. Each stroke rippled the water, leaving a trail of silvery shimmer behind.
Large swimming pool right below the lobby of 2 buildings for visitors to relax and watch the sea
After dinner, I did not return to my room but went straight to the beach. The night sea was sparkling with the lights of fishing boats, in the distance the floating village was lit up like a small city floating on the water. Fish jumped out of the shimmering sea, waves whispered right under my feet, and the whole space seemed to slow down.
Everything here seems designed to make you lose track of time. There are pickleball courts, badminton courts, beach volleyball courts, even golf clubs for those who like to be active. But what I remember most is the feeling of absolute relaxation - no noise, no cars, just the sound of the wind and the smell of the salty sea.
Resort experiences are designed to help guests slowly enjoy every moment.
The story of a peninsula revived
From a small, quiet island in the middle of Van Phong Bay, this place has now become the first private resort peninsula in Vietnam and will officially come into operation in 2025.
Mr. Le Thanh Binh, CEO of Vias Hospitality System shared: “This model has appeared in many countries, but in Vietnam, no unit has implemented it. We want to bring a completely isolated space, close to nature, serving the vacation needs of businessmen and politicians”. The biggest challenge is to turn a beach full of drifting trash into a fine white sand beach, and maintain the harmony between modern architecture and the natural ecosystem.
From a deserted island, Vias Resort Van Phong Peninsula has sought to take advantage, turning this place into the first private resort peninsula in Vietnam, serving the super-rich.
Vias Resort Van Phong Peninsula currently offers three service packages: Presidential Suite for 10,000 USD/night (about 260 million VND), Signature Building for 20,000 USD/night (about 520 million VND) and the most premium package - renting the entire peninsula for 25,000 USD/night (about 650 million VND), providing an exclusive experience for customers who own the entire resort space.
Leaving the resort on a beautiful sunny morning, I looked back at the two white buildings gradually receding into the distance, hidden in the green mountainside, as if closing a dream of a vacation that only those who seek isolation and have the means can reach. Over half a billion a night may be a number that makes others hesitate, but the experience that awakens all the senses and leaves a peaceful mind, perhaps, cannot be measured in money.
