Ananda Resort

Located right by the sea, this four-star hotel is the perfect place for a unique holiday with your other half or family. Ocean Dunes Resort Phan Thiet offers a wealth of varied activities suitable for all ages. Enjoy a swim in the pool or sunbathe on the private beach. The hotel also boasts tennis courts, a children’s playground, conference facilities and a wide range of leisure activities. Relax or get energized as you enjoy every day at your own pace.

A bountiful daily breakfast buffet is served in The Sea Horse restaurant where you can choose from a wide-ranging selection of Western and Asian specialities. An extensive list of wines from around the world is also available. For delicious cocktails, drinks or light snacks, visit the Beach Bar and Bar-A-Cuda.

Until recently, this resort was known as the DuParc Phan Thiet Ocean Dunes & Golf Resort, but the beautiful, Nick Faldo-designed golf course is making way for a high-end, multi-purpose complex. If you still want to swing your clubs, the Sea Links Golf and Country Club is not far away.

This recently renovated, 4-star resort on the beach in Phu Hai to the west of Ham Tien has six types of accommodation, including a good selection of bungalows. Its quiet location away from the busy Ham Tien strip makes it the perfect spot for rest and relaxation. Extensive gardens, a great swimming pool and a choice of Western, Vietnamese, Russian and Korean cuisines add to its appeal. All the rooms have balconies, most of them with sea views of Mui Ne.

Enjoy both ocean and mountain views at Champa Resort & Spa south of Phan Thiet. Release your stress in one of the 54 luxurious rooms detailed with 18th century Champa artwork. Free your soul to the magical fingers of the experienced and licensed masseurs. You can explore your wild side with the jet skis, kayaks and surfboards, or enjoy a meal while admiring sunrise or sunset in the restaurant.

This family-owned resort has a central location along the Ham Tien-Mui Ne Strip, where it is one of the more affordable accommodation options. It lives up to its name with friendly staff and plenty of places to soak up the sun.

Sunshine Beach has 18 small but clean and well-kept rooms overlooking the coconut garden, and two bungalows just metres from the beach. All have cable TV and complimentary WiFi.

Relax on the pristine sand beachside, or poolside at the new infinity pool; or, lounge in the giant hammock. Its kite school offers kite surfing rental and courses.

The beachfront Sea Shell restaurant and bar serves Vietnamese and western dishes. From 3:30 to 5pm you can enjoy free coffee/tea here with cookies and Vietnamese candy while you soak up the view.

Allezboo is at the western edge of the Ham Tien-Mui Ne Strip, and as such it offers a level of peace and quiet that can be lacking from accommodation in the busier sections. It also has one of the widest beaches along the entire strip and offers breathtaking views of the ocean. Along with an attractive, well-maintained garden, it is an ideal place for relaxation, and the perfect getaway from the chaos of modern life.

The moment you walk into the inviting lobby with its interesting little boutique, you're struck by the combination of elegant French colonial architecture and unpretentious Vietnamese design that continues through the resort, including the 60 rooms and two beachfront villas. All rooms have private balconies and gorgeous views, and unite style with modern conveniences. Each luxury accommodation is fully equipped with modern amenities to satisfy all your needs.

Breakfast is served in pleasant, airy surroundings on the upper-deck restaurant overlooking the ocean. Dinner options include Italian/Western and Vietnamese/Asian dishes, with a seafood barbecue buffet every Saturday. The Hué-style bar behind the pool at the beach is the perfect spot for pre-dinner drinks.

Enjoy a massage, scrub, wrap or even a haircut in the delightful Lotus Spa, where large windows bring in the greenery.

This award-winning resort has a good price/quality ratio, and a reputation for excellent service.