Looking to escape the bustling crowds of Ho Chi Minh City during the National Day holiday? Here are five high-end resorts that offer peace and quiet, away from the city’s hustle and bustle:
- An Lam Retreats Saigon River
- Location: Binh Duong, 25 minutes by boat from HCMC.
- Features: 38 suites and villas nestled under a lush green canopy. Outdoor swimming pool in a tropical setting. Round-trip boat transfers.
- Activities: Boat tours to observe traditional handicraft villages and visit Chinese-influenced pagodas.
- Rate: From VND5.5 million (US$230) per night.
- Mia Saigon
- Location: Near Thao Dien, on the Saigon River banks.
- Features: 52 rooms with Art Deco inspired architecture. Restaurant “Kitchen by The River” offers outdoor dining.
- Activities: Boat tours along the Saigon River.
- Rate: From VND6.8 million per night.
- La Maison De Campagne Resort
- Location: Cu Chi District, around 70 km northwest of HCMC center.
- Features: French colonial architecture blended with Vietnamese village style. Outdoor pool and garden. Yellow houses set amidst bamboo trees, with interiors made of natural materials.
- Rate: From VN1.5-2.5 million a night.
- Villa Song Saigon
- Location: Thao Dien expat hub, alongside the Saigon River.
- Features: 23 uniquely designed rooms with a primary white color theme. Outdoor pool, in-house spa, and outdoor restaurant overlooking the river.
- Activities: Organized tours including Cu Chi Tunnels, Mekong Delta, and Saigon After Dark and Craft Beer tours.
- Rate: From VND2.8 million a night.
- Chloe Gallery
- Location: District 7, banks of Crescent Lake.
- Features: Inspired by the Taj Mahal, this large complex offers a range of services from spas to art events. 19 rooms with a white theme overlooking Crescent Lake, with a sizable Japanese koi fish pond.
- Dining: Trois Pommes restaurant for outdoor French cuisine and the London Steak House Restaurant for steaks and Italian wines.
- Rate: From VND2.1 million a night.
