Small Boutique hotels in MEKONG DELTA

Nestled between the dense forest of Phu Quoc and its own private beach, Chen Sea Resort & Spa Phu Quoc is a small boutique resort set in a purpose-built complex. This fabulous property offers peace and tranquillity, along with a fabulous range of bespoke services, in an idyllic beach-front setting. Perfect for quiet, relaxing holidays on this beautiful island, Chen Sea Resort & Spa Phu Quoc is nevertheless within easy reach of the island's most important landmarks and attractions, including the Suối Tranh falls, Dương Đông, with its bustling harbour and riverside markets, or the Nguyễn Trung Trực temple. On-site, guests can enjoy a range of water-sports, including kayaking, windsurfing, wake boarding and sailing, along with snorkelling and scuba diving with professional instructors. Spa Cenvaree offers a number of pampering and feel-good treatments, and the resort also boasts a large outdoor infinity pool. Chen Sea Resort & Spa Phu Quoc's 36 uniquely designed villas are inspired by the local environment, and have been created to minimise their impact on nature. Spacious and airy, they feature high ceilings, noble timber woodwork and flooring, along with a full selection of modern amenities. The Il Ristorante dining pavilion is a charming venue, where guests can enjoy delicious Vietnamese specialities along with Mediterranean and international cuisine with fabulous ocean views.

Surrounded by a fabulous mature garden, where the land meets the sea on the southern shore of Phu Quoc, Mango Bay Phu Quoc Resort is a charming boutique property, set in just 40 eco-friendly units, many with great ocean views. Firmly committed to a green approach to tourism, Mango Bay Phu Quoc Resort offers comfortable accommodation, great food and and friendly service in an idyllic natural location. Ideal for relaxing stays in the heart of nature, Mango Bay offers a unique experience, far different from the multitude of cookie-cutter, textbook resorts that cover the region's coasts. Featuring seven different styles of bungalows, some built with a pioneering rammed earth technique, all boast full green credentials, and have been created with local materials by island craftsmen whenever possible. On site activities include kayaking, paddle boarding, cycling and snorkelling, and the resort has its own protected reef filled with brightly coloured fish and coral just a moment's swim from the beach. Guests can also take advantage of the Wellness centre, or enjoy complimentary yoga classes. Phu Quoc is a seafood enthusiast's paradise, and every day, the chef and the kitchen brigade at the On the Rocks restaurant create delicious menus based on a unique fusion of western and Vietnamese cuisines, all served in the spectacular setting of the waterfront dining area. Guests can also enjoy gourmet snacks, pizzas, personal barbecues and a magnificent selection of beers and cocktails at the Beach Bar, one more fabulous spot for relaxing and unwinding throughout the day.

Enjoying a secluded location on the island of Thoi Son in the Mekong delta, The Island Lodge is a small boutique property, surrounded by carefully tended gardens and the lush vegetation of this delightful, unspoilt island. The Island Lodge seeks to share a passion for the Mekong Delta, with great privacy and attentive service in the atmosphere of a small guest house but with all the facilities of a luxury hotel. Ideally placed for relaxing visits to this oasis of calm, away from the bustle of the cities, The Island Lodge offers a number of fabulous on-site activities. Guests can hire mountain bikes for relaxing rides around the island, and discover the little village of Thoi Son, with its early morning market, or hire scooters for even easier access to all the charms of the island. Other options include boat trips through the myriad canals and tributaries of the river, or traditional horse-drawn carriage rides. On site, the Island Lodge boasts a large outdoor pool, and the Cochinchine spa area, with a sauna, jacuzzi and an extensive range of massages and treatments. For a unique dining experience in the region, The Island Lodge is host to Le Comptoir de Marthe et Edouard restaurant, featuring a fusion of French brasserie cuisine, Vietnamese favourites and typical Mekong Delta dishes. La Manufacture d?Opium is an elegant, colonial style lounge bar, with an authentic Indochinese atmosphere, while Le 10° 19' 44" is a delightful outdoor tropical bar, where guests can enjoy exotic cocktails and cool music for moments of quiet relaxation at sunset.

Nestled on the side of Sam Mountain, and overlooking the Mekong river valley, Victoria Nui Sam Lodge is a charming small hotel set in 36 stone-built bungalows and villas, offering a unique experience in a truly magnificent location. Ideally placed for visiting this spiritual mountain, home to countless pagodas and temples, Victoria Nui Sam Lodge has been designed to highlight the surrounding environment, as well as the pursuit of spiritual well-being and fitness. Sam Mountain offers sweeping views of the surrounding valley and its green carpet of rice paddies, stretching deep into Cambodia. The lodge offers an excellent range of on-site facilities, including a large outdoor infinity pool, a unique health trail, and extensive, lush gardens, filled with aromatic herbs, spices, flowers and vegetables. Bicycles are available for hire, and there is also a volleyball ground. Perched high over the valley, the La Giang Restaurant & Bar offers great views of the valley through its floor to ceiling windows. Cuisine is Vietnamese, while both international and regional breakfasts are available. There is also a unique gazebo with 360º panoramic vistas, while the lounge-bar is a delightful spot for quiet moments with a drink or snack throughout the day.