Small Boutique hotels in SOUTHEAST

This captivating property is located on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City, and is set in a former private residence, standing on the banks of the Saigon River. Now a luxury lifestyle boutique hotel, An Lam Saigon River combines the utmost privacy and unique bespoke services with serenity and exclusivity. A short speedboat trip to the centre of the city, An Lam Saigon River is ideal for both business clients and leisure travellers seeking the utmost tranquillity within easy reach of the most important landmarks and attractions of Ho Chi Minh City. The hotel consists of 19 luxury villas surrounded by lush tropical gardens, most with fantastic views of the Saigon River. Each villa has its own unique identity, and features a skilful combination of elegant Vietnamese touches, contemporary design elements, exotic hardwood floors and of course a full range of high-tech amenities. The hotel also boasts a magnificent outdoor swimming pool, a spa and a fully equipped fitness centre. The crowning touch to this spectacular property is undoubtedly the Luc Binh Restaurant and Bar, where guests can savour a mouth-watering selection of a la carte Vietnamese and western dishes while basking in the fresh air and enjoying matchless views across the scenic Saigon River. Dining can be enjoyed al fresco on the waterfront terrace, or in the air-conditioned comfort of Villa Tram's main floor restaurant.

Nestled in a lushly wooded garden area, Aroma Beach Resort and Spa is an award-winning boutique resort located by the beach between Phan Thiet and Mui Ne peninsula. This magnificent property offers luxurious accommodation, great food and first-class service in an eco-friendly, idyllic setting. Featuring traditionally thatched roofs and an abundance of locally sourced materials, Aroma Beach Resort and Spa was carefully created by local craftsmen, and has just 52 spacious units, all with balconies and most with fabulous sea views. Guests can enjoy cooling dips in the 350 sq m outdoor pool, work out in the fitness centre or enjoy soothing massages and treatments in the Spa. Popular activities available close by include kite-surfing, wind-surfing, cycling, and golf on the challenging Sea Links Golf Country Club, less than 2 kilometres away. Aroma Beach's Tansy Restaurant serves varied menus based on local Vietnamese cuisine and internationally inspired dishes. The panoramic sea-view tropical dining area completes the fabulous setting. For moments of quiet relaxation, the sophisticated Skybar offers a refined selection of cocktails, quality wines, canapés and snacks, while the Wine Cellar can be reserved for private celebrations and events of all kinds.

Enjoying a fabulous location on the beach between Mui Ne village and Phan Thiet, Mia Mui Ne is a small and exclusive boutique resort, a haven of tranquillity and relaxation for couples and families alike. Surrounded by lush gardens, this charming property offers four-star accommodation and fine Vietnamese cuisine in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Ideal for relaxing stays in this fashionable region, Mia Mui Ne is close to the village centre, and within easy reach of many of the region's most important landmarks and attractions, including the famous red and white dunes, the Fairy Stream, or the Cham Tower. Activities available on-site or close by include kite and wind-surfing, Mia cooking classes, and golf on a number of excellent courses, the nearest being the Sea Links Golf Country Club. The resort also boasts a striking mosaic swimming pool, suitable for adults and children alike. Mia Mui Ne's elegant, airy and spacious Sandals restaurant serves a winning combination of local, regional and international specialities, all based on the finest locally sourced ingredients and freshly caught fish and seafood. Guests can choose to dine in the cool, high-ceilinged veranda restaurant, or on the terrace by the beach, and a great range of cocktails, fine wines and beers are served throughout the day.

Enjoying a fabulous location, set on the shores of Ke Ga Bay, beside the century old French lighthouse, Princess d'Annam Resort & Spa is an exclusive boutique refuge, well off the beaten tourist track. With sweeping views to the East Sea, this fabulous property offers luxurious accommodation, great food and first-class service in an idyllic coastal setting. Ideal for tranquil, relaxing visits to this fascinating area of Vietnam's Binh Thuan Province, Princess d'Annam Resort & Spa is within easy reach of many of the region's most important landmarks, including the Fairy Springs, the Hon Rom beach and dunes, the Po Sha Nu tower. Guests can enjoy a number of water-sports activities on-site, including sea-kayaking, wind-surfing and kite surfing, while there are two first-class golf courses within an hour's drive of the resort. Guests also enjoy four swimming pools and a fabulous spa, all set in landscaped gardens with a collection of rare plants and sea views. Princess d'Annam Resort & Spa boasts two enticing restaurants, where guests can enjoy the delicious creations of the resort?s chefs, featuring the finest locally sourced produce and of course freshly caught fish and seafood, straight off the boats of the local fishing fleet. All-day al-fresco dining is available at The Terrace, while The Dining Room offers French gastronomic traditions cooked on the spot in the open kitchen, and a spectacular view of the sea and the lighthouse

Nestled by a beautiful bay on Con Son, the largest island of the fabulous, unspoilt Con Dao archipelago, Six Senses Con Dao is a luxury boutique resort, offering five-star accommodation, great food and first-class service in an idyllic ocean-front setting. The first five-star resort in the Con Dao islands, Six Senses Con Dao is set in a carefully designed complex, contemporary in design but created to reflect the essence of the typical fishing villages of the archipelago. Built from locally sourced, sustainable materials, Six Senses has been recognised as one of the world's top eco-lodges by National Geographic Traveller. Continuing along this sustainable path, Six Senses Con Dao offers a range of unique experiences in and around the resort, including island discovery tours, hiking and cycling, catamaran sailing, and snorkelling and diving in the islands' crystal clear waters. As the islands are part of a protected National Park, all water-sports are non-motorised. Six Senses Con Dao offers a number of distinct dining venues, for a fantastic range of culinary experiences. These include the main By the Beach restaurant, serving Asian fusion, Vietnamese and western cuisine, the Vietnamese by the Market restaurant, which offers authentic Vietnamese dishes, or the Deli'cious by the Market, for traditional Mediterranean fare and tapas. The Elephant bar is a cool, relaxing spot for cocktails, mocktails and snacks, and destination and in-villa dining are of course an option.

Located right on the beach at Mui Ne, Sunsea Resort is a charming small boutique hotel, offering luxurious accommodation and great food in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Sunsea Resort's 15 rooms and bungalows feature a unique combination of Vietnamese tropical, French and minimalist décor, created using locally sourced materials such as thatch and timber, and are entirely illuminated with LEDs, in line with the resort's commitment to environmentally friendly tourism. The resort boasts two spectacular swimming pools, surrounded by lush gardens and equipped with plush sun-loungers, parasols and cabanas. Just footsteps from one of the most beautiful sections of beach at Mui Ne, popular outdoor activities include kite and wind-surfing, cycling - the hotel offers bicycles for rent - or golf at two excellent courses within easy reach of the property. Set beside the beach, Sunsea Resort's Sukhothai Restaurant  is well known for its grilled cuisine, particularly grilled fish and juicy beef and lamb, along with delicious Thai and Vietnamese specialities. To chill out and relax, the Beach Bar is a cool, elegant pool-side venue, where Sunsea's expert bartenders serve a great range of cocktails, beers and fine wines under the shade of the coconut palms, and with magnificent views of the beach.

Standing in an elegantly designed villa, featuring a combination of tropical and French colonial style décor, Villa Aria Muine enjoys a magnificent location on the beach by Phan Thiet. This charming small boutique hotel offers cosy accommodation, a delightful garden, and great food in a fabulous beach-front setting. One of the newest boutique resorts in Phan Thiet, Villa Aria Muine has just 22 luxurious rooms and one suite, all spacious and elegantly appointed. Fully air-conditioned, all rooms have a large terrace or balcony and offer charming garden, pool or ocean views. Just footsteps from the beach, guests can enjoy the area's spectacular kite-surfing or wind surfing, along with golf, cycling or on-site cookery classes and yoga. Visitors can also enjoy some fabulous landmarks, like the famous Sand Dunes, the Fairy Stream, or the Cham Tower, among many spectacular attractions. After a busy day on the beach or sightseeing, guests can cool off in the infinity pool or enjoy a relaxing massage. Villa Aria boasts an open kitchen and bar where guests can choose from a a variety of mouth-watering Phan Thiet and Vietnamese favourites, all created to order from the finest fresh seasonal ingredients: locally grown fruit and vegetables, live native seafood, coffee, tea, herbs from the garden and all the exotic seasonal produce. All this in a the delightful beach-front dining area.

Enjoying a fabulous location on the banks of the Saigon River, Villa Song Saigon is set in an elegant colonial-style villa, originally built in the early 1930s. After a thorough and painstaking renovation, this magnificent property offers luxurious boutique accommodation, fine cuisine and a range of bespoke services in a unique, tranquil riverside location. Although it is just a short boat or bus ride from the centre of Ho Chi Minh city, Villa Song Saigon is an oasis of calm, far from the noise and bustle of the centre. Ideally placed for tranquil, relaxing visits to this fascinating city, Villa Song Saigon offers great views of the river, and is surrounded by lush green gardens. Boasting a large outdoor pool, the hotel also has a fully equipped fitness centre, and guests can enjoy a number of soothing or invigorating spa treatments in the wellness area. The Villa's restaurant, Bistro Sông Vie, offers all-day dining with a unique menu of eclectic western, Asian and Vietnamese dishes. Guests can dine indoors or on the outdoor terrace overlooking the river, while the Sông Vie Bar is an elegant, sophisticated spot for aperitifs, after-dinner drinks or simply unwinding in its intimate setting, with an excellent range of wines, spirits, champagnes and beers.