A weekend getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city is what everyone is craving. A few relaxing nights in the best resorts near Ho Chi Minh or a quick dip to the best beaches near Saigon with the squad.
Despite the many things to see in the urban jungle, we would always chase the calm and warmth of the summer vibe – a breath of fresh air and a sprightly taste of respite.
Good thing there are several resorts conveniently close to the city that you can run into for the draggy days that you long to take a breather!
1.French resort & villa La Maison De Campagne (Cu Chi)
Nestled at the heart of Cu Chi town, approximately an hour drive by motorbike from Ho Chi Minh Villa La Maison de Campagne is the ideal place to go if you seek a quaint homey experience.
The villa is designed by a Vietnamese architect who resided and worked in France for so many years. The resort exudes a laid back ambience, situated in a quiet and uncrowded small street surrounded by lush greens – the perfect set up you will need for a relaxing getaway.
A 3-minute walk from the resort campus reveals a stream accentuated with bamboo bushes, drifting hydra plants and curious adorable canines.
The resort is designed to bring out the comfort and calm in you thus it has limited activities to offer such as strolling around its small garden, swimming in the pool, reading some books or listening to your choice of music and playing chess in the reading room.
End your day with a small walk towards its riverbank to bask in the beauty of the sun kissing the horizon and let the birds lull you to sleep during the night.
2. Six Senses Con Dao Resort
The Six Senses resort is located at the southern shore of the Con Dao island – composed of 50 villas with its own pool. Each villa has direct access to unspoiled sands and turquoise waters with raw wooden furnishings that entice the eye with a warm and classy look . The rooms are comfortably spacious with quality decors that add character to the room – creating an illusion of an ultimate haven.
Each room boasts big bathtubs and outdoor showers for your perusal. The dishes served at this restaurant are also something to excite your gastronomic standards – offering 2 restaurants that serve Asian meals while the other one satisfies your authentic Vietnamese cravings. Not to mention an array of selectables for your breakfast! To top the experience, this resort provides high-end therapy at their spa and also offers relaxing activities such as coconut oil making or learning basic massage principles.
3. Ho Tram Beach Resort – 2 hours from HCMC
Ho Tram beach has just recently captured the heart of travellers. Boasting its crystal waters and secluded resorts – away from the noise of the mainstream touristy beaches. Despite being one of the uncrowded hideaways near Ho Chi Minh, it is slowly gaining popularity gaining the attention of huge resort brands.
The conspicuous Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa proffers convenient beachfront access to its guests. Aside from its striking aesthetics, this resort offers distinct pools with one that is salted and the other is chlorinated. The resort is designed with traditional villages and cobbled stone paths that lead to several bungalows and villas, a serene pond and the beach itself.
If you are up to happy hours, they are packed with bars and restaurants nearby through the Long Hai fishing village. Its in-house restaurant offers Vietnamese and Wester dishes overlooking a stream and a children’s playground.
Ho Tram Beach Resort is one of the perfect escape from all the stress in the city as it is only 2 hours drive from Ho Chi Minh.
