Anantara Mui Ne Resort is the upmarket choice on this coast, stated as a five-star luxury property. It sits on Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street and combines a private beach, with sun loungers, towels and umbrellas, with a calm garden and terrace. The outdoor pool has a swim-up bar and there is a children's pool too, while the Anantara Spa offers massage treatment rooms and the resort has a 24-hour gym, yoga classes, a billiards table and a library. A free breakfast buffet is included, there is a restaurant on site and a poolside bar, and free wifi and parking are available. Rates are the highest in this market, so it suits couples, honeymooners and travellers who want comfort and service rather than a budget base. Prices change with the season, so compare dates when you book.
The setting is more relaxed than the busy resort strip. Ham Tien Beach is about a thirteen-minute walk, and Ong Dia Stone Beach is a little further on foot, so guests who like to wander can do so, though most days are spent between the private beach, the pool and the spa. The main sand dunes are a drive of around twenty minutes, and the Fairy Stream and the fishing harbour are also within easy reach by car.
Sunrise jeep tours collect from resort hotels, and the front desk can arrange private cars, drivers and onward transfers, including a limousine service, which suits travellers heading to Da Lat or Ho Chi Minh City.
Who it suits
Honeymooners, couples marking an occasion and families who are happy to pay more for space and service. Babysitting can be arranged for a surcharge, and the children's pool and the beach make it workable with young children, though it is quieter and more adult in tone than the water-park resorts nearby. It is less suitable for travellers who want nightlife on the doorstep or who are watching the budget, and the walk to many restaurants is longer than at the central stretch, so plan for taxis in the evening.
The spa is a good use of a hot afternoon after a dawn dune tour, and yoga classes suit a slow morning. The resort also makes a pleasant base for a rest day in the middle of a longer Vietnam itinerary, because everything is on site and there is no need to leave. Check which activities and classes are running on your dates, since schedules and opening hours change with the season. Valet and self parking are both available for guests arriving by car.
Good to know
The windy season, roughly October to April, brings steady breezes and the highest demand, and Lunar New Year is the busiest period of all, so book early. Mui Ne is hot, so pack sun protection, and ask about the best time of day to use the beach. Room types, view categories and breakfast terms vary, so check the details when you book, and compare the flexible and non-refundable rates if your plans may change. A stay of two or three nights is a natural treat after the dunes and the fishing harbour.
Why stay here
- ✓Private beach with loungers and umbrellas
- ✓Outdoor pool with swim-up bar
- ✓Children's pool
- ✓Anantara Spa
- ✓24-hour gym and yoga classes
- ✓Free breakfast buffet
- ✓Free wifi
- ✓Free self parking and valet parking
Good questions
Is breakfast included?+
A free breakfast buffet is shown; check the current terms when you book.
Does it have a private beach?+
Yes, with loungers, towels and umbrellas; check conditions for your dates.
Is it suitable for children?+
There is a children's pool and babysitting for a surcharge, though the tone is calmer than the family water-park resorts.
