Six Senses Ninh Van Bay sits in a sheltered bay north of Nha Trang, in Ninh Hoa district, and it is a resort you travel to by boat rather than by road. Its nine villa categories include hilltop, beachfront, rock and over-the-water pool villas, and three large reserve villas for groups, and every category has its own pool. It is the splurge pick in this guide, a place to switch off for a few nights rather than to sightsee from, though the city and its attractions are within reach by transfer.
Location and getting around
The property is in Ninh Van Bay, Ninh Hoa, Khanh Hoa, across the water from the city, and guest reviews say it is reachable only by boat. An airport transfer can be arranged on request for a fee, and one reviewer mentioned a separate boat charge on arrival, so confirm transfer details and costs with the resort before you travel. Because of the boat access, treat this as a destination stay: you will not pop into Nha Trang for dinner, though day trips to the city, the islands or Po Nagar can be arranged.
The villas
The resort has nine villa categories. Hill Top Pool Villas have ocean views and private plunge pools, Beachfront Pool Villas open straight to the sand, Rock Pool Villas sit at the western end of the bay and Water Pool Villas are built over the sea with a ladder into the water. Family Beach Pool Villas and Two-Bedroom Hill Top Pool Villas have two bedrooms for up to five guests, while the Rock Retreat, Water Reserve and Hill Top Reserve are three-bedroom reserves for up to nine, with their own pools.
Breakfast is included in the rates we saw, and there is a spa and three restaurants, though some reviewers found lunch choices limited.
Good to know
Check-in is from two in the afternoon and check-out at noon. Children up to five stay and eat free, and children from six to eleven get free bed and breakfast. The resort warns that several hilltop, water and rock villas are not recommended for very young children or guests with limited mobility because of steps and open edges.
Peak season, from 23 December to 7 January, needs full payment at booking. November is wet and the sea can be rough, which can affect boat transfers, so keep your onward travel flexible and ask the resort how it handles weather delays.
Why stay here
- ✓Private pool in every villa
- ✓Beachfront and over-water villas
- ✓Boat access to the bay
- ✓Spa and wellness
- ✓Three restaurants
- ✓Breakfast included
- ✓Family two-bedroom villas
- ✓Dedicated guest host
Good questions
How do you get to Six Senses Ninh Van Bay?+
Guest reviews say the resort is reached by boat, and an airport transfer can be arranged for a fee. Confirm the route and any boat charge with the resort before travelling.
Do all villas have pools?+
Yes. Every villa category has a pool, from private plunge pools to infinity pools in the reserve villas.
Is it suitable for young children?+
Children up to five stay and eat free, but several hilltop, water and rock villas are not recommended for very young children, so choose a beachfront or family villa.
