Situated in the southern province of Binh Duong, An Lam Retreats Saigon River is 25 minutes by boat from downtown HCMC.
The resort has 38 suites and villas with one to two bedrooms, and nestles under a green canopy that makes it an ideal destination for a weekend getaway.
It offers guests a round-trip boat transfer from the Saigon Waterbus Station in HCMC’s District 1.
On the way to the resort, visitors can watch people go about their daily lives along both sides of the Saigon River.
An Lam Retreats has an outdoor swimming pool set amid a tropical forest.
A night's stay here costs from VND5.5 million (US$230).
Guests can hire a speedboat to visit traditional handicraft villages in Binh Duong, one of Vietnam's emerging industrial hubs, or drop by Chinese-influenced pagodas.
Also located on the banks of the Saigon River, Mia Saigon is not too far from Thao Dien, HCMC's largest expat hub.
It has 52 rooms with architecture inspired by the Art Deco style of the early 20th century.
From the hotel, guests can book a boat tour to admire the two banks of the Saigon River.
The resort's restaurant Kitchen by The River (pictured) offers outdoor dining, allowing guests to enjoy sunset by the river.
Room rates cost from VND6.8 million.
Located on HCMC's outskirt district of Cu Chi, around 70 kilometers to the northwest of HCMC center, La Maison De Campagne Resort carries French colonial architecture with a touch of traditional Vietnamese village style.
It has an outdoor swimming pool and a small garden, offering a quiet escape from the busy urban life.
The highlight of the resort is yellow houses built in the old style, scattered along bamboo trees.
Most of the interior is made from natural materials such as wood and bamboo.
Room rates cost from VN1.5-2.5 million a night.
Located in Thao Dien expat hub next to the Saigon River, Villa Song Saigon has 23 rooms with main white theme color.
None of the 23 rooms are the same in terms of size or layout.
It has an outdoor swimming pool, an in-house spa and an outdoor restaurant that allows guests to watch daily activities along the Saigon River.
The hotel has different types of rooms such as single bed for solo traveler, villa room, sanctuary room, sanctuary river room, art suite and imperial suite.
Room rates cost from VND2.8 million a night.
Guests can book Cu Chi Tunnels tour, Mekong Delta Daily Tour, Saigon After Dark Tour, Saigon Craft Beer Tour to explore Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring areas via the hotel.
Located on the banks of Crescent Lake in District 7, Chloe Gallery is inspired by the Taj Mahal mausoleum complex in India,
With a total area of up to 1.2 hectares, Chloe Gallery is a complex of restaurants, hotels, spas, wedding services, conferences, and art and entertainment events.
The hotel has 19 rooms with white theme color, overlooking the Cresent Lake.
The interior there is mainly desgined with white theme color.
One of the highlights is a Japanese koi fish pond with an area of 700 square meters.
The Trois Pommes restaurant serves outdoor French cuisine by the river. Guests can also dine in-house at the London Steak House Restaurant, which specializes in steaks and Italian wines.
Room rates cost from VND2.1 million a night.
