Zannier Hotels in Song Cau Town, Phu Yen Province has 73 villas with a traditional design. Located in a bay that has a private beach and surrounded by mountains, this resort brings tourists the feeling of a peaceful fishing village separated from the outside world. In early 2022, Zannier received the Kiwi Hotel Collection Award and was chosen as the best hotel by the beach.
The Rice Paddy Field villa's decoration is inspired by the houses of Phu Yen fishermen. These villas are located by the lotus pond and rice field, and do not come with a private swimming pool.
Some experiences that you can try at the resort are coral diving, surfing, rowing basket boats or visiting either Mo O, a traditional fishing village, or Tuyet Diem salt field. One night at this high-end resort costs from VND9.4 million ($396) for the Rice Paddy Field villa and VND20 million ($842) for rooms by the beach or on the hill.
Also a high-end resort is Six Senses Con Dao, the first and only 5-star luxury resort currently in Con Dao Islands, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province. The resort is ranked 51st out of the world's 100 best resorts and was named one of the top 15 resorts in Asia at Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards this year.
The architecture of the 50 villas in the resort is a combination between traditional Vietnamese fishing village style, contemporary design and natural scenery.
All furniture is made of traditional materials like wood, bamboo, and reminiscent of village life by the sea. Some experiences that you can try in Six Senses Con Dao are stand-up paddle boarding, snorkeling, jungle trekking and a sunset boat ride at Hon Ba Islet. A night here costs from VND23 million.
Also bearing the atmosphere of a fishing village but with a more modern touch is New World Phu Quoc Resort, which has just been named Asia's leading family beach resort at the 2022 World Travel Awards and best new resort in Asia at Haute Grandeur Global Awards.
The villas here boast a combination of modern colors, and the design of an old fishing village with thatched roofs and natural light to create a cozy feeling. The interior is made of rattan, bamboo, and other familiar materials from a fisherman's dwelling.
The activities that you can try at the resort are kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding... A night here costs from VND5.2 million, and there is a promotion package with free cable car to Hon Thom Island.
A more affordable option is Stop And Go Lang Chai Resort in Bac Binh District in Binh Thuan Province. The resort has a simple appearance, located in the fishing village of Hong Chinh, about 45 kilometers from Phan Thiet Town. The resort is not high-end but rustic and peaceful.
At the resort there are many corners to relax with ocean views. Daily activities here are associated with the life of a fisherman. In the morning, you can go with the resort's chef to pick fresh fish from the boats at affordable prices. In addition, you can visit the famous Bau Trang, an oasis-like freshwater lake surrounded by tall sand dunes, which is about six minutes by car from the resort.