Nha Trang, VietnamBai Dai
Mia Resort Nha Trang
Camouflaged coastal cove resort
Bai Dai Nha Trang, Vietnam
Renovated
2020
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Resort WellnessOutside the door
The house
MarriottCamouflaged coastal cove resort
Low-slung pavilions burrow into the cliffside beneath living grass roofs, stepping down to a secluded bay and coral reef.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
It’s tucked discreetly into the hills at the edge of a placid bay, with the guest rooms set in low-slung buildings hidden away amidst coconut palms.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Granite cliffs and Cu Hin Pass hem in the cove, twenty minutes north of Cam Ranh International Airport.
The rooms
Villas open onto sea-facing verandas, with sunken marble bathtubs and outdoor showers screened by bamboo.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
The main infinity pool borders the sand, and a second pool looks across the southern cove.
The spa
Nine standalone pavilions sit among frangipani gardens, with dedicated saunas and therapies using local sea salt and ginger.
The gym
Cardio machines and weights face the ocean through floor-to-ceiling glass, steps away from outdoor tennis and basketball courts.
Restaurant
Kitchen By The Sea
The restaurant sits beside the beachfront pool under a timber pergola, turning out grilled seafood and Vietnamese specialties.
At the table
Mojito's shakes cocktails with fresh local sugarcane on the cliff edge, and La Baia serves pasta over the southern cove.
How it began
Construction teams transformed an abandoned rock cut left from coastal highway blasting, reusing the granite boulders for terrace walls.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.