Inside the 'world's best' resort in Lang Co

On April 24, Tripadvisor announced the Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Hotels 2024 awards to suggest prestigious accommodations around the world for travelers to book on their upcoming trips .

In the category "Top 25 best luxury hotels and resorts in the world", Banyan Tree Lang Co (photo) is the only representative of Vietnam named in 12th place. This resort, along with TMS Hotel Da Nang Beach, Premier Village Phu Quoc Resort, Nha Trang Marriott Resort & Spa, also appeared in the Top 25 best hotels in Asia.

The rankings are based on votes and feedback from millions of travelers with real-life experiences left on the site. These are “real-life” votes, not rankings suggested by AI or a single travel expert, according to Tripadvisor.

Hotels that make it to the Best of the Best must have received a large number of reviews and outstanding opinions from the Tripadvisor community over a 12-month period. Of the 8 million “candidates,” less than 1% make it to the top.

Criteria for voting in this category include excellent service, comfortable rooms, stylish interiors, delicious and diverse cuisine , and accessible destinations. In addition, establishments must also meet factors such as green and fresh spaces, sustainable development, friendly staff, and a high rate of guests wanting to return or recommend to friends.

Banyan Tree Lang Co features 86 private beach villas, all with private pools, nestled amidst the Truong Son mountain range and overlooking the East Sea.

Room rates for mountain villas range from 15-25 million VND, depending on the number of 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms.

The interior of the room is designed in the style of a Vietnamese village with dark tones combined with contemporary architecture such as floor-to-ceiling glass walls to maximize natural light and sea views.

Pictured is the living room of a 3-bedroom mountain villa (top class) of the resort with an area of ​​260 m2. The living room is connected to the dining area, kitchen and mini bar, suitable for guests to organize cocktail parties by the outdoor pool.

The master living room in the ocean view villa is where you can watch the sunrise from Chan May port, with the Truong Son mountain range in the distance.

Lotus motifs are depicted through oil paintings decorating the dining room and bedroom, helping visitors relax and calm their minds.

The private infinity pool in each villa is one of the most popular experiences at the resort. The most special is the Oceanview Pool Villa, which is backed by a cliff. "With a height of about 86 meters, this is a great place to admire the majestic beauty of Lang Co Bay," commented one tourist.

The resort has beachfront villas (Beach Pool Villa) priced from 11.5 million VND and villas located in lush green gardens (Lagoon Pool Villa) priced at 8.5 million VND.

The resort's remote location creates a sense of seclusion and peace and relaxation. Try stand-up paddle boarding or jog the trails around the golf course and rice paddies.

Guests also rated the Banyan Tree Spa (pictured) as the second "worth-trying" experience after the infinity pool.

Banyan Tree is accredited by the Thai Ministry of Health Education for its standards of education and relaxation. The resort consists of 6 villas designed around a lotus pond.

The cuisine at the resort is also rated absolutely by visitors . The Water Court restaurant is where visitors can enjoy specialties of three regions of Vietnam such as Hue beef noodle soup, banh beo, nam, loc. Azura beach restaurant is where you can experience the quintessence of Mediterranean cuisine with Italian chef Renato Rizzi.

Saffron Restaurant (pictured) is the place for Thai food lovers. The restaurant is certified as the highest class in the culinary evaluation framework of the Ministry of Commerce of the Royal Thai Government. Under the hands of the chef from Bangkok, every dish at Saffron has the original flavor of the land of golden temples.

The romantic Destination Dining dinner on the shores of Lang Co Bay is another upscale experience at the resort.

Young visitors to Banyan Tree said they enjoyed bird watching. Visitors will be given binoculars and accompanied by a tour guide in a group to watch the natural birds in the resort. The experience of sitting on a boat to see the scenery on the nearly 1km long artificial river winding around the resort for relaxation (photo) is registered by many families with young children, this service is free.

Located about 60 minutes drive from Da Nang and Phu Bai (Hue) airports, the secluded resort in Lang Co is the destination for a luxurious holiday. Travelers often choose to explore Hue, Da Nang and Hoi An and stop here to admire the pristine beauty of Lang Co Bay.

Anh Minh (According to Tripadvisor )

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