If you’re on the hunt for a Vietnam vacay that will have you relaxing in no time with stunning beaches nearby, then you may want to think about a trip to Cam Ranh Bay. Located between Nha Trang and Phan Rang on the southeast coast, the area has a storied past as home to both US and Russian military bases. In recent years, it’s been transformed into the ultimate haven for those who have already hit the hotspots of Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi, or Phu Quoc. Here, we’re giving you the lowdown on our fave design hotels in Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam so that you can catch those boutique vibes.
The best boutique and design hotels in Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam
1. Fusion Resort Cam Ranh
Hotel: Fusion Resort Cam Ranh
Location: Lot D10b, Northern Cam Ranh Peninsula Tourist Area, Cam Lam Commune, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam
Neighbourhood: Bai Dai Beach, on a hillside overlooking the bay
Rooms: 122 suites and private pool villas, including multi-bedroom beachfront villas
Style: Contemporary tropical design with open-plan spaces, natural materials and panoramic ocean views
Family-friendly: Yes. Kids’ activities, family villas and spacious accommodation cater to families
Wellness: Maia Spa & Wellness, with an all-spa-inclusive concept and daily wellness activities
Pool: Main swimming pool, children’s pool and private pools in selected villas
Dining: Two restaurants serving Vietnamese and international cuisine, plus an oceanfront bar and private dining options
Best for: Couples and families seeking a wellness-focused beachfront escape
Prices starting from: Approximately USD 143 per night, depending on room and season
Fusion Resort Cam Ranh Bay
We are BIG fans of Fusion properties. Designed with millennial travellers in mind, these all-spa-inclusive resorts get just what we want when it comes to an amazing vacation. Breakfast is served anywhere at anytime, meaning that if you don’t want to take it in the restaurant, you can call to have it served in your room, poolside, or even at the beach – yes, please!
Fusion Resort Cam Ranh sits atop a 28-metre-high sand dune that overlooks the ocean and offers sweeping views of the surroundings. Modern interiors feature warm woods and crisp white furnishings, with many suites opening up to ocean views. We can guarantee that you’re going to love checking in here.
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2. Swandor Cam Ranh Resort
Hotel: Swandor Cam Ranh Resort
Location: Km 11, Nguyen Tat Thanh Boulevard, Cam Hai Dong Commune, Cam Lam District, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam
Neighbourhood: Bai Dai Beach, south of the main resort strip
Rooms: 510 guest rooms, with options for couples, families and groups
Style: Contemporary all-inclusive resort with bright interiors, modern furnishings and expansive sea views
Family-friendly: Yes. Children’s activities, family accommodation and entertainment make it suitable for all ages
Wellness: Spa offering facial and body treatments, alongside fitness facilities
Pool: Large outdoor swimming pool with poolside facilities
Dining: Multiple restaurants and bars serving Vietnamese and international dishes, with all-inclusive dining options
Best for: Families and groups seeking an all-inclusive beachfront holiday
Prices starting from: Approximately USD 174 per night, depending on room and season
Swandor Cam Ranh Resort
At Swandor Cam Ranh Resort, you choose from 510 guestrooms so families, couples, groups, and lone travellers will have no trouble finding something that suits. Interiors here are fresh and contemporary with pops of colour against white accents.
Enjoy face and body treatments at the spa, try out all the different restaurants, and kill time by the pool here to find ultimate relaxation. The resort sits on the gorgeous Bai Dai Beach and is just a 20-minute drive from neighbouring Nha Trang.
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3. The Anam
Hotel: The Anam
Location: Long Beach, Northern Cam Ranh Peninsula, Cam Lam District, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam
Neighbourhood: Bai Dai Beach, on the northern Cam Ranh Peninsula
Rooms: 213 rooms, suites and villas, including private pool villas
Style: Colonial-inspired luxury with French-Indochine architecture, traditional Vietnamese details and tropical gardens
Family-friendly: Yes. Kids’ club, family accommodation and beach activities cater to younger guests
Wellness: Spa with multiple treatment rooms, fitness centre and wellness programmes
Pool: Three freshwater swimming pools, including a central pool, lagoon pool and beachside pool
Dining: Several restaurants and bars serving Vietnamese specialities, international cuisine, grilled seafood and cocktails
Best for: Couples and families seeking a luxurious beachfront stay with distinctive architecture
Prices starting from: Approximately USD 195 per night, depending on room and season
The Anam
If you’re on the hunt for a 5-star boutique hotel in Cam Ranh Bay that blends colonial charm with modern luxury, then look no further than The Anam. Offering a selection of villas and rooms to choose from, the property is situated on the beachfront and has three swimming pools to choose from.
Many of the guestrooms come with private pools and all are filled with local Vietnamese art and crafts. Enjoy time at the spa, try out one of the five bars and restaurants or plonk yourself down on a comfy lounger at the beach and watch the world go by.
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4. Movenpick Resort Cam Ranh
Hotel: Mövenpick Resort Cam Ranh
Location: Plot D12 ABC, Cam Hai Dong Commune, Cam Lam District, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam
Neighbourhood: Bai Dai Beach, on the southern Cam Ranh resort strip
Rooms: 500 sea-view accommodations, including 132 studio rooms, 250 hotel rooms and 118 private pool villas
Style: Contemporary beachfront resort with tropical landscaping, modern interiors and Champa-inspired details in its villas
Family-friendly: Yes. Little Birds Club, water slides, an adventure rope park and family villas make it particularly suitable for children
Wellness: Serenity Spa, a 1,100-square-metre wellness centre, plus fitness facilities
Pool: Two outdoor swimming pools and a children’s water-play area with slides; private pools in selected villas
Dining: Four dining outlets, including beachside dining and options for international cuisine; the Swiss Village adds entertainment venues
Best for: Families seeking an activity-filled beachfront resort with extensive facilities
Prices starting from: Approximately USD 85 per night, depending on room and season
Movenpick Resort Cam Ranh Bay
The perfect choice for families, Movenpick Resort Cam Ranh opened in 2020 and offers a range of rooms, villas, and apartments. Nestled amid lush tropical gardens, the resort sits on a 17km stretch of long white sandy beach, making it the perfect spot to relax and unwind.
For the kids, there’s the Little Birds Club, a water slide, and an adventure rope park, while adults will enjoy the Serenity Spa and the whole host of dining options. There’s even a Swiss Village, an all-in-one entertainment complex complete with karaoke, a nightclub, a beer house, and more.
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5. Radisson Blu Resort Cam Ranh
Hotel: Radisson Blu Resort Cam Ranh
Location: D12 Slot A, Nguyen Tat Thanh Highway, Cam Ranh, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam
Neighbourhood: Bai Dai Beach, around 10 minutes from Cam Ranh International Airport
Rooms: 292 rooms, suites and villas, including beachfront villas with private pools
Style: Contemporary coastal luxury with warm interiors, landscaped gardens and panoramic ocean views
Family-friendly: Yes. Kids’ club, water park, family activities and spacious accommodation cater to children and adults
Wellness: Spa featuring a Himalayan salt chamber, aromatic steam room and fitness centre; yoga and outdoor activities are also available
Pool: Large outdoor swimming pool and private pools in selected villas
Dining: Six restaurants and bars serving Vietnamese and international cuisine, alongside an executive lounge
Best for: Families and couples seeking a full-service beach resort close to the airport
Prices starting from: Approximately USD 100 per night, depending on room and season
Radisson Blu Resort Cam Ranh
An amazing retreat on the South China Sea, Radisson Blu Resort Cam Ranh is the place you need to be if complete relaxation is your aim. While away the hours on the white sand of Bai Dai Beach or grab your favourite pool and settle in by the huge swimming pool.
Guestrooms are modern and warm and feature all the mod-cons if you need to be connected. A selection of restaurants and bars are available on-site to keep you fed, and don’t miss time at the spa that features a Himalayan salt chamber and an aromatic floral steam room.
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6. Alma Resort
Hotel: Alma Resort
Location: Lot D7a2, TT4X6, North Cam Ranh Tourist Area, Cam Hai Dong Commune, Cam Lam District, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam
Neighbourhood: Bai Dai Beach, on the northern Cam Ranh Peninsula
Rooms: 580 suites and pavilions, all with ocean views and spacious living areas
Style: Contemporary beachfront design with spacious layouts, natural tones and colourful accents inspired by the coastal surroundings
Family-friendly: Yes. Kids’ and youth clubs, a water park, cinema, mini golf and family-friendly accommodation make it ideal for children
Wellness: Le Spa, fitness centre and wellness facilities
Pool: 12 swimming pools arranged across the resort grounds
Dining: 14 restaurants and bars serving Italian, Asian, Vietnamese and international cuisine
Best for: Families and groups seeking a self-contained resort with extensive leisure facilities
Prices starting from: Approximately USD 161 per night, depending on room and season
Alma Resort
Located right on the Cam Ranh peninsula at Long Beach, Alma Resort sits on a whopping 30 hectare site and is home to 580 impressive suites that all offer stunning ocean views. We are big fans of the Oceanfront Pavilions that blend minimal contemporary design features with pops of colour that complement the sandy surrounds.
Relax with a sumptuous treatment at Le Spa and then indulge at one of the many restaurants that offer a range of cuisines, from Italian to Asian. There’s a 70-seat cinema for when you wanna chill, and 18-hole mini golf course, and not one, not two, but 12 swimming pools for you to enjoy.
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7. Meliá Vinpearl Cam Ranh Beach Resort
Hotel: Meliá Vinpearl Cam Ranh Beach Resort
Location: Lots D6B2 and D7A1, Zone 2, Cam Ranh Peninsula Tourist Area, Cam Lam District, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam
Neighbourhood: Bai Dai Beach, on the northern Cam Ranh Peninsula
Rooms: 200 villas, with one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts and private gardens
Style: Neoclassical architecture with elegant interiors, tropical gardens and lake or sea views
Family-friendly: Yes. Multi-bedroom villas, Kidsdom activities and private pools make it suitable for families
Wellness: YHI Spa, fitness centre and wellness treatments inspired by local rituals
Pool: Outdoor swimming pool, with private pools in every villa
Dining: Three restaurants serving Vietnamese and international cuisine, alongside bars and private dining options
Best for: Families and couples seeking spacious private-pool villas and a quieter resort atmosphere
Prices starting from: Approximately USD 191 per night, depending on room and season
Meliá Vinpearl Cam Ranh Beach Resort
Right on the shores of Cam Ranh Bay, Meliá Vinpearl Cam Ranh Beach Resort is a green hideaway promising lake or sea views from every villa. Guests will also enjoy a private pool and garden for relaxing in alongside minimal interiors with all the mod cons.
Enjoy a treatment inspired by local rituals in the spa huts, escape to the beach, or sample local and international delights at the three restaurants on-site. The Kidsdom is where younger guests can enjoy activities while the adults relax.
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8. Ana Mandara Cam Ranh
Hotel: Ana Mandara Cam Ranh
Location: Cam Ranh Peninsula, Cam Lam District, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam
Neighbourhood: Bai Dai Beach, between the mountains and the coastline
Rooms: A collection of rooms, suites and villas, including multi-bedroom villas with private pools
Style: Refined contemporary design inspired by Vietnamese heritage, with conical-hat architecture, lotus ponds and tropical gardens
Family-friendly: Yes. Family-sized villas, a children’s pool and spacious grounds cater to families
Wellness: Ana Mandara Spa and wellness centre offering holistic treatments and relaxation experiences
Pool: Outdoor swimming pool with a separate children’s paddling area; private pools in selected villas
Dining: Two restaurants serving local Vietnamese and international cuisine, with seafood and beachfront dining options
Best for: Couples and families seeking a secluded beachfront escape with Vietnamese character
Prices starting from: Approximately USD 107 per night, depending on room and season
Ana Mandara Cam Ranh
For a picture-perfect getaway, Ana Mandara Cam Ranh is an idyllic locations nestled between the mountains and with access to white sand beaches. Home to a selection of villas, rooms, and suites, the aesthetic here is refined elegance with many accommodations offering sea views.
Offering a selection of dining options, guests can enjoy seafood BBQs, local delights, and a range of international dishes at the two restaurants. Relax by the pool or head to the spa where ultimate tranquillity awaits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam?
Cam Ranh Bay is on Vietnam's south-central coast, in Khanh Hoa Province. It lies south of Nha Trang and is known for its long beaches and large beachfront resorts.
Is Cam Ranh worth visiting, or should you stay in Nha Trang?
Choose Cam Ranh for quieter beach holidays and resort facilities. Nha Trang is better for nightlife, shopping, city attractions and a wider choice of restaurants outside hotels.
How do you get from Cam Ranh Airport to the beach resorts?
Most Bai Dai resorts are around 5–15 kilometres from Cam Ranh International Airport. Taxis, private transfers and hotel shuttles are the most convenient options.
When is the best time to visit Cam Ranh Bay?
February to August generally offers favourable beach weather, with warmer, drier conditions. September to December tends to be wetter, so check the forecast before booking.
Are Cam Ranh Bay resorts suitable for families with children?
Yes. Many resorts have kids' clubs, children's pools, water parks and multi-bedroom villas. Mövenpick and Alma are particularly well equipped for family stays.
Can you visit Nha Trang from Cam Ranh Bay?
Yes. Nha Trang is roughly 30–40 kilometres north of the Bai Dai resort area. You can arrange a taxi, private transfer or organised excursion for a day trip.
Are hotels in Cam Ranh Bay all-inclusive?
Some resorts offer all-inclusive packages, while others include breakfast or sell meals separately. Check whether drinks, activities and spa treatments are included before comparing rates.
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