IN VIETNAM, FARMS are popping up in so many resorts, you wonder whether the “kid” guests they’re seeking are of the goat or human varietal. With animal husbandry, lawn cinemas, basket boating, lantern-making, cooking classes, karaoke and so much more, the best hotels for families in Vietnam keep all ages entertained.
THE ANAM CAM RANH
This Indochine-style five-star resort on the oceanfront offers numerous amenities and facilities that families and children will love. Just a few minutes from Cam Ranh airport (the one you’d fly into to get to Nha Trang, an hour away), it features three freshwater swimming pools, a kids’ club with supervised activities for children aged four to 12, and a farm where children can interact with animals and learn about growing fruits and veggies. The resort’s recreational offerings will keep all ages active and entertained, with yoga, mini-golf, water sports, kite flying and more. For family downtime, there’s a 3D cinema with daily screenings and a lawn cinema once a week.
theanam.com; rates from US$185
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ANANTARA HOI AN RESORT
Located on the banks of the Thu Bon River, this property in Hoi An provides a tranquil retreat for families, within walking distance of the Old Town. For younger kids, there’s a temperature-controlled pool with shallow toddler wading area and a kids’ club with toys to keep tots entertained. For older ones, there’s lantern-making and junior cooking classes, alongside a wide range of enjoyable cultural activities and excursions in and around Hoi An. Basket-boat rides, cycling tours and rice-farm experiences are all great fun for adventurous families.
anantara.com; rates from US$340
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FOUR SEASONS RESORT THE NAM HAI
This garden resort on Danang’s beachfront upholds Four Seasons’ commitment to amazing family stays, with a long list of all-ages experiences. There’s the complimentary Chuon Chuon (dragonfly) Kids’ Club, with toys, books and arts and crafts, and a Youth Club for teens with table tennis and pool tables. Activities on-site run the gamut, with family tours, water sports, badminton, junior cooking classes, basketball and more, and there are area excursions as well, that delve into foodie culture, rice farming and the UNESCO attractions of Hoi An. To cap it off: a big, heated family infinity pool just steps away from Danang’s golden shores.
fourseasons.com; rates from US$770.
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INTERCONTINENTAL DANANG SUN PENINSULA RESORT
This Bill Bensley-designed resort is on a secluded bay with plenty of leafy nature to explore. Its Planet Trekkers Kids Club has an indoor slide, a library and lots of games and toys, plus activities like fan making, origami and movie screenings. Families can opt for the VIP Kids Explorer package, which includes an in-room tent, a plushie, and a resort passport. On property you’ll also find a cinema with daily movies and a family-friendly karaoke room, plus activities like pizza making, kick boxing, mocktail making and nature tours. Add to this spacious accommodation options, with two-, three- and four-bedroom villas and you’ve got a family resort that ticks all the boxes.
danang.intercontinental.com; rates from US$620
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REGENT PHU QUOC
If you’ve got a multi-generational crew in tow, you’ll appreciate the Regent’s pool villas, which offer up to seven bedrooms, with unobstructed beach views. The Regent Kids club is a colorful indoor space with a playground, mini theater, books and games, plus a schedule of activities highlighting the nature and culture of Phu Quoc. Outside, there’s a shaded kids’ pool and big main pool to splash around in, there are treasure hunts, sandcastle competitions, and fun with water guns. The resort also has a luxury catamaran for private charter, plus a range of exciting aquatic and island adventures.
phuquoc.regenthotels.com; rates from US$390
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Runners-up:
• Azerai Can Tho azerai.com; rates from US$250
• Hyatt Regency Danang Resort & Spa hyatt.com; rates from US$165
• JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa marriott.com; rates from US$390
• Mövenpick Resort Cam Ranh movenpickresortcamranh.com; rates from US$340
• New World Hoiana Beach Resort hoianabeachresort.newworldhotels.com; rates from US$187
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