Beachfront Villas That Are Better Than Bali
As we watched the sun washed beaches of Quy Nhon come into view from The Vietage, we knew it’d only be a matter of time before we’d be floating in the sparkly waters of Anantara Quy Nhon Villas. Our coveted beach vacation was about to begin! That calm stretch of sand and private beachfront villa we spent months dreaming about was finally becoming a reality!
Besides the soft golden beaches and clear, turquoise seas there is so much to uncover and explore in Quy Nhon. The beauty of this untouched seaside city immerses you in an undiscovered side of this vibrant country. You’ll find yourself off the beaten track, relaxing on beaches all to yourself, driving through colourful coastal villages and uncovering hidden coves of crystal clear water. Quy Nhon, is a bucket list destination for every type of beach lover!
Surrounded by lush mountains overlooking the Bay of Quy Nhon, Anantara Quy Nhon, is a tropical, luxurious retreat home to breathtaking villas and scenic suites. With only 26 villas dotted throughout seven acres of lush landscaping and tucked away into a private cove, Anantara Quy Nhon has the ability to tug at anyone’s beachfront-basking heartstrings! So, if you’re curious to see what a private beachfront getaway looks like in stunning Quy Nhon keep scrolling!
Checking-In To Anantara Quy Nhon Villas
As we checked-in with Anantara Quy Nhon’s incredible staff, we lounged in their lobby, gazing out to the ocean letting that glorious sea breeze hit our faces. Now, that’s a feeling I wish I could bottle up – beachfront breezes just hit different.
Anantara Quy Nhon is a sanctuary where lazing away the day is an expectation. Could you ask for a better way to vacation? Private plunge pools, direct beach access, luxury amenities, and unmatched ocean views. Villas perched overlooking a pristine bay with emerald water and golden sands, Anantara Quy Nhon is definitely a gateway to discovering the secrets of Quy Nhon’s hidden gems.
Before we knew it we had sipped away our wonderful welcome drinks and were off to our villa via the wonderful staff. The ability to feel at ease and bask in the tropical beauty of Anantara Quy Nhon was certainly sinking in as we opened the door to our beachfront room!
Villas: A Slice Of Private Paradise
Being one of the finest luxury resorts in Vietnam, every villa at Anantara Quy Nhon is home to a panoramic view of seamless beachfront living through floor-to-ceiling doors. Beautiful linens, tropical outdoor showers, a large flat screen TV, a do-it-yourself bar area, plush pillows and an exceptional soaker tub to unwind into the evenings are just a few of the luxuries that await!
As we gushed over our new abode, a spread of handmade chocolates, tropical fruits, delightful little macaroons and a large bottle of bubbly champagne was left for us to enjoy! Which we did!
Pushing open the breathtaking glass doors to our very own private pool, champagne glasses in hand, we looked out to the sparkling sea beyond. Wow. For me, this defines a getaway. How can anything top this? Waking up to lapping waves, strolling the beach at sunrise, really, what more could you ask for?
With our private plunge pool within steps to the golden-sandy beaches we threw on our swimsuits and made a run for it. This was heaven!
A Dinner To Die For: Sea. Fire. Salt.
That evening we walked along the shore to Anantara Quy Nhon’s delectable restaurant Sea. Fire. Salt. A beautiful beachfront bistro offering an a la carte menus featuring locally sourced seafood and imported aged beef. And with an extensive inventory of wines and rare vintages to enjoy, there is almost no need to ever leave the resort.
After an afternoon filled with lounging poolside, we were ready for a dazzling feast! With over 140 vintages to choose from, I finally settled on a glass of delightful Pinot Noir. As we looked over the menu and sipped our drinks, Mr. Vinh, our wonderful Salt Sommelier for the evening, gave us an incredible introduction to their salt selection, letting us try some that caught our eye.
Alongside an incredible dining experience, Sea. Fire. Salt. also boasts an exotic salt menu. With rare slats from around the world, Anantara Quy Nhon’s very own Salt Sommelier, Mr. Vinh, will guide you in perfecting each dish with a romanticizing flare. After many years of explorative ventures for suitable flavours and ingredients Anantara Quy Nhon has created a collection of 21 stunning salts. Collected from each region in Vietnam, the flavour profiles of each salt is meant to enhance your taste buds and your overall dining experience.
With a bit of help from the lovely Mr. Vinh, we started off our meal with the ‘Crab Salad And Crispy Sesame,’ a chilled spicy mango gazpacho topped with delicious local caviar; the ‘Sea Bass Ceviche,’ composed of papaya salad, soy caviar, spring onions and drizzled with lime kombucha; and finally the ‘Avocado And Roasted Beetroot Salad,’ topped with apple, miso mayonnaise, herbs and pumpkin seeds.
Next we opted for a delectable ‘Foie Gras’ and a savoury ‘Spiny Lobster Bisque,’ which was a beautiful blend of lobster tartare, refined powdered coffee, coconut cream and topped with a coriander-lime salt. Smooth and creamy this lobster bisque was deeply flavorful and absolutely delightful!
After an incredible start to our Sea. Fire. Salt. experience, the infamous Executive Chef I Wayan Mawa brought out his phenomenal ‘Salt Brick Speciality.’ An unimaginable feast of squid, tiger prawns, scallops, mussels, sea bass, spiny lobster and a divine Australian Tomahawk! Wow!
The very talented, Chef Mawa, uses imported Himalayan salt bricks from Pakistan to cook his specialty dishes. After heating the 200 million years old salt bricks to 200 degrees centigrade, both meats and seafood are cooked directly on the brick’s flat surface, adding flavourful depths and harbouring succulent tastes.
What. A. Night.
A Dreamy Floating Breakfast
Forget breakfast in bed, now you can have breakfast while floating in your private pool. Gracing all of our Instagram feeds has been a luxurious spread of tasty breakfast foods sprawled over a floating platform while overlooking the turquoise waters beyond. A floating breakfast has been on all of our bucket lists, I’m sure of it!
With a little knock on our door, this was one breakfast we happily jumped out of bed for!
Lay Away The Day At The Beachfront Pool
A weekend spent by the pool, napping under the sun, swimming up to the bar and soaking up those much needed vacation vibes is a weekend well spent. A pool this stunning makes you just float away the day, I don’t think we ever left the water. Endless views and a beautiful backdrop make it next to impossible not to chill-out under an umbrella until the sun goes down.
Pool bar refreshments at Anantara Quy Nhon allow you to indulge all day in casual bistro fare and cool refreshing smoothies. Checkout their menu of creative cocktails dashed with fresh herbs, or quench your thirst with their list of local craft beers. They also offer over 140 hand-rolled imported Habanos cigars, including Cohiba, Montecristo and Romeo y Julieta!
Spice Spoons Cooking Class
We couldn’t wait to get our hands dirty and learn from the incredible Executive Chef Mawa, himself at Anantara Quy Nhon’s Spice Spoons Cooking Class. We threw on our complimentary aprons and got down to business, trying to cultivate our inner chef and immerse ourselves into the art of culinary expression!
The wonderful Chef Mawa, not only made us laugh all afternoon, but taught us how to create four mouthwatering dishes, which I will definitely be attempting on my own one day! To start, together we made a ‘Crab And Avocado Lomi Lomi’ and ‘Nhom Svay’ green mango salad, followed by a Malaysian ‘Ayam Limau’ a kaffir lime chicken and Vietnamese ‘Bo Loc Lak’ black peppered beef.
With the (much needed) help of the talented Chef Mawa our afternoon lunch turned out incredible, if I do say so myself. Proud of culinary escapade we sat down to eat and chat over the gorgeous dishes we just prepared!
Taking a cooking class while traveling is one of my favourite ways to make memories and bring part of a culture home. Let’s face it, the way to anyone’s heart is through their stomach and one of the best parts about travel has, and always will be the food. A cooking class allows you to do more than just see. We had such a fun time laughing, learning, stirring and cooking the afternoon away with Chef Mawa. I’d highly recommend rolling up your sleeves on your next trip to Anantara Quy Nhon and letting the incredible Chef Mawa immerse you in his culinary adventure!
Dining By Design
With a glass of Sauvignon Blanc in hand, we watched the sun set from the lobby. We were about to embark on Anantara Quy Nhon’s Dining By Design dinner experience. When our table was ready the wonderful staff led us down to our incredible private venue!
We followed a tiny lit pathway along the beach to a private cove where a candlelit table overlooking the ocean was waiting for us. As we looked over the dazzling menu for the night, we just knew it would be an unforgettable evening! Fine dining in an unrivaled secluded setting, Anantara Quy Nhon once again, spoiled us with a spread of spectacular dishes and drinks.
After cheersing to a breathtaking night, a beautifully intricate ‘Crab And Avocado Lomi Lomi’ was served to start. This local ocean treasure composed of salmon caviar, vodka vinaigrette and chilled green mango gazpacho was an excellent and tasty start to our evening.
Following the lovely ‘Crab And Avocado Lomi Lomi,’ a turmeric and lime leaf ‘Fragrant Chicken Soup’ was the perfect way to treat our taste buds!
From the sea, we indulged in a heavenly ‘Lobster And Crab Ravioli’ cooked in an exquisite seashell, red pesto bisque and from the mountains, a beautifully roasted ‘Duck Breast’ drizzled with Foie Gras jus.
Our sweet temptation, a ‘Coconut And Pepper Crème Brulée’ served in a fresh coconut shell was the perfect way to close a fabulous meal.
Dining By Design, created by the extraordinary Chef Mawa, allows you to truly taste the passion and dedication he has for his craft. The exquisite flavours, which come through in every dish make Dining By Design an unforgettable experience!
Spa: Lose Yourself To Nature
Overlooking the ocean within a tangle of tropical jungle, we set aside some time to unwind at Anantara Quy Nhon’s spa sanctuary. Fragrant with organic ingredients from their garden, lemongrass and ginger filled the air. Set in an al fresco cliffside pavilion, their treatment suites give way to ocean views and ultimate relaxation!
You can choose your preferred treatment from their menu, whether that be their signature spa treatment ‘Chakra Crystal Balancing’ or their ‘Anantara Signature Massage.’ We chose to relax with their signature 90 minute Eastern-Western massage, combining signature Anantara oil blends to completely unwind. A proper massage was just what we needed to fully rejuvenate and slow down!
Checking-Out Of Anantara Quy Nhon
Anantara Quy Nhon, is the perfect getaway to soft golden beaches and clear, turquoise seas.Sometimes all we need is a tropical, luxurious retreat and breathtaking villas to get away from it all. Trust me, there is no better feeling than lounging in the elegance that is this absolutely stunning beachside resort. We had such a fantastic time at Anantara Quy Nhon, I will be dreaming of our stay for years! Especially during those cold frigid Canadian winters.
Anantara Quy Nhon’s incredible beaches are renowned throughout Vietnam for their beauty. Their villas are one-of-a-kind, in an out-of-this-world kind of way. But aside from its gorgeous surroundings, our last couple of days wouldn’t have been so incredible without the warmest welcome from everyone there. From the second we stepped foot onto the sandy shores of Quy Nhon, we were greeted by the wonderful Sarah and Mr. Nghia who were the most generous and hospitable hosts you could imagine. They always made sure we were set for the day and their friendly faces were always a joy to see around the resort!
From Executive Chef Mawa, who always made us laugh and had the most amazing stories to share to Mr. Vinh, Anantara Quy Nhon’s incredible Salt Sommelier, who always made us smile, everyone was so accommodating, helpful and sincere. We were so lucky to be surrounded by such marvelous people at Anantara Quy Nhon and we certainly left happy to have made some new friends during our time there!
With such a warm welcome, it was a sad and heartfelt goodbye. We truly did not want to leave such a magical place. Truly, we could not have asked for a better experience overall! I will definitely be returning to Anantara Quy Nhon as soon as humanly possible!
Thank you again to everyone at observance who made our final girls trip an incredible one!
What You Need To Know!
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