Resorts in Ba Vì

The staff were the only positive during the stay, they really went out of their way to accommodate us. We expected good facilities and nature to explore but disappointingly there was none of this and the staff kindly drove us to a nearby attraction.

Breakfast was an eclectic selection of both local produce such as seasonal fruits, pastries and breads, an array of locally produced juices, steaming warm Vietnamese soup and eggs that are made to your liking. Ingredients such as onion, tomato, bacon, capsicum can be made into an omelette. The food was exceptional. Our tour guide and sustainability expert Ms Nhung had a wealth of knowledge when it came to the Ba Vi mountain ranges, with bespoke French Colonial ruins of stone dotting the landscape. Ms Nhung was generous with her knowledge of the plants, fruits and natural flora and fauna of the mountain. We picked and tasted herbs, strawberries, pomelo fruits and searched for ripe figs, albeit unsuccessfully. Well-educated and passionate, I recommend Nhung’s tour for those with business and leisure interests in environmental sustainable design. The facilities were also glorious - a gym with a bespoke rainforest view, an infinity pool, a recreational room with a billiards table, hire bikes, a spa. Every idiosyncrasy - the lemongrass scent of the bedroom, the lemon-infused drink upon arrival, the openness, nearby hikes to a bamboo forest, animal feeding, and the accomodating and smiling staff - just made our trip all the more special and memorable. Mr Antony, the manager, approached my partner and I personally and we welcomed an amicable morning conversation. I would recommend Melia Ba Vi to those seeking a calming retreat from the hustle and bustle of Hanoi and a visionary take on hotel sustainable design and excellent use of the natural surrounding landscape.

Fantastic staff/family owned, so friendly and always available to help

The staff and the area were exceptional 👏

The indoor pool although there were no changing rooms. The obstacle course after all the buses of school children had left late afternoon.