Vietnam’s Hoiana Resort & Golf: the perfect seaside escape with Instagram-worthy views

The idea here is to curate an experience so holistic you’ll want to reimagine what you get out of a typical holiday in the first place. Travelling somewhere new is better when you leave your expectations at the door. For starters, I’ve never enjoyed hotel bars, usually finding them overly ostentatious and overpriced. That being said, Quang Nam House Lounge & Bar – a massive two-storey loft with a DJ booth and vinyl records, pool table and multiple vibey hang-out spots – is decidedly chic enough to be an exception to the rule. The drinks are not only worth having, but sizeable with substance, too – Asian variations on classic cocktails like the Collins and the Spritz are endlessly refreshing and dangerously easy to throw back.

As it turns out, pretty much every establishment in the resort was built with Instagram in mind. The view from The Edge, Hoiana Hotel & Suites’ casual dining establishment located on the 16th floor, is anything but; I can confirm the staff are exceptionally well-trained at capturing photos from virtually every angle of the incredible infinity pool. And speaking of pools, there’s an ample number to choose from across the property, with some designed with children’s play in mind – the slides being unfortunately off-limits to adults – and others meant for little more than lounging, relaxing and keeping an eye on the kids.