Review | Zannier Bai San Ho offers a slice of European luxury with a Vietnamese twist

Review | Zannier Bai San Ho offers a slice of European luxury with a Vietnamese twist


For many years I was convinced that there was no place in Asia that could match the lure of a European beach holiday. I was proven wrong when I recently discovered a slice of la dolce vita in one of the most unexpected places: Vietnam’s central coast.
Zannier Bai San Ho is surrounded by a lush tropical forest. Photo: Handout
Zannier Bai San Ho is surrounded by a lush tropical forest. Photo: Handout

Nestled in a secluded peninsula and surrounded by 99 hectare (245 acres) of ancient rice paddy fields and lush tropical forest is Zannier Bai San Ho, which was founded by French hotelier Arnaud Zannier. This #iykyk boutique hotel brand has a cult following among industry insiders – and celebrities like Angelina Jolie – thanks to its fresh approach to luxury travel that focuses on authentic, unpretentious experiences that combine cultural immersion and sustainability. For this reason, all the brand’s five properties are located well off the tourist path – a fact that makes them special, if somewhat arduous to get to.

Zannier Bai San Ho’s interiors move beyond the traditional. Photo: Handout
Zannier Bai San Ho’s interiors move beyond the traditional. Photo: Handout

Bai San Ho is among the group’s largest resorts, but somehow feels completely secluded. The property features 73 villas which are divided into three categories, each with its own unique appeal and ties to Vietnamese culture and architecture. Overlooking the rice paddy fields are the fishermen-style Paddy Field Villas, while the newly refurbished Beach Pool Villas – some were destroyed during last year’s typhoon – provide direct access to the resort’s white sandy beach and pristine Bay of Corals (after which the hotel is named).




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