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I never thought I\u2019d confuse the South China Sea for the Mediterranean, but here we are, situated on a cosy strip of sand just outside the charming city of Nha Trang. Villa le Corail, A Gran Meli\u00e1 Hotel \u2013 Spanish luxury hotel chain Gran Meli\u00e1\u2019s first property in Asia \u2013 is Vietnam\u2019s answer to a southern European escape.<\/p>\n

Think Mediterranean beach club vibes with local flair and a vibrant holiday experience as colourful as the quintessential Spanish holiday, complete with the unmistakable warmth of Vietnamese<\/span> hospitality.<\/div>\n
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Cabanas offer a chance to relax with stunning ocean views beside the resort\u2019s infinity pool. Photo: Handout<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Nestled in the shadows of palm trees and nearby Fairy Mountain and neighboured by the glistening blue waters of Nha Trang Bay, the hotel is a welcome sight especially at sunset hour, just in time for my arrival.<\/p>\n

With its high staff-to-guest ratio and extremely walkable layout \u2013 buggy service is available, though you\u2019ll rarely need it \u2013 the resort strikes the perfect balance between intimate and indulgent. Accommodations are shrouded in lush gardens for a sense of privacy, without giving away the sheer size and scale of what lies inside.<\/p>\n

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The villas offer the ultimate in bath time luxury, and are stocked with products from Spanish perfume brand Carner Barcelona. Photo: Handout<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
My massive Lagoon Villa living room comes appointed with Minotti furniture<\/span> and coffee table books on luxury brands like Gucci<\/span> and Chanel, while the powder room and bathroom are stocked with amenities from Carner Barcelona.<\/div>\n
Floor-to-ceiling windows ensure my villa is drenched in sunlight at all hours of the day and the view of my private pool looks very much like my screensaver, while in-villa services like a floating breakfast \u2013 originating in Bali<\/span>, the Instagram-friendly trend is now a staple of luxury resorts throughout the region \u2013 are available upon request.<\/div>\n
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The resort\u2019s villas come with a private pool. Photo: Handout<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

As it turns out, Spanish heritage meets Southeast Asian surroundings at every corner of this all-villa sanctuary, just a comfortable 15-minute drive away from the truly authentic streets of Nha Trang, where only the endearing chaos of roadside food stalls and buzzy sounds of motorbikes remind me I\u2019m on the shores of Vietnam.<\/p>\n

Dinner at Hispania Nha Trang, an outpost of the acclaimed Spanish restaurant originating from London, exemplifies how natural this cultural pairing is and proves to be a real highlight of my trip.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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