Cam Ranh And Nha Trang: Where To Stay In Vietnam’s Hidden Beach Gems

Just when you thought your next beach getaway had to be Bali or Phuket, Scoot’s new direct flights from Singapore to Cam Ranh are shaking things up.

This under-the-radar coastal region in Vietnam (home to the dreamy duo of Cam Ranh and Nha Trang) is serving major tropical escape energy minus the crowds and sky-high resort prices. Think pristine white sands, turquoise waters, fresh-as-it-gets seafood, and luxury stays that rival any island retreat.

Cam Ranh Or Nha Trang?

While the two are neighbours, they’ve got totally different personalities. Cam Ranh is all about calm, barefoot luxury. Picture long stretches of quiet beach, resort-style indulgence, and days that revolve around the pool, spa, and sunset cocktails. Nha Trang, on the other hand, is where the action happens: a lively coastal city packed with bars, cafes, night markets, and a thriving local dining scene.

Getting between the two is a breeze—the drive takes just 45 minutes to an hour, so you can easily soak up both sides in one trip. Fly into Cam Ranh International Airport, settle into a beach resort for a few days, then zip north to Nha Trang for a dose of city-by-the-sea buzz before flying home.

What To Do While You’re There

Beyond poolside lounging and sunset spritzes, there’s plenty to keep you busy. Snorkel through colourful coral reefs around Hòn Mun Island, unwind at the iconic mud baths of Nha Trang, or chase waterfalls in Ba Ho. Foodies can feast on grilled lobsters by the beach, explore buzzing local markets, or sip cocktails at oceanfront bars with million-dollar views. Adrenaline junkies will want to hit up Kong Forest. From ziplining to ATV tours and even white-water rafting, it's the perfect all-thrills, no-skills activity for adventure seekers.

Where To Stay: The Best Hotels In Cam Ranh & Nha Trang

From beachfront resorts that redefine luxury to hidden boutique stays tucked between palm-fringed bays, Cam Ranh and Nha Trang have a stay to suit every kind of traveller. Here are our top picks.

Fusion Resort Cam Ranh

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Fusion Resort Cam Ranh isn’t just a great hotel, it’s the kind of stay that quietly ruins other holidays for you. Set along a pristine stretch of beachfront, the resort delivers effortless, barefoot luxury with airy villas, private pools and uninterrupted ocean views that make you audibly exhale the moment you arrive. Whether you’re in a chic suite or one of the show-stopping beachfront pool villas, everything feels calm, considered and deeply restorative.

Then there’s Fusion’s signature all-spa-inclusive concept, which honestly feels like a cheat code for happiness. Every adult guest gets a complimentary spa treatment every single day, already wrapped into the room rate (no awkward upselling, no mental maths, just pure relaxation on tap). Days drift by in a blissful loop of massages, facials, yoga sessions and wellness classes, punctuated by swims and ocean breezes. It’s luxury without the usual friction, and once you’ve experienced it, the idea of paying extra for a spa treatment elsewhere feels borderline offensive.

The beachfront setting only adds to the magic. Mornings start with golden sunrises over the sea, afternoons melt into pool dips and beach walks, and evenings roll in with soft light, cocktails and that slow, salty air that makes time feel optional. Everything is designed to move at your pace, whether that’s full-day lounging or bouncing between spa, sea and snack breaks with zero agenda.

And while Fusion feels tailor-made for couples and wellness lovers, it’s also quietly brilliant for families. Fusion Farm is a genuine highlight—a hands-on mini farm where kids can feed animals, collect eggs and burn off energy between beach sessions. Add the kids’ club, complete with its own pool and water slide, and suddenly everyone’s winning: children are living their best holiday lives, while parents sneak off for their daily spa session (again).

Food is the final flourish that seals the deal. Dining here is fresh, vibrant and unfussy in the best way, with Vietnamese flavours, grilled seafood and wellness-leaning dishes served in breezy, ocean-facing spaces. Breakfast is a standout (generous, relaxed and exactly how holiday mornings should feel) and sunset cocktails are dangerously easy to say yes to. Put it all together and Fusion Resort Cam Ranh isn’t just one of the best hotels in Vietnam, it’s genuinely one of the best hotels you’ll ever stay in, full stop.

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Mövenpick Resort Cam Ranh

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Mövenpick Resort Cam Ranh knows how to do beachfront bliss and family fun without dropping the ball on either. Spread across a sweep of white sand, the resort serves up modern rooms and breezy sea-view villas that feel equal parts polished and relaxed. Whether you’re perched on a balcony soaking up ocean views or hiding away in your own private pool villa, everything leans into that holiday-on-repeat energy.

Where Mövenpick really wins hearts, though, is its next-level setup for families. Kids don’t just get a token corner, they score a full water-park situation with slides, splash zones and their very own pool, plus a colourful kids’ club that keeps them busy from breakfast to sunset. Bigger kids (and grown-ups) get rope courses, climbing walls and outdoor adventures that go well beyond the standard beach-and-pool routine. It’s the kind of place where children disappear into a day of fun and parents suddenly remember what reading a book feels like.

When you’re ready to switch gears, the resort’s Serenity Spa steps in with calm, cocoon-like spaces and treatments that make you forget there’s a world beyond the resort gates. It’s a chilled contrast to the action outside: think steam rooms, saunas, long massages and the kind of post-treatment daze that pairs perfectly with a sunset drink. If you’ve booked a pool villa, the whole wind-down ritual gets an extra layer of luxe.

Food is where Mövenpick leans into its Swiss-meets-Vietnamese heritage, serving generous buffets, fresh seafood and comfort-food favourites across its restaurants and beachside bars. The signature Chocolate Hour is a sweet little perk that keeps everyone (especially the little ones) grinning. Evenings can go easy-breezy with a cocktail by the beach or more upbeat at the resort’s beer house, giving you options depending on your mood. Overall, it’s a resort that nails variety without ever feeling chaotic—a crowd-pleaser in the best possible way.

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Six Senses Ninh Van Bay

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