Zannier Bai San Ho
Jungle-set villas
Paradisiacal Phu Yen
Zannier Bai San Ho is a beachfront resort in the peaceful province of Phu Yen on the south-central coast of Vietnam. Designed to offer a true escape from reality, the resort is on a 240-acre estate of jungle-clad hills and rice paddies with a blissful private beach that sets the stage for fishing, diving and superlative snorkelling amid the reef’s technicolour corals. The sea isn’t the only thing teeming with life – the resort is home to a gym, a yoga studio, panoramic infinity pool, three restaurants, two tennis courts, a spa and an action-packed kids club.
Facilities
Rooms
73 standalone villas
Checkout
Noon. Earliest check-in, 2pm (3pm for Three and Four Bedroom Grand Bay Pool Villas).
More Details
Rates generally include the buffet breakfast served at Nha O and a complimentary minibar, with soft drinks, two local beers and snacks. Seven-night stays also include a one-hour spa treatment.
Also
Because of steep slopes and steps around the resort, it’s unfortunately not suitable for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility.
Fitness Center
Free Internet Access
Laundry
Pool
On-Site Restaurant
Room Service
Spa
At the Hotel
Private beach with watersports center offering snorkelling, paddleboarding, kayaking and fishing, infinity pool, 24/7 fitness center, spa, steam room, sauna, yoga studio, two tennis courts, badminton, volleyball, a kids’ club, walking trails, bikes to borrow and free WiFi throughout. In rooms: air-conditioning, plug adaptors, TV, free minibar with non-alcoholic beverages, local beer and snacks, tea and coffee.
Our Favourite Rooms
First, choose your view: ancient rice paddy fields, verdant hilltops or powdery-white beach? There are three distinct architectural styles for each setting: the Paddy Field Villas were inspired by fishermen’s houses and built on stilts from reclaimed wood; the Hill Pool Villas look like traditional mountain longhouses of the hill-dwelling Rade tribe; and the beach pool villas are built in the style of the Cham people who are fishermen by trade and live on the coast. All except for the Paddy Field Villas have a private plunge pool.
Poolside
The hotel’s main swimming pool is family-friendly and infinity-edged with jaw-dropping views of the bay. 46 of the villas have private pools if you prefer to stay completely cocooned.
Spa
With surroundings this splendid, staying active will never feel like a chore. The fitness center is open all hours and there's yoga and other movement classes on offer in an airy indoor-outdoor studio. The serene Hoa Sen spa (meaning ‘lotus flower’ in Vietnamese) offers traditionally-inspired healing therapies: the two-hour 'Hoa Sen Ritual' is deeply nurturing and detoxifying, perfect for pressing reset after a long journey.
Packing Tips
Activewear, if you plan to make use of the gym, yoga studio or biking and hiking trails. Otherwise, an array of swimwear in muted hues of olive and navy will be in keeping with the rustic setting.
Also
The hotel will arrange your ski passes and gear, and they’ve teamed up with a carefully selected group of ski instructors should you want lessons or a mountain guide during your stay.
Children
All ages are welcome. Every villa fits a cot (free for under-4s) and some fit extra beds (USD 100 for under-16s). There’s an unsupervised kids club, outdoor activities for older children and babysitting on request.
Gallery
Food & Drink
Top Table
At Lang Chai, the lower tables have direct beach access and the sea breeze. At Ba Hai and Nha O, terrace tables preside over the most romantic views.
Dress Code
Come-as-you-are casual at Nha O and Lang Chai. We’d don island best at Ba Hai (but there’s still no need to stand on ceremony).
Hotel Restaurant
With three restaurants on your palm-fringed peninsula (and the nearest town over 45 minutes away), you can go on a culinary voyage without ever wandering out. Nha O is an all-day casual gathering hub (the name means ‘lively house’) closest to the pool, with panoramic hilltop views serving both South-East Asian and international dishes. Lang Chai is the spot for barbecue by the beach – meat and fresh fish are grilled in an adjacent hut and served up with zingy accompaniments. And, for a special private dinner, book Ba Hai, housed in a 12-metre-high building built on stilts with a steep sloping roof – the style is a tribute to a communal house in a Bahnar village. The fixed menus here pay homage to traditional dishes handed down from grandmothers and mothers, with fragrant local flavours, seasonal market produce and daily catch.
Hotel Bar
As the sun sets, set off for the secluded and seductive Hâm Bar which serves inventive cocktails and powerful punches.
Last Orders
Nha O opens from 7am to 11pm (snacks are served at lunch); Lang Chai's Beach Bar opens from 10am to 6pm (lunch runs from noon to 4pm); and Ba Hai is only available for private dining.
Room Service
There’s a selection of vegetarian dishes, salads, pizza, pasta, sandwiches and local specialties on the room service menu.
Planes
First, you’ll need to fly into Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City or Da Nang and then take a domestic flight to either Phu Cat (also known as Quy Nhon) or Tuy Hoa airport, each about an hour and a half by car from the hotel – private transfers can be arranged for about VND 3,018,750 a person.
Automobiles
Driving in this remote region is far more trouble than it’s worth – you’ll need a special permit for a start. If you want to venture out, all manner of cultural excursions can be arranged via the concierge.
Worth Getting Out of Bed For
Beat jet lag, the stress of a long journey and any residual ravages of reality with an all-important visit to the Hoa Sen spa. Once you’ve been revived, simply sprawl on the beach, survey the scenery from the infinity pool or visit the aqua genies in the watersports center – they can make almost any water-based wish come true: snorkelling, fishing trips, surfing, water-skiing, canoeing, we could go on…
Their land-based counterparts can organise a whole host of activities in the jungle surrounding the estate: flora and fauna walking tours, bike rides or hikes around the lagoon, tennis, badminton and volleyball. If you prefer air-conditioned activity, the gym is open 24 hours and private yoga classes are held in the studio or on an outdoor platform with magical mountain views (on request).
If you want to get out into the countryside and explore more of Phu Yen province, the resort can arrange visits to local villages, markets, ruins and temples. But you’ll want to hurry home for sunset cocktails at Ham Bar…
Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt
This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .
