Diamond Bay Resort, Nha Trang
STORY BY PAUL HUGHES
Diamond Bay Resort is one place that puts many of the attractions of Vietnam in the same location. Situated 20 minutes by free shuttle bus from the city centre, the Diamond Bay Resort is a strange mix of facilities and services that seems to be typical of Vietnam.
We visited in 2010 and the accommodation and settings for the Resort are faultless, with the white sandy beaches only a few steps away from almost 350 air-conditioned guest rooms and bungalows, some featuring unique and private outdoor showers and hot spas. The bungalows in particular a beautifully laid out, extremely comfortable, private, well appointed, and look out over the ocean
Key features of the resort include the region’s longest swimming pool, the beautiful Song Lo Spa, a golf driving range and tennis courts by the sea, and water sports such as kayaking, windsurfing, jet skiing, parasailing and fishing at a second private beach.
The buildings are set among extensive gardens, with plenty of walking tracks leading to relaxing private settings on the beach.
Work is now well underway on the much-publicised 18-hole golf course – nine holes are virtually complete and it is expected the remaining nine holes will be open late in 2011. While I didn’t get to play on the course (much disappointment), the design looks outstanding and challenging – excellent setting, tight fairways, interesting waterways and good size greens.
Diamond Bay Resort is one place that puts many of the attractions of Vietnam in the same location. Situated 20 minutes by free shuttle bus from the city centre, the Diamond Bay Resort is a strange mix of facilities and services that seems to be typical of Vietnam.
We visited in 2010 and the accommodation and settings for the Resort are faultless, with the white sandy beaches only a few steps away from almost 350 air-conditioned guest rooms and bungalows, some featuring unique and private outdoor showers and hot spas. The bungalows in particular a beautifully laid out, extremely comfortable, private, well appointed, and look out over the ocean
Key features of the resort include the region’s longest swimming pool, the beautiful Song Lo Spa, a golf driving range and tennis courts by the sea, and water sports such as kayaking, windsurfing, jet skiing, parasailing and fishing at a second private beach.
The buildings are set among extensive gardens, with plenty of walking tracks leading to relaxing private settings on the beach.
Work is now well underway on the much-publicised 18-hole golf course – nine holes are virtually complete and it is expected the remaining nine holes will be open late in 2011. While I didn’t get to play on the course (much disappointment), the design looks outstanding and challenging – excellent setting, tight fairways, interesting waterways and good size greens.
Reception at Diamond Bay Resort
Diamond Bay Resort is so huge and spread out that even with a reasonably high level of occupancy, it can feel a little deserted - but in a good way as we often felt we had the resort to ourselves!
This can be a distinct advantage if you are looking for privacy and serenity, but especially after the hustle and bustle of downtown Nha Trang or Ho Chi Minh City, it can make the resort feel as if you are a million miles away.
This can be a distinct advantage if you are looking for privacy and serenity, but especially after the hustle and bustle of downtown Nha Trang or Ho Chi Minh City, it can make the resort feel as if you are a million miles away.
The Resort rooms
During our visit in 2010 parts of the resort seem to be caught in a time warp, almost a Vietnamese “retro” style. However, this may have been because the resort was the official host to the 2008 Miss World competition, much of the décor is still focused on this event.
The rooms were basically villas that were well appointed, spacious, airy and very, very comfortable. And they were also suitably spaced away from other villas to add to the privacy.
The resort also boasts a “Wonder Park” wildlife and theme park which is interesting but needs quite a lot of maintenance to bring it up to the standard of the rest of the resort.
The rooms were basically villas that were well appointed, spacious, airy and very, very comfortable. And they were also suitably spaced away from other villas to add to the privacy.
The resort also boasts a “Wonder Park” wildlife and theme park which is interesting but needs quite a lot of maintenance to bring it up to the standard of the rest of the resort.
Diamond Bay Swimming Pool
The resort's swimming pool is probably the longest swimming pool you have ever seen, with barbecue areas and lounges surrounding it for your leisure.
Our stay was too brief - it is a place where we will certainly return and hopefully take greater advantage of the recreation facilities…..and the golf course, when it is completed.
Visitors to Diamond Bay Resort have mixed reactions - some like the serenity, some would like to engage with more people.
It should be remembered however, that Vietnam is a developing country and Nha Trang continues to develop rapidly as a tourist destination.
As such, the overall resort facilities are outstanding.
Our stay was too brief - it is a place where we will certainly return and hopefully take greater advantage of the recreation facilities…..and the golf course, when it is completed.
Visitors to Diamond Bay Resort have mixed reactions - some like the serenity, some would like to engage with more people.
It should be remembered however, that Vietnam is a developing country and Nha Trang continues to develop rapidly as a tourist destination.
As such, the overall resort facilities are outstanding.
Activities at the Resort
Beach volleyball, golf driving range, tennis court, kayaking, windsurfing, jet skiing, parasailing, and fishing, are just a few of the activities that are available at the resort
Song Lo Spa
Whether you have spent the day at the Golf course, on the jet ski or volleyball court, you will enjoy being pampered at the Song Lo Spa. Enjoy a massage in one of their relaxation rooms. A dip in the indoor pool and spa, a facial or one of many other treatments.
Song Lo Spa
Whether you have spent the day at the Golf course, on the jet ski or volleyball court, you will enjoy being pampered at the Song Lo Spa. Enjoy a massage in one of their relaxation rooms. A dip in the indoor pool and spa, a facial or one of many other treatments.
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