You see a lot of reviews of hotels on TH-cam which would suggest every 5 star hotel is the best in that location (often from a sample of just the one they visited), so i think it's worth recognising the work you put in to review these properties objectively and genuinely provide a valuable comparison. I don't know Vietnam at all, having stuck with Bali and Thailand for the last ten years, but i think you've just cemented our destination choice for next year, and this hotel is top of the list. And i should add that i normally like to get out and about from the hotel, so without your honest reviews, i would never choose a resort 'with no roads'!
Appreciate your kind words. It’s certainly worth the seclusion here, even if just for a few days. Loads of other resorts in Cam Ranh and around Nha Trang (plus of course, the rest of the country…) so staying here a few nights as part of a broader trip I think is ideal. Thanks for watching 🩴
I think you're currently in my neck of the woods. 😉 I wanted to watch your previous review from 2021 first. However, l don't think it's narrated as the description appears in text, so l will go back to it when l have my glasses on to read. The villas are absolutely dreamy, and you aren't joking, the wood panels look so polished as do the handbasin, linens etc. So glad it's kept up the standard you remember and experienced last time. The cost you paid for a private pool villa with spectacular views, a fantastic beach, and service to match is unbeatable 👍
stunning review as always, and stunning property too. the only thing that doesn't really come across this beautifully is the beach. it really does look underwhelming in comparison to other beaches you have reviewed.
Likely not, their pricing skyrocketed (tripled…) as soon as Vietnam reopened and as beautiful as it is, that hill pool villa is not worth $1200 per night to me.
Hey Kevin, you’re one of the few people who’ve been to all 3 of these resorts! Would you say the Six Senses is significantly better vs. L’Alya? The prices they charge are insane!
Blessed living here in Saigon for 8 years while having frequented many of this country 5 star resorts. Our TOP location is the Regent on Phu Quoc. Hope you will visit it due time 👍🏼
Thanks for the great video Kevin! Does the hotel have any steam room or sauna in the spa/ fitness area? Somehow many hotels do not mention about these kind of facilities on their websites. For me a very important point though when choosing a hotel.
I do not believe they do as their spa doesn't have a centralized facility. Rather, if you have a treatment booked, you're taken directly to your treatment room by your butler. Thanks for watching 🩴
Lovely place, definitely my kind of place! I’m going to have a wild stab at the end of video quiz, just to try and impress 🤣 How about ‘Jumierah, Uluwatu in Bali’
I'm honestly shocked that you (and one other) solved that puzzle so quick. It's a pretty obscure brand and location in that part of the world haha. Impressed, I am :)
@@tfft I called it a wild guess because the property is listed as Jumierah Bali, but you’re not one to follow the crowd so you would leave the superfluous bit out! I will now change that from a wild guess to a lucky guess before I get too smug!😜
Is good to see you back in Vietnam. I have plans for a beach vacation for my family at the end of this year (about January next year). Do you recommend any beaches and resorts in Thailand or Vietnam?
In your video you mentioned to name another resort in Vietnam which has a private pool villa and equally good. Well, I haven’t been to L’alya but Premier Village Phu Quoc was a good resort
Love your Vietnam hotel reviews. I was considering between Mango Bay and this resort. But after seeing this video, I think I'll go with this resort. We're planning to be at this resort in mid-January, hopefully it won't rain much while we're there. Question: how is the tip system in Vietnam big resort, is the tip already included in the dining bill? I haven't been to VN resorts, so not sure how it works there. Thanks again for another great video.
There's no standard in Vietnam. Anytime service (and/or VAT) are an additional charge, it will be displayed as a separate line on the receipt as well as printed on the menus. Thanks for watching 🩴
I have to say, I liked the old "letter" more. Not sure where to look at that passport thing. It's a bit too much. Nonetheless, you are the best reviewer. Thank you for doing this!
No, actually, it’s not lol. If you split VN into 1/3s from North to South, Nha Trang is comfortably in the southern third. I assure you no one living in Nha Trang labels themselves as central VNese, characterized by completely different weather, different cultural/minority groups and different accents. Central VN extends from Quy Nhơn to Vinh.
i am deciding whether to choose Naka Island Phuket or L'Ayla for a 3 nights island getaway in early Oct. Which would be better option for activities and food choices? Thanks!!
DAAAAAANGEROUSLY close to booking this for January. Question tho: In your final ratings, one of the stats is F&B Prices. This one got a 9/10. Do higher numbers mean more expensive prices? or do high numbers mean more reasonable prices? 9/10, is that super expensive, or super affordable. I feel like higher numbers should be more favourable to the guest, but I'm guessing that the F&B prices are not on the low end. Kind of unintuitive.
Well I’ve never received that question before so I suppose it’s intuitive for most. All scores and metrics are relative to the price I paid for the stay. So, F&B Pricing scores are the same. A high score means a good value based on the price paid for the resort. A $10 beer is a good value at a $1000 per night resort. A $10 beer is a horrible value at a $100 per night resort.
This comment was held back by TH-cam for my review (idk why…) and now I’ve approved it. Other comments that didn’t appear, I have no idea. TH-cam doesn’t delete comments, they would be sent to me for review, but I haven’t seen any others from you in my held comments.
Nice video! Snorkeling worthwhile? Can’t wait to see Seoul (so many people taking plastic surgery vacations to Korea, due to their low costs and high level of skill) 🎉🎉🎉
Наконец то вам повезло с отелем. Прекрасный выше всяких похвал. Территория отеля большая и растительность разнообразная придаёт причудливый вид всему видео
May have missed something, but why would the staff need to be more proficient or know more phrases in Korean haha :'D? Was actually going to ask if you would ever consider going back to previously visited hotels/resorts and give updates, but I guess you answered that question. I personally wouldn't mind that in a style such as this video :) Great video nonetheless
Koreans are the largest tourism market for Vietnam now. 60-70 flights per day (each way) between Korea and Vietnam, mostly geared towards Koreans going to beach or golf resorts.
You see a lot of reviews of hotels on TH-cam which would suggest every 5 star hotel is the best in that location (often from a sample of just the one they visited), so i think it's worth recognising the work you put in to review these properties objectively and genuinely provide a valuable comparison. I don't know Vietnam at all, having stuck with Bali and Thailand for the last ten years, but i think you've just cemented our destination choice for next year, and this hotel is top of the list. And i should add that i normally like to get out and about from the hotel, so without your honest reviews, i would never choose a resort 'with no roads'!
Appreciate your kind words. It’s certainly worth the seclusion here, even if just for a few days. Loads of other resorts in Cam Ranh and around Nha Trang (plus of course, the rest of the country…) so staying here a few nights as part of a broader trip I think is ideal. Thanks for watching 🩴
Man I’m even more excited about my trip now 😂
The facilities look so new and well kept
Thank you Kevin, looking forward to the Korea and Japan series!
Enjoy your trip!
I think you're currently in my neck of the woods. 😉 I wanted to watch your previous review from 2021 first. However, l don't think it's narrated as the description appears in text, so l will go back to it when l have my glasses on to read. The villas are absolutely dreamy, and you aren't joking, the wood panels look so polished as do the handbasin, linens etc. So glad it's kept up the standard you remember and experienced last time. The cost you paid for a private pool villa with spectacular views, a fantastic beach, and service to match is unbeatable 👍
Certainly is a special place!
Wow 🤩 absolutely stunning 😻 great vlog as always 🙏🏻
Thanks for watching 🩴
Lovely! Looking forward to your Seoul videos :)
Thanks for watching 🩴
stunning review as always, and stunning property too. the only thing that doesn't really come across this beautifully is the beach. it really does look underwhelming in comparison to other beaches you have reviewed.
I'm surprised since I'm pretty sure it's the cleanest and largest private beach I've ever shown on the channel. Thanks for watching 🩴
You are truly showing us some wonderful gems in Vietnam! Do you also plan on returning to Zannier in the future? That was another gorgeous property.
Likely not, their pricing skyrocketed (tripled…) as soon as Vietnam reopened and as beautiful as it is, that hill pool villa is not worth $1200 per night to me.
Hey Kevin, you’re one of the few people who’ve been to all 3 of these resorts! Would you say the Six Senses is significantly better vs. L’Alya? The prices they charge are insane!
L'alya is by far my favorite.
Blessed living here in Saigon for 8 years while having frequented many of this country 5 star resorts. Our TOP location is the Regent on Phu Quoc. Hope you will visit it due time 👍🏼
Yes I’ve been there- that video will be coming out later this year. Thanks for watching 🩴
Another awesome video kevin.
My maths may be off but i think your score adds up to 94.
Maybe a bonus point for improvement? 😁
I wouldn’t put it past me 😂
Thanks for the great video Kevin! Does the hotel have any steam room or sauna in the spa/ fitness area? Somehow many hotels do not mention about these kind of facilities on their websites. For me a very important point though when choosing a hotel.
I do not believe they do as their spa doesn't have a centralized facility. Rather, if you have a treatment booked, you're taken directly to your treatment room by your butler. Thanks for watching 🩴
Lovely place, definitely my kind of place!
I’m going to have a wild stab at the end of video quiz, just to try and impress 🤣
How about ‘Jumierah, Uluwatu in Bali’
I'm honestly shocked that you (and one other) solved that puzzle so quick. It's a pretty obscure brand and location in that part of the world haha. Impressed, I am :)
@@tfft I called it a wild guess because the property is listed as Jumierah Bali, but you’re not one to follow the crowd so you would leave the superfluous bit out! I will now change that from a wild guess to a lucky guess before I get too smug!😜
Might try this one if we opt for a change from Thailand looks really nice.👍
Certainly is! Thanks for watching 🩴
Vietnam's beauty is so underrated lol
Agreed! Thanks for watching 🩴
wow, it sure looks amazing even as a revisit!
Sure does! Thanks for watching 🩴
Is good to see you back in Vietnam. I have plans for a beach vacation for my family at the end of this year (about January next year). Do you recommend any beaches and resorts in Thailand or Vietnam?
Sure there are many beautiful beach resorts throughout Vietnam & Thailand! I have play lists organized by country. Thanks for watching 🩴
In your video you mentioned to name another resort in Vietnam which has a private pool villa and equally good. Well, I haven’t been to L’alya but Premier Village Phu Quoc was a good resort
I know of the resort. It is nice, but feels far too manufactured to me. Hard to compare the grounds and gardens there to L'alya. Thanks for watching 🩴
Love your Vietnam hotel reviews. I was considering between Mango Bay and this resort. But after seeing this video, I think I'll go with this resort. We're planning to be at this resort in mid-January, hopefully it won't rain much while we're there.
Question: how is the tip system in Vietnam big resort, is the tip already included in the dining bill? I haven't been to VN resorts, so not sure how it works there. Thanks again for another great video.
There's no standard in Vietnam. Anytime service (and/or VAT) are an additional charge, it will be displayed as a separate line on the receipt as well as printed on the menus. Thanks for watching 🩴
For transferring to the resort from the airport, what did you use? Does the resort pick you up at the airport?
Sure, they will arrange it for a fee… Grab and taxis also perfectly fine.
@@tfft what domestic flight is good in Vietnam to fly from Da Nang to Nha Trang?
Happy to chat more on Patreon if you have additional questions. Thanks 🙏🏻
I have to say, I liked the old "letter" more. Not sure where to look at that passport thing. It's a bit too much.
Nonetheless, you are the best reviewer. Thank you for doing this!
Can't please everyone! haha
I’m considering An Lam and L’alya. What is your opinion?
I get a strong feeling you didn’t watch my An Lam video 😅
Did you go to Amanoi on this trip? I've got it booked for December and would be very interested in your perspective.
Amanoi is not currently on my short list. Thanks for watching 🩴
Just a little correction Nha Trang is in Central Vietnam, not in Southern Vietnam. :)
No, actually, it’s not lol. If you split VN into 1/3s from North to South, Nha Trang is comfortably in the southern third. I assure you no one living in Nha Trang labels themselves as central VNese, characterized by completely different weather, different cultural/minority groups and different accents. Central VN extends from Quy Nhơn to Vinh.
@@tfft i was born and raised there.
@@brandon11979To be precise, Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa) is located in South Central Coast Region, not actually Central Vietnam 💁♀️ (I'm Vietnamese!)
i am deciding whether to choose Naka Island Phuket or L'Ayla for a 3 nights island getaway in early Oct. Which would be better option for activities and food choices? Thanks!!
Happy to explore in further detail with Explorer+ level patrons on Patreon. Thanks for watching 🩴
DAAAAAANGEROUSLY close to booking this for January. Question tho: In your final ratings, one of the stats is F&B Prices. This one got a 9/10. Do higher numbers mean more expensive prices? or do high numbers mean more reasonable prices? 9/10, is that super expensive, or super affordable. I feel like higher numbers should be more favourable to the guest, but I'm guessing that the F&B prices are not on the low end. Kind of unintuitive.
Well I’ve never received that question before so I suppose it’s intuitive for most.
All scores and metrics are relative to the price I paid for the stay. So, F&B Pricing scores are the same. A high score means a good value based on the price paid for the resort. A $10 beer is a good value at a $1000 per night resort. A $10 beer is a horrible value at a $100 per night resort.
You never mentioned the cost of per night
I mentioned (as I do in every video) that the price I paid is in the description. Thanks for watching 🩴
Yikes, that appears to be a long staircase to get to your room?! Or is it not that bad? (No buggy access?)
This are Hill Rock Pool Villas, which are up stairs. Plenty of Lagoon Villas located on ground level. Thanks for watching 🩴
Where do u find the rate of $285 USD? Why I can only see $500+ rate from Agoda?
Surely it depends on the time of the year. In 20 seconds I've just seen $252 per night on Agoda in April.
You must be super rich
Small business owners are rarely rich 😉
Is this resort all inclusive?
It wasn't for me! Thanks for watching 🩴
Jumeirah Uluwatu in Bali?
Oh, wow. I would have never expected someone to get this the first round 😱
Can I ask why my comments are getting deleted? Is it getting deleted by you or youtube? They are just normal questions
This comment was held back by TH-cam for my review (idk why…) and now I’ve approved it. Other comments that didn’t appear, I have no idea. TH-cam doesn’t delete comments, they would be sent to me for review, but I haven’t seen any others from you in my held comments.
Idyllic and now on the bucket list. Thanks, Kevin.
Enjoy it!
Nice video! Snorkeling worthwhile? Can’t wait to see Seoul (so many people taking plastic surgery vacations to Korea, due to their low costs and high level of skill) 🎉🎉🎉
The only good snorkeling locations in VN are in Phu Quoc or Con Dao. Thanks for watching 🩴
Hi, relaxing as always!!! I know I am repeating myself, but.... I can't wait to see something about Japan!! 😅😅😅
I can’t wait to go back!
This was great thanks, we booked Lalya basis on your first video, and we are heading over in early September. This update is fantastic thankyou
Enjoy your trip 🗺️
Thank you ✈️
Thanks for watching 🩴
Наконец то вам повезло с отелем. Прекрасный выше всяких похвал. Территория отеля большая и растительность разнообразная придаёт причудливый вид всему видео
Thanks for watching 🩴
Another great video! Thank you.
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
The resort is still looking good
Certainly is!
I’ve seen some comments or reviews that you can’t swim by the beach at this resort? Is that true?
For what reason? I’ve never seen a problem.
@@tfft Thanks. That's what I thought but wasn't sure.
Price now is about triple
Not sure what you’re looking at but I just checked 3 random dates this year and it’s same price as always.
@@tfft I looked at rates for June to August. They were crazy high. Maybe busy season?
@djkim24601 random dates I just checked in June, July and Aug were $302, $345 and $345… suggest you try other booking sites.
@@tfft I checked official homepage. Let me know which booking sites you used
May have missed something, but why would the staff need to be more proficient or know more phrases in Korean haha :'D?
Was actually going to ask if you would ever consider going back to previously visited hotels/resorts and give updates, but I guess you answered that question. I personally wouldn't mind that in a style such as this video :)
Great video nonetheless
Koreans are the largest tourism market for Vietnam now. 60-70 flights per day (each way) between Korea and Vietnam, mostly geared towards Koreans going to beach or golf resorts.