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Located directly on the beach on 26 000 square meters of tropical gardens overlooking the sea in Nha trang, Ana Mandara reminiscent of an old Vietnamese village and furnished with native woods and rattan, The Six Senses spa with designer outdoor massage areas at seaside, excellent service, fine cuisine and a host of activities, means that there’s something for everyone, combine to make this one of Vietnam’s top resorts. From the moment you step foot in this your “home away from home” a truly unforgettable sense of warmth can be felt from the welcome alone. The name means “beautiful home for the guests” in the Cham language and though it comes with a price tag, the hospitality and kindness extended here is quite sincere. The delicate blend of graceful architecture and gracious service, peaceful atmosphere and captivating scenery, Ana Mandara offers a unique experience in simplicity, serenity and refinement. Relaxing on the white sandy beach, listening to the lapping of the waves will soon make any worries disappear.

The Ana Mandara Resort comprises of 17 villas containing 74 well-appointed guest rooms. Making up the 74 rooms are 35 Garden View rooms, 11 Sea view rooms, 24 Deluxe rooms, and 4 Suites - Ana Mandara Villas. The rooms and villas at the resort have their own private terrace along with all amenities and comforts of a five star resort. Each room is double-height and airy with wood beams, rattan ceiling, stylish furniture, and designer tile floors. All rooms features IDD telephone, in-room safe, satellite TV, mini-bar, coffee/tea making facilities, hairdryer, stationery kit, newspapers. When you check in, the bed sheets are set up in the most exquisite fan pattern, with flowers artfully scattered and a draping mosquito net over your private canopy. Bathrooms have a large window facing a private outdoor enclosure, like your own Zen garden. Thirty-six units face the beach, and others face a courtyard with lush, exotic plants.

And it’s the little things that make this resort special: native art and handiwork all about, the bowl with floating flowers in the bathroom, the basin of rainwater on your private veranda for rinsing sandy feet, the burning incense in the open-air lobby.
Enjoy traditional Vietnamese and international cuisine by chef Jim Tawa at the Evason Ana Mandara restaurant. The chef and his team work to produce a selection of dishes that allow east to meet west, while providing endless culinary experiences. To compliment the dining options, we offer a wine list that covers many recognized wine producing regions plus some new world sources.

The Ana Mandara Resort features an open air restaurant with seating for 120 people and serving the finest in Vietnamese and International cuisine. The Lobby and Veranda Bar offers a full range of cocktails and local and imported beers and spirits in a tropical garden setting. The poolside bar serves snacks throughout the day and evening for those relaxing by the swimming pool. Twenty-four hour room service compliments the other food outlets.
The Ana Mandara Resort not only offers the perfect location for relaxation and tranquility but many activities and excursions on the water and overland which can be tailor made to suit the requirements of each individual. The versatility of the city of Nha Trang enables the Ana Mandara to offer a wide range of different opportunities to ensure our valued guests fully enjoy their stay and experience the unforgettable. Guests can choose from tennis court, beach volleyball, badminton, billiards, snooker and table tennis, archery, Kite-flying and an array of excursions such as island hopping, cultural tours and and river trips. Swimming pool is open from dawn to midnight, with the adjacent Jacuzzi. The list of recreation and other activities available at the resort is almost endless. Alternatively guests are tempted into the warm transparent waters off the resorts private beach as water-skiing, snorkeling, jet skis, parachute, scuba diving, Moonlight cruises. Water sports enthusiasts will be kept active throughout the day with an array of choices from diving to sailing and everything in between. Culture seekers can discover the nuances of Vietnam by taking river tours to visit ancient pagodas or by riding “cyclos” (bicycle-taxis) to congregate with the village locals.To some it is a chance to witness raw beauty, to others a place of tranquility for pure relaxation, where it is possible to let life’s problems pass them by. For all it is an escape to paradise. Such an exotic destination can only be seen by some in their dreams.