Where to Rest Your Head Between Đà Nẵng and Hội An

Beach or mountains? Entertainment-rich city, sleepy small town charm or secluded resort? Accommodations with opportunities for luxurious indulgences or cozy spaces for bonding? When planning vacations, families are often forced to choose between many good options. Some places, however, allow travelers to have a little bit of everything.

Summer holidays are understandably associated with beach getaways filled with sunrays and calm waters. Whether coming from abroad or landlocked locales, Vietnam’s long coastline is an obvious destination. Within this long stretch of land, Đà Nẵng has emerged as the most popular destination thanks to its clean beaches and vibrant city life that offers world-class dining and cultural explorations. Its international airport is mere minutes from the coast, allowing travelers to dip their toes in the sand soon after touching down.

Saigoneer relishes any opportunity to explore Đà Nẵng and fill afternoons with lovingly brewed tea, adventurous forays into the sea aboard a surfboard, or poking about to find interesting pastimes. The food, both local specialties and international trends, is fantastic as well. But sometimes the city feels a bit hectic, and the looming skyscrapers distract us from the calm sky stretching over the ocean. In such situations, we prefer to cruise down the coast a bit for quieter lodging.

Danang Marriott Resort & Spa, Non Nuoc Beach Villas is a haven of mango trees and lakes that extend to a serene beachfront. Emphasizing natural beauty and quiet spaces, it rests just 30 minutes south of Đà Nẵng. One can enjoy the many virtues of the metropolis before or after venturing to the resort, which contains 122 private villas ideal for gathering as a family to connect. The spacious, sunlight-filled living rooms invite loved ones to gather around a board game or movie with enough space for children to spread out toys and activities, while private bedrooms and bathrooms allow for some alone time.

More than just a place to rest one’s head while exploring the beautiful surroundings, Danang Marriott Non Nuoc Beach Villas contains a great number of activities for all ages and interests. The Beach Lounge is replete with games including a pool table, a large screen television for live sports, a beach area for family movies, and a pool with basketball nets. Meanwhile, a beautifully shaded tennis court and spacious paths for cycling and running accommodate sporty guests. Those preferring sedentary pampering will appreciate the on-site Quan Spa Non Nuoc that lets adults pamper themselves with a full range of treatments that rely on creams, lotions and even hot stones from the nearby environment.

Central Vietnam is home to a great number of fresh, delicious dishes, including mì quảng, bún chả cá and bánh xèo along with international foods served at an increasingly long list of Michelin-recognized restaurants. Danang Marriott Resort & Spa, Non Nuoc Beach Villas honors these local flavors while offering interpretations of the fresh seafood and central spices within their expansive portfolio of dining options. 

The Beach House Restaurant serves elevated meals from 5:30pm that incorporate freshly caught fish and crustaceans alongside steak, while the morning buffet at Man Ho has dedicated stations to introduce guests to regional specialties as well as an expansive array of global items from Korea, India and the West. Coldbrew coffee made with locally sourced coffee is a can’t-miss treat, but the most special dining opportunity involves a full spread of grilled seafood, sides, and drinks enjoyed in one’s private villa with calming waves in the distance.

While Đà Nẵng beckons like a bright light to the North, there is much to explore around the resort in other directions as well. Marble Mountain, an attraction that draws visitors from around the world, is ever present in the background. And only slightly further down the road is Hội An. It’s UNESCO-recognized Old Town’s lanterns are even better than in photos, and acquire profound beauty when seen surrounded by lanterns in the river. Outside of the tourist areas, vast rice fields tended by water buffalo and gardens teeming with fresh vegetables harken back to a simpler way of life. Danang Marriott Resort & Spa, Non Nuoc Beach Villas makes exploring these areas particularly easy by packing delicious lunches that include fresh coffee or small batch gin drinks made with local ingredients. They can even arrange transportation and guides to make the exploration as easy and comfortable as possible.

Planning a vacation where all family members can leave with priceless memories can be stressful, particularly when people have different interests, habits, and desires. Selecting a resort conveniently placed between Đà Nẵng and Hội An allows everyone to find activities they enjoy. Danang Marriott Resort & Spa, Non Nuoc Beach Villas goes a step further by providing relaxation, entertainment and culinary joys surrounded by blissfully serene nature.