Six Senses Ninh Van Bay

Khánh Hòa, Vietnam

Coast
Forest
Foodies
Wellness
Wildlife

Endangered monkeys and white sand beaches at this one-off luxury escape

Six Senses Ninh Van Bay is a private-bay resort in Vietnam, reachable only by a 20-minute boat ride across the water from Nha Trang. Its 62 villas are shaded by soaring, hat-shaped roofs and set into forest that shelters the critically endangered black-shanked douc langur; a partnership with the conservation group GreenViet has helped the local population grow from 109 to 194 animals since 2019. Each villa has its own pool and the resort runs on solar power.

Cycle the sandy paths on your own named bicycle, or take the resort's best hike out to Bai Nho beach through boulder-strewn jungle. Visit the Earth Lab to see the on-site farm, glass-repurposing programme and water filtration system that keep the resort close to zero waste.

Sustainability

Climate & conservation

On-site water bottling saves 10,000 plastic bottles monthly
Local or organic food, An on-site organic garden and dedicated mushroom hut supply fresh produce, herbs, and mushrooms to the resort's restaurants.
Composts all kitchen food waste for its on-site organic garden
Ecosystem preservation / wildlife protection, Actively protects the local population of critically endangered black-shanked douc langurs through a dedicated, resort-funded team.
Reforestation or restoration, A coral project helps restore the bay's reef by cleaning and re-planting corals to provide habitat for local marine species.
Produces its own chemical-free insect repellent at the Earth Lab

Community & culture

Provided clean drinking water to 500,000 people locally
Built a kindergarten in the local Luong Son commune
Community based, The resort's Sustainability Fund is used to build houses for local families in need in the surrounding area.
Promotes 65 percent of managers and heads from within
Achieves 91 percent employee trust in leadership

Commercial

Sustainability Fund channels guest donations to local projects
On-site Earth Lab for sustainability education and production

In brief

Price bracket: ££££
Type of property: Eco resort
No. of rooms: 62 villas
Max guests per room: One-bedroom villas sleep 3; two-bedroom family villas sleep up to 5; largest suite up to 6
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Wifi, Pool, Spa, Gym, Beach access, Kids club
Activities: Snorkelling, Kayaking, Jungle trekking, Yoga, Cooking class
Setting: Coast · Forest

Kids

All ages are welcome, though not recommended for children under 6 due to steep staircases and unfenced balconies in many villas; a complimentary Vooc Village kids club runs daily, and kids under 5 stay and eat free

Accessibility

Accessible only by boat; several villa types are built on hillside rock formations with steep staircases and are not advised for young children or the physically challenged

Khánh Hòa, Vietnam

££££pp / night Visit website

Guide price · £ <£100 · ££ £100–300 · £££ £300–800 · ££££ £800+ pp / night