Buzz
Lăng Cô Beach Resort may not boast the most stars along the Hue – Da Nang coastline. However, it is a favored stop for many travel agencies due to its proximity to the national highway, exquisite beauty, and its distinctively Vietnamese ambiance.
The unmistakable features of Vietnamese tourism are evident not only in the central areas of the resort but also in every little corner: paper flower bushes, bamboo swings, water jars, decorative patterns on cushions, traditional lanterns, and more.
Overview of Lăng Cô Beach Resort
Among the luxurious resorts lining the Hue – Da Nang coastline, Lăng Cô Beach claims the most scenic location. Situated in the town of Lăng Cô, just a few dozen meters from the national highway, the resort stands out. Travelers can effortlessly reach the resort by ascending a gently sloping hill in around 5 minutes. Extremely convenient for tourists, the resort is approximately 70 km south of Hue city and 20 km north of Da Nang, nestled between the coastal waters of Lăng Cô Bay. Alongside Hạ Long, Lăng Cô Bay is one of only two bays in Vietnam honored in the Club of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World.
The resort occupies a relatively extensive piece of land, and exploring its entirety might take half a day. Its lobby is designed in the style of the imperial citadel of Huế, featuring numerous pillars, tiled roofs, and hanging lanterns. A small bridge traverses a pond, reminiscent of the Thanh Toàn tile-roofed bridge in Huế. The main restaurant is constructed predominantly with wood and thatch. However, with a color palette leaning towards subdued earth tones, the front view of the resort can appear somewhat somber during the winter months.
The resort boasts a tropical garden adorned with a variety of unnamed and named plants such as paper flowers, bougainvillea, phoenix flowers, orchids, and numerous willow and coconut trees - two representative species of Vietnam's coastal regions.
Beach and Pool Paradise
Situated next to one of the most beautiful bays in the world, the resort's beach leaves nothing to be desired. White, fine, pristine sand devoid of rocks and wild vines. The sea is calm, with small waves, displaying a turquoise hue reminiscent of a precious gem. The simplicity of the beach is reflected in the presence of pandanus bushes and banyan trees left untouched.
The pool is another impressive feature for visitors. Many guests confess that they have traveled extensively but have never encountered a pool as vast as the one at Lang Co Beach. The resort's pool is expansive, resembling a miniaturized ocean. In addition to the large central pool, there are several smaller pools scattered around the premises for the convenience of guests seeking a refreshing dip.
Accommodations
The resort offers a total of 84 rooms: 57 Deluxe & Suite rooms, 27 Budget rooms on the hill. The villas are spacious, painted in white, and mostly located near the beach. They have rooms facing the sea, garden, sea-garden, and pool. Among them, the garden-facing rooms and villas are quite beautiful, elegant, and sophisticated; while some sea-facing rooms have a rustic charm with predominantly brown-red hues.
The beachfront rooms at the resort offer mesmerizing, spacious, and refreshing views. During sunny days, you can easily admire the white sand, blue sea, and golden sunshine in the cool atmosphere of the room. In the rainy season, simply lying on the bed, you can still enjoy the rain over the deserted sea and experience the melancholy of Hue's winter.
Important Note
As this is a stopover for many travel companies, the central area and lobby are often noisy and crowded. When renting a room, if you want tranquility, look for rooms or villas towards the outskirts of the resort, closer to the edge.
By Linh Dan
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Reference: Travel guide Mytour
ExploreVoyage.comJune 6, 2014
