Located only 15 minutes away from Cam Ranh International Airport, this beachfront haven with 212 colonial-style rooms is where contemporary luxury melds perfectly with the nostalgia of a bygone era
Rooms
I stayed in a luxurious Pool View Villa that exuded the timeless allure of old-world Indochine. Adorned with modern conveniences including a plush king-sized bed with 300 threadcount linen, a stocked fridge with complimentary kombucha, and a sleek TV, every comfort was at my fingertips. The reliable Wi-Fi ensured seamless connectivity throughout my workcation.
The expansive bathroom featured a sumptuous bathtub as its centrepiece, flanked by sinks on either side, and a separate shower area. There was also an outdoor patio with two chairs, perfect for lounging and basking in the serene ambience (if you can stand the heat). There’s also a pathway that leads directly to the lagoon pool.
In total, The Anam Cam Ranh offers 12 different room types, ranging from the lead-in Terrace Rooms to the expansive Three-Bedroom Hilltop Pool Villa suitable for small groups.
MICE facilities
There are two boardrooms located just behind the lobby, as well as a lush beachfront lawn for outdoor events.
Recently, The Anam Group, the parent company of the hotel, opened Axi Plaza, a four-storey building with F&B, shopping, and business events facilities, next door to The Anam Cam Ranh.
Sporting a design inspired by the country’s ubiquitous coracle boat, Axi Plaza’s indoor event space is a 1,197m2 conference hall on the third floor good for 1,000 pax in theatre-setting, or 500 pax for gala dinners. The hall features a high ceiling with timber beams fashioned in a fan formation, a 75m2 LED screen, as well as floor-to-ceiling windows that let in an abundance of natural light and offers a 180-degree view of the ocean.
The 1,077m2 rooftop on the fifth floor – with an unblocked 360-degree view – will also work as an event space in the late afternoons to evenings. Other outdoor spaces include a grass lawn on the beachfront, accompanied by three swimming pools.
Axi Plaza will also boast a 200m2 Axi Plaza Lounge, suitable for travellers who have to check out of the surrounding hotels by noon and with hours to kill before their evening flights.
Other facilities
The 12-hectare property has a spa, three swimming pools, fitness centre, tennis court, movie theatre, soccer field, kids’ club, and putting green. Recently, The Anam Cam Ranh opened an 18-hole minigolf green, billed as the first of its kind in a hotel in South-east Asia.
A farm is tucked away at the back of the property, where herbs, fruits, and vegetables are grown and harvested on-site. Corporate travellers with their little ones in tow can take them to get up close with various animals such as goats, rabbit, chickens, and dogs.
Breakfast is served at both The Indochine and The Colonial, where the latter is for guests staying in the higher categories. Other F&B options include Lang Viet Restaurant & Bar, Saigon Bar, and Beach Club Restaurant & Bar.
The Anam Cam Ranh’s in-residence yogi and meditation practitioner facilitates complimentary sunrise and sunset yoga sessions on the beachfront lawn or in the yoga room five times weekly and offers private movement and awareness sessions, which can be arranged for corporate groups.
In-resort active pursuits can also include a game of beach volleyball, badminton sessions, kayaking, or teambuilding sessions on the white, sandy beaches, can also be arranged.
Service
Attentive, warm, and hospitable. I was welcomed at the airport by a staff member who whisked me out to an awaiting car, and was met again at the hotel lobby with another a cold ginger tea and cold towel, a godsend in the sweltering heat.
Verdict
With the opening of Axi Plaza, The Anam Cam Ranh can now be seriously considered for much larger corporate groups. If the hotel is unable to accommodate all delegates, there are other four- and five-star properties located within a 10-minute drive.
No. of rooms 212
Contact details
http://theanam.com/the-anam-cam-ranh
