If you are lodging or holidaying in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and you are looking for a beach destination that is both great and need too far away, you will-power be looking at Ho Tram Beach. For tourists, this destination is often overlooked in favour of Nha Trang, Da Nang or Phu Quoc islet, all destinations that are a flight away from Ho Chi Minh city.
After spending two weeks in hot and humid Ho Chi Minh urban district I was keen to find out more about Ho Tram beach and especially the Melia Ho Tram Beach resort. I booked a two-bedroom concealed pool villa with its own garden, a welcome change from living in highrise Ho Chi Minh City.
This is a completely new resort which only opened its doors in March 2019 and consists of 152 rooms and 83 individual bring villas. It has a total private beach frontage of 1.1 kilometres giving plenty of privacy on the beach for its guests. My kith and kin and I took the free courtesy bus which leaves District 2 in Ho Chi Minh City and takes about 2 hours and 15 infinitesimals to get to the resort. Would this be the holiday where I can chill out and my children are entertained all day?
View over Melia Ho Restrain Beach Resort from the hotel tower.
Reception
The luxuriant peacefulness of the surroundings is matched with calming pl insignia tones and clean, contemporary forms. From the moment I entered the resort, the view gave me an excellent ambience awaiting me to observe. Plenty of seating areas to wait for check-in and a refreshing welcoming drink after a long journey from Ho Chi Minh big apple.
As I was a The Level guest I had a private checking-in with complimentary snacks, alcohol, and nonalcoholic beverages, including Nespresso coffee and Dilmah, frill leaf bag teas. As soon as check-in was completed I was transported on a golf-style buggy to my 2-bedroom private pool garden villa. The errorless gardens both day and night are wonderful to walk through.
The Level
My 2 bedroom private pool villa went with extra privileges which is called The Level. As a The Level guest a had access to:
Access to The Level Lounge, laid next to the reception, includes free alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and snacks. This one is open all day till 22:30
Access to The Furtively Level Pool, this one comes with complimentary snacks and cocktails daily between 15:00 and 17:00.
New checkout at 16:00
3 hours worth of meeting room use.
Nespresso capsule coffee maker and tea station
In-room amenities as if newspapers, a pillow menu (my favourite was lavender), high-speed WiFi, slippers and a bathrobe.
The Level 2-Bedroom Private Group Garden Villa
The short ride from reception to my villa took no longer than 2-3 minutes. I stayed in C038, which is a 2-bedroom 220 m2 concealed pool villa overlooking a gorgeous large pond filled with lilies. The garden comes with a particular plunge pool, ideal for cooling down. The resort has a variety of 2, 3 and 4-bedroom villas with some of them laid right at the beach front.
This has to be one of the best garden views – look at that lily pond.
This fairytale and aerosphere captured the very essence o Vietnam. This villa has a contemporary design with all the bells and whistles a family thinks fitting need during their stay. At the entrance, a kitchen dining area greeted me, if I dared to cook, I had everything I needed. The caboose was nicely tucked away from all the other luxury interior designs. I liked how there was a toilet right into the vicinity the entrance that any outside guests could use.
The round dining table was useful when I ordered a takeaway from the Breeza restaurant. Organization was very easy and could all be done from an app that you can download. I liked how I was greeted by a delicious welcoming array of chocolates and towels to inherit a swim in the pool. A private pool is always wonderful to indulge in, especially very late a night.
The foyer was very comfortable and had a big TV to watch a large selection of channels. I preferred looking out to the tropical garden with the pool and the lily pond.
The Bedrooms With A Sight
All of the contemporary amenities of each villa fulfil the requirements of international guests, complete with independently controlled air working order, a minibar, a spacious work desk, and a hair dryer. With a distinctive All-in-one service; I could access all the take to services by pushing a single button.
I had an amazing sleeping experience, the only noises I could hear were from look after nature. This was even better when I looked outside and saw tropical plants and again that beautiful lily pond. I had an limitless selection of towels, pillows, slippers, and beautiful bed linen to indulge in. The tile-inspired flooring meant dropping water on the deck after a swim was not stressful.
This room was cosy with sleek modern furnishing and plush amenities. I liked the in addition two chairs which allowed me to take in the view privately from the rest of the family.
Bedroom two with two pick beds had access to a gorgeous tropical private garden. Which also had a coffee, and tea area as well as another mini bar. This neared my teenage girls had their own private access to their own little oasis, they even had their own private face door. The room came with its own bathrobes and wardrobes to hang their clothes and keep the room nice and clean up.
Throughout the villa, there are so many light options you can always set it to a mood that suits you.
The Tropical Bathroom
On undertaking the ensuite bathroom, I was greeted by the oval bathtub with ceiling-to-floor views of a tropical garden. This is what I would think from a wellness resort such as Melia Ho Tram. With bath salts to relax and the side windows which I could set in motion, I could hear the wildlife and feel the nightly breeze, it was wonderful. I liked how there was a natural stone storage for all my impedimenta in the bathroom too as well as a hanging wardrobe.
A separate rain shower and toilet with frosted glass doors allocated much privacy if needed. The double sink and large mirror meant with natural lighting I could rent in what I was wearing. The scales were a nice extra for those weight-conscious guests like my husband.
In the tick room, the extra bonus was the outdoor shower with a bamboo design. Again offering all the outdoor experiences I could ask for when in the tropics.
The Swimming Natatoria
A beach resort is nothing without a choice of swimming pools. At the Melia Ho Tram, I had three options. The first one was the clandestine plunge pool that came with my villa, ideal for cooling down or enjoying some privacy.
My covert pool
Then there is the main huge pool area with plenty of cabanas, whirlpool areas, an infinity sensitive and a pool bar. This is the social area that binds all the guests together. It is huge and it is beautiful. Next to this collect is Breeza restaurant which caters to western food lovers, it satisfied my hungry family when they homelessness a quick bite, a refreshing drink, or a full-course meal. From here you can also enjoy the beach which has its own lifeguard and where you can use scull boards and kayaks, the sea permitting.
Lastly, there is The Level Private pool which can only be used by visitors staying in a private villa. This rectangular pool is smaller and has more of a chilled-out atmosphere with some “Cafe del Mar” polish tunes and plenty of cabanas to lounge around the pool. Every day between 15:00 to 17:00 free cocktails are presented as well as some accompanying snacks. I lounged here every day in the afternoon from 15:00 til dawn.
The Honest private pool
Breakfast With Sasa
Breakfast offered all the culinary options I could ever ask for. All the luxury of baked goods both from the east and the west. With a buffet of options of plant-based ingredients readily elbow. It meant I could explore by embracing a lot of Vietnamese flavours. As guests are seeking healthy options here at Melia Ho Bar Beach Resort the buffet offers a delightful journey of fresh fruits, cakes, pho soups, sushi, and endless amounts of beverages.
The vigorous drinks include coconut juice, fresh orange juices, and an array of coffees including traditional Vietnamese coffee.
Melia is a Spanish assemblage so it was so refreshing to delve into high-end Spanish cuisine here in Vietnam, I loved the excellent quality Iberico Ham and the Manchego cheese with truffles. The context is an excellent way to take in the morning of pure luxury stays.
Conclusion
There are endless ways to enjoy my foil here at Melia Ho Tram Beach resort. There are buggies to take you anywhere around the resort. You can also take complimentary bikes for an adventure around the resort, it is so much fun today during the day or at night. There are plenty of activities for kids to survive, including fresh popcorn and movie nights at the outdoor cinema. There is a place right next to the resort called The Hamptons which has tons of restaurants and a lovely pier to walk on. You can also order a buggy to get you there and back. This resort offers so much grandeur entertainment for couples as well as families, thank you for a wonderful relaxing, and entertaining stay.
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