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AMANOI
The Epitome of Peace Vietnam’s most exclusive hillside resort, standing on the dramatic coastline of Vinh Hy Bay, offers the weary traveller an idyllic sanctuary to escape the weariness of daily life.
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ombining the Sanskrit-derived word for ‘peace’ with nơi, meaning ‘place’ in Vietnamese, Amanơi is a contemporary beachside resort with 9 pavilions, 18 pool villas, 6 residences and 2 Wellness Pool Villas, the lakeside Aman Spa and a Beach Club. Surrounded by the serene bucolic beauty of Vietnam’s southcentral coastline, this exclusive hillside resort epitomises the meaning of its name. Poised on the rugged coastline of Vietnam’s Vinh Hy Bay, surrounded by dramatic hills and dense forests, the property is embraced by Nui Chua National Park, part of Ninh Thuan Province, renowned for its spectacular coastline and majestic mountain ranges. A protected marine reserve adjoins the National Park and is home to a large variety of sea corals, tropical fish species, hawksbill and green sea turtles. Positioned on a wide, mountainous
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promontory of the National Park, Amanơi lies 55 kilometres south of Cam Ranh International Airport, providing convenient access to the region’s travel hubs and Vietnam’s domestic airports. The resort’s spectacular Cliff Pool and the Central Pavilion housing the Restaurant, The Bar and a library are set on a hilltop with magnificent sea views, while the Beach Club, with its dining area and second swimming pool, flanks a private sandy beach. As befitting their environment, each of the resort’s dining locations serves superlative Vietnamese cuisine and refined international dishes, proudly showcasing the best of seasonal market produce and freshly caught seafood. Open for inhouse guests only, they offer spectacular settings for romantic dinners, snacks throughout the day, or contemplative signature cocktails as the glowing sun sinks slowly behind the distant mountains.
