ResortsSecluded bay
Ninh Van Bay
A secluded bay on a peninsula across the water from Nha Trang, with no road access to most of its shore. Resorts here are reached by boat, and the main attraction is the quiet.
Across the water from Nha Trang, on the far side of a mountainous peninsula, Ninh Van Bay feels a world away from the city. Forested hills drop steeply to the sea, giant boulders lie along the shore and the beaches are separated from one another by headlands.
There is no road access to most of this coast, and that is the point. Resorts here run their own boats, which collect guests from a pier on the mainland. The crossing is part of the experience: a short ride across calm water, with the peninsula growing larger ahead.
What it is like
The bay is home to only a few properties, mostly villa resorts designed to blend into the landscape. Expect wooden villas, private pools, jungle paths and long, quiet days. Mornings are for swimming and kayaking, afternoons for books and naps. The evenings are dark and full of insects and stars.
Who it suits
Ninh Van Bay is made for couples, honeymoons and anyone who wants to disconnect for a few days. It is less suited to travellers who want to explore the city, since every trip in and out depends on the boat schedule.
Making it work
Many visitors combine a few nights in Ninh Van Bay with a few nights in the city. Stay on the Tran Phu seafront to explore Nha Trang’s food, temples and islands, then cross to the bay for a slower ending to the trip.
On the bay, the only traffic is the boat that brings the morning bread.
Sample editorial content. This article was written for the Just in Nha Trang demo. Opening hours, prices and practical details are deliberately general and will be checked on the ground before publication.
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