Dalat is located in the south central highlands of Vietnam. Known unofficially as The City of Eternal Spring, Dalat also lays claim to the title of le Petit Paris. A scaled down version of the Eiffel Tower emerging from the city centre adds a certain Parisian feel, however it is the natural beauty of Xuan Huong Lake and the numerous examples of European inspired architecture and wide city streets that are really the centerpiece of this gorgeously romantic seductive city of 192,441 inhabitants. The area sits at an altitude of 1500 meters above sea level and has rolling mountainous with pine trees, Dalat became the summer hill-station retreat for royalty and high society in the 1920’s when it was discovered by Louis Pasteur and developed by Emperor Bao Dai.
Concept
A 65 room resort, restaurant and La Cochinchine Spa set in the rural highlands of Dalat, Vietnam comprising seventeen fully restored colonial-style villas, each originally constructed between the 1920’s and 1930’s by the French settlers of the time. The villas retain the unique personalities of their original owners while being lovingly restored to their former glory – albeit with a touch of luxury, with all care taken to preserve original design, décor and charm.
Accommodation
A total of 65 accommodations spread between seventeen individual, original French colonial villas. Rooms are independently furnished and are true to their original design and décor. Each villa consists of between three and six en-suited rooms, and includes the following shared areas for residential guests:
• Lounge area and open fireplace (most of villas)
• Dining room
• Outdoor terrace and sitting area
• Kitchen and pantry
A feature of each villa is the surrounding landscaped areas and expansive views of local urban life and farming countryside.
Room types range from Villa Rooms and Villa Studios through to Villa Suites. We also offer especially dedicated Spa Villa Suites for that extra pampering. For something truly unique, ask about The Bellevue Suite – with a breathtaking balcony and 270° views to match. La Villa – a fully contained originally restored building complete with its own personal butler.
As each room has been individually restored to the original design, room sizes and positioning vary from villa to villa.
Villa Rooms (27.5 sqm)
Each fitted with a traditional bath and / or shower.
Villa Studios (39.5 sqm)
Majority have private or shared terraces.
Villa Suites (51.5 sqm)
Have separate lounge and / or terrace areas and expansive room size, without any compromise to the original design and décor.
Spa Villa Suites (62 sqm)
A unique glasshouse covered terrace, includes a treatment and separate steam room plus private lounge area and bedroom.
The Bellevue Suite (70.5 sqm plus 50 sqm of balcony)
A luxuriously appointed suite, boasting the largest private balcony on the property, Conveniently located to the nearby La Cochinchine Spa, as well as “Le petit Dalatâ€, our signature restaurant, 270 degree views abound from this stunning suite.
La Villa (98.5 sqm)
The complete villa includes private bedroom, living and dining room, making it the perfect combination of luxury and privacy.
We specialize in small groups and can tailor your reservation to perfectly suit specific villas, thus ensuring complete privacy for your party. Whether traveling as a single room or with friends, Ana Mandara Villas Dalat is a hotel must be part of your itinerary to enjoy fine food, an extensive wine list and wonderful company.
Guest Room Features
• King /twin sized beds with mosquito netting
• Traditional bath and shower set (single shower in some Villa Rooms)
• Windows open to airy mountain views
• TV with satellite channels
• IDD telephone
• CD / DVD players
• Writing desk
• Stationery box
• Complimentary internet access
• In-room safe box
• Hairdryer
• Turn down service
• Mini bar and Coffee/tea making facilities
• Trouser press and ironing board on request
• Non smoking rooms on request
• Electrical fireplace
• Some accommodations have original fireplace
Breakfast
An impressive a la carte menu, showcasing a modern interpretation of a European breakfast, is served in our signature restaurant. Our breakfast in bed is another option well worth investigating! A continental breakfast is also available in the dining room of your villa upon request.
In-Villa Dining
In-Villa Dining is by prior arrangement – either as a formal set dinner or as a more relaxed open barbeque - are both unique features of our service. As each villa comes with a fully equipped kitchen, your host can easily arrange romantic candlelit dinners in the Villa Dining room or set on your own private balcony.
Barbeques
Group barbeques or dinners also provide a breathtaking twist in a private dining room or in villa garden, particularly if traveling with friends, or getting away for a small group meeting with the top executives.
“Le Petit Dalat†Restaurant
The resorts signature restaurant offers delicious Vietnamese and fusion cuisine options.
With one of the best wine lists in Vietnam, Ana Mandara Villas Dalat is a world class food and beverage destination.
Other F&B Service
We offer full day pool bar service, additionally, we offer a wine cellar dining and bar.
La Cochinchine Spa
A luxuriously appointed facility, set amidst a French Colonial Villa, La Cochinchine Spa includes five treatment rooms with extraordinary views across Dalat country life; providing a unique ‘location’ twist to an already highly successful product.
La Cochinchine Spa provides perfect harmony between relaxation and revitalizing, offering therapeutic treatments to balance the senses. It is designed with pampering and healing therapies focusing on health, relaxation, beauty, stress reduction and recuperation from the everyday pressures of the hectic world. La Cochinchine Spa offers an unrivalled range of treatments from which to choose, with international therapists advising and guiding you through the options of body and beauty care, mind and body balancing
Resort Facilities & Activities
• A personal butler is assigned to each villa and is available on call for any requirements, 6am – 10pm.
• La Cochinchine Spa
• Tour office
• Heated swimming pool
• Pool bar & billiard table
• Gift shop
• Cooking class
• Mountain bikes
• Gymnasium
• Choice of outdoor barbeque locations
• At your fingertips
• Business centre
• Laundry and dry cleaning services
• DVD library
• Baby sitting service
Ho Chi Minh City 300km Southwest of Dalat
Hanoi 1,400km North of Dalat
Danang 650km Northeast of Dalat
Nha Trang 120km East of Dalat
Lien Khuong, Dalat’s domestic airport terminal is approximately 30 minutes drive from the city centre.
Ho Chi Minh City – to / from
2 daily arrivals & departures with Vietnam Airlines - approximately 30 minute flight time
Daily bus transfer with Phuong Trang Travel or Sinh Cafe - approximately 6 hour journey
Private vehicles by arrangement - approximately 5 to 6 hour journey
Hanoi – to / from
Daily arrival & departure with Vietnam Airlines - approximately 110 minute flight time
Daily bus transfer - approximately 24 hour journey
Private vehicles by arrangement
Danang – to / from
No direct flight routes currently exist.
Three times daily bus transfers - approximately 13 hour journey.
Private vehicles by arrangement
Nha Trang – to / from
No direct flight routes currently exist.
Daily bus transfers with Phuong Trang Travel or Mai Linh bus - approximately 3.5 hour journey
Private vehicles by arrangement - approximately 3 hour journey
Please note that there is no train service to Dalat from any major centre.