Six Senses Con Dao, Vietnam

From the stables of Six Senses here is another top-notch hideaway that ticks all the Right boxes: R is for reuse, recycle, reclaim, remote, relax. Tucked away at the foothills of verdant mountains, celebrating Six Senses’ commitment to ecological planning and design, the resort blends seamlessly into the surrounding terrain and features reclaimed Vietnamese teak and a thousand plus ornately carved antique panels. 

Dat Doc Beach, Con Dao District, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province, Vietnam Located on Con Son Island, the resort, from Ho Chi Minh City is a 45 minute flight by Vietnam Airlines

Situated on a quiet stretch, sandy Dat Doc beach is pretty, unadulterated and near deserted – you have lots of space to spread out and then some. With 80% of the island protected as National park, the extensive coral reefs remains pristine and spectacular and make for great diving and snorkelling

It is the surroundings that take centre stage here; lying at the junction between the spectacular forested mountains and the sea, the main pool is intimately sized and easily forgotten

Main pool, gym, spa, gallery, library for music, movies, books and magazines, bicycles, complimentary non-motorised water sports, cooking classes

A total of 50 villas (12 Ocean View Deluxe Villas, 12 Ocean Front Villas, 11 Ocean Front Deluxe Villas, 1 Ocean View 3 Bedroom Villa, 6 Ocean View 4 Bedroom Villas, 7 Ocean Front 3 Bedroom Villas, 1 Ocean Front 4 Bedroom Villa)
In all villas: private Infinity pool, individually controlled air conditioning, outdoor daybeds, electronic safe, tea & coffee facilities, espresso machine, IDD telephone, laundry service, customized mini bar and wine cabinet, king beds with mosquito netting, LCD TV with satellite channels, DVD player, open style bathroom, outdoor showers, bathrobes, hair dryer, complimentary WiFi, in-villa games table

0200PM / NOON

Vietnamese by the Market – enjoy brothy Pho noodle soup or wrapped to order fresh rice paper rolls; authentic uncomplicated Vietnamese favourites complete with essential spicy, sweet, salty and sour flavours and plenty of fragrant fresh mint and basi
Deli’cious – eat in or take it away selection of deli meats, cheeses, salads, chutneys, breads and baked goodies
By the Beach – ocean facing for views and Asian meets colonial French cooking for flavour are on offer at this chilled out eatery
In-Villa Dining - from 7am until midnight
Destination Dining – think outside of the box for this one, just ask

Every villa enjoys a personal Butler

Six Senses Spas are globally renowned for its signature treatments and use of natural and ethical products and ingredients – this is what they do best. By the time you emerge from the decadent 3 hour plus treatment Vietnamese Journey you will know the meaning of the resort’s Slow Life philosophy; the treatment begins with an almond all-body polish, a milk honey white clay body wrap, oriental massage and a Vietnamese hair wash. Spa facilities include a number o indoor and outdoor treatment rooms and salas, yoga pavilion and fresh juice bar, with the mountains to the rear and ocean to the front

A perfect escape for loved-up couples and newly weds

As with all Six Senses properties, children are welcome

Six Senses is committed to reducing the environmental and social impact of its resorts; the resort’s core purpose is to create innovative and enriching experiences in a sustainable environment, and is committed to sustainable development; specifically protection and regeneration of both the environment and communities in which it operates. Although each villa is equipped with air-conditioning, the architecture incorporates cross ventilation in the design and planning thereby reducing the need for mechanical cooling.