Six Senses Hideaway Ninh Van Bay

Situated on its own private island just an hour off the coast of Nha Trang, the Six Senses Hideaway is one of Vietnam’s foremost resorts.

From the mainland, take a private boat out to the island and adjust your watches an hour ahead to be in sync with the island’s own time zone. The setting in the stunning Ninh Vinh Bay is a dramatic blend of karst limestone formations, clear turquoise waters and the mountains of the island itself. The island's white sand beaches welcome you as your boat draws into the jetty.

The design of the resort’s accommodation is a mix of barefoot chic and Vietnamese elegance, with the reception area and dining hall built in a style reminiscent of the local Cham architecture.

The rooms themselves consist of Beach Pool Villas, Hill Top Villas, Water Villas, Rock Villas, Spa Suite Villas and even a Presidential Villa. All villas are characterised by their rustic elegance with open sides, natural surfaces and white décor. All villas have a plunge pool as well as the usual facilities such as satellite television, mini-bar, DVD players and iPods on request. Each villa also boasts its own in-villa mini wine cellar.

Beach Villas provide a private garden which houses the plunge pool, as well as direct access to the beach, separate sleeping and living areas and open-air bathrooms. Hill top Villas are slightly smaller but boast stunning views across the South China Sea. The Water Villas are the smallest in size but boast a unique split level layout amongst the rocks and are accessible by boat as well as by a wooden walkway. They give access directly to the warm waters of the sea. This is the room type to go for if it is seclusion and privacy which you desire. Rock Villas are larger with an equally secluded location and also offer separate living and sleeping areas.

The resort prides itself on the quality of its service, offering unobtrusive but round the clock assistance, including your own personal butler. The restaurant offers excellent fusion cuisine and the neighbouring bar has a wonderful setting for sunset.

The resort offers a superb spa boasting Six Senses signature treatments including the Energiser Massage, as well as Vietnamese style treatments such as Vietnamese Green Tea scrub. Yoga is also available as are lifestyle programmes which cover meditation and de-stress. There is also a fitness centre, tennis, volleyball and badminton and staff can assist you on finding mountain trails, if you wish to explore this idyllic island on foot.

For watersports fans, scuba diving, windsurfing, kayaking, snorkelling and water skiing are all available. Scuba diving is best between March and October.

This is undoubtedly one of the most stylish, unique and exclusive retreats in all of Vietnam. Ideal for honeymooners or for those who wish to escape the stresses of every day life, the Six Senses Hideaway will completely relax and refresh your senses.

Please note, this property was formerly known as the Evason Hideaway at Ana Mandara but has been renamed.

PRICES Prices start from £163 per person per night in a Beach Pool Villa or £259 per person per night in a Water Villa, based on two people sharing, including breakfast. Fly via Hong Kong to Ho Chi Minh City or  Hanoi on the fabulous services of Cathay Pacific Airways.  Prices start from only £499 including taxes and fuel surcharges, but hurry, these fares have limited availability.