Vietnam is emerging as a luxury hotspot, offering Indian travellers standout stays from Capella Hanoi’s opera-inspired design to Four Seasons Resort Hoi An’s private beach and lagoon spa. The guide explains Vietnam’s e-Visa rules for Indians, typical airfares from Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, and how to reach each featured hotel for a seamless premium itinerary.
Vietnam has quietly built one of the stronger luxury hotel lineups in Southeast Asia. The range is genuinely impressive, from a Bill Bensley-designed boutique property in Hanoi's old quarter to a Four Seasons sitting between Da Nang and Hoi An with a private beach and more space than most resorts in the region can claim. For Indian travellers putting together a premium trip, here are four properties, including Four Seasons Resort Hoi An, Capella Hanoi, and Tam Coc Garden Resort, worth the journey, plus everything you need to know about visas, flights and getting there.
Indian passport holders need an e-Visa to enter Vietnam. The tourist e-Visa covers stays of up to 90 days and the application is done online before you travel. Make sure your passport has at least six months of validity remaining from your date of entry into Vietnam.
Direct and one-stop flights run regularly from India to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Round-trip fares from Delhi and Mumbai generally start somewhere between ₹20,000 and ₹30,000. Bengaluru routes tend to begin around ₹22,000, though prices shift considerably depending on the season and how far in advance you book.
Positioned between Da Nang and Hoi An, this property feels relatively unhurried despite growing tourism in the area. The resort works with a lot of space, private beach, expansive gardens, standalone villas, and it shows in how the stay feels. The lagoon spa has built a strong reputation in its own right and is worth factoring into your time here.
Address: Block Ha My Dong B, Dien Duong Ward, Dien Ban Town, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam
How To Reach: Fly into Da Nang International Airport. The resort is a 30-minute drive from the airport by car or arranged transfer.
Designed by Bill Bensley, Capella Hanoi is one of those hotels where the design is itself a reason to stay. The interiors draw heavily from the theatrics of an opera house and the execution is detailed in a way that takes time to fully take in. Beyond the aesthetics, the dining programme is serious and the location near Hoan Kiem Lake puts you close to the best of what Hanoi's old quarter offers.
Address: 11 Le Phung Hieu Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam
How To Reach: Noi Bai International Airport is approximately 40 minutes away by taxi or private transfer.
Ninh Binh does not get the same visitor numbers as Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, and Tam Coc Garden Resort is a strong argument for changing that. The setting, limestone karsts, rice fields, stone cottages with locally sourced artwork, is about as far from a standard hotel experience as Vietnam gets. The farm-to-table food programme uses what is grown and raised nearby, and the result is a meal that actually reflects where you are. A good fit for travellers who want something quieter and more considered.
Address: Hai Nham Hamlet, Nam Hoa Lu Ward, Ninh Binh Province, Vietnam
How To Reach: Fly into Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport. Ninh Binh is around two and a half hours from the airport by private transfer.
The Anam Mui Ne leans into a French-Indochina aesthetic that suits the coastal setting well. The beachfront position is the obvious draw, but the spa and the food programme both hold up on their own. It works particularly well as a two or three night coastal addition to a Ho Chi Minh City trip, close enough to reach without much effort but far enough to feel like a proper escape.
Address: 18 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Ham Tien Ward, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan Province, Vietnam
How To Reach: The resort is approximately two and a half hours by road from Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.