Melia Ba Vi Mountain Retreat

If you want a peaceful, high-quality retreat that is in nature... this is the place. The staff are friendly, attentive, and helpful without being intrusive. The manager was always visible and speaking to guests. You have a surplus of food options, not just local menus, but Western styled cuisine. There are both activities for adventurous people or if you just want to spa. If you want to get to the mountains, out of Hanoi, but not as far as Sapa, Ba Vi is ideal. The photos of the property on booking.com doesn't lie.

The location for the Melia Ba Vi Mountain Retreat is really special, nestled on the side of a mountain in the jungle. Going in the "winter" months was very pleasant, as the nights were pleasantly chilly. I imagine in the humid summer months the mountain would be a real respite. I loved my room - great size (premium king), comfy bed, a desk where I could write and a nice little balcony overlooking the trees. I think, overall, the ambiance of the Melia is what you're paying for - winding stone paths, birdsong, the sense of being removed from the urban environment. I also appreciated the little details - like their eggs coming from their local chickens, and the French colonial ruins dotted around the outside of the property that you could tour. Additionally, whoever is running the bar is doing an excellent job - the cocktails I had were a real highlight! Overall, I would recommend this property, but if you have mobility issues you may need to arrange golf cart transport, as everything is uphill/downhill cobblestone paths with limited flat space.

We had three premium rooms and thoroughly enjoyed our time at this wonderful and atmospheric resort. The resort itself is beautiful, with stunning views and a serene environment that makes it perfect for relaxation. The rooms were spacious, well-appointed, and offered all the amenities we needed for a comfortable stay. The hike to the top of the mountain was a great way to spend a morning. A highlight of our stay was definitely the staff. Everyone was incredibly friendly and helpful, making us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. A special mention goes to Nhung, who was fantastic and went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience. It was very kind of her to take us on the resort tour.

This place is exceptional, it is like being in a whole different world, so peaceful and quiet. It is located in the mountains less than a 2 hour drive from Hanoi and is isolated in a beautiful jungle like area. The grounds are hilly with all kinds of vegetation and colorful flowers and plants. We had booked massages in the spa and they were excellent. The breakfast buffet was good and the meals in the restaurant were great as well. The pool was good and offered bar service and the staff offered rides on electric buggies to different parts of the grounds.

Amazing views of the Bavi park, with the setting the resort facilities blending well into the environment.