Melia Ba Vi Mountain Retreat

There is sooo much to love. It was an amazing setting, so wonderful and mesmerising. To see the property in the rain, in the mist and in the sunshine was such a blessing as it is just a magical place. I cannot say enough how wonderful the whole place is. Especially the staff at reception and all the different locations at the resort.

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.

Definitely felt like a retreat, very secluded location and good security. It’s inside government protected forest (Ba Vi national park) so everything here feels very authentic, natural and really makes you feel like you’re in the wild. Great place for forest/mountain type of people. Weather was perfect when we were there. Also the front desk staff was very tentative (she phoned to check on us as we didn’t leave the room for a long time), that’s very nice and showed good caution, good training. Food was ok, i really like the bún cá at breakfast. Room service was punctual. There’s adequate activities to do around.

The resort was impeccable! We chose the suite with a mountain view. The room was clean and so comfortable. The bed offered us such a good night of sleep. The location is great. It is so good to disconnect and be amongst nature. (Although I must say that the wifi connectivity is super strong. Even when we left the room and go to other parts of the resort, we always had a strong wifi connection) I love how it is nestled in the lush mountain. It was a bit unnerving for me initially when I heard the loud sound that the cicadas are making since I am a city girl. Haha. The insects were really huge too! But they never caused any issues for us. Instead it showed the amazing biodiversity and richness. The best experience of it all, was actually with the people. Our son had a fever throughout the stay and we were all so well taken care of from. I want to specially mention Mr Linh, Mr Phuong Patrick, Ms. Nhung, Ms Thuy and Ms. Hue. They are really gems that made such a great positive impact during our stay. Needless to say, I really hope we can visit the resort again sooner than later! My son is already asking us when we can go back again!