Azerai Resorts in Vietnam Enter 2026 Riding High After MICHELIN Key and Major Global Awards

Azerai Resorts in Vietnam have stepped into 2026 on a high note, following an award‑packed 2025 that saw both Azerai Ke Ga Bay and Azerai La Residence, Hue recognised by some of the world’s most influential travel authorities. Discover more about the collection at azerai.com.

Azerai Ke Ga Bay: MICHELIN Key and “Best Boutique Resort” in Vietnam

Azerai Ke Ga Bay, an all‑suites‑and‑villas oceanfront retreat on Vietnam’s south‑central coast, capped 2025 by earning a prestigious MICHELIN Key in the inaugural MICHELIN Guide hotel selection for Vietnam. The resort also collected a string of global accolades: it was named one of Southeast Asia’s best boutique hotels by The Times (UK), ranked runner‑up in Luxury Travel Advisor’s “Most Instagrammable Hotel in the World” contest while winning the Asia/Indian Ocean/South Pacific regional title, and was voted one of Vietnam’s “Top 10 Family Hotels” in the Smart Travel Asia Reader Poll.

Epicure Vietnam then honoured Azerai Ke Ga Bay as Vietnam’s “Best Boutique Resort of the Year” for 2025, recognising its minimalist design, tranquil setting and high service standards. Set around 4.5 hectares of lush gardens about 2.5 hours by highway from Ho Chi Minh City, the resort is framed by Hon Ba Island and its historic lighthouse to the east and soaring sand dunes to the west, creating a secluded, naturally dramatic canvas for slow‑paced luxury.

A lush, serene escape on Vietnam’s quieter coast

Conceived by legendary hotelier Adrian Zecha as part of his boutique Azerai portfolio, Azerai Ke Ga Bay blends modern, locally inspired architecture, low‑rise structures and tropical landscaping to create a calm, design‑led sanctuary. Suites and private‑pool suites feature clean lines and a refined, minimalist aesthetic, while an oceanfront spa, hydrotherapy facilities and beachfront yoga experiences reinforce the resort’s wellness focus.

General Manager Julian Moore describes the property as a “lush and serene tropical oasis” that draws from its cultural and coastal surroundings to deliver a distinctly Vietnamese take on contemporary luxury. With a MICHELIN Key and multiple international honours now in hand, Azerai Ke Ga Bay is firmly positioned as one of Vietnam’s most compelling boutique beach resorts for discerning travellers and families alike.

For reservations and more details, visit the resort’s dedicated page at azerai.com/azerai-ke-ga-bay.

Azerai La Residence, Hue: Award-winning heritage on the Perfume River

In Vietnam’s former imperial capital, Azerai La Residence, Hue also enjoyed a landmark 2025. Travel + Leisure recognised the 122‑room hotel as one of Vietnam’s best upcountry properties, while General Manager Minh Phan Trong was named General Manager of the Year at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia‑Pacific. The Times of London listed the hotel among Vietnam’s best hotels, Tatler included it on its “Best of Vietnam” list, NOW Travel Asia named it “Asia‑Pacific’s Top Heritage Hotel,” and Smart Travel Asia readers voted it one of the country’s top 10 hotels for exceptional service.

MICHELIN’s hotel selection also highlighted Azerai La Residence, Hue as one of northern Vietnam’s top boutique hotels for cultural getaways, underlining its appeal to travellers seeking meaningful heritage stays.

Art deco elegance and a strong sense of place

Overlooking the fabled Perfume River, Azerai La Residence, Hue centres on a 1930s colonial mansion that once housed the French Resident Supérieur. Its distinctive façade—with long horizontal lines and nautical flourishes—is a classic example of streamline moderne art deco architecture, complemented by later‑added wings that echo the mansion’s style while embracing tropical gardens and a salt‑water pool.

Inside, the hotel combines period details and contemporary comforts to create a sense of timelessness that matches the imperial citadel, pagodas and royal tombs nearby. General Manager Minh Phan Trong notes that Azerai’s philosophy is to transform a traveller’s sense of place—“the destination is just the beginning”—and the recent awards suggest that this blend of design, history and heartfelt service is resonating strongly with guests.

Azerai: Adrian Zecha’s new chapter in Vietnam

Both Azerai Ke Ga Bay and Azerai La Residence, Hue are part of Adrian Zecha’s latest hotel collection, which continues his long‑standing focus on intimate, design‑driven properties rooted deeply in their destinations. Together, they illustrate how Vietnam’s luxury story is becoming more confident and design‑led, offering refined alternatives to busier, mass‑market beach and city stays.

To explore the full Azerai portfolio, find special offers or plan your next Vietnam escape, visit the brand’s official website at azerai.com.