Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort Vietnam – Luxury Villa Reviewed

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If you are staying or holidaying in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and you are looking for a beach destination that is both great and need too far away, you will be looking at Ho Tram Beach. For tourists, this destination is often overlooked in favour of Nha Trang, Da Nang or Phu Quoc island, all destinations that are a flight away from Ho Chi Minh city.

After spending two weeks in hot and humid Ho Chi Minh city I was keen to find out more about Ho Tram beach and especially the Melia Ho Tram Beach resort. I booked a two-bedroom private pool villa with its own garden, a welcome change from living in highrise Ho Chi Minh City.

This is a fairly new resort which only opened its doors in March 2019 and consists of 152 rooms and 83 individual pool villas. It has a total private beach frontage of 1.1 kilometres giving plenty of privacy on the beach for its guests. My family and I took the free courtesy bus which leaves District 2 in Ho Chi Minh City and takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes to get to the resort. Would this be the holiday where I can chill out and my children are entertained all day?

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View over Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort from the hotel tower.

Reception

The luxuriant peacefulness of the surroundings is matched with calming colour tones and clean, contemporary forms. From the moment I entered the resort, the view gave me an excellent ambience awaiting me to explore. Plenty of seating areas to wait for check-in and a refreshing welcoming drink after a long journey from Ho Chi Minh city.

Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort - Reception

As I was a The Level guest I had a private checking-in with complimentary snacks, alcohol, and nonalcoholic beverages, including Nespresso coffee and Dilmah, luxury leaf bag teas. As soon as check-in was completed I was transported on a golf-style buggy to my 2-bedroom private pool garden villa. The immaculate gardens both day and night are wonderful to walk through.

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The Level

The Level

My 2 bedroom private pool villa came with extra privileges which is called The Level. As a The Level guest a had access to:

  • Access to The Level Lounge, located next to the reception, includes free alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and snacks. This one is open all day till 22:30
  • Access to The Private Level Pool, this one comes with complimentary snacks and cocktails daily between 15:00 and 17:00.
  • Late checkout at 16:00
  • 3 hours worth of meeting room use.
  • Nespresso capsule coffee maker and tea station
  • In-room amenities like newspapers, a pillow menu (my favourite was lavender), high-speed WiFi, slippers and a bathrobe.

The Level 2-Bedroom Private Pool Garden Villa

The short ride from reception to my villa took no longer than 2-3 minutes. I stayed in C038, which is a 2-bedroom 220 m2 private pool villa overlooking a gorgeous large pond filled with lilies. The garden comes with a private plunge pool, ideal for cooling down. The resort has a variety of 2, 3 and 4-bedroom villas with some of them located right at the beach front.

The Garden Villa water Lilly lake Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort Vietnam

This has to be one of the best garden views – look at that lily pond.

The Garden Villa water Lilly lake Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort Vietnam

This fairytale and atmosphere captured the very essence o Vietnam. This villa has a contemporary design with all the bells and whistles a family would need during their stay. At the entrance, a kitchen dining area greeted me, if I dared to cook, I had everything I needed. The kitchen was nicely tucked away from all the other luxury interior designs. I liked how there was a toilet right near the entrance that any outside guests could use.

The round dining table was useful when I ordered a takeaway from the Breeza restaurant. Ordering was very easy and could all be done from an app that you can download. I liked how I was greeted by a delicious welcoming array of chocolates and towels to take a swim in the pool. A private pool is always wonderful to indulge in, especially very late a night.

The Garden Villa water Lilly lake Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort Vietnam
The Garden Villa water Lilly lake Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort Vietnam

The Garden Villa water Lilly lake Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort Vietnam

The lounge was very comfortable and had a big TV to watch a large selection of channels. I preferred looking out to the tropical garden with the pool and the lily pond.

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The Garden Villa water Lilly lake Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort Vietnam

The Bedrooms With A View

All of the contemporary amenities of each villa fulfil the requirements of international guests, complete with independently controlled air conditioning, a minibar, a spacious work desk, and a hair dryer. With a distinctive All-in-one service;  I could access all the resort services by pushing a single button.

I had an amazing sleeping experience, the only noises I could hear were from mother nature. This was even better when I looked outside and saw tropical plants and again that beautiful lily pond. I had an endless selection of towels, pillows, slippers, and beautiful bed linen to indulge in. The tile-inspired flooring meant dropping water on the floor after a swim was not stressful.

This room was cosy with sleek modern furnishing and plush amenities. I liked the extra two chairs which allowed me to take in the view privately from the rest of the family.

The Garden Villa water Lilly lake Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort Vietnam bedroom king size bed

The Garden Villa water Lilly lake Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort Vietnam bedroom king size bed
The Garden Villa water Lilly lake Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort Vietnam bedroom king size bed

Bedroom two with two single beds had access to a gorgeous tropical private garden. Which also had a coffee, and tea area as well as another mini bar. This meant my teenage girls had their own private access to their own little oasis, they even had their own private front door. The room came with its own bathrobes and wardrobes to hang their clothes and keep the room nice and tidy.

The Garden Villa water Lilly lake Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort Vietnam bedroom king size bed
The Garden Villa water Lilly lake Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort Vietnam bedroom king size bed

Throughout the villa, there are so many light options you can always set it to a mood that suits you.

The Tropical Bathroom

On entering the ensuite bathroom, I was greeted by the oval bathtub with ceiling-to-floor views of a tropical garden. This is what I would expect from a wellness resort such as Melia Ho Tram. With bath salts to relax and the side windows which I could open, I could hear the wildlife and feel the nightly breeze, it was wonderful. I liked how there was a natural stone storage for all my luggage in the bathroom too as well as a hanging wardrobe.

The Garden Villa water Lilly lake Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort Vietnam bedroom king size bed bathrrom The Garden Villa water Lilly lake Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort Vietnam bedroom king size bed bathroom

A separate rain shower and toilet with frosted glass doors allowed much privacy if needed. The double sink and large mirror meant with natural lighting I could take in what I was wearing. The scales were a nice extra for those weight-conscious guests like my husband.

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In the second room, the extra bonus was the outdoor shower with a bamboo design. Again offering all the outdoor experiences I could ask for when in the tropics.

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The Swimming Pools

A beach resort is nothing without a choice of swimming pools. At the Melia Ho Tram, I had three options. The first one was the private plunge pool that came with my villa, ideal for cooling down or enjoying some privacy.

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My private pool

Then there is the main huge pool area with plenty of cabanas, whirlpool areas, an infinity edge and a pool bar. This is the social area that binds all the guests together. It is huge and it is beautiful. Next to this pool is Breeza restaurant which caters to western food lovers, it satisfied my hungry family when they wanted a quick bite, a refreshing drink, or a full-course meal. From here you can also enjoy the beach which has its own lifeguard and where you can use paddle boards and kayaks, the sea permitting.

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Lastly, there is The Level Private pool which can only be used by guests staying in a private villa. This rectangular pool is smaller and has more of a chilled-out atmosphere with some “Cafe del Mar” style tunes and plenty of cabanas to lounge around the pool. Every day between 15:00 to 17:00 free cocktails are served as well as some accompanying snacks. I lounged here every day in the afternoon from 15:00 til dawn.

The Level Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort Vietnam - Luxury Villa Reviewed (2)

The Level private pool

The Level Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort Vietnam - Luxury Villa Reviewed (2)

Breakfast With Sasa

Breakfast offered all the culinary options I could ever ask for. All the indulgence of baked goods both from the east and the west. With a buffet of options of plant-based ingredients readily available. It meant I could explore by embracing a lot of Vietnamese flavours. As guests are seeking healthy options here at Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort the buffet offers a delightful journey of fresh fruits, cakes, pho soups, sushi, and endless amounts of beverages.

Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort Vietnam - Luxury Villa Reviewed breakfast (9)
Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort Vietnam - Luxury Villa Reviewed breakfast (9)
Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort Vietnam - Luxury Villa Reviewed breakfast (9)

The fresh drinks include coconut juice, fresh orange juices, and an array of coffees including traditional Vietnamese coffee.

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Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort Vietnam - Luxury Villa Reviewed breakfast (9) juices and coffee

Melia is a Spanish company so it was so refreshing to delve into high-end Spanish cuisine here in Vietnam, I loved the excellent quality Iberico Ham and the Manchego cheese with truffles. The setting is an excellent way to take in the morning of pure luxury stays.

Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort Vietnam - Luxury Villa Reviewed breakfast (9) Spanish food
Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort Vietnam - Luxury Villa Reviewed breakfast (9) Spanish food

Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort Vietnam - Luxury Villa Reviewed breakfast (9) Spanish food

Conclusion

There are endless ways to enjoy my stay here at Melia Ho Tram Beach resort. There are buggies to take you anywhere around the resort. You can also have complimentary bikes for an adventure around the resort, it is so much fun today during the day or at night. There are plenty of activities for kids to endure, including fresh popcorn and movie nights at the outdoor cinema. There is a place right next to the resort called The Hamptons which has plenty of restaurants and a lovely pier to walk on. You can also order a buggy to get you there and back. This resort offers so much luxury entertainment for couples as well as families, thank you for a wonderful relaxing, and entertaining stay.

Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort Vietnam - Luxury Villa Reviewed breakfast (9) Spanish food Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort Vietnam - Luxury Villa Reviewed breakfast (9) Spanish food

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