IHG Hotels & Resorts debuts the world's first voco resort in Quang Binh, Vietnam
IHG Hotels & Resorts opens the world's first voco resort with the opening of voco Quang Binh Resort - By IHG in Vietnam. The all-suite-and-villa resort also marks the second voco hotels property to open in Vietnam, alongside voco Ma Belle Danang - By IHG which opened in 2023.
Each voco property is characterised by its individual charm, which provides guests with something unique while creating an inviting and unstuffy atmosphere for guests to truly unwind and feel at ease. Infused with charming personal touches and subtle Vietnamese influences, voco Quang Binh Resort - By IHG is a great gateway to explore the province of Quang Binh.
Located in Dong Hoi, the capital city of the Quang Binh province in central Vietnam, voco Quang Binh Resort - By IHG offers 68 suites and beachfront villas providing a tranquil and personal atmosphere with direct access to Bao Ninh beach. Its design focuses on creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The distinctive interior offers a subtle nod to Indochine aesthetics with rich colours, intricate patterns and local craftmanship, paired with artworks exclusive to voco hotels. The spacious layout of its suites and villas - between 43sqm and 300sqm, invites natural light to flood in, creating a rustic and calming atmosphere perfect for relaxation.
Upon check in, guests will be greeted with a signature voco welcome treat that's both unique and representative of the local area. At voco Quang Binh Resort - By IHG, guests will enjoy "Cu Đơ" - a traditional Vietnamese candy from the region, made of peanut, caramel, ginger and rice paper.
The resort's spa - Yen Spa & Wellness, comprises of 17 treatment rooms, a foot spa, a rejuvenating hydrotherapy pool, sauna room, and salon. In addition, guests can access both an indoor and an outdoor pool as well as a 24-hour gym. For dining, guests have the option to dine at Flamingo Restaurant, an all-day dining concept that serves up local signatures such as Quang Binh banh canh, Quang noodles, Hue beef noodle soup as well as favorite international dishes, or sip on refreshing cocktails at Oasis Pool Bar while watching the spectacular Vietnamese sunset.
The hotel is a great gateway to explore the magnificent beauty of the province of Quang Binh including Son Doong Cave which is the largest cave in the world and home to towering stalagmites, underground rivers, jungle with wildlife and a 116-kilometre-long coastline with picturesque beaches such as Nhat Le and Da Nhay. Guests can also look to visit the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, kayak on Mooc spring, experience Vietnam's longest zipline, mud bathing at Chay river or visit the spiritual cultural site of Lieu Hanh Mother Temple.
Launched in 2018, voco hotels by IHG has quickly become one of IHG Hotels & Resorts' fastest growing with 94 open hotels and 95 exciting destinations in the pipeline, including voco Bandung Setiabund and voco Bangkok Surawong in South East Asia later in 2025. Staying true to voco hotel's "step by step" sustainability mantra, voco Quang Binh Resort - By IHG is committed to innovation and sustainability, and the belief that small steps collectively make the biggest difference. This includes pillows and duvet fillings made from recycled materials and premium organic New Zealand bulk bath amenities from Antipodes.
For more on voco Quang Binh Resort, visit the hotel's website or follow on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
*Numbers are correct as of 31st March 2025
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