A first look at the soon-to-open InterContinental Halong Bay Resort

Opening this quarter, the beachfront retreat near Ha Long City will offer rooftop dining, cultural experiences and design inspired by land, sea and legend

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts will open its first luxury beachfront property in the next few months in Ha Long Bay, one of Vietnam’s most iconic natural destinations. Located in the Ha Long Marina Urban Area near Bai Chay, the resort will provide direct access to boat cruises through the bay, cave explorations, and visits to floating fishing villages.

Designed by WATG with interiors by P49Deesign, the resort takes inspiration from the region’s landscapes as well as Vietnamese mythology. The lobby is modelled on traditional bamboo basket boats, while guestrooms incorporate layered textures and hues that nod to the hotel’s coastal setting. Throughout, the design reflects the legend behind Ha Long’s name – “the descending dragon” – said to have scattered jewels into the sea to create the towering limestone karsts that now shape the bay.

The resort will feature 174 guestrooms and suites, along with 60 residences and 41 private villas. Its culinary offering spans six venues, from international to regionally inspired. On the 10th floor, Roku & Sky Bar will serve Japanese cuisine infused with Vietnamese ingredients along with a curated Sake Library and cocktail list.

Modern Cantonese restaurant Yulong Mansion is spread over two levels with private dining rooms and an open kitchen, with tableside preparations of dishes such as Peking duck on offer. Additional dining concepts include casual poolside venue Marina Kitchen, a French-inspired bakery, a lounge for high tea and all-day refreshments, and relaxed indoor-outdoor space Vue.

A wellness offering centred around the resort’s spa will include treatments by Margaret Dabbs London and Australian brand Sodashi, while recreational facilities will include three outdoor pools, a cinema-equipped games room, Planet Trekkers kids’ club, and beach activities such as volleyball and archery.

Located just two hours from Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport, InterContinental Halong Bay Resort is being positioned as a standalone destination as well as a convenient stopover before or after cruises through the region.

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