Azerai Ke Ga Bay, a serene all-suites-and-villas retreat on Vietnam’s south-central coast, has been crowned “Best Boutique Resort of the Year” for 2025 at the Gourmet Vietnam Awards, hosted by Epicure magazine. The accolade recognises the resort’s blend of understated luxury, oceanfront setting and warm, personalised service on a peaceful stretch of Ke Ga Bay.
General Manager Julian Moore described the award as a tribute to the team’s dedication to creating a “serene coastal oasis” for guests, where intuitive hospitality is just as important as design and location. Epicure Vietnam’s annual awards spotlight standout names across the country’s fast-evolving gastronomy and hospitality scene, making this win a significant marker of how far Azerai Ke Ga Bay has risen on the national stage.
A Landmark Year of Global Recognition
Being named Vietnam’s Best Boutique Resort caps what has already been a remarkable year for Azerai Ke Ga Bay. In October, the resort earned a coveted MICHELIN Key in the inaugural MICHELIN Guide to hotels in Vietnam, highlighting its refined architecture, tranquil atmosphere and high service standards. The Times of London also listed Azerai Ke Ga Bay among Southeast Asia’s best boutique hotels for 2025, further cementing its growing international profile.
On the lifestyle front, Azerai Ke Ga Bay was voted the world’s second “Most Instagrammable Hotel” overall, and took the title of “Most Instagrammable Hotel in Asia, the Indian Ocean and South Pacific” in a global contest run by Luxury Travel Advisor. The resort’s minimalist oceanfront design, sunken lounge and infinity pool overlooking a white‑sand beach helped it stand out in a field of highly photogenic properties worldwide.
A Coastal Sanctuary Within Easy Reach of Ho Chi Minh City
Part of Azerai’s boutique collection created by legendary hotelier Adrian Zecha, Azerai Ke Ga Bay sits about 2.5 hours from Ho Chi Minh City via a new highway, making it an easy escape from Vietnam’s largest city. The resort unfolds across five hectares of verdant gardens along a quiet stretch of coast, framed by Hon Ba Island and its historic lighthouse to the east and dramatic sand dunes to the west.
Accommodation comprises low‑rise suites and villas that keep the focus firmly on the landscape, with a clean, modern aesthetic that complements the surrounding nature rather than competing with it. Guests come for the sense of seclusion as much as the sea views, with the resort consistently highlighted for its peaceful ambience and connection to place.
New Wellness and Golf Experiences
The resort has also been expanding its experience-led offerings. Recently, Azerai Ke Ga Bay introduced complimentary outdoor yoga sessions, held against the backdrop of the sea and cooled by coastal breezes, to deepen its focus on gentle, nature‑based wellness. For golfers, new packages provide access to the nearby PGA NovaWorld Phan Thiet Golf Course, a championship layout designed by Greg Norman that has quickly become one of Vietnam’s standout coastal courses.
These additions build on Azerai’s broader positioning as a brand that favours thoughtful, locally attuned experiences over ostentatious luxury, inviting guests to slow down and immerse themselves in their surroundings.
Adrian Zecha’s Vision, Continued
Azerai Ke Ga Bay is part of Adrian Zecha’s growing Azerai portfolio, which also includes Azerai La Residence, Hue in central Vietnam. Zecha, best known as the founder of Aman Resorts in 1988, has long been regarded as one of the world’s leading creators of intimate, design‑driven hotels that emphasise tranquillity, cultural connection and discreet service.
With a MICHELIN Key, multiple international accolades and now Epicure Vietnam’s title of “Best Boutique Resort of the Year”, Azerai Ke Ga Bay encapsulates that ethos on Vietnam’s quieter coast—offering a refined alternative to the country’s busier beach destinations.
For more information or to make a booking at Azerai Ke Ga Bay, guests can call +84 (0) 252 3682 222, email reservations.kegabay@azerai.com or visit azerai.com/azerai-ke-ga-bay/.
