Ana Mandara Villas Dalat Resort & Spa

We just got back from six nights here and we’re already talking about going again. The resort is an old French colonial estate sitting on a pine hillside. You’re only a few minutes from the middle of town, but you’d never guess it from how quiet it is. Our Villa Suite was on the ground floor and still has all its original character. Wooden floors, a fireplace, lovely old furniture, and the garden right outside the door. We’d asked for a king bed even though the booking said it couldn’t be guaranteed, and they sorted it out for us, so it’s worth asking. Breakfast at Le Petit was a proper start to the day and never had that rushed buffet feeling. We also did the BBQ dinner there one evening, which was a really nice way to spend a cool Dalat night. My girlfriend treated herself to the three hour Dalat’s Whispers ritual at the spa. Foot soak, rose and strawberry scrub, Swedish massage, facial and a flower bath, then the vegetarian meal that comes with it, served afterwards at Le Petit. Three hours very well spent. The staff were lovely the whole way through. Warm, friendly, and never rushing you. It’s an old property and it doesn’t pretend to be anything else. That’s exactly why we liked it.

Tucked away on the hillside with a group of beautiful heritage villas that is being well maintained. Love the heritage style, the wooden floors and the excellent maintenance work done in the interiors as well as the landscaping. Very friendly staff members and clean linens as you would expect from a 5 star in general. Be sure to walk around the whole complex and visit the public areas of each villa that itself is a half a day excursion and experience. There are a few near by food spots and the le petit restaurant has a nice setting with relatively well trained staff members who were all able to understand some english for basic dietary needs. They will benefit more by improving their own site to be a directory of all villas including villa maps, floor plans and better photo shoots of each room. Should be a small investment that will bring them to next level. It is also an expensive to maintain place so I hope they continue with their upkeep to maintain this beautiful heritage place.

Dalat is wonderful. Ana Mandara is wonderful. The fresh air, the architecture, the people. It’s a place that reveals itself slowly, quietly, gracefully. Heart-warming. Thank you, Tien. So sad to leave, painful even. I hope to return soon. Wondrous, peaceful place.

We had a wonderful stay at Ana Mandara Villas Dalat Resort & Spa. As a lovely surprise, the hotel upgraded us to a Grand Suite, which made our trip even more special. Thank you so much for the thoughtful gesture! The food was delicious with a great variety of choices, and every meal was enjoyable. The resort is peaceful, beautifully surrounded by nature, and feels like a hidden sanctuary. Even better, it’s only a short drive from the city center, so it’s easy to enjoy both tranquility and convenience. The staff were warm, professional, and attentive throughout our stay. We truly felt welcomed from the moment we arrived. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a relaxing and memorable getaway in Da Lat. We will definitely come back!