Plan a summer trip to Amanoi. Explore neighborhoods, restaurants, places to stay and practical local advice from AVARA's full editorial guide.
Amanoi — TL;DR
Amanoi is the Aman debut in Vietnam, situated on the dramatic coastline of Nui Chua National Park, one of Vietnam's largest natural conservation sites; opened in 2013, its name means 'a peaceful place' in Sanskrit.
Amanoi at a glance
What are the best things to do in Amanoi? Balance one or two headline sights with unhurried time in the neighbourhoods highlighted in this guide — that mix is what makes a Amanoi trip feel like more than a checklist.
How many days do you need in Amanoi? Three to four full days is the sweet spot for a first visit to Amanoi — enough to cover the main neighbourhoods on foot, sit down for two or three proper meals, and still keep a day for a nearby…
When is the best time to visit Amanoi? January to August, during Ninh Thuan province\
Where should I stay in Amanoi for the first time? First-time visitors do best in one of the walkable central neighbourhoods covered in the Where to Stay section of this guide — the ones that put you within a short walk of dinner and public transport.
How do you get around Amanoi? Guests typically fly into Cam Ranh International Airport near Nha Trang, then transfer by road roughly 1.
Amanoi overview
January to August, during Ninh Thuan province's driest and sunniest months, ideal for exploring Nui Chua National Park and Vinh Hy Bay.
Guests typically fly into Cam Ranh International Airport near Nha Trang, then transfer by road roughly 1.5 to 2 hours to Amanoi's hillside setting within Nui Chua National Park; once at the resort, buggies connect the hillside pavilions, Residences, and the Beach Club below.
Vietnamese Dong (₫)
Vietnamese. English is limited outside the resorts.
ICT (UTC+7)
Amanoi continues to anchor Aman's presence in Vietnam through its Nui Chua National Park setting, with the Rock Studio's Chef's Table dinners and cookery classes and the Beach Club's oceanfront barbecues reflecting a growing emphasis on immersive, wilderness-set dining experiences over conventional restaurant service; the resort's organic garden and local fishing-boat sourcing continue to define its farm-and-sea-to-table identity.
Where to eat, drink & do in Amanoi
Amanoi neighborhoods
Hillside pavilions 9 pavilions and 24 Pool Villas nestled into the rugged hillside with impressive views.
Residences enclave 11 Residences with living and dining pavilions, private pools, and freestanding bedroom pavilions.
Vinh Hy Bay Beach Club A beachfront setting for barbecue dinners with the ocean as a backdrop.
Practical info for Amanoi
Getting around in Amanoi? Guests typically fly into Cam Ranh International Airport near Nha Trang, then transfer by road roughly 1.5 to 2 hours to Amanoi's hillside setting within Nui Chua National Park; once at the resort, buggies connect the hillside pavilions, Re
When to go in Amanoi? January to August, during Ninh Thuan province's driest and sunniest months, ideal for exploring Nui Chua National Park and Vinh Hy Bay.
What's changing now in Amanoi? Amanoi continues to anchor Aman's presence in Vietnam through its Nui Chua National Park setting, with the Rock Studio's Chef's Table dinners and cookery classes and the Beach Club's oceanfront barbecues reflecting a growing emphasis on imm
Seek out Vinh Hy Bay fishing boat deliveries in Amanoi? Fresh fish delivered daily by local fishing boats, connecting the resort directly to the surrounding fishing community.
Base yourself in Hillside pavilions in Amanoi? 9 pavilions and 24 Pool Villas nestled into the rugged hillside with impressive views. Known for hillside privacy with sweeping bay views.
Frequently asked questions about Amanoi
What are the best things to do in Amanoi? Balance one or two headline sights with unhurried time in the neighbourhoods highlighted in this guide — that mix is what makes a Amanoi trip feel like more than a checklist. Book any high-demand entries in advance, keep evenings loose for a proper dinner, and leave at least one afternoon completely unplanned for the small discoveries Amanoi tends to reward.
How many days do you need in Amanoi? Three to four full days is the sweet spot for a first visit to Amanoi — enough to cover the main neighbourhoods on foot, sit down for two or three proper meals, and still keep a day for a nearby day-trip or a slow morning. Extend to five or six days if you plan to combine the city with the surrounding region.
When is the best time to visit Amanoi? January to August, during Ninh Thuan province\
Where should I stay in Amanoi for the first time? First-time visitors do best in one of the walkable central neighbourhoods covered in the Where to Stay section of this guide — the ones that put you within a short walk of dinner and public transport. Avoid staying next to the main transit hubs unless convenience trumps atmosphere for your trip.
How do you get around Amanoi? Guests typically fly into Cam Ranh International Airport near Nha Trang, then transfer by road roughly 1.5 to 2 hours to Amanoi\