The calm hush of soft waves accompanies a touch of ocean salt in the air as one wanders along the sand. Tall mango trees clutching eruptions of yellow flowers shade the short stroll from one’s villa to the garden where the season’s first passion fruits begin to ripen and plump eggplants hang, ready to be picked. Tomatoes, chili peppers, lettuce, butterfly pea flowers, and guava grow in the new, shady plot. Tucked into a quiet nook of the resort amongst spacious villas, the garden exemplifies Danang Marriott Resort & Spa, Non Nuoc Beach Villas’s commitment to providing guests with a premier retreat filled with serenity and nature.
The resort’s garden contains a small area with shovels, dirt, and pots so young visitors can enjoy a complimentary lesson on gardening from the dedicated landscaping team. Such an opportunity to get dirt under one’s fingernails and learn about the origin of the fruits and vegetables that end up on dinner plates can be an invaluable opportunity for city kids, while the many international guests to the resort will appreciate being introduced to the delicious fruits Vietnam is home to.
Whether walking through the garden, striding to the tennis courts under a spread of coconut leaves, bicycling over one of the bougainvillea-covered bridges that span the resort’s five lakes, or ambling across the clean, quiet beach at dawn, nature is omnipresent at Danang Marriott Resort & Spa, Non Nuoc Beach Villas, making for a perfect escape from hectic home towns. The biggest treat when it comes to nature might be the mango trees. While Đà Nẵng is not known for this particular fruit, more than 100 mango trees are planted throughout the resort providing unique color and charm to the coastal resort and brightening the restaurant menus when in season.
In addition to the proximity to the beach which is easily reached on foot or via an intuitive buggy system, one of the special features of Danang Marriott Resort & Spa, Non Nuoc Beach Villas is revealed in the resort’s name. The all-villa property fosters a homey sense of privacy and togetherness for all guests. With two-, three-, and four-bedroom options, each of the 122 villas features an expansive living room and private pool, making them ideal for multi-generational families to unite and experience precious and all-too-rare quality time together. Similarly, they appeal to groups of friends and families who want to experience wholesome bonding in a quiet, premier setting.
The pleasures of the villas are most apparent during dinner. As the setting sun casts soft reds and oranges on the verdant hedges and flowers in the backyard and sinks into the waves in the background, a full BBQ meal is served. The Marriott team manages all the difficult tasks of preparing and grilling, so guests can focus on the great food and even better company. The setting is also great for mornings and afternoons lost to time, with floating breakfast or high tea that represents the most unsinkable of social media trends.
With large, plush furniture, a stately dining room table, and fully equipped entertainment system occupying each villa, one could very well spend their entire vacation comfortably inside. Yet, there is plenty of reason to venture outside. In addition to the garden, foreign guests can learn more about local culture by attending a complimentary class on Vietnamese coffee. Young ones can experience a multitude of activities and arts and crafts opportunities at the colorful Kids Club as supervised by attentive staff.
Meanwhile, dreamy, endless summer vibes occupy the Beach House Lounge. A billiards table and projection TV airing international sports is the perfect way to spend the sunniest hours of the day, while impressively sturdy basketball hoops in the infinity pool beside the jacuzzi let one work out some of their competitive energy. Once darkness arrives, the most magical place in the resort is the beanbag chairs between the pool and beach sand. With a soft backing track of crashing waves and fruity drinks, it fosters long talks late into the night.
Pampering oneself is on the mind of many visitors, which can best be achieved via a trip to Quan Spa Non Nuoc which overlooks a calm lake with flowering plants floating on its surface. Stepping foot inside means arriving in an aromatic temple of quietude. The full range of treatments and massages are in line with what one would expect from a premier spa anywhere in the world but imbued with local touches. Lotions are made with local herbs, spices, and ingredients while the post-service drink offers an unmistakably Vietnamese version of refreshing. Most spectacularly, one can have a hot stone massage performed with pieces of marble mountain. The smooth, pink rocks are special to the area and their reported curative powers have enticed locals for generations.
Having the knots and gnarls slowly soothed from one’s back, neck, and limbs with the precious stones is likely to entice one to see their origin place. Thankfully Marble Mountain is only two kilometers meters away. Guests can easily visit to witness the five mountains named for the five elements reflected in the spa. The mountains’ religious grottos, important wartime history and incredible views of the surrounding region make it an obvious field trip for any vacation.
The proximity of the Marble Mountains is only one of the reasons Danang Marriott Resort & Spa, Non Nuoc Beach Villas can be said to occupy an ideal location. It is a smooth and simple 30-minute drive from Da Nang International Airport, one of the nation’s most modern and efficient airports that boasts a great number of domestic and international flights. Moreover, one can easily take a detour to vibrant Đà Nẵng city or the UNESCO Heritage Old Town in Hội An while taking in idyllic scenes of rice stalks swaying in the breeze and buffalo tending the fields. The resort can even pack up a bánh mì, coffee, and cocktails made from local ingredients for the excursion.
Nowadays people are blessed with choices when it comes to vacation destinations. But if one prioritizes high standards and privacy surrounded by nature; the sound of birds in the morning and ocean surf at night; authentic introductions to local culture; convenience and a pleasant staff eager to make every visit noteworthy, Danang Marriott Resort & Spa, Non Nuoc Beach Villas is a great choice.
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