The Best Hotels and Resorts in Dalat, Vietnam

LaRita offers contemporary chalet vibes. Rooms are spacious and inviting, decked in whites and dark woods with just a hint of ski lodge, some offering balconies with views over the surrounding countryside. With a location at the northern edge of downtown Dalat, within walking distance of Xuan Huong Lake, you’ll have easy access to both town and countryside.

The colonial-era Khách Sạn Dalat Palace is a landmark hotel in Dalat. The rooms are palatial and come with charming old-school features such as ornate furnishings, wood floors, floor-to-ceiling French doors, chandeliers, cast-iron bathtubs and working fireplaces. Not enough? There’s a gym, bar, fine-dining restaurant and even a royal karaoke room, not to mention a convenient central location.

It’s easy to forget that you’re in Southeast Asia at this resort, surrounded by beautiful mountains in the countryside south of Dalat. If you ever grow weary of the stunning hillside views, there’s also a golf course, two pools, a tennis court, a comfy cinema, a gym and a spa to keep you entertained and relaxed.

The imposing TTC Hotel Premium Ngoc Lan, in the heart of Dalat, looks over the central market, night market and Xuan Huong Lake. The rooms are luxurious, staff are service-minded and the hotel has all the amenities you’d expect of high-end accommodation: a spa, gym, fine-dining restaurant and even a karaoke room.

In operation since 1932, and resembling a colonial-era French villa, Hôtel du Parc is a charming building originally built when Dalat was a mountain playground for French families escaping the heat of Saigon. Rooms are subtle and classy, decked in warm reds and woods, and offer access to a range of facilities including a spa and karaoke.

Though La Sapinette Hotel is a little outside the city centre, the rooms are large, modern and good value, the service is superb and a hotel shuttle makes it easy to get into town for shopping and dining. The hotel features a high-end restaurant and a conference room, making it a perfect choice for important business meetings.

As the name suggests, the 17 colonial-era bungalows at Zen Valley are an idyllic escape from the often-hectic Dalat. Ample wood panelling lends a feeling of being engulfed in nature, while a bucolic location just south of the city centre will inspire you to explore the countryside. There’s also a spa, library and plenty of activities for the kids.

Dalat has an impressive number of luxury hotels for such a small city, and the Saigon Dalat is yet another example. The 160 rooms here are handsome and timeless, many offering terrific views of the surrounding mountains. It’s close proximity to the city centre also means you have easy access to everything the city has to offer.

You feel as if you’ve travelled back in time at Ana Mandara. The 17 rooms and villas, located a short taxi ride from Dalat, include charming old-school touches such as clawfoot tubs and vintage furniture, and are united by a beautiful colonial-era garden. There’s also a spa, pool, restaurant and plenty of activities to keep the children busy while you relax.