The Best Hotels and Resorts in the World: The Gold List 2026 | Condé Nast Traveler

"Why does that extended family of 15, ranging in ages from 7 to 70, seem totally at home at this beachfront hotel restaurant overlooking the South China Sea—the adults languidly sipping their rosé while the kids come and go, playing in the waves and then dashing back to the table? In part because they’ve been here for three weeks. Zannier Bãi San Hô, located in the south-central Vietnamese province of Dak Lak and set on 240 acres of verdant hills and ancient rice paddies—and with a mile-long sandy beach—is the type of place guests come back to again and again, staying a little longer each year. The 73 freestanding villas are inspired by traditional styles, such as simple wood fisherman’s homes on stilts or traditional bamboo-clad houses of the Ede and Cham tribes. Interiors spotlight natural materials: rattan furniture, jute lampshades, and gorgeous linen and silk textiles in earthy shades. The food at all four of the dining options is excellent, with the breakfast spread at the all-day Nhà ở being being truly impressive. While a day trip to see Cham architectural ruins is a should-do, there isn’t the pressure to pack your days with programming beyond maybe a game of tennis, a spa treatment, or a morning yoga session before hitting the beach. Long live less is more! Zannier Hotels Bãi San Hô is currently closed until March 2026. From $420. —Rebecca Misner" - CNT Editors