Villa Le Corail, A Gran Melia hotel, Nha Trang
Vietnam
Villa Le Corail, A Gran Melia hotel, Nha Trang
Group 14, Bai Tien Area, Duong De Hamlet, Vinh Hoa Ward, Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam
www.melia.com/en/hotels/vietnam/nha-trang/gran-melia-nha-trang
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Melia Hotels International
Shareholders
Privately owned
Date of Creation
6 June 2023
Hotel General Manager
Beatriz Villa Avila is a seasoned Spanish hotelier with more than two decades of international hospitality experience, including over ten years at Meliá Hotels International. Formerly General Manager of Villa Le Blanc, a Gran Meliá resort in Spain recognized by The Leading Hotels of the World, she was appointed in December 2024 as General Manager of Villa Le Corail, Gran Meliá Hotel Nha Trang. She plays a pivotal role in expanding Gran Meliá’s luxury presence into Southeast Asia, blending Mediterranean elegance with Vietnam’s growing premium tourism market.
Hotel Positioning
5-star Luxury resort
Development Strategy
Villa Le Corail, A Gran Meliá Hotel in Nha Trang pursues a development strategy focused on positioning itself as Gran Meliá’s flagship in Asia, combining ultra‑luxury hospitality with long‑term investment value. The approach emphasizes exclusivity, cultural fusion, and sustainable profitability through luxury tourism channels.
Villa Le Corail, A Gran Melia hotel, Nha Trang
History & Story
Villa Le Corail, A Gran Meliá Hotel, opened in July 2023 as the first Gran Meliá resort in Southeast Asia. Nestled within the lush tropical landscape of Fairy Mountain and offering breathtaking views of Turtle Island and the sparkling ocean, the resort was conceived as a sanctuary of Mediterranean elegance blended with Vietnamese warmth. Its architecture harmonizes minimalist modern design with natural elements, while the villas are elegantly appointed, each featuring a private pool and ranging from sweeping sea views to serene garden retreats. Michelin-pedigree dining and wellness journeys, including a range of treatments, private Onsen, and Turkish baths, allow Villa Le Corail to tell a story of cross-cultural luxury, bringing the brand’s philosophy of “A Life Well Lived” to Vietnam’s evolving luxury hospitality landscape.
Date Renewal
New opening hotel
Date added extensions
N/A
Main Strengths, Special Touch
Villa Le Corail, A Gran Meliá Hotel in Nha Trang, features 92 private pool villas where Mediterranean-inspired design meets Vietnamese warmth. As the first Gran Meliá resort in Southeast Asia, the resort offers Michelin-level dining: including Hispania Nha Trang, the brand’s first restaurant in Asia, alongside world-class wellness experiences and outdoor swimming pools. A private-villa resort designed for discretion, serenity, and refined warmth, Villa Le Corail fosters a genuine connection to nature while embodying the brand’s philosophy of “A Life Well Lived.”
Location
Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province
Key sites/activities in the area
Villa Le Corail curates authentic, immersive experiences in and around Nha Trang, including private catamaran excursions in Ninh Van Bay, guided visits to the Luong Son fishing wharf led by one of the resort’s chefs, and cyclo tours to the historic Po Nagar Cham Towers. Guests may also take part in the resort’s coral-propagation program, supporting reef restoration and ocean conservation. Nearby highlights include the Hon Mun Marine Protected Area and Nha Trang Cathedral.
Fun Facts
Villa Le Corail, A Gran Meliá Hotel takes its name from the French word “coral,” reflecting the resort’s deep connection to the sea and its long-term commitment to reef conservation, coral propagation, and ocean preservation, an ethos that lies at the heart of the resort’s identity.
Within the Gran Meliá portfolio, the “Villa” designation is reserved for a select collection of highly exclusive properties, each rooted in a strong sense of place:
• Villa Le Blanc: A sustainable, Mediterranean sanctuary on the UNESCO Biosphere island of Menorca.
• Villa Agrippina: An urban resort overlooking the Vatican, blending contemporary luxury with Roman heritage.
Together, these properties represent Gran Meliá’s most refined expression of bespoke luxury, destination-driven design, and cultural authenticity.
Children’s Corner
Villa Le Corail offers a dedicated Kids Club open daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with supervised activities including creative workshops, arts and crafts, movie sessions, and board games, providing a safe and engaging environment for younger guests. Families also benefit from a dedicated kids’ pool and water activities such as snorkelling sets and bodyboards designed especially for children. In-villa amenities further enhance the experience, with kids’ bathrobes, toiletries, and a play tent prepared in the bedroom for a fun and comfortable stay. Babysitting services are available upon request. Educational experiences, such as coral awareness talks and family-friendly conservation activities, introduce children to marine life and ocean preservation in an engaging way.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
Number of Villas: 92 Villas
• 64 Lush Three-Bedroom Villa (315m2): This 315 m² Minotti-furnished, two-storey villa features three bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom and key card access. A separate lounge-dining area with a sofa bed and a private outdoor pool overlooking lush gardens
• 24 Lagoon Four-Bedroom Villa (522m2): This stunning lagoon-front villa is ideal for families or friends featuring twoprivate pools, a spacious terrace, and four bedrooms with key card access. Enjoy a lounge-dining room with a sofa bed and four bathrooms with Carner Barcelona toiletries. Villa benefits: Personal butler – Bath ritual Turndown service – Bedtime Tea Service – Ironing service –Non-alcoholic minibar replenishment
• 4 Gran Ocean Four-Bedroom Villa (639m2): This oceanfront villa features a private pool terrace, balcony, four bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and key card access, a living room with 7-meter ceilings, and a private chef’s pantry. Choose from three decor themes—Ocean, Vitesse, and Feroce. Villa benefits: Personal butler – Bath ritual – Turndown service – Bedtime Tea Service – Ironing service –Non-alcoholic minibar replenishment
The hotel can arrange 1‑bedroom or 2‑bedroom villa configurations within this inventory, ensuring tailored options for couples, small families, or larger groups while maintaining the same level of luxury and privacy.
Restaurants & Bars
• Hispania Nha Trang
A refined Spanish restaurant and the first Hispania by Marcos Morán in Asia, offering authentic Spanish cuisine inspired by Michelin-starred traditions. The menu highlights premium Iberian ingredients, seafood, and classic recipes executed with contemporary finesse. Ideal for destination dining and special occasions.
• Shibui
A Japanese fine-dining restaurant celebrating precision and balance, featuring Kaiseki cuisine, sushi artistry, Omakase menus, and live Teppanyaki experiences. Shibui blends Japanese culinary heritage with the freshest local ingredients in an elegant, immersive setting.
• Natura
The resort’s all-day dining restaurant, offering Vietnamese and international cuisine in a relaxed yet refined atmosphere. With panoramic ocean views, Natura is ideal for breakfast, casual lunches, buffet dinners, and private group events, emphasizing freshness and balance.
• Theia
A stylish lounge and cocktail destination transitioning seamlessly from daytime relaxation to evening sophistication. Theia offers crafted cocktails, fine wines, and light bites, complemented by curated experiences such as cocktail masterclasses and refined afternoon tea rituals.
• Sal
A relaxed beachfront venue celebrating Mediterranean coastal flavors, fresh seafood, and seasonal ingredients. Sal is designed for laid-back lunches, sunset drinks, and informal seaside dining, perfectly complementing the resort’s lifestyle-driven culinary journey.
Wellness
Wellness and leisure facilities include seawater onsen pools at 38°C and 42°C, a 16°C cold plunge, selected jacuzzi-equipped tubs, a spa with five treatment rooms, Turkish bath and sauna, a fully equipped gym with yoga studio, guided yoga and Tai Chi classes, as well as three turquoise lagoons and a pool with private cabanas.
Corporate & Celebration Events
• Pearl Room: accommodates up to 60 guests (round table)
• Hispania: accommodate to 40-50 guests indoor and 50 guests outdoor
• Shibui: accommodate up to 36 guests (long table)
• Sal-Pool Area: accommodate up to 100 guests
• Natura: 80-100 guests indoor, 50 guests outdoor
• CORALIA Event Pavilion (walking distance from the resort)
• Ballroom Horizon: accommodate up to 850 guests offers a 360 – degree panoramic sea view with LCD Screen
• Function room A and B: accommodate up to 160 guests (round table) offers a 360-degree panoramic sea view with LCD Screen
• Terrace Azure End: accommodate up to 100 guests (cocktail table)
Extra Notable Features
• Gran Coral Discovery
• Coral Plantation
• Catamaran Voyage
• A Luxurious Private Cooking Experience
• Active Pursuits
• Aquatic Fun
• Coffee Tasting
• Cultural Activities
• Board Games
• Movie Nights
• Cocktail & Mocktail Mixology Class
• Healthy Vietnamese Cooking Class
• Lagoon Picnic
• Life Puppets
• Libera Entertainment Complex
Hotel and restaurant Awards
2025
• Tatler Vietnam – Best Destination Hotel in Vietnam 2025
• Tatler Vietnam – Best 20 Restaurants in Vietnam as Hispania Nha Trang
• Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2025 – Vietnam’s Top 10 Beach + Island Resorts
• Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards, 100 Hotels List.
• Navigator’s Most Wanted Awards 2025 – Most Wanted Luxury Beachside Villas
• Top 25 Restaurants of the Robb Report Vietnam Gourmet Collection 2025 – Hispania Nha Trang
• Signature Dining Selection – Shibui Restaurant
2023-2024
• Robb Report 2024 – Top 25 Restaurant in Vietnam as Hispania Nha Trang
• Luxury Lifestyle Awards – Best Luxury New Resort 2024
Number of employees
347