Crown Retreat Resort: Your Must-Try Getaway in Quy Nhon!
Back in Hanoi for a week now, and I wasn't planning on writing a review. But after endlessly admiring my resort photos, I'm officially obsessed and had to share the love! Get ready, fellow travel enthusiasts : ))
When you think of Quy Nhon, FLC is often the first thing that comes to mind. But recently, Crown Retreat has exploded onto the scene! Picture this: a European-style resort with a touch of nature. Think bamboo, wood, and charming coconut leaf roofs! I'm seriously in love with those roofs! Let's dive into the details...
Let's Get There!
- Location: Trung Luong Village, Cat Tien Commune, Phu Cat District, Binh Dinh Province (about 20-25km from Quy Nhon Airport)
- Getting There: Taxis galore await you at the airport, ready to whisk you to the city center or your resort paradise. Expect to pay between 200-300k VND per trip. Here's a quick price breakdown:
- Taxi (4-seater) Airport – Resort: 300k VND
- Airport – City Center: 220k VND
- City Center – Airport: 250k VND
- Large, comfy 45-seater Bus (City – Airport): 50k VND/person (more on this later)
Chill Out: Accommodation
We booked a Bungalow Sea View room for 2450k VND/night for two people through @dung July. This price included breakfast + one lunch/dinner with the restaurant's set menu. Room only (no meals) is 1990k VND/room! But trust me, eating at the restaurant is a must – the food is delicious, and the restaurant is stunning! :'(
Our room was perfect for two, spacious, beautifully decorated, and flooded with natural light thanks to the large windows. Waking up to that ocean view? Dreamy! :3 The room even had this awesome bamboo screen with a gorgeous Asian-inspired floral design. Perfect for escaping the city chaos and recharging =))
Foodie Adventures: What to Eat at Crown
The resort's restaurant, Pine Kitchen, is all about luxury, sophistication, and relaxation. That's the vibe we caught!
- Breakfast: The breakfast spread is seriously amazing! From Vietnamese classics (Hu Tieu/Pho/…) to American favorites (Eggs/Toast/Salad…). If I had to rate breakfasts at all the hotels I've tried, Pine gets a solid 8.5/10. The food is delicious, and the staff is incredibly friendly. We felt pampered from start to finish! =)) Plus, it's a buffet, so eat to your heart's content without extra charges! A new level of love for us bottomless-pit eaters =)))
- Dinner: Dinner was included in our room rate, so we just rolled ourselves downstairs! :3 You'll get to choose from set menu options when you book (check with Chị Dung for the details).
Our 4-person menu included:
- Grilled Shrimp Salad
- Grilled Oysters with Scallion Oil
- Turmeric Fish Soup
- Noodles with Oyster Sauce and Grilled Beef
- Fresh Fruit Dessert
Drinks aren't included, but ordering extra drinks + a few extra dishes only added 600k VND to our bill (which I thought was pretty reasonable).
Making Memories: What to Do All Day at Crown?
Let's talk perks! Crown Retreat Resort boasts a prime location near Quy Nhon's top attractions: Ông Núi Pagoda, the tallest Buddha statue in Southeast Asia, Trung Luong picnic area, Thien Hung Zen Monastery, Eo Gio, Ky Co, Twin Towers, Sand Dunes… (All these spots are close to Crown and conveniently located along the same route back to the city center!)
Since we only stayed one night, we hired a taxi tour through the front desk for 800k VND/day. They took us to all the above spots and then dropped us off at our hotel in the city center for the rest of our trip. The price was pretty good. We were worried about getting overcharged. But after checking prices everywhere online, the resort rate turned out to be the cheapest =))
The only downside of Crown, in my opinion, is that it's a bit quiet. Besides a gorgeous swimming pool for splashing around, there aren't a ton of activities for us energetic folks =)) After dinner, we were already wondering what to do! =)) But on the upside, the atmosphere is amazing, lots of greenery, refreshing air, and the rooms are super clean and smell great =))
The Verdict:
- ✅Lovely, friendly staff who are always smiling.
- ✅Top-notch food at the restaurant.
- ✅Beautiful and stylish rooms.
- ✅Perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Book your stay here: Crown Retreat Resort Booking
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