Going into operation at the end of 2019. Alma, a 196-pavilion and 384-suite resort that commands 74 acres of beachfront, 14 sublime food and beverage outlets and a cascade of 12 beachfront swimming pools
Bold, spacious and emblematic of Vietnam’s maturation as a destination, the independently owned and operated luxury resort is breaking new ground in Cam Ranh, a peninsula on Vietnam’s south-central coast that first found fame as Southeast Asia’s greatest deepwater harbor and is now rising as an upscale alternative to nearby Nha Trang.
GUEST SUITES AND PAVILIONS
The resort’s nine categories of spacious accommodations include one- two- and three-bedroom ocean view suites spanning 71, 114 and 165 square metres respectively, and the two- and three-bedroom ocean view and ocean front pavilions ranging from 144 to 224 square metres.
Facing the ocean, all of the suites and pavilions offer balconies or terraces with sweeping views of the sea, where traditional sampans and coracles still ply the waters and islands are strewn just offshore.
Contemporary and crisp, the ocean front two-bedroom upper floor pavilions, two-bedroom ground floor pavilions and three-bedroom ground floor pavilions are within reach of the waves. The ocean view two-bedroom upper floor pavilions, two-bedroom ground floor pavilions and three-bedroom ground floor pavilions are set amongst the resort ground’s elevated pathways, close to the pools landscaped on terraces leading down to the beach.
All of the three-bedroom pavilions and the two-bedroom ground floor pavilions boast private swimming pools and terraces with sunbeds. The two-bedroom upper floor pavilions feature expansive balconies with a private jacuzzi.
Suites
Double/ Ocean View Suite
Twin/ Ocean View Suite
Kitchen
Bathroom
Types of suites
- Ocean View Suite 1 bedroom – 71m2
- Ocean View Suite 2 bedroom – 114m2
- Ocean View Suite 3 bedroom – 165m2
Pavilion
Private swimming pool
Double bed
Twin bed
Living room
Kitchen
Bathroom
Pavilion – Ocean View
- Ocean View Pool Pavilion 1 Bedroom Ground Floor – 214 m2
- Ocean View Pavilion 2 Bedroom Upper Floor – 157 m2
- Ocean View Pool Pavilion 2 Bedroom Ground Floor – 182 m2
- Ocean View Pool Pavilion 3 Bedroom Ground Floor – 214 m2
Pavilion – Beachfront
- Ocean Front Pool Pavilion 1 Bedroom Ground Floor – 214 m2
- Ocean Front Pavilion 2 Bedroom Upper Floor – 157 m2
- Ocean Front Pool Pavilion 2 Bedroom Ground Floor – 182 m2
- Ocean Front Pool Pavilion 3 Bedroom Ground Floor – 214 m2
DINING
A total of 14 diverse food and beverage venues entice diners from outlets casual enough for fried chicken and gourmet burgers and refined enough for a grand piano.
Alma Garden beats at the heart of the resort, seating a total of 450 guests with live cooking stations that evoke a marketplace atmosphere, and a sprawling terrace that looks out to the Pool Bar merged into the first of the pools cascading down to the beach. Alma Garden serves an extensive a la carte breakfast spread of Western and Asian favourites, as well as international gourmet dinners that change daily and include the likes of ocean-fresh seafood, steaming dim sum and sizzling barbecued meats.
Exquisitely decorated with Japanese lamps, Asiana restaurant brings the finest in modern Asian cuisine to Cam Ranh. Seating up to 139 guests, highlights include classic Nigiri sushi platters, sashimi platters, dim sum and wok dishes.
With a vast deck for al fresco dining that sits above Alma’s strand and interior bedecked with striking turquoise tiling complementing the surrounding azure waters and skies, Atlantis specialises in fresh local seafood. Seating 170 guests, the restaurant’s live seafood tanks showcase local favourites such as Long Beach Sea Crab, Nha Trang Flower Crab, Cam Ranh White Pomfret, Nha Trang Grouper, Thuy Trieu Sea Clam and Cam Hai Sweet Snails.
Serving evening meals in true Tuscan style direct from its open kitchen to its interior and patio bathed in soft lighting, Alma’s Italian trattoria La Casa is a sophisticated dining setting seating 164 guests. The restaurant’s talented Italian head chef Francesco Conzattu and his team combine authentic Italian ingredients with organic product to create a wide selection of classic Italian dishes including delectable antipasti, fresh handmade pasta and bread made in the open kitchen, and pizza served with a remarkable list of wines.
Promising to offer something to suit everyone’s palette, Alma Food Court is a fun and happening culinary hub that seats 312 guests, offering six different food outlets including An Nam selling classics from Vietnam’s south to north, an American style food truck called Burger House offering gourmet burgers, Chicken ‘n Go serving up chicken cooked in a Henny Penny fryer, gelato ice creamery Three Scoops, the French Bakery and Espresso Bar serving coffee, tea and freshly squeezed juice.
Adjacent to the Alma Food Court, the Alma Lounge is home to a café, bar and ample seating, defined by flowing, curved open spaces and a spectacular view of the sea. As darkness falls, the resident pianist tickles the ivories of a grand piano, joining forces with a singer to perform a mellow soundtrack of light jazz and popular tunes.
With its sports bar theme, American Bar seats 160 guests and serves creative cocktails, fine wines, classic whiskies, ice-cold beers and more paired with light bites. Cocktails and other drinks are served at the Pool Bar’s swim-up bar and cabanas, and at the Beach Bar array of loungers.
SPA AND FITNESS
Le Spa features 13 separate treatment villas sprinkled onto the landscape, each named after a different Vietnamese flower, as well as ‘his and hers’ saunas and steam rooms. Based on quality product lines including the Aromatherapy Associates, treatments range from massages and facials, to body wraps and scrubs to nail care and hair care. Guests stroll through the garden to the spa’s relaxation suite for a refreshing post-treatment herbal tea.
RECREATION AND ENTERTAINMENT
A lazy river runs through Alma’s 6000sqm Splash Water Park, which also features a wave pool, kid’s pool, water slides, and two American-style food trucks.
The resort’s “fun time headquarters” for children aged under 10, the Kids’ Club is home to trampolines, ball pens, climbing frames, an arts and crafts area, library, nap zone as well as piles of toys and games all under the supervision of the resort’s fully qualified carers. In addition to singing and dancing lessons, cooking classes and team games, adjacent to the club is a huge kids-only pool complete with fountains and water games.
Adjacent to a huge kids-only pool with fountains and water games, the Kids’ Club is home to trampolines, ball pens, climbing frames and arts and crafts. The Active Youth Club lures teens with virtual reality games, table football and billiards tables.
Active Youth Club’s lures teens with virtual reality games, video games, table football, billiards tables, as well as a chill-out space with bean bags and a snack bar for quick bites and drinks.
Designed to engage minds young and old, the Science Museum promotes interactive learning through a host of exhibits focused on mind-boggling wonders such as Bernoulli’s principle, electromagnetic induction, viscosity, magnetic fields, moving images, electricity generation, communication vessels, optical illusions, pulley systems and more.
The 400-seat 1000 square metre Alma Amphitheater hosts weekly live concerts and cultural shows under the stars. Complete with a popcorn concession, the 70-seat private Alma Cinema airs three films daily with movies for all ages from Hollywood blockbusters to rom-coms. Upstairs from the American Bar, the resort’s Karaoke Rooms comprises five sound-proof karaoke rooms.
Standing alone from the resort’s main area but still within easy reach of its facilities, the Alma Convention Center is comparable to convention centres found in major cities around the world. Catering to multiple-day conventions, weddings, exhibitions, gala dinners, banquets and product launches, the complex includes a 300-guest ballroom that can be partitioned into three smaller rooms, a collection of meeting rooms, a lobby bar and reception areas, as well as exclusive parking and access away from the resort entrance to allow for simple and prompt arrivals and departures.
SHOPPING
The resort’s mini supermarket Alma Mart sells vacation essentials such from hats, sunscreens and umbrellas to treats, drinks and snacks. The Gallery Workshop showcases captivating pieces for sale by the local art community and is staffed by local artists, who also host art classes for guests. The Alma Gift Shop offers souvenirs such as local handicrafts, and the Tour Desk helps orchestrate day trips and excursions in the local area.
