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Golden Sands ust 10 minutes by bus from the old town of Hoi An and 40 minutes away from Danang International Airport, the SwissBelhotel Golden Sand Resort & Spa by the shores of Cua Dai beach is said to be as “seductive as a romantic song.” The five-star resort is ideal for either a family holidays or a romantic getaway. Open since March 2005, the beach-front resort is situated on four hectares, and designed with traditional Vietnamese styles mixed with modern accents. It is comprised of eight Chalet-like buildings housing 212 superior and deluxe rooms and suites, all with spacious bathrooms and private balconies, and all positioned throughout the lush tropical gardens for maximum seclusion. The system of VIP rooms features a bedroom and living room equipped with large bathrooms and makeup tables, sinks and separate showers. The resort’s stretch of coast is like a blue silk strip stretching across the fine white sands, clear water and brilliant sunshine. Coconuts, palm trees and smooth green lawns create a
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warm, serene and relaxing atmosphere. The resort has been nominated by the 16th and 17th World Travel Awards as “Vietnam’s Leading Resort” thanks to the enthusiastic and professional staff members who ensure guests have a pleasant and comfortable stay. Relax on the fantastic beach resort and you can enjoy the spacious white sandy beach under a parasol or choose to lie beside the 150m swimming pool that boasts two pool bars. Well-known as the longest swimming pool in Vietnam, there is a Jacuzzi pool, a swimming pool for kids and great water and land sporting facilities. For gastronomes the resort offers local and international
cuisines with a wide range of restaurants, bars and pubs. Sands Kitchen serves some very creative Western dishes, while Japanese delicacies can be had at Sands Teppan. For mouth-watering Vietnamese dishes head to the Sands White Orchid, where you can find Hoi An-style tapas and incredible seafood. Cooking classes are also available here. The lobby is open throughout the day to late at night, while the Sands Fub Pub opens only from 4pm and serves an array of tasty cocktails and spirits from around the world. And starting at 8pm every night, acoustic guitars from the resident band churns out immortal love songs of the past. For the summer of 2011, the Golden Sand Resort & Spa has attractive programmes for both domestic and foreign guests, under, which guests get free shuttles, promotional prices for guests.