We had booked a resort on the beach knowing what we would expect with facilities, food, staff, and luxury etc but decided to add on 5 nights earlier to the resort transfer, to experience (with our 5 and 8 year old boys) more of a 'down home' authentic and real Vietnamese cultural experience - Van Lan Riviera Villas are a small and modest group of 2 x double storey villas and 2 or 3 single villas - we had the one of the double storey Villas, and the small lads shared the big queen sized bed downstairs (they also had their own ensuite). The accommodation is on a tiny road just off a main road and is easily accessed by taxi. The grounds are tidy, tropical, and the pool refreshing. The rooms are air-conditioned and comfortable. They are not resort quality but don't aim to be either. Our family all thought the facilities were absolutely fine - previous reviews have mentioned loud roosters and the like at night and early in the morning and yes, this is the case... but you are basically amongst families with small blocks of land and they are just trying to earn a buck. You are immersed in a small village and it is enchanting, and secluded.
The absolute highlight are the staff - they go beyond expectations, and are incredibly willing and wanting to assist, yet respect your (tourist) space. Extras were thrown in for us (such as lunches) because we were staying a few days (almost a week) - the Pho for breakfast was our best in Hoi An! Would stay again.
