Six Senses Con Dao

IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING STAYING AT THIS HOTEL, BE AWARE THAT YOUR DECISION WILL IMPACT THE ENTIRE ISLAND. Unfortunately, the hotel enforces a policy that prevents the local population, fishermen, and other tourists from accessing its two private beaches. This restriction negatively impacts the local community, which relies on fishing and tourism for their livelihood. I witnessed two fishermen expressing that they were not allowed to fish or access the rocky shores of these beaches, which constitute a significant portion of the island. Over 400,000 tourists visit the island every year, and during the seven days I stayed here, I saw the hotel’s beach every day. I could count only two people using it across those seven days. What does the hotel expect to happen if all beaches are closed under similar exclusionary policies? Conversations with European tourists revealed their reluctance to recommend the island to friends due to these restrictions. If you're staying at the hotel, be aware that there are several other beaches, even more beautiful than the hotel's, that you will also be prevented from accessing. Con Dao has all the ingredients to become a standout destination: breathtaking landscapes, a rich history, and welcoming locals. Just be aware that by staying here, you are supporting and encouraging an outdated policy of restriction that harms the entire local population. Tourists don’t expect perfection, but they do expect fairness, accessibility, and respect for the natural beauty they came to enjoy.

good point great hospitality tasty food clean beach and pool need to improve limitation to the use of hot water (it depends)

just had a luxurious and relaxing five day stay in six senses con dao in vietnam. thoroughly recommend. a beautiful spot, wonderful beach, off shore islands make the views beautiful, fantastic food and service and they have cracked the trick of making luxury seem easy so it feels relaxed and (in the best way and i suspect strictly from the customer’s point of view!) laid back. vietnamese and international food excellent. villas comfortable - get either a beach front one or one near a path to the beach. new spa excellent and the treatments were all very good especially a deep tissue massage, in the most serene of surroundings. they have GEMs (guest experience managers) through whom you can book anything - we found this worked very well - our GEM Truc was excellent. As well as the spa staff, all the staff (like Liam and Lanah and too many others to list ) in the restaurants were excellent. we were there over New Year and the New Year party was great. Overall has converted us from Aman-is-best to also-Six Senses… for heat and luxury in (the european) winter in an authentic setting (only a hour from Ho Chi Minh City) can’t beat.

Wow, what an incredible place! After traveling around Vietnam, we stayed the last week of November as a family of six, and it could not have been better. The staff were extremely accommodating at every turn, especially Truc. The restaurants were superb. Memo, the new chef, even made us a Thanksgiving dinner that was outstanding. The setting is spectacular. I want to go back, but in the meantime I have beautiful memories to sustain me.