Avana Retreat - Mai Châu

5-star mountain retreat in Mai Chau with heated infinity pool and spa

Rooms and Suites

Avana Retreat offers 36 villas scattered across a 15-hectare hillside, each with floor-to-ceiling mountain views and a private balcony. The entry-level Bauhinia Mountain Suite measures 98 sqm with a 35 sqm balcony, an iPad for service requests, and a coffee machine. Every villa includes air conditioning, a desk, and a private bathroom with a freestanding tub and outdoor shower option.

Dining and Entertainment

The property houses two restaurants, a bar, and a pool bar, with the Green Chili restaurant serving international and Vietnamese cuisine. Evening entertainment includes live music performances and themed dinner nights, while the Stilt House museum hosts cultural shows and movie nights. A kid-friendly buffet, breakfast in the room, and fruits replenished daily are also available.

Wellness and Spa

The Orchid Spa offers body treatments, facials, massages, and spa/wellness packages in private huts beside a stream. Facilities include a heated infinity pool with a view, a steam room, sauna, and fitness center with fitness/spa locker rooms. Yoga classes and meditation sessions are held in the Hmong Cottage overlooking the valley.

Activities and Experiences

Avana Retreat Mai Chau provides guided hikes to Hmong villages, cooking classes using local herbs, and workshops in batik painting and candle-making. Walking tours of the bamboo forest and animal sanctuary (water buffalo, deer, goats) are included. The property also offers jeep tours, a full-day trek, and a waterfall trail with rope bridges.

Family and Kids

The resort has a kids' club, children's playground, indoor play area, and kids' outdoor play equipment. Board games, movie nights, and themed dinner nights keep younger guests entertained. Family-friendly activities include feeding animals at the farm and art classes taught by local Hmong artisans.

• Location: 15-hectare hillside retreat 4 hours from Hanoi
• Rooms: 36 villas with 98 sqm suites and private balconies
• Dining: 2 restaurants, pool bar, and kid-friendly buffet
• Wellness: Orchid Spa with waterfall-side treatment huts
• Activities: Guided village treks, cooking classes, batik workshops
• Family: Kids' club, playground, and animal farm