Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre Tours and Activities

The property is situated amidst lush foliage, a botanical garden of trees & plants with wooden boardwalks, fencing, & buildings. Offers a quiet & refreshing 'close-to-nature' vibe -- a genuine retreat from the urban bustle (you don't hear any of the noisy street traffic just a few short blocks away). Very shady, with pockets of sunlight, so the boardwalk are slippery at times. Private pool at villa was cool yet refreshing. We were stunned by the opulent beauty of the lounge/bar, and delighted by its selection of creative and tasty cocktails. Breakfast buffet was outstanding (especially enjoyed the Eggs Benedict on croissant); freshly squeezed fruit juices; everything we ate there was delicious. Enjoyed several sponsored activities: Vietnamese language, gift-wrapping, coffee-making, & cooking classes. Chef was incredibly warm and friendly, offering a guided tour of the sizable organic herb garden on premises. Our personal butler, Nhu, was attentive to our needs and responsive to all our requests, providing a highly personalized yet professional service. The river shuttle is the best (& most enjoyable) way to travel to/from the city center (District 1), but it runs only 4x/day. We usually took a Grab car, which was convenient but more time-consuming. If you visit during monsoon season, be prepared for some temporary flooding on nearby streets and alleyways approaching the property. Very memorable experience.

Broken shower head. Bathroom is a little outdated, not modern.