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IHG introduces voco Scenia Bay Nha Trang to Vietnam’s stunning central coastline

NHA TRANG, Vietnam, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of voco Scenia Bay Nha Trang by IHG in March 2026, marking the third property under the brand to open in Vietnam.

Each voco property is characterised by its individual charm, which provides guests with something unique while creating an inviting and unstuffy atmosphere for guests to truly unwind and feel at ease. Infused with subtle local influences and thoughtful touches, voco Scenia Bay Nha Trang offers a great gateway to explore Nha Trang.

Nestled in Nha Trang’s newly developed northern coastal precinct, just 10 minutes from Tran Phu Street, voco Scenia Bay Nha Trang is a 31-storey hotel within the premium collection of IHG Hotels & Resorts. Set along the shoreline, the 250-room property offers convenient access to the city’s key attractions while providing a more relaxed coastal setting, with all guestrooms featuring views of the ocean.

“We are thrilled to open voco Scenia Bay Nha Trang and bring a reliable but different stay experience to the lively coastal city. The hotel reflects the brand’s thoughtful, unstuffy and charming personality, with a focus on hosted service and sustainability. Our bayfront location offers guests the best of both worlds: the tranquility of the coast and easy access to Nha Trang’s vibrant attractions. We look forward to contributing to the city’s continued growth as one of Vietnam’s most dynamic coastal destinations,” shared Justin Malcolm, General Manager of voco Scenia Bay Nha Trang by IHG.

Infinity Pool & Suite – Photo by voco Scenia Bay Nha Trang by IHG

Guests are invited to ‘come on in’ and are greeted with a signature voco welcome treat that is unique and representative of the local area, alongside a swift and seamless check-in experience. At voco Scenia Bay Nha Trang, guests will enjoy chocolate bar with sun-dried mango filling, crafted from fresh mangoes locally sourced in Cam Lam, Khanh Hoa Province.

‘Me time’ beckons in its 250 thoughtfully designed guestrooms and suites, where each guestroom is a soothing seaside retreat with modern comforts, thoughtful details, and uninterrupted vistas of the coastline setting the tone for pure relaxation.

The culinary journey unfolds across the hotel’s five diverse outlets, offering a taste of the “voco life”. Infini Bleu, the pool bar with infinity sea views, sets the stage for relaxed sunset moments with sips by the skyline. The hotel’s specialty restaurant ‘La Bonita‘ brings vibrant Mediterranean dining with Italian and Spanish flavors, while ‘The Show‘, an all-day-dining restaurant, delivers an elevated, multi-sensory experience with live cooking performances. Socialite, the hotel’s lobby lounge, transitions seamlessly from a relaxed daytime café into an intimate evening bar, offering craft beverages and light bites that adapt to the day.

Dedicated spaces bathed in natural daylight, including a spacious integrated AV ballroom with a scenic ocean backdrop, provide an inspiring setting for corporate meetings, social gatherings, weddings and curated private events; all complemented by restorative facilities such as the 24/7 Fitness Centre and voco Wellness Centre.

Staying true to voco hotels’ “step by step” sustainability mantra, voco Scenia Bay Nha Trang is committed to innovation and sustainability, and the belief that small steps collectively make the biggest difference. This includes pillows and duvet fillings made from recycled materials and premium organic New Zealand bulk bath amenities from Antipodes.

With its prime location, contemporary design, and lifestyle-driven approach, voco Scenia Bay Nha Trang offers a fresh and welcoming experience for travellers seeking relaxed sophistication by the sea.

For more information or bookings, please visit the hotel website or call +84 (0) 258 359 5555, email reservations.voconhatrang@ihg.com

To celebrate the opening of voco™ Scenia Bay Nha Trang, guests can enjoy the “Opening Special” featuring 20% off on the Best Flexible Rate, inclusive of breakfast for two, welcome treats, early check-in and late check-out until 4 PM (subject to availability). IHG One Rewards members will enjoy additional 10% off. Enhance your coastal getaway by staying two nights or more to receive an additional hotel credit, redeemable across all the hotel’s signature restaurants and bars.

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