This lush new onsen resort has opened in the mountains of Vietnam

If your 2026 travel mood board reads “slow mornings, steamy mineral baths and mountain views”, we’ve got a new hotel to add to your hit list. The newly opened Hilton Quang Hanh Onsen Resort has officially welcomed its first guests, bringing a polished, onsen-style retreat to the lush Quang Hanh valley in northern Vietnam. Inspired by the rare mineral springs that punctuate the region, the resort marks the third Hilton property in Vietnam.

Hidden in the mountains of Cam Pha, Quang Ninh province, the resort is just 30 minutes from Ha Long and about 2.5 hours by car from Hanoi. It’s also within easy reach of cultural heavyweights like Long Tien Pagoda, Bao Hai Linh Thong Pagoda and Sung Sot Cave – making it a pretty appealing base for travellers keen to pair wellness with a little sightseeing.

But, let’s be honest: it’s an onsen hotel, so you’re here for the soak.

Hilton Quang Hanh Onsen Resort features 178 villas and 38 rooms – and every single one comes with a private onsen and access to hot and cold saunas. Accommodation ranges from couple-friendly rooms and suites to sprawling two- to four-bedroom villas (110 to 550 square metres), complete with generous living and dining areas. Want to step up the luxe? The two 1,250-square-metre Presidential Villas each boast five bedrooms, private teppanyaki facilities, a karaoke room and even a wine cellar.

As you’d imagine, the wellness offering extends beyond your private bath. Guests enjoy seamless access to Yoko Onsen Quang Hanh, home to 27 onsen baths and 18 additional baths across male, female, and mixed zones, along with sauna and spa facilities. There’s also the resort’s Eforea Spa, an indoor pool overlooking gorgeous mountain scenery, a 24-hour fitness centre and a Kids’ Club.

Honouring Hilton’s global DNA, dining leans into both global and local flavours. Genji, the modern Japanese restaurant, features sushi and teppanyaki counters alongside a kaiseki menu, while Genji Bar pairs panoramic views with afternoon tea and cocktails. The all-day dining venue, Kitchen Craft, is currently undergoing renovations and will reopen later this year.

Currently, 50 villas and all rooms are available to book, with the remaining villas set to open later this year. To celebrate the launch, Hilton Honours members can earn an additional 1,000 points per night (with a two-night minimum stay) on bookings made between February 15 and July 31, 2026.

Sounds like your kind of trip? You can book your super restorative stay over here. 

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