Mango Bay Phu Quoc, a low-density beach resort with 40 rooms and bungalows, spread along 700m of beach and set in 20 hectares of indigenous natural forest and garden, giving a sense of space and seclusion, has long been a destination in itself.

This summer, take advantage of its latest “Stay Three Pay Two” offer to indulge in the most luxurious category: the Plantation Bungalow, the peak of barefoot chic.

There are a total of eighteen large well-appointed wooden Plantation bungalows, each measuring a generous 60 square metres with queen size, hand-carved four poster beds from sustainable local wood, all are en-suite with alfresco bathrooms. Best of all, most of them have are directly sea front and some are sea view through natural garden, seen through its own private decking terrace complete with table and lounge chairs to while away the hours and breathing in the salty breeze, hearing waves gently lapping into shore.

“Long known as Mango Bay’s favorite bungalows, the Plantation Bungalows enhance a tropical feel, perfect for some romance and chill out time,” said Mr. Le Bihan Ronan, General Manager of Mango Bay Phu Quoc.

“You arrive at a place that is half jungle forest, half Swiss Family Robinson, and wholly relaxed. Surrounded by nature in all its glory, it’s quite likely you’ll see a cow drift past your window and certain that a chorus of birdsong and cicadas will serenade part of your day,” wrote i-escape, a prestigious online travel review site.

All bungalows are thatched roofed, and have been constructed using natural materials from the island, designed to celebrate nature, peace and quiet. There are no TV and telephone to really immerse yourself in nature, but there are indeed beach facilities you may not find anywhere else, including your own private garden and outdoor shower to enjoy bathing au naturale, energy-free ice box for cool drinks, beach bag, island map, 100% sunscreen and aftersun lotion from pure-botanical aromatherapy brand AZIAL, made purely from natural and active ingredients with synergic blends of therapeutic-grade essential oils. These are all testaments to Mango Bay’s ethos of a natural lifestyle away from urban humdrum, even if just for a weekend. And summer is the best time for sampling sparkling-fresh fish and seafood bought directly from the fishermen and chargrilled on a beach barbeque, where you can see for yourself why Phu Quoc and Mango Bay are famous for a laid-back, relaxed beach vibe.

Mango Bay is offering a special throughout summer including July and August, when guests will benefit from Mango Bay's three-for-two deal: “Staying three nights, pay for two nights”, making your weekend longer without any extra cost. 

Mango Bay, www.mangobayphuquoc.com, has 40 rooms and bungalows constructed using natural materials from the island. Its two restaurants and bars sit on rocks, only a few meters from the waves where guests can indulge in a chilled beer and fresh, succulent seafood. This eco resort benefits from two secluded beaches to swim, sunbathe or have a snooze,  stretching green space with pepper plantation, island vegetable patch, butterfly farm, orchid garden and the resort’s own forest reserve. Also for guests’ enjoyment are a boat for up to 15 persons and a serene spa overlooking the beach.