For years, Ba Na Hills has been one of Vietnam’s most recognizable attractions. Visitors ride one of the world’s longest cable car systems into the misty mountains, stroll across the iconic Golden Bridge held aloft by giant stone hands, wander through a whimsical French-inspired village, and return to Da Nang before sunset. It has been a destination for a spectacular day trip.
That story is about to change.
The arrival of Holiday Inn Resort Danang Ba Na Hills, scheduled to open as part of Ba Na Hills’ ambitious second phase, signals the transformation of the mountaintop into a destination worthy of several nights rather than several hours. The resort will become one of three IHG hotels anchoring the expansion, alongside Crowne Plaza Danang Ba Na Hills and voco Danang Ba Na Hills, adding more than 2,000 internationally branded guestrooms to Vietnam’s most visited mountain resort.
The implications extend far beyond another hotel opening. They represent a new chapter for luxury and leisure travel in Central Vietnam.
A mountain retreat that never sleeps
Most travellers know Ba Na Hills for its dramatic arrival. Suspended nearly 1,500 metres above sea level, the journey itself is part of the experience as cable cars glide above dense forests toward cool mountain air that feels worlds away from the tropical beaches below. The elevation gives Ba Na Hills a spring-like climate throughout much of the year, a refreshing contrast to Da Nang’s coastal heat.
Until now, relatively limited accommodation has meant that many visitors rushed through the attractions before descending on the final cable car.
Holiday Inn Resort Danang Ba Na Hills changes that equation.
With approximately 843 guestrooms, the resort will become one of the largest Holiday Inn Resorts in Asia, designed to accommodate families, groups, conferences and international holidaymakers seeking to immerse themselves in the destination after day visitors have departed.
As evening settles over the mountains, guests will enjoy something few travellers have experienced before: Ba Na Hills without the crowds.
The luxury of staying after everyone leaves
The greatest privilege of an overnight stay is not necessarily a larger room or another swimming pool.
It is access to time.
Imagine photographing the Golden Bridge in the soft glow of sunrise before tour groups arrive. Walking through the cobblestone lanes of the French Village in near silence. Watching mountain clouds drift between Gothic-inspired facades while cafés begin serving breakfast.
This slower rhythm reveals a different personality altogether.
Rather than functioning as an amusement park, Ba Na Hills begins to resemble a European alpine village perched above Southeast Asia, where crisp mountain air, landscaped gardens and panoramic views become the true attractions.
That shift from sightseeing to lingering is exactly what Holiday Inn Resort appears designed to embrace.
More than a family resort
Holiday Inn has long been recognised as one of IHG’s most trusted brands for multigenerational travel, balancing approachable comfort with dependable international standards.
At Ba Na Hills, however, the scale is significantly more ambitious.
The wider development includes new landscaped gardens, retail streets, expanded dining venues and a 2,500-seat amphitheatre capable of hosting major cultural performances and international events. Together, these additions transform the mountain into a self-contained integrated resort destination rather than simply a collection of attractions.
For families, this means extending the holiday beyond a single day of sightseeing.
For event organisers, it creates one of Vietnam’s most distinctive high-altitude meeting destinations.
For international travellers, it introduces a completely different way to experience Central Vietnam.
An ambitious vision for Vietnam tourism
The partnership between IHG Hotels & Resorts and Sun Hospitality Group reflects growing confidence in Vietnam’s premium tourism market.
The companies have worked together for more than a decade, and the latest expansion demonstrates their belief that travellers increasingly seek complete destinations offering accommodation, entertainment, dining and experiences within a single journey. Ba Na Hills is expected to play a central role in helping Da Nang accommodate its long-term tourism ambitions, with the broader development targeting millions of visitors in the coming years.
For IHG, it also reinforces Vietnam as one of its most important growth markets in Asia, expanding its presence beyond traditional city and beachfront locations into experience-led destinations.
Why Holiday Inn Resort Danang Ba Na Hills matters
Luxury travel today is increasingly defined by access rather than extravagance.
It is about being somewhere when few others can.
Holiday Inn Resort Danang Ba Na Hills offers precisely that opportunity. While the Golden Bridge continues to dominate social media feeds, overnight guests will discover the quieter moments that cameras rarely capture: the morning mist rolling through mountain peaks, the sound of distant church bells echoing across the village, and sunset views stretching toward the coastline of Da Nang.
These experiences cannot be rushed into a day itinerary.
They require staying.
As Vietnam continues its rise as one of Asia’s most compelling travel destinations, Holiday Inn Resort Danang Ba Na Hills arrives not simply as another hotel opening, but as the property that could redefine how travellers experience one of the country’s most celebrated attractions. It transforms Ba Na Hills from a spectacular excursion into a destination where the journey continues long after the final cable car has departed.
