Some hotels collect guests. Azerai's two Vietnam properties spent 2025 collecting awards,and quite a few of them at that.

Azerai Ke Ga Bay and Azerai La Residence, Hue both entered the new year riding a wave of recognition from some of the most respected names in global travel. It's the kind of year that validates everything a hospitality brand stands for,and for Azerai, founded by veteran hotelier Adrian Zecha, it clearly signals that the vision is landing exactly as intended.

Azerai Ke Ga Bay, A Tropical Oasis That the World Has Noticed

The all-suites-and-villas oceanside property in southern Vietnam had quite the run in 2025. It picked up a prestigious MICHELIN Key in October a significant honour that puts it firmly on the map for discerning travellers. Before that, The Times (UK) named it one of Southeast Asia's best boutique hotels, and it took the runner-up spot in the Most Instagrammable Hotel in the World contest,while also winning the title for Most Instagrammable Hotel in Asia, the Indian Ocean, and South Pacific, a contest run by US-based Luxury Travel Advisor.

Smart Travel Asia readers voted it one of Vietnam's Top 10 Family Hotels, and Epicure magazine rounded off the year by naming it Vietnam's Best Boutique Resort for 2025.

Nestled among 4.5 hectares of lush gardens on Vietnam's southern coast,framed by Hon Ba Island and its historic lighthouse on one side and sweeping sand dunes on the other,the resort sits about 2.5 hours from Ho Chi Minh City on a new highway. It's the kind of location that earns its reputation before you've even checked in.

General Manager Julian Moore reflected on the recognition,"Azerai Ke Ga Bay is a lush and serene tropical oasis that draws on the richness of our cultural surroundings to offer the best of Vietnamese luxury. We are thrilled to have received these accolades and recognition and reaffirm our commitment to continue providing truly exceptional guest experiences to each individual guest."

Azerai La Residence, Hue,Where History Meets Hospitality

Meanwhile, in Vietnam's former imperial capital, Azerai La Residence, Hue was having an equally strong year. Travel + Leisure named it one of Vietnam's best upcountry hotels,and in a particularly personal honour, General Manager Minh Phan Trong was recognised as General Manager of the Year.

The 122-room property overlooking the Perfume River also made The Times of London's list of Vietnam's best hotels for 2025, landed on Tatler's Best of Vietnam list, and was named Asia-Pacific's Top Heritage Hotel by NOW Travel Asia. Smart Travel Asia readers voted it one of Vietnam's top 10 hotels for exceptional service, and MICHELIN recognised it as one of the guide's top boutique hotels in northern Vietnam for cultural getaways.

The hotel itself is a beautiful piece of history,centred on a colonial mansion built in 1930 as part of the residence of the French Resident Superieur. Its distinctive façade, with long horizontal lines and nautical flourishes, is a fine example of streamline moderne art deco architecture. Staying here is as much a cultural experience as it is a luxurious one.

General Manager Minh Phan Trong summed it up,"At Azerai, we constantly strive to ensure that our hotel and experiences transform a traveler's sense of place. As we like to say: The destination is just the beginning. These recent honors tell us that we're on the right track and we look forward to helping more guests feel right at home when they stay with us."

Together, these two properties paint a picture of a brand that knows exactly what it's doing,and a 2025 that gave them every reason to walk into 2026 with confidence.