Evason Ana Mandara Nha Trang Resort & Spa: Promoting Sustainable Tourism

The resort features a total of 74 guest rooms located right on the beachfront in the heart of Nha Trang City, nestled amidst lush tropical gardens. In the Cham language, “Ana Mandara” means “beautiful home for guests.” Designed in traditional Vietnamese architectural style with a harmonious blend of wood, bamboo, rattan, and thatched roofs alongside modern amenities, the resort offers visitors from around the world and across Vietnam not only exceptional service and warm hospitality but also a serene space to relax close to nature.

From the moment you arrive at Evason Ana Mandara Nha Trang, you will immediately feel that this is the ideal destination to enjoy peace and the beauty of nature in the heart of the poetic city of Nha Trang. This unique feature has defined Evason Ana Mandara Nha Trang since its inception, aligning with the core values of the Six Senses brand and embracing the global trend of “green tourism.”

Not only is the resort designed with a green theme, but all of its services follow environmentally friendly principles, prioritizing public health and minimizing the use of plastic products. These are replaced with materials such as rattan, bamboo, and wood. All in-room amenities are crafted from naturally sourced materials that still convey elegance and luxury.

The resort enforces a strict purchasing policy, ensuring that all procured products are environmentally safe and eco-friendly. Since 2005, it has implemented an in-house bottling system using glass bottles to serve guests. This initiative has helped the resort eliminate approximately 100,000 single-use plastic water bottles each year, significantly reducing carbon emissions generated from transporting bottled water from production facilities to distributors and ultimately to the resort.

Since 2016, Evason Ana Mandara Nha Trang has replaced single-use plastic straws with bamboo and paper straws, reducing over 15,000 plastic straws annually. Furthermore, the resort has eliminated thousands of plastic bags each year by offering only paper or cloth bags to guests. Guests are also encouraged to purchase locally crafted, eco-friendly products that reflect the region’s cultural identity.

Staff training and activities are consistently focused on imparting knowledge and shaping core business values, with particular emphasis on the message of sustainable environmental development.

Numerous environmental initiatives are organized at the resort during key events such as World Environment Day, World Water Day, World Oceans Day, and Earth Hour. Information about these efforts, along with guidance on environmental protection and support for local communities, is shared with guests through the in-room guest handbook.

In August 2019, Evason Ana Mandara Nha Trang Resort proudly received First Prize in the “Ideas to Combat Plastic Waste in Accommodation Facilities” competition, organized by the Khanh Hoa Department of Tourism. This recognition affirms the resort’s long-standing environmental protection efforts and its willingness to share those practices with other accommodation businesses.

In alignment with Six Senses Management Group, Evason Ana Mandara Nha Trang is committed to the #Plasticfree2022 initiative. As a next step, the resort will encourage its suppliers to adopt environmentally friendly packaging solutions or reusable materials for deliveries and logistics.

Evason Ana Mandara Nha Trang actively participates in and organizes landscape protection programs and public beach clean-up activities, including shoreline clean-ups at Hon Mun, in cooperation with other hotels in the city. Through these community initiatives, the resort aims to inspire others in the industry and local residents to join hands in protecting the marine environment — the main resource for tourism in Nha Trang and a vital source of life for all.

Sustainable tourism has become a principle and global trend in the development of every nation’s tourism sector. In addition to its contributions to society, Evason Ana Mandara consistently innovates in its services, deserving its status as a 5-star resort and remaining a top choice for travelers seeking a truly fulfilling vacation.