Topas Ecolodge Resort in Sa Pa, the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai, has been ranked third among the Top 20 Resorts in Asia in the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, scoring an impressive 98.41 out of 100 points.

A corner of Topas Ecolodge Resort in Sa Pa, the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai.

The accolade is the result of the votes cast by more than 757,100 readers across the globe, who evaluated properties based on unforgettable experiences and service quality.

This marks another milestone for Vietnam’s tourism industry, spotlighting the country’s growing reputation on the world’s tourism map.

Located atop a hill overlooking the Muong Hoa Valley deep in the Hoang Lien National Park, Topas Ecolodge Resort is 45 minutes by car from downtown Sapa.

The four-to-five-star retreat features 50 rooms designed in the traditional stilt-house style of the Tay ethnic minority, boasting stunning forest vistas all year round.

Guests at the resort shared their impression on the facility’s serene setting and praised the attentive staff, sound cuisine, and convenient shuttle buses to and from Sa Pa despite its remote location.

Topas Travel Vietnam Director Tran Ngoc Quan said the recognition from Condé Nast Traveler readers was a tremendous honour, affirming the resort’s continuous efforts to balance sustainable development with unique cultural experiences and breathtaking natural landscapes.

Earlier, Topas Ecolodge was named in the UK-based The Times' Best Hotels in Vietnam 2024 list and appeared in National Geographic Traveller's Lakes and Mountains Collection for 2024.

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