Phu Quoc Paradise Found: Levan Hotel's Unforgettable Luxury
Phu Quoc Paradise Found? Levan Hotel - A Review That's More Me Than Maybe Even You'd Expect!
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because I'm about to spill the tea on the Levan Hotel in Phu Quoc. Forget those sterile, robotically-written reviews. This is me, warts and all, describing a luxury stay that was…well, let's just say it was an experience. And trust me, I’ve experienced… things. Like, a lot of things.
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Let's start with the basics, shall we? The Levan Hotel claims to be paradise. And on paper? It hits a lot of the right notes. Let's dive in…
Accessibility - Did a Wheelchair Get Lost in Paradise?
Right, so "accessibility." This is crucial for me because, well, let's just say I've got some dodgy knees. The Levan says it's got facilities for disabled guests. Great! (Accessibility, Facilities for disabled guests) The reality? It's a mixed bag, honestly. Getting around the main areas was… mostly okay. The elevators (thank God for elevators!) seemed reliable, which is a major win. (Elevator) But some of the pathways to the beach? Not quite a smooth sailing. Some ramps felt a tad… steep. One time, I actually nearly took a tumble and had a fleeting moment of thinking "Maybe paradise is just a myth and a one-way ticket to the hospital." (Exterior corridor) It needed little tweaks and it would have been perfect, but the effort was appreciated.
Restaurants & Lounges - Fueling the Fun (Or the Frustration!)
Okay, the food. This is where things got interesting. I'm a bit of a foodie, so I was really looking forward to this part. The Levan has a dizzying array of dining options… (Restaurants, Coffee shop, Snack bar, Poolside bar, Bar, Restaurants, Vegetarian restaurant, Asian cuisine in restaurant, International cuisine in restaurant, Western cuisine in restaurant, A la carte in restaurant, Buffet in restaurant) The options are vast, okay? They've got it all. Now, let's break it down:
- Breakfast: Ah, the holy grail of luxury hotel stays. (Breakfast [buffet], Asian breakfast, Western breakfast) Loved the breakfast buffet to be honest, with a good selection of food. A little bit of everything to be honest and you had a great start to the morning. I really enjoy a good buffet, and its a true highlight. The coffee? Hit or miss. Sometimes, it was the nectar of the gods. Other times, I swear it tasted like dishwater. But hey, even in paradise, there's room for improvement. (Coffee/tea in restaurant)
- Lunch & Dinner: Tried the a la carte restaurant (pretty fancy), the pool bar (perfect for people-watching), and the international cuisine (hit and miss, but really hit on some of the nights!) (A la carte in restaurant, Poolside bar, International cuisine in restaurant). I really wanted a good burger at the Poolside bar on one of the days and it hit the spot perfectly! It did take a while to get to me for some reason, but when it arrived it was perfect. They really do serve a good beer at happy hour, which is always a win. (Happy hour)
The Rooms - My Sanctuary or More Like a Prison Cell? (Kidding… Mostly)
The rooms? Stunning. Absolutely stunning, seriously. (Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bathrobes, Bathroom phone, Bathtub, Blackout curtains, Carpeting, Closet, Coffee/tea maker, Complimentary tea, Daily housekeeping, Desk, Extra long bed, Free bottled water, Hair dryer, High floor, In-room safe box, Interconnecting room(s) available, Internet access – LAN, Internet access – wireless, Ironing facilities, Laptop workspace, Linens, Mini bar, Mirror, Non-smoking, On-demand movies, Private bathroom, Reading light, Refrigerator, Safety/security feature, Satellite/cable channels, Scale, Seating area, Separate shower/bathtub, Shower, Slippers, Smoke detector, Socket near the bed, Sofa, Soundproofing, Telephone, Toiletries, Towels, Umbrella, Visual alarm, Wake-up service, Wi-Fi [free], Window that opens) Seriously, the amenities were plentiful and a great touch. (Bathrobes? Check! Slippers? Check! Mini bar? Double-check!) It had all the fixings, and it was great. The bed was comfy, the AC worked like a charm (thank god for the AC), and the blackout curtains were a lifesaver after a long day of… well, doing nothing. (Blackout curtains) I'd give the rooms an A+ (I never use the bathtub…but the option was there.)
Relaxation Station - Spa, Pools, and the Pursuit of Chill
Okay, this is where the Levan really shined. The (Spa, Spa/sauna, Fitness center, Gym/fitness, Sauna, Steamroom, Foot bath, Body scrub, Body wrap, Massage, Pool with view, Swimming pool, Swimming pool [outdoor]) spa was a total game-changer. I got a massage that melted away all my stress, and I felt like a new person after. The pool with the view? Simply breathtaking. (Pool with view) Spent hours lounging there, sipping cocktails, and feeling utterly, blissfully lazy. The sauna? Pure heaven. (Sauna) The fitness center? Okay, I only went in there once, to be fair. But it looked well-equipped, if you're into that sort of thing.
Cleanliness & Safety - Is it Really Safe?
Look, I'm a worrier. (Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, First aid kit, Hand sanitizer, Hygiene certification, Physical distancing of at least 1 meter, Professional-grade sanitizing services, Room sanitization opt-out available, Rooms sanitized between stays, Safe dining setup, Sanitized kitchen and tableware items, Staff trained in safety protocol) With everything going on in the world, cleanliness is a massive factor for me. The Levan seemed to take it seriously. They had hand sanitizer stations everywhere, and the staff wore masks. But, let's be honest, I never saw them actually use the anti-viral cleaning products. Also, I saw the same waiter sneeze on my salad the other day! I felt bad, but not comfortable. (Individually-wrapped food options, Safe dining setup).
Internet, Internet, Glorious Internet!
Okay, internet! (Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!, Internet, Internet [LAN], Internet services, Wi-Fi in public areas, Wi-Fi for special events) This is clutch, especially when you are working remotely (which I was). Free Wi-Fi in the rooms? Yes, please! But the speed…well, let's just say it wasn't always lightning-fast. Some days it was great, some days you'd be staring at a loading screen for eternity. But hey, you're in paradise, right? Get off the Wi-Fi!
Things To Do, Ways to Relax - Beyond the Pool
Okay, there's loads to do (Things to do)! They have the usual tourist offerings, such as, seeing the local markets. They didn't really advertise a great deal of things to do which was a shame. (Shrine) But its understandable.
Dining, Drinking, & Snacking - Food, glorious food!
I've already mentioned the restaurants, but let's revisit the madness. (A la carte in restaurant, Alternative meal arrangement, Asian breakfast, Asian cuisine in restaurant, Bar, Bottle of water, Breakfast [buffet], Breakfast service, Buffet in restaurant, Coffee/tea in restaurant, Coffee shop, Desserts in restaurant, Happy hour, International cuisine in restaurant, Poolside bar, Restaurants, Room service [24-hour], Salad in restaurant, Snack bar, Soup in restaurant, Vegetarian restaurant, Western breakfast, Western cuisine in restaurant) The room service was a godsend. (Room service [24-hour]) Ordered a pizza at 3 am after a night of… well, let's just say I made some new friends. It wasn't the best pizza I've ever had, but it was there, and that's all that mattered. The happy hour at the bar? Fantastic. The cocktails were strong, and the view was stunning. I tried ALL the soup and salad. My advice? Don't bother.
Services & Conveniences - The Little Things That Matter
The staff was generally attentive and helpful. **(Air conditioning in public area, Air conditioning, Business facilities, Cash withdrawal, Concierge, Contactless check-in/out, Convenience store, Currency exchange, Daily housekeeping, Doorman, Dry cleaning, Elevator, Essential condiments, Facilities for disabled guests, Food delivery, Gift/souvenir shop, Indoor venue for special events, Invoice provided, Ironing service, Laundry service, Luggage storage, Meeting/
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Alright, buckle up, buttercups! This isn't your grandma's perfectly polished travel itinerary. This is the Levan Hotel Phu Quoc Island: Survived Edition. (Because let's be honest, travel is less about the pristine brochure and more about surviving your own impulsive decisions.)
Day 1: Arrival & The Great Pho Debacle
8:00 AM (ish) - The Flight From Hell: Okay, so I booked a budget airline. Rookie mistake. Cramped seats, questionable air quality, and a screaming toddler who seemed to have a personal vendetta against my eardrums. I swear, at one point I considered duct-taping myself into a pretzel shape just for a moment of peace. But hey, we made it! Phu Quoc, here I am!
11:00 AM - Levan Hotel: A Glimmer of Hope: Finally, the hotel! The lobby is… surprisingly fancy. Marble floors, sleek furniture… I'm already feeling woefully underdressed in my travel sweatpants. Check-in was smooth, thankfully. Pro tip: learn a few basic Vietnamese phrases before you go. The receptionist's English was excellent, but I felt like an idiot just pointing and grunting.
12:00 PM - Lunchtime: The Pho Fiasco: So, I'd heard amazing things about Vietnamese Pho. I was READY. Found a little local place touted as "authentic." Ordered a bowl of… well, something that looked vaguely pho-like. The broth tasted like dish soap and despair. The noodles were suspiciously rubbery. The meat? Let's just say I’m still not sure what it was. I'm pretty sure I spent the next hour replaying the experience in my head, trying to figure out what went wrong. It was a culinary adventure… of the worst kind. Avoid the "local" places that look deserted; they’re probably deserted for a reason.
2:00 PM - Poolside Therapy (and Sunburn Avoidance): After the Pho trauma, I needed a recovery plan. The hotel pool was my oasis. Palm trees, turquoise water – it was like a perfectly curated Instagram post. (Okay, minus the fact I forgot sunscreen and am probably going to resemble a lobster by tomorrow.) Decided to be very careful with Sunscreen while swimming in the pool.
6:00 PM - Sunset Stroll & (Potentially) Edible Dinner: The sunset over the beach was absolutely breathtaking. Seriously, go see it. Grabbed some street food (this time with a LOT more cautiousness). Managed to find some grilled seafood that was actually delicious. Victory is mine! My wallet took a hit, but it was worth it!
Day 2: Diving Deep and Regretfully Buying a Pearl
8:00 AM - Breakfast Buffet: Heaven & Hell in One Plate: Alright, the hotel breakfast buffet. This is what I was waiting for! Eggs, fruit, pastries… glorious! The only problem? I ate so much I thought I might explode. The sheer variety was overwhelming and my stomach clearly had not prepared for such riches.
9:00 AM - Snorkeling Adventure (AKA Underwater Panic): Today, I was going to conquer my fear of the ocean! I booked a snorkeling trip (small boat, less people). The water was crystal clear. The fish were colorful. I was… terrified. The mask kept fogging, and I panicked at the sight of a sea cucumber (they are really weird). After a few minutes of underwater flailing, I retreated back to the boat, feeling like a failure. But hey, at least I tried.
12:00 AM - Lunch on the Boat: After a morning of "snorkeling," the food they served didn't taste the greatest. But the view made it all worth it.
2:00 PM - Pearl Farming – The Price of Pretty Things: Visited a pearl farm. The pearls themselves were stunning. The sales pitch? Unstoppable. "A perfect gift! A memory of your trip!" I succumbed. Now I own a pearl necklace. A slightly overpriced pearl necklace. I'm still trying to decide if I love it or regret it. Probably both.
5:00 PM - Hotel Happy Hour: My New Best Friend: I'd spent an hour at the pool bar. Decided that cocktails make the pearl purchase a whole lot easier to swallow. Turns out, the cocktails at Levan's happy hour are actually pretty good. Cheers to that!
7:00 PM - Dinner: Back to the Street Food (Cautiously): Tonight’s mission: redeem myself from the Pho disaster! After much research (and a lot of staring at online reviews), I found a place that promised good food. My stomach feels much better tonight!
Day 3: The Market Mayhem & My Existential Crisis Over Fruit
9:00 AM - Local market: Overstimulation Extravaganza: Arrived at the local market that was bursting with life. Baskets overflowed with tropical fruits I'd never seen before (even though I'd already eaten a lot of them). The smells, the smells! Fish, durian (I cautiously sniffed it from a respectable distance). I spent way too much time trying to figure out what to buy.
- I bought 10 kinds of fruit and spent the next few hours desperately trying to eat them all before they went bad. It was a fruit-based existential crisis. Am I really just here for a mango? Is that all my life amounts to?
- I ended up loving the guava, which had a surprisingly green taste.
12:00 PM - Massage & Meltdown: Booked a massage at the hotel spa. It was glorious. But during said massage, I started thinking about all the things I should be doing, all the places I should be going, and basically had a small existential meltdown while covered in oil. The masseuse probably thought I was insane.
2:00 PM - Beach Bumming & Bargain Hunting: Finally got some proper beach time. Lounged, read a book (tried, anyway – I kept getting distracted by waves), and attempted to haggle for a souvenir scarf (failed miserably).
5:00 PM - Cocktail Hour: Second Round: Because, why not?
7:00 PM - Farewell Dinner & The Unexpectedly Romantic Moment: Enjoyed my last dinner. At a beachside restaurant. The waves were crashing. There were fairy lights. For a few blissful moments, I wasn’t a travel-disaster-prone idiot. I was a cool, calm, collected person. It was amazing, and it ended perfectly!
Final Thoughts:
Phu Quoc is beautiful. The Levan Hotel is surprisingly luxurious. I made a lot of mistakes. I ate some questionable food. I spent too much money. But I also saw sunsets that made me weep, made some fantastic memories, and had an adventure. Would I do it again? Absolutely, I would. (Just maybe I’ll skip the Pho next time.) The imperfections are what makes travel memorable. Embrace them!
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Phu Quoc Paradise Found: Levan Hotel – Your Questions (and My Overreactions!) Answered
Is Levan Hotel REALLY as luxurious as it looks online? Because, let's be honest, sometimes Instagram is a LIE.
Okay, confession time. I’m a sucker for a good hotel. I *live* for the fluffy robes and the turndown service. And Levan? Yeah, it's pretty darn close to the photos. *Maybe* even better. The lobby? Think 'glamorous, jungle chic'… and the scent! Oh, the scent! It was some kind of exotic, expensive perfume that hit me like a tranquilizer dart. Honestly, I wandered around, just *inhaling* like some kind of weird, air-sniffing vacationer. The rooms? Spacious. The bed? Cloud nine. The bathroom? Marble. MARBLE, PEOPLE! It was like bathing in a freaking art installation. (Though I did accidentally step on a bar of soap and almost faceplant. Luxury comes with risks, I tell ya!).
What's the food REALLY like? Because I've seen hotel food that tasted like sadness.
Listen, I am a food *person*. I'm talking a serious, "will travel for tacos" kind of person. And the food at Levan? Largely fantastic. The breakfast buffet was a glorious spread of fresh fruit (the mango was to DIE FOR), Vietnamese specialties (hello, Pho!), and all the usual suspects. The coffee was… *chefs kiss*. Now, the dinner situation? That's where it got interesting. There's the fancy-pants, over-the-water seafood restaurant (which is beautiful, naturally), but I kind of, sort of, accidentally, spent a ridiculous amount of time at the pool bar. Those cocktails? Deadly delicious. Those spring rolls? I might have ordered them three times. I'm not proud. Ok, maybe I am a little proud. Look, when you can eat delicious food in your swimsuit, watching the sunset? That’s living. Don’t judge me.
The beach: Is it overcrowded? Because I'm envisioning a peaceful paradise, not a human centipede of sunbathers.
Okay, this is a big one. The beach at Levan is gorgeous. Seriously stunning. White sand, turquoise water… it’s like someone photoshopped reality. BUT, and this is a big BUT, it’s not entirely deserted. It's a popular spot, so there are sunbathers. However, and I emphasize the HOWEVER, Levan has done a pretty good job of keeping things feeling relatively spacious. They've got ample space, plenty of loungers (which are ridiculously comfortable, by the way – I almost fell asleep just *looking* at them), and the staff is around to make sure you're constantly hydrated with delicious drinks. It’s not a private island experience, but it’s definitely a far cry from a sardine can. You can definitely find your little slice of paradise. And, honestly? I *love* people-watching, so I wasn't complaining too much. It's all part of the fun.
What activities are there to do besides, you know, just existing in luxury?
Oh, there’s stuff to do. If you're into doing. I mean, *I* took a nap. A long one. But if you're into being productive, there's a pool (duh), water sports (I saw some jet skis looking awfully tempting), and excursions you can book. You can visit the local markets. I took a cooking class, which was an absolute BLAST (and I now know how to make spring rolls – see above!). The spa? Oh, the spa. I had a massage that was so good, I’m pretty sure I achieved a state of nirvana. After which, I promptly ate more spring rolls at the pool bar. It’s all about balance, people! One tiny confession...I tried to go snorkeling, but my sea sickness won that round. The water was gorgeous though, even if I only saw it for five minutes before I had to run back to the hotel in shame.
Okay, the staff. Are they genuinely friendly, or is it that fake, overly-solicitous hotel thing?
Okay, honestly? The staff at Levan *made* the experience. They were genuinely lovely. Not that fake, put-on politeness. These people were wonderfully kind, helpful, and seemed genuinely happy to be there. They remembered my name (and my cocktail order… which, again, spring rolls-adjacent). They were always smiling, always willing to help. One afternoon, I got locked out of my room (don't ask) and the staff member who came to help? He was laughing *with* me, not at me. It takes a special kind of person to deal with a frazzled tourist who can't remember her room number. That level of service, folks, is gold. That's the kind of service that makes you really *feel* like you're being pampered.
Any downsides? Be honest, okay? We need the dirt.
Okay, fine. Yes, there were a few minor things. The Wi-Fi was a little spotty in my room at times (first world problems, I know). And, the prices, being a luxury hotel, are, you know, *luxury* prices. The cocktails? Delicious, but they added up. The minibar? Tempting, but probably cheaper to buy those Pringles at the local market. But honestly? Those are minor quibbles. I'm reaching here. My biggest complaint? The trip ended. I'm already planning my return. And I’ll probably order more spring rolls.
The Pool! Is it Instagram-worthy, or is it crowded chaos? Tell us the truth!
Okay, the pool. The pool is, yes, utterly Instagram-worthy. It’s that infinity pool spilling into the turquoise sea kind, you know? But is it crowded chaos? Well, here's the thing. It depends. There are multiple pools – which is *genius*. One is definitely more of a 'scene' – music, cocktails, people doing photo shoots. Then there are more quiet, secluded pools, perfect for floating in blissful silence (or at least, as silent as you can get while occasionally sipping a mojito). I spent a good chunk of my time by one of the quieter pools, perfecting the art of doing absolutely nothing. It was glorious. The only downside? The sun. It's hot. Really, really hot. Bring sunscreen, a hat, and maybe a personal pool boy (just kidding...kinda!).
Let's talk about that *experience*...that *memorable* experience. Spill!
*Deep breath*. Okay, buckle up, because I'm about to gush. The single most unforgettable moment? The sunset. And not just any sunset. This was *the* sunset. I was at the over-the-water restaurant, already a little tipsy from the pre-dinner cocktails, and the sky just… exploded. Colors I’Comfy Hotel Finder
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