Regent Phu Quoc has been named Best Resort in Southeast Asia in the prestigious Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026, the annual readers’ choice awards of the leading U.S. luxury travel magazine. The resort was also ranked No. 58 in the World’s 100 Best Hotels, placing it among the globe’s most celebrated luxury properties.
Announced on 7 July 2026, the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards are among the travel industry’s most influential accolades. Now in their 31st year, the 2026 awards attracted more than 661,000 reader votes, recognising the hotels, destinations, airlines, cruise lines and travel experiences that set the global benchmark for excellence.
The recognition comes as demand from Australian travellers for premium short and medium-haul luxury holidays continues to grow, with Vietnam increasingly appealing to those seeking exceptional accommodation, authentic cultural experiences, world-class dining and immersive wellness escapes.
Located on the pristine southwest coast of Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island, Regent Phu Quoc has established itself as one of Asia’s leading luxury resorts since opening in 2022. The all-suite and villa resort combines contemporary design with intuitive Regent service, six distinctive dining destinations, holistic wellness experiences and immersive cultural programming, all set alongside a UNESCO-designated World Biosphere Reserve.
The latest accolade further strengthens Regent Phu Quoc’s growing international reputation and follows another significant accolade for Phu Quoc, which was named No. 1 Island in Asia and among the Top 3 Islands in the World in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards…
Building on this momentum, Regent Phu Quoc recently unveiled An Island Renewed, a curated seasonal programme running from July to October that celebrates the island’s vibrant Green Season through Michelin-led culinary residencies, restorative wellness experiences, contemporary Vietnamese art and private yacht adventures aboard Serenity.
Wellness remains a defining pillar of the guest experience, with The Spa at Regent Phu Quoc offering personalised wellness journeys developed by Assistant Director of Spa & Wellness, Dr Tomson Jose, a Doctor of Natural Medicine. Guests can experience bespoke programmes tailored to their individual wellbeing goals, alongside innovative treatments including the newly launched Quartz Earth Ritual, which combines heated quartz sand therapy, mineral-rich Dead Sea mud, massage and sound healing to promote deep relaxation and balance.
The resort’s culinary programme continues to distinguish it as one of Vietnam’s premier luxury dining destinations. Signature restaurant Oku showcases Japanese precision and French refinement through its acclaimed Omakase Atelier and Salon de Boeuf, while the seasonal culinary calendar features collaborations with internationally acclaimed chefs and renowned wine houses, complementing a collection of distinctive dining experiences across the resort.
With expanding air connectivity between Australia and Vietnam, together with Phu Quoc’s growing profile among international travellers, the Travel + Leisure recognition further cements Regent Phu Quoc’s position as one of Southeast Asia’s leading luxury resort destinations.
Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026
