Quy Nhon is recognised as the country's second city with its convenient location, seaport, and developing city infrastructure. The government defined the city as one of three commercial and tourism centres of the south-central coastal regions of Da Nang and Nha Trang. The beach hotel is approximately 36 km from Phu Cat Airport, and around 10 km from Dieu Tri railway station. The beach hotel opened its doors in September 2005. Whether guests travel to Quy Nhon city for a holiday, on business or for a very special occasion, this hotel can offer them a sea-view location as well as delicious local speciality dishes and drinks. The air-conditioned establishment offers guests a total of 148 rooms and a number of facilities, including a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out service, hotel safe, currency exchange facilities, cloakroom and lift access. Guests may enjoy a drink or snack in the cafe or bar, dine in the on-site restaurant, and take advantage of the conference facilities, WLAN Internet access, room and laundry services and the car park. The rooms are elegantly designed to convey a sense of warmth and comfort, decorated in keeping with the vibrant culture of Vietnam. They feature the latest services and facilities for both business and leisure travellers. Each room features and en suite bathroom with shower, bathtub and hairdryer as well as a double or king-size bed, direct dial telephone, satellite TV, Internet access and a safe. A minibar/fridge, tea and coffee making facilities and individually regulated air conditioning are also standard features in all rooms. Guests may take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool, which has a children's swimming area, poolside snack bar (fees apply) and parasols. They may also enjoy a work out in the gym or relax in the sauna or steam room (fees apply to both). Guests can also choose from a selection of massage treatments (fee applies) or release some stress after a hectic day of work or travel in the karaoke room.