Within each of these stunning sanctuaries, guests can learn about the animals displayed within Bill Bensley’s interior design through pen & ink stetches, descriptive images, artistic installations and even a series of QR codes that can be scanned to reveal further information about each zoological subject.

Inspired by the university’s Department of Ichtyologie, the three-bedroom villa is adorned with images of fishes
For the ultimate escape, the spectacular seven-bedroom Lamarck House is Phu Quoc’s most sought-after residence. A magnificent white mansion spanning 1,300 square metres of indoor and outdoor space, this palatial villa features art-inspired interiors designed by Bill Bensley, a mesmerising 50-meter-long infinity pool, and breathtaking views of the sunrise over Emerald Bay.
With its pink hues reflecting the original university dean’s wife’s love of the color pink, this mansion sets the stage for life’s most special occasions, such as birthdays, anniversaries and New Year festivities with up to 16 guests.

Spanning 1,300sqm on Phu Quoc’s stunning sunrise coast, Lamarck House is an unparalleled place to stay and celebrate with loved ones
“The heyday of Lamarck University in the late 19th and early 20th Century was an era of great discovery that transformed our understanding of the animal kingdom. Now, we are reviving the culture of scientific scholarship by letting our experience-seeking guests learn about Phu Quoc’s indigenous wildlife in an ambiance of pure luxury.
As we move towards the Year of the Snake, this is the perfect time to embrace your spirit animal and celebrate the beauty of nature,” said John Woolley, the university’s newest dean and general manager of JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa.
Rates at JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa start from US$ 1,104.