Rough Guide to Vietnam - Jan Dodd [124]
The Mekong Delta | Phu Quoc Island |
Accommodation
Accommodation options are expanding fast and many new places were under construction at the time of writing. Not all mid-range places include air conditioning, TV and fridge, so check before booking if these are important. While resorts on Ong Lang Beach are quieter, they are separated from each other by headlands, so there’s no choice when it comes to eating, as there is on Long Beach. Bear in mind that during the rainy season (May–Oct), many small places close for several months and those that are open reduce their prices. By contrast, it can be difficult to get a room in some places in the high season, so advance booking is advised for more upmarket places.
The Mekong Delta | Phu Quoc Island | Accommodation |
Long Beach (Bai Truong)
Beach Club 077/398 0998, www.beachclubvietnam.com. Under English management, this small, well-run place offers simple but pleasant rooms and bungalows, some with hot water, in one of the most tranquil spots on Long Beach. US$11–30
Cassia Cottage 077/384 8395, www.cassiacottage.com. Brick bungalows and rooms set in a lush garden with small pool and helpful staff. Rates can halve in low season. US$51–150
Kim Nam Phuong 077/384 6319. Reasonable budget alternative near the top end of the beach; some bungalows with a/c and hot water; cheaper rooms are smaller with fans and cold water. US$10 and under
La Veranda 077/398 2988, www.laverandaresort.com. The arrival of this Accor property on Long Beach is the clearest sign yet of developers’ confidence in the island’s appeal. A lovely, French-colonial style building with luxurious rooms, a small pool, spa, and a delightful restaurant. US$151 and over
Mai House 077/384 7003, maihouseresort@yahoo.com. Attractive, well-spaced, thatched bungalows set in a lush garden under towering palms. Rooms are tastefully furnished and feel very cosy. US$51–75
Saigon Phu Quoc Resort 077/384 6999, www.vietnamphuquoc.com. Despite stiff competition, this place still sets the benchmark for luxury on Phu Quoc, with well-equipped villas in manicured grounds and useful facilities like shuttle bus and swimming pool. US$76–US$151 and over
Sasco Blue Lagoon 077/399 4499, www.sasco-bluelagoon-resort.com. Spacious rooms and bungalows set in ample grounds with a huge pool and choice of restaurants and bars. US$76–US$151 and over
Sea Star Resort (Sao Bien) 077/398 2161, www.seastarresort.com. This attractive, well-managed place with competitively priced rooms and a nice shady patch of beach in front is excellent value. Good-sized rooms with all facilities. US$31–75
Thanh Kieu (Coco Beach) 077/384 8394. One of the cheapest options along this stretch of beach with basic but clean rooms, though it is set back a bit from the beach. US$21–50
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Ong Lang Beach (Bai Ong Lang)
Bo Resort 077/398 6142, www.boresort.com. Simple but tastefully furnished bungalows on a steep hill overlooking a gorgeous stretch of beach, with a well-appointed restaurant too. US$31–75
Chen La 077/399 5895, www.chenla-resort.com. The southernmost and most expensive resort on Ong Lang Beach, featuring luxurious rooms in a mixed traditional and modern style, some with private pool. US$151 and over
Mango Bay 0903/382207, www.mangobayphuquoc.com. This place enjoys a lovely tranquil location and offers spacious, stylish bungalows, made with local soil using eco-friendly techniques, with fans and