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Phu Quy 54 Hung Vuong 058/352 1609, phuquyhotel@dng.vnn.vn. Welcoming, reasonably priced family-run mini-hotel. Rooms, with either a/c or fans, are small, but all are spotlessly clean; there’s also a small rooftop terrace with sun-loungers. US$11–30
Sao Mai 99 Nguyen Thien Thuat 058/352 6412, saomai2ht@dng.vnn.vn. A reliable budget option, which has a $3 per night dorm, as well as en-suite doubles. A second branch at 96b Tran Phu, near the beach, is slightly more expensive. US$10 and under–20
Seaside 96b Tran Phu 058/352 8343. Rooms here have solid furniture and a cosy feel. The place is well maintained and staff are very friendly, plus it’s right in front of the beach; one of the best-value options in town. US$11–30
Yen My 22 Hoang Hoa Tham 058/352 5064, yenmyhotel@hotmail.com. This mini-hotel run by a friendly family is a good-value budget option, with very cheap a/c or fan rooms and free internet. US$10 and under–20
The south–central coast | Nha Trang and around | Accommodation |
Moderate
52 Tran Phu 52 Tran Phu 058/352 4228. One of the few remaining mid-range options on the central beachfront, offering comfortable rooms with beach views for just $25, all with a/c and hot water. US$21–30
Green Hotel 6 Hung Vuong 058/352 5405, www.greenhotelnhatrang.com. Behind the garish exterior, its rooms are comfortable with bamboo and rattan fixtures and furnishings, making it a good mid-range option. US$51–150
Nha Trang Beach Hotel 4 Tran Quang Khai 058/524468, www.nhatrangbeachhotel.com.vn. Smart mini-hotel in the budget district with a/c, hot water, TV and comfortable furnishings. US$21–30
Nha Trang Lodge 42 Tran Phu 058/352 1500, www.nhatranglodge.com. With over 120 rooms on twelve floors, some with fantastic views of the beach, this is one of Nha Trang’s flashiest and trendiest hotels. US$31–75
Phu Quy 2 1 Tue Tinh 058/352 6060, www.phuquyhotel.com.vn. A very smart mid-range option run by the owners of one of the town’s best budget hotels, this 15-storey building offers some of the city’s best beach views, especially from the upper-floor rooms and the tiny rooftop pool. Rooms are well-furnished and have wood floors. US$31–50
Vien Dong 1 Tran Hung Dao 058/352 3606, viendonghtl@dng.vnn.vn. Ageing but well-run operation, counting swimming pool, tennis courts and satellite TV among its amenities. Rooms in the main building are scrupulously clean, but those in the poolside annexe are less polished. US$21–50
Violet 12 Biet Thu 058/352 2314, www.violethotel.com.vn. This well-maintained mini-hotel on trendy Biet Thu has a small pool and restaurant, as well as smart rooms with new furnishings. US$21–30
The south–central coast | Nha Trang and around | Accommodation |
Expensive
Ana Mandara Resort Southern end of Tran Phu 058/352 2222, www.sixsenses.com. Nha Trang’s most luxurious low-rise resort and the only property on this long beach with direct access. It features dreamy bungalows with all mod cons and some traditional touches, including ethnic-minority tapestries. Facilities include two pools, tennis courts, a spa and beach restaurant. US$151 and over
Novotel 50 Tran Phu 058/322 1027, www.novotel.com. Muscling in amongst the big boys on beachfront Tran Phu, this stylish hotel provides extremely comfortable rooms at competitive prices, along with a pool, spa, restaurant and bar. US$76–150
Six Senses Hideaway Ninh Van Bay 058/372 8222, www.sixsenses.com. Choose from beach villas, rock villas, hill-top villas, over-water villas or spa-suite villas on an idyllic offshore island, but make sure you can afford the $500-plus per night price tag. US$151 and over
Sunrise Beach Resort 12-14 Tran Phu 058/382 0999, www.sunrisenhatrang.com.vn. Enjoying a superb location towards the northern end of the beach, this is Nha Trang’s leading high-rise hotel, with a classical colonial design and every conceivable