Vung Tau hotels and guesthouses guide
The Imperial is one of Vung Tau's favourite hotels
There are about 100 hotels in Vung Tau, with the main concentrations being located downtown (between Small and Big Mountain) and along Back Beach. Those places downtown are mostly business hotels, offering comfortable rooms, business centres and conference facilities.
Hotels along Back Beach tend to be more mid-range, catering to vacationers, while there’s a string of budget places along Hoang Hoa Tram, which runs south from the city centre to Back Beach. There’s just one stand-out boutique resort, Binh An Village, located west of the centre overlooking the sea.
Recommended Vung Tau hotels, resorts & guesthouses
Binh An Village: From the moment you step through the gates of the compound, this place exudes class and tranquillity. All rooms are individually decorated with beautiful antiques and most have verandas or private gardens from where there are great views out to sea. It also has a stylish restaurant with live jazz on Saturdays and Sundays. US$90-250. 1 Tran Phu, tel: +84 (0)64 351 0016.
DIC Star Hotel: This tower of a hotel located on Back Beach has 88 rooms, all equipped with smart fixtures and fittings, and many of them enjoy spectacular sea views. It’s popular with tour groups and has good facilities such as restaurant, fitness centre and massage service. US$55-110. 169 Thuy Van, tel: +84 (0)64 358 5537...More details and booking
Grand: Despite a recent renovation, there’s a faded quality to the grandeur of the Grand that is almost retro. Rooms are big and airy, many have sea views, and there’s a swimming pool, business centre and efficient staff at the front desk. US$75-165. 2 Nguyen Du, tel: +84 (0)64 385 6888.
Lan Rung Resort & Spa: This is one of Vung Tau’s newest hotels and has a choice location on a rocky promontory with great sea views. Some rooms are a bit cramped, but all are well-furnished. There’s also a swimming pool and a couple of restaurants to choose from. US$55-100. 3-6 Ha Long, tel: +84 (0)64 352 6010...More details and booking
Petro House Hotel: This up-market business hotel is located right in the city centre so is convenient for shops and close to many restaurants. Unusually, it has a small casino, the Monte Carlo Club, where punters can bet on Baccarat and roulette. There’s also a smart restaurant, a business centre and massage service. US$55-120. 63 Tran Hung Dao, tel: +84 (0)64 385 2014...More details and booking
Phuong Nhi: This budget option doesn’t boast any facilities like swimming pool or business centre, but if you need to watch your dong and want nothing more than a clean room with air-con and hot water bathrooms, this is your spot. US$15-20. 46 Hoang Hoa Tham, tel: +84 (0)64 352 4382.
Sammy Hotel: One of the longest-running and most popular hotels on Back Beach, this place caters for families and business people alike. The rooms and suites, some with sea view, are spacious and well-lit, and the staff are eager to please. There’s no pool here, though there is one across the road at Ocean Beach. It’s also next to Imperial Plaza, a convenient mall for shopping and dining. US$50-85. 157 Thuy Van, tel: +84 (0)64 385 4755...More details and booking
