Where to stay on Phu Quoc: Duong Dong, Long Beach, Ong Lang, the south and the north
Where to stay on Phu Quoc: Duong Dong — the town with markets, pharmacies and hospitals, 10–20 minutes from the airport; Long Beach — hotels by the sea; Ong Lang — quiet coves; the south — resorts and the Hon Thom cable car; the north — the Vinpearl complex.
If it's your first time on Phu Quoc and you don't ride a motorbike, the easiest bases are Duong Dong or the northern end of Long Beach (Bãi Trường): the airport is 10–20 minutes away, with markets, cafés, pharmacies, ATMs and hospitals nearby. Ong Lang is for peace and nature, 15–20 minutes north of town. The south — An Thoi, Sunset Town, Khem Beach and Sao Beach — means resorts and the Hon Thom cable car, but it's 30–40 minutes to the centre. The north — Bai Dai with the Vinpearl, Grand World and VinWonders complex — is about 30 km and 40–50 minutes from the airport. Outside Duong Dong you'll need taxis, Grab or a motorbike almost everywhere.
| Area | Holiday style | How far | What's nearby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duong Dong | town, markets, cafés | airport about 10 km, 10–20 minutes | night market, Dinh Cau temple, hospitals, pharmacies, banks |
| Long Beach (Bãi Trường) | seaside hotels and resorts | just south of town, by the airport | beach bars, sunsets |
| Ong Lang | quiet, green, coves | about 7 km north, 15–20 minutes | eco-hotels, few cafés outside hotels |
| South: An Thoi, Sunset Town | Sun Group resorts, cable car | 30–40 minutes to Duong Dong | Hon Thom cable car, port |
| South-east: Khem, Sao | white-sand beaches | Khem about 17–18 km, 25–30 minutes from the airport | big resorts, beach cafés |
| North: Bai Dai | resort complex | Bai Dai over 30 km, 40–50 minutes from the airport | Vinpearl, Grand World, VinWonders, Safari |
| Ham Ninh | fishing village | 14–20 km from Duong Dong | seafood, a day trip |
Where is Phu Quoc on the map?
Phu Quoc is Vietnam's largest island: about 570–590 km² (depending on whether the small islets around it are counted) and roughly 50 km from north to south. It sits in the far south-west of the country, off the coast of Cambodia — about 4–4.5 km from the maritime border. Ha Tien on the mainland is 45 km away by sea, about an hour by ferry; a direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City takes about an hour and a half. See getting to Phu Quoc and Phu Quoc weather by month.
Where to stay on Phu Quoc for a first visit?
For a first visit, Duong Dong or the northern end of Long Beach is easiest. The airport is about 10 km and 10–20 minutes away, and everything you need is close: the night market and Dinh Cau temple by the harbour, cafés, ATMs, motorbike rental. Most of the hospitals, pharmacies and banks in our directory are in Duong Dong — see Phu Quoc pharmacies, hospitals and banks. The town beach isn't the main one — people swim at Long Beach.
What is Long Beach like?
Long Beach (Bãi Trường) is Phu Quoc's most built-up beach area: it starts just south of Duong Dong and runs past the airport, lined with hotels, resorts and beach bars. The northern end is closer to town and denser; the southern end is wider and quieter, with villas and chain resorts. The sea is calm from November to March, with a sunset over the water every evening. More in Phu Quoc beaches.
Who is Ong Lang for?
Ong Lang is for those who want quiet: about 7 km north of Duong Dong, 15–20 minutes by motorbike. It's small coves between rocky headlands, greenery, eco-hotels and boutique resorts. There are few restaurants and shops outside the hotels, so without a motorbike or taxi it can feel cut off. Swimming in the Ong Lang coves is best from December to March.
What is in the south of Phu Quoc?
The south of Phu Quoc is An Thoi with its port and Sunset Town, where the cable car to Hon Thom island starts (about 7.9 km over the sea, opened in 2018), and the south-east with Khem and Sao beaches. There's little accommodation outside the big resorts, and Duong Dong is 30–40 minutes away. Sao and Khem have the advantage that the east coast is sheltered from the south-west wind. More in what to see on Phu Quoc.
What is in the north of Phu Quoc?
In the north, around Bai Dai, there's a large resort complex: Vinpearl hotels, Grand World, the VinWonders park and Safari. The airport is over 30 km and 40–50 minutes by car, VinWonders is about 25 km from Duong Dong. Outside the complex there's little infrastructure and evenings are quiet, so people come to stay within the resort. On the east coast is the fishing village of Ham Ninh, a day trip for seafood.
How do you get around Phu Quoc's areas?
Between Phu Quoc's areas people use taxis, Grab or motorbikes: distances are long and public transport barely reaches the beaches. From Duong Dong to the south or the north is 30–50 minutes each way. If you stay outside town, budget a taxi for every outing or rent a motorbike. More in renting a motorbike on Phu Quoc and taxis on Phu Quoc.
FAQ
Where is Phu Quoc on the map? In south-west Vietnam, off the coast of Cambodia: 45 km by sea from Ha Tien, about 1.5 hours' flight from Ho Chi Minh City.
Where to stay on Phu Quoc without a motorbike? Duong Dong or the northern end of Long Beach: shops, cafés, pharmacies and the airport are close.
How far is Phu Quoc airport from Duong Dong? About 10 km, 10–20 minutes by taxi.
Where is it quiet on Phu Quoc? Ong Lang on the west, the north around Bai Dai outside the Vinpearl complex, and the fishing village of Ham Ninh.
Where is the cable car on Phu Quoc? In the south, at Sunset Town near An Thoi: it goes to Hon Thom island.
How far is Vinpearl from Phu Quoc airport? Over 30 km, 40–50 minutes by car.