For most first-time visitors, the answer to where to stay in Phu Quoc is Duong Dong, the main town, 10 to 15 minutes by taxi from the airport, with restaurants, shops and the night market close by. Long Beach (Bai Truong), 10 to 20 minutes from the airport, suits beach days and bars. Ong Lang suits quiet stays, An Thoi and Khem suit resort guests, and Bai Dai suits families. The island is spread out, so pick one base for a short trip.
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Where to stay in Phu Quoc: which area is best?
This table compares the main areas. Airport taxi times come from a guide updated in April 2026.
| Area | Best for | Price band | Taxi from the airport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duong Dong town | First visit, food and shops | Budget to mid-range | 10 to 15 min |
| Long Beach (Bai Truong) | Beach and bars | Budget to mid-range | 10 to 20 min |
| Ong Lang | Quiet beach stays | Mid-range to luxury | 25 to 35 min |
| Sunset Town, An Thoi and Khem | Resort stays, cable car | Mid-range to luxury | 25 to 40 min |
| Bai Dai and Ganh Dau | Resort-only families | Luxury | 45 to 60 min |
Our rule of thumb: for two to four nights, stay in Duong Dong or on Long Beach. For four nights or more, choose a resort area and plan one or two day trips by taxi.
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Where to stay in Phu Quoc: areas at a glance
Central base, shops and food
Best for first-timers and short stays
Duong Dong town
The island's main town, with restaurants, markets and tour desks close together.
Duong Dong is the island's main town and our pick for a first visit. Restaurants, markets and tour desks are close together, and the airport is 10 to 15 minutes away by taxi. The night market is a short walk from several central hotels. The trade-off is that it is busier and noisier than the beach areas, so beach days mean a taxi ride each way. It suits first-timers, couples who like to eat out, and trips of two to four nights. It suits less those who want to hear waves from bed every night, or a stay built around the pool.
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- BudgetFla VillageMidLahana Resort Phu Quoc & SpaLuxuryLuxury stays in Duong Dong town
Beach and bars
Best for beach-first trips and nightlife
Long Beach (Bai Truong)
The beach most visitors picture, with beachfront hotels, bars and a short taxi ride from the airport.
Long Beach, or Bai Truong, is the beach most visitors picture when they think of Phu Quoc. Beachfront hotels and beach bars line the central stretch, and one guide names it the best area on the island for nightlife. Taxis from the airport take 10 to 20 minutes, which makes it the easiest beach base. The trade-off is traffic and music late at night on the main road, and some hotels are a short walk back from the sand. Choose Long Beach for a beach-first trip of three nights or more, or for bars and dinner in the evening. Skip it if you want quiet nights. Regent Phu Quoc and InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort are the luxury options on this strip.
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- BudgetPraha HotelMidAnja Beach Resort & SpaLuxuryLuxury stays in Long Beach (Bai Truong)
Quiet northwest-coast beach
Best for couples and families who want calm
Ong Lang
A quiet northwest-coast beach area of boutique resorts and smaller hotels, away from the bars.
Ong Lang is a beach area on the northwest coast, about 25 to 35 minutes by taxi from the airport. Most places to stay are boutique resorts and smaller hotels, mostly low-rise and close to the sea. It is quiet without being isolated, and Duong Dong is close enough for dinner and tours. The trade-off is that there is less nightlife than Long Beach or Duong Dong, so most nights out need a taxi or a hotel shuttle. Choose Ong Lang for couples, families and remote workers who want calm. Skip it for a two-night trip, or if you want to walk to bars every night. It is also a workable base for day trips to the north and south by taxi.
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- BudgetGolden Topaz ResortMidCamia Resort & SpaLuxuryMovenpick Villas & Residences Phu Quoc
Resort strip in the south
Best for resort stays of four nights or more
Sunset Town, An Thoi and Khem
The south, where resort hotels cluster near Khem Beach, Sunset Town and the cable car station at An Thoi.
The south is where the island's resort hotels cluster. Khem Beach and Bai Sao sit near An Thoi, the main port at the southern tip. Sunset Town is a resort and dining area beside Khem. Most hotels here are mid-range to luxury, and several have private beaches and large pools. The Sun World Hon Thom cable car departs from An Thoi Station. A taxi from the airport takes 25 to 40 minutes. Choose the south for a resort stay of four nights or more. It is a weaker choice for budget travellers, since our sources named few budget hotels here, and Duong Dong is a long taxi ride for shopping.
Remote north resort coast
Best for resort-only families
Bai Dai and Ganh Dau
The northern resort coast, furthest from Duong Dong, with large resorts and a remote feel.
Bai Dai, a beach in Ganh Dau commune, is the northern resort coast and the furthest area from Duong Dong. A taxi from the airport takes 45 to 60 minutes. Vinpearl's resort and Radisson Blu sit on the beach here. Guests tend to stay put: the area is remote, and trips into Duong Dong or the south mean a long taxi or the resort shuttle. A June 2026 review calls the location remote and the resort strongly family-friendly, with a kids' club. Choose Bai Dai for a resort-only stay of three nights or more, especially with children. Skip it if you plan to walk out for dinner or make short day trips around the island.
Duong Dong town: the central base for a first visit
Duong Dong is the island’s main town and our pick for a first visit. Restaurants, markets and tour desks are close together, and the airport is 10 to 15 minutes away by taxi. The night market is a short walk from several central hotels. The trade-off is that it is busier and noisier than the beach areas, so beach days mean a taxi ride each way.
It suits first-timers, couples who like to eat out, and trips of two to four nights. It suits less those who want to hear waves from bed every night, or a stay built around the pool.
Budget: Fla Village
A hotel on CMT8 street in the centre of Duong Dong. Why this one: it is a central base for travellers on a tight budget, and several booking sites list it. Listings differ on the street and postal code, so confirm the address with the hotel before you book.
Mid-range: Lahana Resort Phu Quoc & Spa
A 4-star resort at 91/3 Tran Hung Dao, in the heart of Duong Dong, with an infinity pool, a restaurant and a spa. Why this one: it is our top choice for a first visit, because you get a resort pool and breakfast while staying in the main town. Spa treatments need advance booking.
Long Beach (Bai Truong): beach and bars
Long Beach, or Bai Truong, is the beach most visitors picture when they think of Phu Quoc. Beachfront hotels and beach bars line the central stretch, and one guide names it the best area on the island for nightlife. Taxis from the airport take 10 to 20 minutes, which makes it the easiest beach base. The trade-off is traffic and music late at night on the main road, and some hotels are a short walk back from the sand.
Choose Long Beach for a beach-first trip of three nights or more, or for bars and dinner in the evening. Skip it if you want quiet nights. Regent Phu Quoc and InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort are the luxury options on this strip; see our Phu Quoc hotel guide.
Budget: Praha Hotel
A budget hotel in the Duong To area, about a 10 to 12 minute walk to the sand and to the Long Beach centre. Why this one: free parking and a free airport shuttle are common across listings, which helps if you arrive late. Rates vary widely by date, so check live prices for your dates.
Mid-range: Anja Beach Resort & Spa
A 3.5-star beachfront resort on Long Beach with about 50 rooms, a private beach, an outdoor pool with a children’s pool, and a full-service spa. Why this one: it is small and has its own beach, so it suits couples who want a quiet beach stay. An airport shuttle is available for a fee.
Ong Lang: quiet beach stays
Ong Lang is a beach area on the northwest coast, about 25 to 35 minutes by taxi from the airport. Most places to stay are boutique resorts and smaller hotels, mostly low-rise and close to the sea. It is quiet without being isolated, and Duong Dong is close enough for dinner and tours. The trade-off is that there is less nightlife than Long Beach or Duong Dong, so most nights out need a taxi or a hotel shuttle.
Choose Ong Lang for couples, families and remote workers who want calm. Skip it for a two-night trip, or if you want to walk to bars every night. It is also a workable base for day trips to the north and south by taxi.
Budget: Golden Topaz Resort
A 3.5-star resort at 5 Ap Ong Lang, Cua Duong, with an outdoor pool, a children’s pool, a spa and a bar. Why this one: it is a budget option in Ong Lang. Listings put it about 4.7 km from the beach, so ask about the free shuttle or bike hire before you book.
Mid-range: Camia Resort & Spa
A 4-star beachfront resort at Lot 3, Ong Lang Hamlet, with a private beach and beach bar, a spa and a gym. Why this one: direct beach access and a full spa put it in the mid-range for a beach stay on the northwest coast. Breakfast is included in some packages, and listings differ on the number of pools.
Luxury: Movenpick Villas & Residences Phu Quoc
A 5-star resort on Ong Lang Beach with villas, serviced apartments and hotel rooms, several pools, a spa and a gym. Why this one: its villas with private pools suit a full resort stay. Sources disagree on the distance to the sand, so check the map before you book.
Sunset Town, An Thoi and Khem: the south
The south is where the island’s resort hotels cluster. Khem Beach and Bai Sao sit near An Thoi, the main port at the southern tip. Sunset Town is a resort and dining area beside Khem. Most hotels here are mid-range to luxury, and several have private beaches and large pools. The Sun World Hon Thom cable car departs from An Thoi Station.
A taxi from the airport takes 25 to 40 minutes. Choose the south for a resort stay of four nights or more. It is a weaker choice for budget travellers, since our sources named few budget hotels here, and Duong Dong is a long taxi ride for shopping.
Mid-range: La Festa Phu Quoc, Curio Collection by Hilton
A hotel in Sunset Town, An Thoi, part of Hilton’s Curio collection. Why this one: it is a mid-range Hilton-brand option in the south. Listings give different street details for the building, so check the exact address with the hotel.
Luxury: JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa
A large beachfront resort on Khem Beach with a private beach, three outdoor pools, four restaurants and a full spa. Why this one: it is the best-known luxury resort in the south. Guest comments on the water are mixed, so check recent photos before you book.
Bai Dai and Ganh Dau: the north resort coast
Bai Dai, a beach in Ganh Dau commune, is the northern resort coast and the furthest area from Duong Dong. A taxi from the airport takes 45 to 60 minutes. Vinpearl’s resort and Radisson Blu sit on the beach here. Guests tend to stay put: the area is remote, and trips into Duong Dong or the south mean a long taxi or the resort shuttle.
A June 2026 review calls the location remote and the resort strongly family-friendly, with a kids’ club. Choose Bai Dai for a resort-only stay of three nights or more, especially with children. Skip it if you plan to walk out for dinner or make short day trips around the island.
Luxury: Vinpearl Resort & Spa Phu Quoc
A resort run by Vinpearl in the Bai Dai area. Why this one: the official Vinpearl pages confirm the location, and it is a standard pick for families who want a full resort. Some listings still show the old province name, Kien Giang, or An Giang, so use the place names here when you book.
Luxury: Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc
A modern beachfront resort on Bai Dai with a kids’ club and sea-view suites. Why this one: it is the second luxury option in the north. An all-inclusive add-on covers breakfast, lunch or dinner and a free-flow cocktail window of about two hours a day. Expect the remote location that the review describes.
North or south for a short trip?
For a trip of two to four nights, pick one end of the island and stay there. The north, at Bai Dai and Ong Lang, is quieter and more remote, so you stay put at one resort. The south, around An Thoi and Khem, is also resort-led and has the Hon Thom cable car at An Thoi. Duong Dong sits between the two, which makes it easier to visit both ends on day trips, but it is slower for beach days.
Our rule: for a first visit under four nights, choose Duong Dong or Long Beach. For four nights or more with a resort plan, choose the north or south.
Plan your stay in Phu Quoc
Airport transfer. Phu Quoc International Airport sits just south of Duong Dong. A taxi takes 10 to 15 minutes to Duong Dong and 10 to 20 minutes to Long Beach, at about 150,000 to 250,000 VND, according to a guide updated in April 2026. Ong Lang and An Thoi take 25 to 40 minutes, and Bai Dai takes 45 to 60 minutes, but that guide gives no fares for those routes. Ask the meter or check Grab before you ride. Many resorts offer a shuttle, sometimes free and sometimes at extra cost, so ask when you book.
Cable car. The Sun World Hon Thom cable car departs from An Thoi Station in the south and runs over 7.8 km. The adult fare is 850,000 VND in 2026, according to an April 2026 article on the official Phu Quoc tourism site. A Travelocity listing noted a maintenance suspension from 23 to 27 March 2026, so check the schedule before you go.
Getting around. Taxis and Grab cover the island, but distances are long. Motorbikes can be hired from most hotels and bungalows. One third-party source puts the rate at about 120,000 to 150,000 VND a day, with no date given, so confirm before you rent. Check the licence rules and wear a helmet.
When to go and book. Weather varies by month, so check the month-by-month guide before you pick dates. One guide advises booking three to four months ahead for busy periods such as Tet. Check each hotel on a map, because listings for Long Beach, Duong Dong and Ong Lang can overlap in the same area.
Getting here. For how to reach the island from Saigon, see our Phu Quoc from Saigon guide. If you combine the island with Mui Ne, our Mui Ne and Phu Quoc guide covers the trip. For more beach options across the country, see best beaches in Vietnam.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where to stay in Phu Quoc for the first time?
For a first visit, stay in Duong Dong, the island’s main town, or on Long Beach if beach days matter more. Duong Dong has the most restaurants and shops, and it is 10 to 15 minutes by taxi from the airport.
Is it better to stay in north or south Phu Quoc?
Staying in the south, around An Thoi and Khem, suits resort guests who want the Hon Thom cable car nearby. The north, at Bai Dai, is more remote and suits families who will stay at one resort. For short trips of two to four nights, Duong Dong or Long Beach is the easier base.
How far is the airport from where to stay in Phu Quoc?
Phu Quoc airport sits just south of Duong Dong, so a taxi takes 10 to 15 minutes to Duong Dong and 10 to 20 minutes to Long Beach. Ong Lang and An Thoi take 25 to 40 minutes, and Bai Dai takes 45 to 60 minutes.
How many nights should you stay in Phu Quoc?
Two to four nights suits a first trip if you base yourself in Duong Dong or on Long Beach. Four or more nights gives enough time to enjoy a resort in the north or south without a taxi ride every day.
Where is the Hon Thom cable car in Phu Quoc?
The Sun World Hon Thom cable car departs from An Thoi Station in the south of the island. The adult fare is 850,000 VND in 2026, according to the official Phu Quoc tourism site.
Sources
- Phu Quoc Airport transfer guide, updated 23 April 2026: https://localvietnam.com/phu-quoc/phu-quoc-airport/
- Sun World Hon Thom cable car 2026 ticket update, Phu Quoc tourism portal (20 April 2026): https://visitphuquoc.com.vn/en/sun-world-hon-thom-2026-ticket-update-ride-the-worlds-longest-cable-car-what-to-play-for-a-blast-8467
- Vinpearl Phu Quoc hotels on the beach (official Vinpearl page): https://vinpearl.com/en/phu-quoc-hotels-on-the-beach
- Movenpick Villas & Residences Phu Quoc (official Accor page): https://movenpick.accor.com/en/asia/vietnam/phu-quoc/residences-phu-quoc/location.html