What is the best hotel in Vung Tau?

Imperial Hotel Vung Tau is the most complete resort option - a large property on Back Beach with pool, spa, and direct beach access at 2,000,000-6,000,000 VND ($80-240) per night. Mia Resort is a good boutique alternative at 1,500,000-3,500,000 VND ($60-140).

Are Vung Tau hotel prices higher on weekends?

Yes, significantly. A room costing 500,000 VND on a Tuesday may cost 800,000-1,000,000 VND on Friday-Sunday. Book in advance for weekends; weekday visitors have easy walk-in availability.

Where should I stay in Vung Tau on a budget?

Town centre guesthouses between Front Beach and Back Beach offer simple air-conditioned rooms at 200,000-500,000 VND ($8-20). Budget hotels behind the Back Beach strip cost 400,000-800,000 VND ($16-32).

Should I stay at Front Beach or Back Beach in Vung Tau?

Front Beach has the more scenic position with sea views and is quieter. Back Beach has more accommodation options and direct beach swimming access. Couples and mid-week visitors suit Front Beach; families and weekend visitors suit Back Beach.

Do I need to book Vung Tau accommodation in advance for weekends?

Yes. Vung Tau is primarily a domestic weekend destination - HCMC families block-book entire hotels on long weekends. International holiday periods (Christmas, New Year) are also particularly crowded.

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Vung Tau hotels cover the full price range from the city’s best resort to basic town guesthouses. The key decision is Front Beach versus Back Beach - they’re 2–3km apart on a narrow peninsula and offer genuinely different experiences.

Where to stay: Front Beach vs Back Beach vs town centre

Front Beach (Bai Truoc) area: The curved west-coast promenade has the most scenic position. Hotels along Tran Phu street face the beach with sea views. Quieter than Back Beach - not the main swimming beach, so it attracts fewer domestic weekend crowds. Best for couples, mid-week visitors, and those who prioritise location and view over beach access.

Back Beach (Bai Sau) area: The 8km east coast beach has most of the resort-style hotels and the widest range of accommodation. More infrastructure - restaurants, beach bars, and water sports. Gets crowded on weekends and public holidays.

Town centre: Between the two beaches. Practical guesthouses and budget options. Walkable to either side of the peninsula. Good for access to restaurants, the market, and colonial-era buildings.

Luxury and mid-range

Imperial Hotel Vung Tau Back Beach area. A large resort-style property with pool, spa, and direct beach access. The most complete resort option in Vung Tau. ₫2,000,000–6,000,000 ($80–240) per night.

Mia Resort Vung Tau A boutique property on the south end of Back Beach. Smaller and more carefully designed than the larger resort hotels. Pool, restaurant, good service. ₫1,500,000–3,500,000 ($60–140).

Rex Hotel Vung Tau Front Beach promenade. A long-established hotel with good sea views. Colonial-influenced architecture. ₫1,000,000–2,500,000 ($40–100) per night.

Grand Hotel Vung Tau Front Beach. Older hotel with a solid reputation and sea-view rooms. ₫800,000–2,000,000 ($32–80).

Aniise Villa Resort A boutique villa resort in the Back Beach area with private villa rooms and a quiet atmosphere. ₫2,000,000–5,000,000 ($80–200).

Budget

Town centre guesthouses: Multiple options in the centre between Front and Back Beach. Simple a/c rooms at ₫200,000–500,000 ($8–20). The nha nghi (guesthouse) standard is adequate for a one or two-night stay.

Back Beach area budget hotels: A range of 2-star hotels behind the beach strip at ₫400,000–800,000 ($16–32). Generally clean with a/c; primarily serving Vietnamese domestic visitors.

Booking notes

Weekday rates are significantly lower than weekend rates at all Vung Tau hotels. A room that costs ₫500,000 on a Tuesday may cost ₫800,000–1,000,000 on Friday–Sunday. Vietnamese public holidays (Tet, April 30, September 2) see the highest prices and most difficult availability. If visiting on a weekend, book in advance. Weekday visitors have easy walk-in availability.

What to look for in Vung Tau hotels

Beach vs town: Front Beach hotels have better views and a more scenic position. Back Beach hotels have more swimming access and a wider accommodation range. Town centre properties are cheapest but not beach-adjacent.

Pool: Useful at Back Beach hotels where the beach can be crowded on weekends. The Imperial and Mia both have good pools.

Motorbike rental access: Essential for reaching the Bai Dau seafood area, Cap Saint-Jacques, and the lighthouse. Most hotels arrange rental for approximately ₫100,000–150,000 ($4–6) per day as of 2026.

Eating near hotels

Front Beach area: Several waterfront cafes and the promenade food stalls. Good for evening walks and ca phe sua da.

Back Beach area: Resort restaurants along the strip. Prices 20–40% higher than town centre equivalents.

Bai Dau (northwest tip): The best seafood restaurants - Goc Bien and neighbouring operations. ₫200,000–500,000 ($8–20) per person for a full meal as of 2026. Worth the 5km motorbike ride from the centre.

Central market (Cho Vung Tau): The cheapest local food. Pho, com tam, bun bo from ₫30,000–50,000 ($1.20–2) as of 2026.

Town centre: Budget meals from ₫30,000–60,000 ($1.20–2.40) as of 2026 at the market area.

Getting to Vung Tau

Hydrofoil from HCMC (recommended): 75 minutes from Bach Dang pier. ₫250,000–350,000 ($10–14) each way as of 2026.

Bus from HCMC: 2–2.5 hours. ₫70,000–120,000 ($2.80–4.80) as of 2026.

Transport from accommodation

Grab is reliable throughout Vung Tau. Motorbike rental (₫100,000–150,000 / $4–6 per day as of 2026) provides access to the Bai Dau seafood area, the lighthouse, Cap Saint-Jacques, and the Christ statue. The peninsula is compact - most destinations are within 15 minutes by motorbike.

Travelling on a budget? We also have a dedicated guide to the best hostels in Vung Tau.

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