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).

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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. 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.

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.

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

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