Where to Stay in Vung Tau: Front Beach, Back Beach & Town

Vung Tau sits on a narrow coastal peninsula 130km southeast of Ho Chi Minh City. It is Vietnam’s most-visited domestic beach resort - a weekend destination for HCMC families that operates at its busiest on Friday evenings and empties again Sunday afternoons. The accommodation decision divides across three zones: Front Beach (quieter, more scenic), Back Beach (more swimming, more hotels), and the town centre (cheapest, equidistant from both coasts).

Front Beach (Bai Truoc): Scenic and Quiet

Front Beach runs along the west-facing promenade on Tran Phu Street. Hotels here have sea views and the most scenic position on the peninsula. It is less crowded than Back Beach because it is not primarily a swimming beach - which also makes it more pleasant to walk and eat alongside.

Rex Hotel Vung Tau is a long-established property on the Front Beach promenade with good sea views and colonial-influenced architecture. ₫1,000,000–2,500,000 ($40–100) per night.

Grand Hotel Vung Tau is on Front Beach with a solid reputation and sea-view rooms. Slightly older facilities but reliable. ₫800,000–2,000,000 ($32–80) per night.

Back Beach (Bai Sau): More Accommodation, Direct Swimming

Back Beach is the 8km east-coast beach with the highest concentration of resort-style hotels. More infrastructure overall - restaurants, beach bars, water sports. Gets crowded on weekends and public holidays.

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

Mia Resort Vung Tau is 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) per night.

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

Town Centre: Budget and Mid-Range

The town centre sits between the two beaches on the widest part of the peninsula. Practical guesthouses, budget hotels, and easy access to the market and the city’s restaurants.

Town centre guesthouses: Multiple family-run options with simple air-conditioned rooms. ₫200,000–500,000 ($8–20) per night. The nha nghi (guesthouse) standard is adequate for a one or two-night stay.

Back Beach area budget hotels: A range of two-star hotels behind the beach strip at ₫400,000–800,000 ($16–32) per night. Clean with air conditioning, primarily serving Vietnamese domestic visitors.

Practical Notes

Weekend booking: Vung Tau is a domestic Vietnamese weekend destination. HCMC families block-book hotels on long weekends and public holidays. Book in advance for any Friday–Sunday visit. Weekday visitors have easy walk-in availability at significantly lower rates.

Motorbike rental: Essential for reaching the Bai Dau seafood area (northwest tip), the lighthouse, Cap Saint-Jacques (French colonial fort), and the Christ statue. Available for approximately ₫100,000–150,000 ($4–6) per day as of 2026. Most hotels arrange it.

Best seafood: The Bai Dau area at the northwest tip of the peninsula has the best seafood restaurants. Worth a 5km motorbike ride from anywhere on the peninsula.

Search all hotels in Vung Tau on Booking.com - covers the full range from Back Beach resorts to Front Beach hotels and town centre guesthouses with verified guest reviews and free cancellation on most rates.