Phu Quoc Resorts: Long Beach vs South vs North
Phu Quoc resorts fall into three zones: Long Beach on the west coast, the quieter south around Bai Kem and An Thoi, and the north around Ganh Dau and Grand World. Choose by what you plan to do, because the zones are far apart.
Areas at a glance
Long Beach (Bai Truong)
West-coast beach about 20 km long with the widest spread of hotels and resorts, from mid-range to large resort complexes. Duong Dong town is the nearest town area.
Bai Kem & the south (An Thoi)
Quieter southern beaches around Bai Kem and An Thoi ward. The Sun World Hon Thom cable car to Hon Thom island starts from Bai Dat Do in An Thoi.
Bai Dai & the north (Grand World)
The north has secluded resorts and tree-lined beaches such as Ganh Dau and Bai Thom. Grand World Phu Quoc offers gondola rides on a 400 m Venice-style canal and evening shows.
Getting there
Flights land at Phu Quoc International Airport. Resorts are reached by taxi or hotel transfer; the south and north take longer than Long Beach.
Good for
- Beach resort holidays
- Families (Grand World, large resorts)
- Couples wanting a quiet southern beach
- Island-hopping and the Hon Thom cable car
Watch out for
- The dry season runs roughly from October to March. Rain builds from April and May, and the rainy season is in full swing from July to October.
- The south (Bai Kem, An Thoi) is far from Duong Dong, so town dinners mean a taxi ride.
- Zones are far apart; switching between north and south is a long drive.
Booking tips
- If you plan Grand World evenings, stay in the north; for the cable car, stay in the south.
- For a first trip, splitting nights between two zones reduces long day-trip drives.
FAQ
Which area of Phu Quoc is best for a first visit?
Long Beach is the most flexible base, with the most hotels and the nearest access to Duong Dong. Choose the south for quiet beaches and the north for Grand World.
When is the rainy season in Phu Quoc?
The rainy season is in full swing from July to October, with rain building from April and May. October to March is the dry season.