Vung Tau

March-May: The best time to visit Vung Tau is just before the onset of torrential rain when the dry winter is coming to an end. The weather is pleasant – not too hot. The rain is restricted and not yet on the full onset. The seawater is warm and ideal to bathe in. Tourists do not flock till late May and you will find most sites vacant.

THE GRAND HO TRAM STRIP RESORT

Address: Phuoc Thuan, Xuyen Moc, Ba Ria Vung Tau.
The Grand Ho Tram Strip Resort was the first luxurious large-scale integrated resort and leisure destination in Vietnam. The resort complex features world-class accommodation with 541 well-designed rooms looking over gorgeous dunes and sparkling blue sea, seven diverse restaurants to suit every taste, three outdoor pools, watersports, free daily activities, an exclusive spa, and a nightclub and gaming venue. Golfers can also test their skills with the challenging The Bluffs golf course designed by Greg Norman.

IMPERIAL HOTEL VUNG TAU

Address: 159 Thuy Van Street, Thang Tam Ward, Thang Tam, Vung Tau.
Well-positioned in Thang Tam, The Imperial Hotel Vung Tau is centrally located. At The Imperial Hotel Vung Tau, every effort is made to make guests feel comfortable. To do so, the hotel provides the best in services and amenities.

PULLMAN VUNG TAU

Address: 159 Thuy Van Street, Thang Tam Ward, Thang Tam, Vung Tau.
For travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Vung Tau, Pullman Vung Tau is the perfect choice as it is located near the city center. First-rate hotel services and facilities that define the Accor Hotels experience await you at the Pullman Vung Tau.

SEASIDE RESORT VUNG TAU

Address: 28 Tran Phu Street, Ward 1, Vung Tau
The ambiance of the Seaside Resort Vung Tau is reflected in the guestrooms which have LCD TV/plasma screen, complimentary wi-fi, non-smoking rooms, and air conditioning. Additional facilities include a golf course (3km away), outdoor pool, solarium, pool (kids), and garden.

ALMA OASIS LONG HAI RESORT AND SPA

Address: 44A, Long Hai, Long Đien, Vung Tau
Alma Oasis Long Hai Resort and Spa is a contemporary beach resort offering modern rooms and villas with lush gardens and a private beach area. Other facilities include an outdoor pool, spa, a kid’s club,  a beach-side restaurant, and two bars.

LAN RUNG RESORT & SPA

Address: 3-6 Ha Long Street, Ward 2, Vung Tau
Conveniently located Lan Rung Resort & Spa is a great base from which to explore this vibrant city. Every effort is made to make guests feel comfortable. To do so, the hotel provides the best in services and amenities.

PALACE HOTEL

Address: 01 Nguyen Trai street, Phuong 1, Vung Tau
Well-positioned in Phuong 1, Palace Hotel is the ideal point of departure for your excursions in Vung Tau. Set 0.0 km from the excitement of the city, this 4-star hotel commands an excellent location and provides access to the city’s biggest attractions. With its convenient location, the hotel offers easy access to the city’s must-see destinations.

CARMELINA BEACH RESORT

Address: Phuoc Thuan, Xuyen Moc, Ho Tram Beach
Situated in Ho Tram Beach, Carmelina Beach Resort is the perfect place to experience Vung Tau and its surroundings. Carmelina Beach  Resort offers impeccable service and all the essential amenities to invigorate travelers.

HO TRAM BEACH BOUTIQUE RESORT & SPA

Address: Ho Tram hamlet, Xuyen Moc district Vung Tau
Ho Tram Beach Boutique Resort & Spa was created with genuine traditional Vietnamese architectural designs. The Resort boasts of a  selection of uniquely designed Bungalows and Villas with a view of the beach or lust garden.

LONG HAI BEACH RESORT 

Address: Long Hai Town, Long Dien District, Vung Tau.
Offering quality accommodation, the Long Hai Beach Resort is a popular pick for both business and leisure travelers. Only 250.0 km away, this 4-star hotel can be easily accessed from the airport. With its convenient location, the hotel offers easy access to the city’s must-see destinations.

SAMMY HOTEL

Address: 157 Thuy Van Street, Thang Tam, Vung Tau
Situated close to Back Beach, this peaceful accommodation is a smart choice among discerning international travelers. Sammy Hotel boasts a unique French architectural design, providing 119 well-appointed guestrooms.

LOTUS VUNG TAU RESORT

Address: 165C, Thuy Van Street, Thang Tam Ward, Vung Tau

Conveniently located in Vung Tau, Lotus Vung Tau Resort is a  great base from which to explore this vibrant city. From here, you can enjoy easy access to all that the lively city has to offer. With its convenient location, the hotel offers easy access to the city’s must-see destinations. With the design in the classic style, the villa consists of nine buildings are designed in a village house motif Highlands, with wide spaces overlooking the beautiful gardens, which are mixed in plus and green colors more flowers adorn the mansion more majestic and magnificent.

ROMELIESS HOTEL

Address: 31-33 Thuy Van, Vung Tau.
One of the new 3-stars hotels in Vung Tau City, the hotel is an ideal place for quiet and measured rest! With close proximity to the sea, you can enjoy swimming at any moment and take in wonderful sea views. It is not far from the main attractions, the hotel is also convenient for sightseeing in the center.

THE IMPERIAL PLAZA

Address: 159-163 Thuy Van, Vung Tau
Imperial Plaza is one of the best places for shopping in Vung Tau, both for souvenirs and daily necessities. Located just across from the Surf  Bar on Back Beach it boasts an array of Western-sized clothing, shoes and the all-familiar cosmetics from back home.

NIGHT MARKET

The night market is usually the best place for handicrafts, but during the day, many stalls and souvenir stands can be found on the major roads. Shoppers can find porcelain figurines, woodcarvings, beachwear or simply a postcard.
 

It’s about 120 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau. It should take around 2 hours by car or bus. You still can get there by hydrofoil by Greenlines, Vina Express... It takes you around 1.5 hours.
 

PARADISE GOLF CLUB VUNG TAU

Address: 01 Thuy Van, Nguyen An Ninh Ward, Vung Tau.

THE BLUFFS HO TRAM STRIP

Address: Phuoc Thuan, Xuyen Moc, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Vietnam.

With its impressive colonial architecture, Vung Tau is an outstanding Vietnamese city and is conducive to foreign travelers. Famous for its sumptuous beaches and its calmness, it provides a pleasant environment for expatriates wishing to settle there.
 

Fifteen kilometers away from Vung Tau, a highlight is the Large House (Nha Lon) and its temples on Long Son Island. Large House is a place to celebrate festivals, with a school, a market, and Ong Tran’s graveyard. Twenty kilometers from the city center is Long Hai town, once a fishing village and now a small resort popular with Vietnamese people. In Vung Tau itself, the White House Palace (a summer residence of the last emperor Bao Dai), offers wonderful views of the beach and the city. Other attractions include Niet Ban Tinh Xa pagoda, Nirvana Meditation Retreat, and Thich Ca Phat Dai, a Buddhist shrine. Of particular interest is the French-built lighthouse and the giant Jesus Christ.
 

Ganh Hao restaurant

Ganh Hao restaurant is a famous restaurant in Vung Tau city which is located at 3 Tran Phu Street, Ward 5. It opens from 7 am to 23 pm on weekdays. This restaurant is widely known by many travelers. Located in a prime location, not too far from the coast, Ganh Hao restaurant offers a spacious space and cool atmosphere. You can enjoy your meals and immerse yourself in the magnificent oceanic scenery at the same time.

Bamboo Restaurant

Bamboo Restaurant is located at 411 Thong Nhat Moi, Ward 8, Vung Tau City. The restaurant opens from 11 am to 23 pm all days. The space of Bamboo Restaurant is spacious and cool. It is decorated in a traditional way with simple colors and cozy ambiance. The staffs are friendly as well. The menu of this restaurant offers a wide range of dishes, including fresh and delicious seafood dishes. Although the price is quite expensive when compared to other restaurants in the area, the high quality of the food and serving quality are worth your money.

Thanh Phat Seafood Restaurant

Thanh Phat Seafood Restaurant is one of the attractive restaurants, which is very popular with tourists in Vung Tau. This restaurant has 2 branches: The first one is located at 334 Tran Phu, Ward 5, and the other one is at 121 Tran Phu, Ward 5. Thanh Phat Seafood Restaurant is the most popular seafood restaurant in Vung Tau where tourists can buy fresh seafood to bring home after the trip. In addition, you can enjoy delicious seafood dishes right here. This restaurant serves various dishes such as flower crab served with tamarind sauce, goby fish cooked with a sauce, spicy hotpot, grilled lobster with cheese, nutritious oyster porridge, ... These are some of the must-try dishes of this restaurant in Vung Tau city.

Lam Duong Restaurant

Lam Duong Restaurant is located at a pretty location, right at 125B Tran Phu, Ward 5, Vung Tau City. The space of this restaurant is very clean and spacious, right next to the sea, so the view is very nice. Raw materials for processing dishes are fresh and delicious seafood, so the dishes are very tasty. However, some customers said that you have to wait quite long to have your meal served, due to a large number of diners.
 

Mai fish salad

Mai fish salad is one of the specialties considered as the top of most attractive dishes in Nha Trang. Mai fish is quite like anchovies, white body, small less fishy so that people often use it to make a salad. For locals, the best Mai fish salad is when selecting the freshest alive Mai fish – the fresher it is, the more delicious the salad will be.

Banh Khot Vung Tau – Vietnamese mini pancake

It’s not an exaggeration when I say some people travel to Vung Tau with the sole intention of eating Banh Khot. This dish is absolutely legendary and no better version can be found outside of this city… If you ever tasted Banh Xeo in Saigon and fell in love with it, wait till you try the Banh Khot in Vung Tau.

Chao Hau (Oyster Porridge)

Oyster Porridge is an extremely popular food in Vung Tau. It’s difficult to find a bowl of delicious dish when all the shops serve it. The food seems to be easy to cook; however, it's hard to make a mouth-watering oyster porridge. You need to put a reasonable amount of seasoning to balance the taste of the porridge.

Banh Canh

On the way from Sai gon to Vung tau, tourists often stop by Ba Ria to have snacks and a bowl of Banh Canh Long Huong. No need to be fussy with many ingredients, this longstanding vendor has conquered several foodies by its simplicity and purity. Banh Canh is made from rice and tapioca flour, light broth, tender and greasy pig legs, pork. After a long ride, all you need is a bowl of Banh Canh and sugarcane juice which will wipe off your tiredness to continue your journey with many other activities awaiting in Vung Tau