Posted March 22Mar 22 comment_7915 A guide to the best beach areas in the coastal resort city of Nha Trang, Vietnam. Nha Trang is a beach city in the South Central Coast region of Vietnam. The city is a popular destination for those wanting a beach break with the comforts of city lifestyle. The good thing about Nha Trang is that is has all the trappings of a beach resort town, but go inland a few blocks and it’s a regular provincial Vietnamese city with street food and garden cafes. This guide lists the mains areas to stay in the Nha Trang. Where to stay in Nha Trang guide Map of Nha Trang hotels Best area to stay in Nha Trang Nha Trang Beach (the main beach of the city) Other areas to stay in Nha Trang Hon Chong Beach (smaller beach north of Nha Trang Beach) Duong De (future marina development) Vega City (leisure-themed new urban area) Hon Tre Island (Vinpearl resort and themepark island) Hon Ta, Island (small island with one resort hotel) Phuoc Ha (Diamond Bay Golf) Map of Nha Trang hotels Hotels and other locations mentioned in this article are pinned on this map of Nha Trang. [Map of hotels in Nha Trang.] Best area to stay in Nha Trang If you’re visiting Nha Trang for the first time then stay near Nha Trang Beach. Search for hotels near Nha Trang Beach. Nha Trang Beach Nha Trang Beach (Bãi biển Nha Trang) is the obvious draw of Nha Trang, and this is the best area to stay if you’re visiting for the first time. It’s also referred to as Tran Phu Beach (after the beachside road) and it’s in Lộc Thọ Ward (though as a tourist this will mean nothing). [Wall of hotels along Tran Phu Road.] The central point of Nha Trang Beach is at the Agarwood Tower (Tháp Trầm Hương). This is next to the 2nd April Suare on the beachfront, where festivals and evetns are often held. The main tourist area is in the streets bounded by Tran Phu (the beach road), Tue Tinh, Nguyen Thien Thuat, and Nguyen Thi Minh Khai. This area is full of hotels, travel agents, tourist shops, and restaurants catering for foreigners. This is the most touristy area in Nha Trang, so stay or avoid according to your taste. The area on the north side of Le Thanh Ton Street (north or the Agarwood Tower) doesn’t feel as touristy as the aforementioned main tourist block. This area feels like being in city while still being close to the beach. Budget hotels There’s an abundance of budget hotels near the beach. There are so many hotels that Nha Trang must be one of the world’s best value beach destinations. Some streets are wall-to-wall hotels, so if you are just looking for the cheapest room there are plenty to choose from. [Row of hotels in Nha Trang.] Search for cheap places to stay in Nha Trang. Mid-range hotels Top-rated mid-range hotels in the central beach area include: Novotel Nha Trang Hotel (4-Star) [Novotel Nha Trang Hotel.] ibis Styles Nha Trang (4-Star) Luxury hotels Top-rated 5-star hotels in the central beach area include: – Citadines Bayfront Nha Trang – StarCity Nha Trang Hotel – Muong Thanh Luxury Nha Trang Hotel – Vinpearl Beachfront Nha Trang is part of the Vincom Plaza (a mall facing the beach). [Vinpearl Beachfront Nha Trang.] One of the landmark apartment towers on the beachfront is Panorama Nha Trang. The main hotel in this tower is The Empyrean Nha Trang. Booking sites also show individual apartments for rent in this tower. If you search for “Panorama Nha Trang”, you will be presented with multiple options. [Panorama Nha Trang is as central as it gets on the beachfront.] Opposite the Agarwood Tower is AB Central Square. This building is home to the Hyatt Regency Nha Trang, which is expected to open in Q2 2025. [Hyatt Regency Nha Trang – AB Central Square.] In the middle of the city area on Le Thanh Ton is the Meliá Vinpearl Nha Trang Empire. North of the tourist area (north of Le Thanh Ton) are more 5-star hotels along the beach. – InterContinental Nha Trang. – The Sheraton Nha Trang Hotel & Spa has the distinctive Altitude Rooftop Bar. [Intercontinental and Sheraton on Nha Trang Beach.] – TUI BLUE Nha Trang. – Annova Nha Trang Hotel is just off the beachfront in a distinct high-rise tower. [Annova Nha Trang Hotel.] Other areas to stay in Nha Trang Hon Chong Beach North of Nha Trang Beach on the other side of Cai River is Hon Chong Beach in Vĩnh Hải Ward. Hon Chong Beach is a much smaller beach, and the residential area doesn’t have the gridded streets of the main city area. Hon Chong Beach is dominated by the Muong Thanh apartment block, which also includes a hotel. This beach area has beome popular with Russian families. [Muong Thanh Vien Trieu Apartment on Hon Chong Beach.] The main hotels near Hon Chong Beach include: Anrizon Hotel Nha Trang (4-Star) Scenia Bay Residences (4-Star) Muong Thanh Luxury Vien Trieu Nha Trang Hotel (5-Star) [Scenia Bay Residences.] Duong De Northeast of Hon Chong Beach is the Duong De area. This part of the coast includes Ana Marina, which is billed as the first international standard marina in Vietnam. This area is still a work in progress, but I list it here in case you are wondering what the big buildings are. The Swisstouches La Luna Resort is being built here, but the project is on hold and the buildings remain unfinished. Vega City If you stand on Nha Trang Beach and look north, the tallest building in the distance is at Vega City. This is a new urban area that has been carved into the rocky coastline. I have been visiting Vega City to report on construction updates, and it has similarities to the fake European villages in Phu Quoc. The shophouses feel like they are in a theme park. The main hotel here is Villa Le Corail, A Gran Melia Hotel. Hon Tre Island Hon Tre is the big island in Nha Trang Bay. The island is home to the Vinpearl resort complex, and from Nha Trang Beach you can see “VINPEARL” emblazoned on the side of the island. [Hon Tre Island viewed from Nha Trang Beach.] The island features luxury hotels, water activities, an amusement park, an observation wheel, and a fake European town and castle. This is a typical resort and theme park experience that Vin Group (and Sun Group) have built across Vietnam. Vietnam loves cable cars, and there is a cable car that connects the mainland to the island. There is no township to stay in, so don’t go there expecting a quaint fishing village. The only hotels are resorts. Hotels include the Vinpearl Resort & Spa Nha Trang Bay, Vinpearl Resort Nha Trang, and Nha Trang Marriott Resort & Spa, Hon Tre Island. Hon Tam Island Hon Tam (Silkworm Island) is a smaller island that has one hotel, the Hon Tam Resort (formerly the Merperle Hon Tam Resort). Phuoc Ha The Phuoc Ha area is in a valley along the road the goes to Cam Ranh Airport. The main resort here is Diamond Bay Resort & Spa. Near the resort is the Diamond Bay Golf and Villas. The resort is technically in Nha Trang, but it’s 13 km from the centre of Nha Trang Beach. South of Phuoc Ha is the Cam Ranh resort area. View the full article
