Long Beach Phu Quoc: Where to Stay on Bai Truong
By Alex Nguyen · Updated August 2026 · 6 min read
- Long Beach = Bai Truong — same place, 20 km of west-facing coast; the most popular stay on the island
- North (near Duong Dong): noisier, cheapest rates from $18/night, night market 5 min away
- Mid-section: best balance of beach access and quiet; $35–120/night, most beachfront bungalows here
- South end: quiet, fewer amenities, merges into Ong Lang; good for couples wanting space
- Airport (PQC) is 9–10 km away — 15–20 min by Grab, 120,000–180,000 VND
- Dry season (Nov–Apr): calm sea, good swimming; book 4–6 weeks ahead for Dec–Feb
What Does Long Beach Actually Look Like?
Bai Truong — the Vietnamese name that locals use, though "Long Beach" appears on every map and every hotel sign — runs along the western side of Phu Quoc for roughly 20 km. Duong Dong town sits at the northern end; the strip extends south until it effectively becomes Ong Lang. It faces west, which means the sun sets directly over the water. In the dry season that's around 6:00 PM, and it's good.
The main road running parallel to the beach is Tran Hung Dao — it carries real traffic, which is worth knowing before you book a room right on the street side. The better bungalows sit between the road and the sand, often down a short lane. From those, the beach is 30–100 m on foot. That's the configuration to look for.
The sand itself varies along the 20 km. The northern section near town is wider and more groomed — beach chairs, vendors selling coconuts and fresh fruit, the occasional sunlounger rental at 50,000 VND/day. Further south the sand gets more natural, with fewer vendors and more shade trees. Neither section is crowded in the way Thai tourist beaches get crowded. Even in January you can find a quiet patch.
The sea is calm November through April. The beach shelves gradually — no sudden drop-offs along most of the shore — which makes it suitable for swimmers of all levels. Come May, the southwest monsoon arrives and the western coast gets rough. Some years it's just choppy; some years it's genuinely not swimmable. Check conditions locally if you're arriving in the wet months. See our Long Beach area guide for more detail on seasonal conditions.
North vs South — Which Part of Long Beach Should You Pick?
This is the question that actually matters once you've decided on Long Beach. The strip is long enough that where you stay on it changes the feel of your trip significantly.
The northern third (roughly the first 6–7 km south of Duong Dong town) is the busiest. Tran Hung Dao here has steady traffic from early morning until past midnight. You get the most restaurants within walking distance, the quickest access to the night market, pharmacies, ATMs, and the Duong Dong port. Rates are lowest here too — $18–40/night for a basic bungalow. If you're on a tight budget and want to use the room mainly for sleeping, this works fine.
The mid-section (roughly 6–14 km from town) is where most of our properties sit, and it's the section I'd pick for most trips. The road traffic calms down noticeably. You're 10–15 minutes by motorbike from Duong Dong's market and restaurants, and 10 minutes from the Vinpearl cable car if that's on your list. Beachfront bungalows in this stretch are some of the best value on the island — $45–90/night for a proper setup right on the sand.
The southern end (14+ km from town) gradually merges into the Ong Lang area. Properties here are more spread out. It's genuinely quiet — no noise after 9 PM, which suits some guests and frustrates others who realise dinner means a 15-minute ride. Couples and people doing longer stays who want to cook sometimes prefer this section precisely because it forces a slower pace. Rates are similar to the mid-section.
Quick rule of thumb: first visit, 5 nights or fewer — pick the mid-section or northern third. Repeat visitor, 10+ nights — the southern end or Ong Lang proper might suit you better. For a fuller comparison of the two areas, see our best areas guide.
What Are the Best Beachfront Options on Long Beach?
Long Beach has more true beachfront accommodation than anywhere else on Phu Quoc. That's one of the things that makes it distinctive — on Ong Lang, the shore is often rocky, and most resorts rely on their pool rather than the beach. Here, the sand runs right up to the property fence.
The beachfront bungalow setup that works best: a small resort with 8–20 units, direct beach access through a garden, hammocks or sunloungers included, and a small restaurant on site. You're not getting a large-hotel experience — the best of these places are family-run. The owner is usually around. When I stayed at one particular spot last February (I won't name it here because I don't want to skew their booking flow, but we can discuss it over WhatsApp), the family had been running it for eleven years. The garden alone took a decade to grow in.
Typical beachfront bungalow rates: $45–90/night in the dry season for a standard double. Private villa units directly on the sand go $100–180/night. December through February these fill up 4–6 weeks in advance — earlier than most people expect. If you're planning a Christmas or New Year stay, book in October.
There are also larger international-affiliated resorts with 100+ rooms on Long Beach. They have pools, spas, and consistent service, starting around $90–150/night. For many guests that's the right call. The trade-off is that the garden and beach feel less intimate — you're sharing with 100 other guests rather than 20. See our bungalow guide for what to look for in a beachfront unit specifically.
What Food Options Are Near Long Beach?
The northern end of the strip has the most concentrated restaurant selection on the island. Local com tam (broken rice) plates run 40,000–80,000 VND. Seafood restaurants — the kind where you pick your fish from a tank — are mainly on the beach-side lanes. Bún quầy, a Phu Quoc noodle dish with fish cakes, is at its best at a few places near the Duong Dong market, not on the tourist strip itself.
The Duong Dong night market on Bach Dang Street is a 5-minute motorbike ride from mid-Long Beach and runs from roughly 6 PM until midnight. This is worth going to at least once — grilled corn, bánh mì from the stall on the left side of the entrance (Toan's, the one with the line), and freshly pressed sugarcane juice. Go hungry; it's a proper meal, not just snacks.
Further south on the strip, restaurant density drops. Most mid-section and southern bungalow resorts have an on-site restaurant — quality varies considerably. A few of the better ones have built a following and are worth seeking out even if you're not staying there. If you're staying in the southern section, it helps to have a motorbike so dinner is a decision rather than a commitment.
The closest large supermarket to Long Beach is the VinMart on Nguyen Trung Truc in Duong Dong, open until 10 PM. Small convenience shops are dotted along Tran Hung Dao — enough for water, snacks, and beer, but not a weekly shop. If you're doing a longer stay with a kitchen, plan at least two VinMart runs per week. For a realistic breakdown of day-to-day costs on the island, our cost guide has specifics.
How Much Does Accommodation Cost on Long Beach?
Rates below are for the dry season (November–April). Subtract roughly 20–35% for the wet season. All figures are in USD and approximate — check our cost guide for current pricing.
| Type | Budget | Mid-range | Upper end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guesthouse / basic room | $18–28 | — | — |
| Bungalow (garden or pool access) | $28–45 | $55–90 | — |
| Beachfront bungalow / villa unit | — | $45–90 | $100–180 |
| Mid-range resort (pool, restaurant) | — | $55–120 | — |
| Large beachfront resort | — | — | $150–300+ |
Monthly rates are different math entirely. If you're renting a bungalow for 4+ weeks, negotiate directly — monthly deals typically come out to the equivalent of $30–55/night, sometimes lower. We handle a lot of these arrangements through our long-term rental service.
Who Does Long Beach Actually Suit?
First-time visitors to Phu Quoc: Long Beach. Every time. The density of options means you can sort out a motorbike rental, a tour to the southern islands, a seafood dinner, and a pharmacy run all within a short distance. You don't have to plan your logistics in advance.
Families with young children do well here, particularly in the mid-section where the beach is calm and flat. The sea is shallow for a long way out in the dry season. A few resorts have children's pools and on-site restaurants. The main thing to watch is traffic on Tran Hung Dao — it moves fast, and crossing with a stroller or small children needs care.
Solo travellers find it easy to meet people on Long Beach — the northern end has a handful of bars and the guest mix at bungalow resorts tends toward conversation. That's much less true at large resorts, where people stay in their own orbit.
Who Long Beach is not ideal for: anyone who's already been and wants a genuinely different experience. Repeat visitors who've done the night market and the beach usually get more from Ong Lang or from renting a house in Duong Dong for a longer stay. The island has a lot going on once you get off the main tourist strip.
People who want to surf or do water sports should know that Long Beach has no surf — the west coast doesn't get the right swell. Kitesurfing happens at Ganh Dau in the north of the island, which is a 40-minute motorbike ride from Duong Dong. Snorkelling day trips run from An Thoi in the south (also about 30 km by road from the mid-section of the beach). Both are doable as excursions from a Long Beach base.
Getting to Long Beach and Getting Around
Phu Quoc Airport (PQC) is roughly 9–10 km by road from the northern end of Long Beach. A Grab car takes 15–20 minutes and costs 120,000–180,000 VND depending on traffic. No need to pre-book anything — Grab picks up directly from the terminal. If you'd rather skip the app, contact us and we'll arrange a driver we know.
Once you're on Long Beach, a motorbike is the practical answer. Rental shops along Tran Hung Dao charge 100,000–150,000 VND per day — often with a helmet included, though bring your own lock for the mirror. An automatic scooter handles everything on the island including the hilly roads to the north. You don't need an off-road bike.
Grab works well along the strip and into Duong Dong. For longer trips — say, to Bai Sao in the south (about 28 km by road from Duong Dong) or to the cable car area — hiring a car with driver for the day runs 500,000–900,000 VND and is a better option than Grab for groups of three or four. Mai Linh operates metered taxis; their cars are common in Duong Dong and available on-call. Stick to Grab or Mai Linh — they're the two reliable options on the island.
For getting to and from the mainland: ferries from Bai Vong port in the east run to Ha Tien and Rach Gia. Bai Vong is about 27 km by road from Duong Dong, taking 40–50 minutes and costing 200,000–300,000 VND by taxi. Plan the transfer — it's not a short hop. Most visitors fly in and out, which is far simpler.
FAQ — Long Beach Phu Quoc Where to Stay
Where exactly is Long Beach on Phu Quoc?
Long Beach — locally called Bai Truong — runs along the western side of Phu Quoc island for roughly 20 km. The northern end starts at Duong Dong town; the beach continues south past dozens of small resorts and bungalows toward Ong Lang. It faces west, so sunsets are directly over the water from about 6:00 PM in the dry season.
How far is Long Beach from Phu Quoc Airport?
Phu Quoc Airport (PQC) is roughly 9–10 km by road from the northern end of Long Beach. A Grab car takes about 15–20 minutes and costs 120,000–180,000 VND. The road runs directly between the airport and Duong Dong town, so the transfer is simple even on your first visit.
What are typical accommodation prices on Long Beach?
Budget bungalows and guesthouses on Long Beach start around $18–35/night in the dry season (November–April). Mid-range resorts with pools run $55–120/night. The upper end — larger beachfront resorts and private villas — goes from $150 to $300+/night. Rates drop roughly 20–35% in the wet season (May–October).
Which part of Long Beach is quietest?
The northern third of Long Beach, closest to Duong Dong, is the busiest — more traffic on Tran Hung Dao road, more bars, more noise after 10 PM. Moving south past the 5 km mark, the street gets quieter, properties are more spread out, and you can sleep with the windows open. The final few kilometres before Ong Lang are the most peaceful part of the strip.
Is the sea safe for swimming at Long Beach?
Yes, in the dry season (November through April). The water is calm, the beach shelves gradually, and there are no significant currents along most of the shore. From May to October, the southwest monsoon picks up and the sea can get rough on the western coast — conditions vary week by week. Check locally before getting in during the wet months.
What restaurants and food options are near Long Beach?
The northern end of Long Beach, near Duong Dong, has the densest restaurant concentration — everything from local com tam (broken rice) spots at 40,000–80,000 VND per plate to seafood grills on the beach. The Duong Dong night market on Bach Dang Street is a 5-minute ride from mid-Long Beach and runs from around 6 PM until midnight. Further south the options thin out, but most mid-section bungalows have a small restaurant on site.
Does Long Beach have beachfront accommodation?
Yes — Long Beach has more true beachfront accommodation than any other part of Phu Quoc. A number of small bungalow resorts sit right on the sand, with hammocks and sun loungers directly on the beach. These properties typically run $45–120/night depending on size and season. Booking 4–6 weeks ahead is advisable for December through February, when beachfront spots fill quickly.
Is Long Beach good for families with young children?
For most families, yes. The beach is long and flat, the sea is shallow and calm in the dry season, and the concentration of resorts means it's easy to find somewhere with a pool and an on-site restaurant. The main trade-off is that the road (Tran Hung Dao) has real traffic — crossing it with small children requires care, especially in the northern section near Duong Dong.
How do I get around from Long Beach?
Motorbike rental is the most practical option — shops along the strip charge 100,000–150,000 VND per day, and most of the island is accessible within 30 minutes. Grab (the ride-hailing app) works reliably here for occasional trips. Mai Linh operates metered taxis. A car with driver for a full day typically runs 500,000–900,000 VND, useful for trips to the south or the cable car.
Can I book Long Beach accommodation directly and save money?
Yes. Independent bungalows and small resorts on Long Beach often list on Booking.com and Airbnb, but both platforms charge the property 15–25% in commission — that cost is built into the rate you see. Contacting properties directly via WhatsApp or email typically gets you a 5–10% discount or an extra perk like free airport pickup. It saves the property money too, so they're motivated to give you a better deal.
Alex Nguyen — Founder, Phu Quoc Rentals
I've been renting accommodation on Phu Quoc since 2018. Before that I managed a guesthouse on Long Beach for three years — which taught me most of what I know about what guests actually need versus what looks good in photos. I live in Duong Dong year-round and I'm reachable on WhatsApp (+84948523139) for any question this guide doesn't answer.
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