Duong Dong Phu Quoc, Vietnam
Renovated
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Resort WellnessOutside the door
Curving coastal bolthole
A quiet coastal hideaway stretches along Ganh Gio Beach, set among private gardens and secluded Gulf sands.
What it’s good at
Notable
Curvilinear seashell architecture frames Gulf views alongside open-plan terrazzo rooms.
Listed
Wave Spa provides herbal body wraps alongside saunas and oceanfront relaxation areas.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The sands of Ganh Gio Beach sit outside, and the bustling Duong Dong Night Market is ten minutes south.
The rooms
Open-plan rooms and villas have terrazzo floors, and freestanding soaking tubs look out toward the sea or gardens.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A curved infinity pool looks directly out over the Gulf, ringed by paved terraces and coconut palms.
The spa
Sunlit treatment rooms host hot stone massages and reflexology, alongside private steam rooms and saunas.
The gym
The fitness center looks onto tropical greenery through slatted windows, equipped with free weights and cardio gear.
FLOW Restaurant
Open-air dining terraces look toward the sea, serving fresh local seafood alongside traditional Vietnamese dishes.
At the table
Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open toward the palms, and a swim-up bar serves cocktails by the water.
How it began
Opened in 2014, the resort was shaped like ocean waves to draw natural sea breezes across the property.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.