The Con Dao Archipelago is located southeast of the mainland in the waters of the South China Sea. 80% of the islands belong to the National Marine Park of Vietnam. The island of Con Dao is the largest of the entire archipelago. It is a popular tourist destination. It has preserved many interesting and iconic objects. At one time it was closed to the public, as political prisoners were held here. Then the camps were closed and turned into museums. Since 1977, resort infrastructure has been developed here. Connoisseurs of peace and solitude like to come here. On the territory of the island built hotels of different categories of comfort. The best of them were included in this review.
Six Senses Con Dao
Resort Six Senses Con Dao is located on the largest island of the Con Son archipelago. It consists of 47 villas with private infinity pools and a private seating area. The houses are built of wood. A well-thought-out system of natural ventilation made it possible to practically abandon the use of air conditioners. The owners are supporters of respect for the environment, participate in the international program “Housing for Conscious Travel”. The complex was built on the slopes of coastal dunes, from where amazing views of the sea open.
Guests are offered 4 types of meals – breakfast included, set guesthouse, à la carte service and Dine Around (providing several restaurants to choose from for dinner). Special diet menus are available on request. The purpose of the service is to leave visitors with unforgettable impressions of rest, including organized meals. Caring staff install barbecue facilities in any place specified by the guest. The chef will prepare his favorite homemade dishes to order, bypassing the list from the menu. There is also a holistic spa on site, offering individual treatment programs from world-class specialists.
The Mystery Con dao
The three-star The Mystery Côn Đảo is a small hotel consisting of 26 rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, a shared lounge, a bar and an outdoor sun terrace. Breakfast is included in the buffet system. Upon request, waiters will deliver food and drinks to the room at any time of the day. Unlike the previous hotel, there are family rooms. Guests appreciated the location of the hotel, the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms.
“I liked that the hotel is not on the beach itself, but a little further away. It is surrounded by numerous cafes and restaurants, so there is always a choice where to have lunch and dinner. The staff is friendly and welcoming. I recommend it to holidaymakers with children” Mariuxi, Vietnam
Maya Hotel 3
Maya Hotel began to receive guests only in 2022. Gradually, it becomes popular due to cleanliness, modern living conditions and a well-thought-out system of providing services. The five-storey hotel building was built a kilometer from the beach of An-Hai. Just 300 meters from the building there is an observation deck, which offers amazing views of the island, the sea and part of the archipelago. Other attractions near the hotel include Ben Dam Port, Hang Duong Graveyard Temple, former Phu Hai Prison and Phu Son Camp.
The main part of the number of rooms is represented by standards for 2 or more people. Spacious rooms are decorated in a classic style, each has access to a private balcony-terrace. On the top floor there is a restaurant with a beautiful panoramic view of the surrounding area. In the morning, an à la carte breakfast is served here. It offers a fitness room with modern exercise equipment, a relaxation room with massage chairs and foot baths. The owners took care of that. so that everyone has the opportunity to choose their own oil for SPA procedures. Bottles with fragrant oils are neatly placed on the shelves in the SPA salon.
Poulo Condor Boutique Resort & Spa
4-star hotels in Con Dao have absorbed the best features of resort complexes of a higher category. “Poulo Condor Boutique Resort & Spa 4 *” is a luxury boutique hotel built in the middle of pristine nature. It offers guests – a wide sandy beach, a spacious swimming pool, comfortable villas with cozy luxury rooms. The houses are decorated in different styles. The villa in the colonial style is represented by interiors and architectural features of the era of French rule. “Indochina” combined South Asian motifs. “Poulo Condor” is a perfect mixture of modernity with a traditional Vietnamese flavor.
Guests note the courteous attitude of the staff and relatively low prices for accommodation and meals. Concierge will help to solve issues with the organization of excursions, booking tickets, currency exchange. In the restaurant every morning breakfast is served depending on the preferences of the guests – American, Asian or buffet. The SPA salon employs experienced masseurs, offers the services of cosmetologists and a jacuzzi. You can maintain your physical shape in the fitness room.
The Secret Cn dao
The 4-star The Secret Côn Đảo is built on the untouched shore of the South China Sea in the heart of the small town of Kono Jo. It offers a wonderful holiday overlooking the sparkling sea, stylish hotel rooms, charming meeting places and delightful restaurants. The rooms feature a modern design, tastefully crafted from eco-friendly materials. These are villas of the French colonial era, carefully renovated with modern elements. The garden has a secluded terrace where you can relax. The courtyard has a lounge area with a spacious swimming pool.
The hotel is famous for its restaurants. Spice Kitchen offers a tempting selection of Western and Vietnamese dishes throughout the day. Offers include tastes from all over the world and favorite dishes of comfortable cuisine. The secret restaurant is located in the middle of a green garden. It is decorated in a colonial style and offers European cuisine. At the Tropical Café, guests come to enjoy signature coconut and cinnamon coffee, as well as freshly baked pastries. Sunset Lounge is a pleasant place to watch the sunset. Lovers of travel with a gastronomic bias will find a lot of interesting things for themselves.
Orson Hotel & Resort Con Dao
Orson Hotel & Resort Con Dao 4 * is built on the first coastline. The fund of the resort complex includes 108 rooms of different categories of comfort and several detached villas. The interiors are decorated in the style of Russian Art Nouveau with the influence of traditional Vietnamese culture. Leisure facilities include a spacious lounge area with a swimming pool. Offering a varied menu of international and Vietnamese dishes, the restaurant is open throughout the day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Service is provided on a buffet and a la carte basis. Polite and helpful waiters will deliver food and drinks to the room if the guest so wishes.
“For us, this hotel was a real discovery. It is far from civilization on a rocky shore. There are a lot of areas for a great photo shoot. Our daughter was delighted with the gorgeous landscapes and we loved the level of service and service” Phan, Vietnam
Tan Son Nhat Con Dao Resort
Tan Son Nhat Con Dao Resort has a category of 3 stars. It is built on the first coastline. The concept is based on the principles – more naturalness and fresh air. Here, even a children’s playground is equipped on the beach sand, and the crossbars, swings, ladders are made of solid wood. The fund includes 12 comfortable bungalows with thatched roofs and individual terraces. Between the houses and infrastructure facilities there are stone paths. There are sunbeds on the beach. Sunbathing on them, you can admire the views of neighboring islands and ships departing from the pier. At the on-site restaurant you can enjoy Asian cuisine. Bicycles can be rented from the reception.
Con Dao Resort
Three-star Con Dao Resort is a picturesque resort hotel located on the first coastline. There are 85 rooms in the fund. The restaurant serves a buffet breakfast. Diet menus are available. This hotel is chosen because of the sensitive attitude to the organization of leisure of vacationers. Services for a fee include: snorkeling, boat trips and kayaks, tennis, beach volleyball, bus excursions, beach parties with night discos. Free services include airport transfers, use of the swimming pool, parking spaces.
“We liked it here, although these hotels are nothing special. The staff was friendly and brought a fresh plate of fruit every day. We shot a suite. Loved the beach” James, USA
SaoConDor Hotel
Residence SaoConDor Hotel does not yet have stars, but is already in demand among tourists. It provides spacious rooms for couples with children, suites for newlyweds, comfortable standards for single travelers. In total, the fund has 20 rooms decorated in Asian style. Each has a patio with garden views. There is also an on-site restaurant serving Vietnamese cuisine. In the morning, a buffet breakfast is served for all guests. Room service is available while the kitchen is open. Here you can swim in the outdoor pool, play darts, rent a car. Nearby are Duck Dock Beach, American Shooting Range, restaurants, shops and beer bars. The owners have set more than affordable prices, so the hotel rooms should be booked in advance. Usually it is not easy to get here, as the places are sold out for several months ahead.
Homestay De la Rosa – Con dao
Aparthotels are very popular in the Con Dao Islands. The best of them is recognized as Homestay de la Rosa. It is more like a campsite, because travelers “on wheels” and hitchhikers like to stay here. The camp consists of modern houses with a private patio, barbecue area and free parking. It offers guests: equipped kitchen, washing machine, private bathroom. A car rental service is available on site. You can come here with pets. Lo-loi Beach is one and a half kilometres away. A picturesque path leads to it. The hotel is set amidst a lush garden. There are a huge number of places for unique photo shoots. They are created by nature itself, so they are distinguished by natural originality. This is a great option for relaxing together or with a group of friends.
The universally recognized sales leader is the five-star Six Senses Con Dao. But in the high season, you can consider for recreation and other hotels described in the review. TOP was compiled according to the reviews of guests of the archipelago, their assessment of the activities of the staff and the level of comfort of living. For many of them, these hotel complexes have become a real discovery, because before they were not mentioned in international ratings. Vietnamese and immigrants from neighboring countries spent their holidays here. Today, the culture and traditions of hospitable Vietnam are open to tourists from all continents.
Selection of hotels Con Dao on map
