Where to Stay in Vung Tau & Ho Chi Minh City Area

Vung Tau offers a practical range of accommodation catering primarily to the weekend getaway market from Ho Chi Minh City. The Pullman Vung Tau and Imperial Hotel provide upscale beachfront comfort with pool facilities and sea views. Mid-range options like the Malibu Hotel and Sammy Hotel offer clean, modern rooms within walking distance of the dive operators and Front Beach. Budget travellers find numerous guesthouses and mini-hotels throughout the town at very affordable rates. For divers preferring to base themselves in Ho Chi Minh City for access to Can Gio and the city's extensive cultural attractions, District 1 offers the widest range of international hotels from budget to luxury. The advantage of staying in HCMC is access to world-class dining and nightlife, though it requires an early morning departure for Vung Tau dive trips. Most dive operators offer hotel pickup from Vung Tau accommodations, making logistics straightforward. During Vietnamese public holidays and summer weekends, Vung Tau accommodation fills quickly and advance booking is recommended.