Blue Ocean Resort
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54 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Mui Ne, Phan Thiet
Tel: 062 384 7322
www.blueoceanresort.com
After renovation in 2007, Blue Ocean Resort is now under the management of Life Resorts. Its luxury makeover includes a large swimming pool and swim-up pool bar as well as a children’s activity playground. Another new addition is an Irish bar. One of the better appointed resorts in the area.
Princess d’Annam Resort & Spa
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Khu Hon Lan, Xa Tan Thanh, Ham Thuan Nam, Binh Thuan
Tel: 062 368 2222
www.princessannam.com
The first all-villa luxury boutique resort in Vietnam, the Princess d’Annam is set on Ke Ga Bay, about a four-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh Ciry and 35km south of Phan Thiet. With a sumptuous spa, original architecture, eight swimming pools and a 24-hour butler service, this is one of the most luxurious resorts in the country. Definitely one of the most exclusive.
Shades Apartments
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Tel: 062 743 237
www.shadesmuine.com
Top quality resort offering a small selection of luxury and attractively designed apartments and studios right on the beach, with fully equipped and modern units. Entertainment options include windsurfing, kitesurfing, antique sidecars, bike tours and dune buggy rides. Has a decent pool and dining options.
The Sailing Club
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24 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Mui Ne, Phan Thiet
Tel: 062 384 7440
Much more than its name suggests, with beautiful landscaped tropical gardens leading onto a stretch of pristine beach and an outdoor bar, well-positioned to make the best of the scenery. Has a mix of comfortable rooms and bungalows, and has recently done some refurbishment. Offers quad-biking, kitesurfing, paragliding and, of course, sailing.