An Thoi, at the southern tip of Phu Quoc, is the island's best base for beach-and-boat holidays: it sits roughly 20 minutes from Phu Quoc International Airport and is the departure point for both the Hon Thom Cable Car and the An Thoi archipelago island-hopping tours. True apartments are a thin slice of a market dominated by about 80 listed villas priced from AU$38 to AU$463 (roughly US$25–300) per night; simple serviced studios and one-bedroom units typically start around US$25–60 per night in 2026. Pick An Thoi for Sao Beach, Khem Beach and snorkelling day trips — not for nightlife or walkable dining.
Where Is An Thoi — and Why Stay at the Bottom of the Island?
An Thoi is the southernmost town on Phu Quoc, roughly 28 kilometers from Duong Dong, the island's main town, and only about 20 minutes by car from Phu Quoc International Airport. An Thoi Port itself lies about 25–30 km from Duong Dong center and around 20 km from the airport, which makes the far south the quickest part of the island to reach after you land. That geography explains the neighborhood's whole personality: this is a working port town first and a resort zone second.
Unlike the master-planned hotel strip along Long Beach or the polished Sunset Town development, An Thoi has a rawer, more workaday feel. The area around An Thoi Port is the operational heart of the neighborhood — ferries, fishing boats and tourist speedboats all depart from the same harbor zone — so expect diesel, fish markets and noodle stalls sharing space with dive shops and tour offices. Some travelers find that authenticity charming; others find it scruffy. Knowing which camp you fall into is the first step in choosing an apartment here.
| Destination | Distance from An Thoi | Typical travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Phu Quoc International Airport | ~20 km | 20–25 minutes by car |
| Duong Dong (main town) | ~28 km | 35–40 minutes by car |
| Sao Beach (Bai Sao) | ~10 km | 15–20 minutes by scooter |
| Khem Beach | ~7 km | 10–15 minutes by scooter |
| Hon Thom Cable Car station | ~5 km | 10 minutes by car |
Why does this matter for apartment hunters? Because An Thoi is a strategic base for the Hon Thom Cable Car and the An Thoi archipelago island-hopping tours. If your Phu Quoc plan revolves around snorkelling trips, fishing charters and beach days rather than bar-hopping, sleeping ten minutes from the harbor beats sleeping forty minutes north of it.
Apartments vs Villas in An Thoi: What You Will Actually Find
Here is the single most important thing to understand before you search: An Thoi's short-stay market is villa-dominated. Booking platforms list around 80 villas in An Thoi, with nightly rates running from AU$38 to AU$463 — roughly US$25 to US$300 depending on size, view and season. Mid-market examples from Wotif's Phu Quoc villa guide include an An Thoi villa at AU$227 per night and another at AU$297 per night, about US$150 and US$195 respectively. Those two listings sit squarely in the 3-bedroom pool-villa bracket that most families of 4–6 actually book, which 2026 guides put at US$150–250 per night.
True apartments — self-contained units with a kitchenette in a small residential block — exist, but they are a thinner slice of the market than in Duong Dong. In practice, an "apartment" search in An Thoi returns three property types. First, serviced studios and one-bedroom units above cafes or behind family homes near the town center and port, usually US$25–60 per night. Second, aparthotel-style rooms in newer three- and four-storey blocks aimed largely at Vietnamese domestic tourists. Third, small villas that owners list under apartment filters because they sleep four to six people — these overlap heavily with the "Family Villa" bracket priced at US$150–200 per night.
Who does this suit? Apartments in An Thoi are a strong fit for budget couples, solo travelers, divers and anglers on multi-day boat charters, and families who want a kitchen and a washing machine more than a pool. They are a poor fit for travelers who expect daily housekeeping, a reception desk, a gym and a swimmable pool — at that point the price gap to a private-pool villa is small enough that the villa wins. And if you need walkable restaurants and nightlife, An Thoi is simply the wrong end of the island; look at Duong Dong or the Long Beach strip instead.
An Thoi Apartment and Villa Prices in 2026
Prices in the far south spread across an unusually wide range, from backpacker-cheap studios to some of the most expensive weekly rentals on the island. The table below pulls together the 2026 benchmarks for the An Thoi area.
| Property type | Typical nightly rate (2026) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio or 1-bedroom apartment | US$25–60 | AC, Wi-Fi, often a kitchenette; best value booked directly |
| 2-bedroom villa, private pool | US$100–180 | The south-coast benchmark for small families |
| Family villa (2–3 bedrooms) | US$150–200 | The most-booked bracket for families of 4–6 |
| 3-bedroom private-pool villa | US$150–250 | The standard family upgrade in An Thoi |
| 3–4-bedroom premium villa | US$200–450 | Sea views, large pools, premium amenities |
| 5-bedroom luxury villa | US$300–450 | Beachfront tier; southern luxury stays generally start at US$180+ |
| 5-bedroom villa, Christmas week, Bai Sao pocket | US$30,000–60,000 per week | Peak-week only; book 3+ months ahead |
Two things stand out. First, the mid-market is deep: Wotif's An Thoi examples at AU$227 and AU$297 per night (about US$150 and US$195) show that a well-reviewed three-bedroom villa costs little more than two bland hotel rooms in the north. Second, the ceiling is extraordinary — the Bai Sao/An Thoi pocket, the island's most famous white-sand zone and its island-hopping and cable-car base, commands US$30,000 to US$60,000 per week for five-bedroom villas over Christmas. Between those extremes, a couple can still sleep well in An Thoi for a fraction of resort-corridor prices.
Who an An Thoi Apartment Suits — and Who Should Look Elsewhere
Book an An Thoi apartment if...
your trip is built around the water: island-hopping tours from An Thoi Port, the Hon Thom Cable Car, snorkelling the coral reefs, or fishing charters. You land at the airport and can be at your apartment in about 20 minutes. You want to pay US$25–60 per night instead of US$150+ and spend the difference on boat trips.
Consider a villa instead if...
you are a group of four or more staying three nights or longer. With 3-bedroom private-pool villas at US$150–250 per night and family villas at US$150–200, the per-person cost converges with two apartment rooms — and you gain a private pool and a living room. Around 80 An Thoi villas are listed between AU$38 and AU$463, so choice is excellent.
An Thoi is a poor fit if...
you want nightlife, walkable restaurant rows, or full resort service. The town is a working port with a rawer, more workaday feel; evenings are quiet. First-timers who want the classic Phu Quoc resort-bubble experience will be happier in Duong Dong, on Long Beach, or in the Sunset Town resort zone.
One more honest caveat: if your itinerary splits time evenly between the north and south of the island, An Thoi's 28 km distance from Duong Dong becomes a 35–40 minute drive each way, every day. In that case a mid-island base near Duong Dong or Ong Lang — where 2-bedroom private-pool villas also run US$100–180 — may be the smarter compromise.
The Best Micro-Locations for an Apartment in An Thoi
Around An Thoi Port and town center. This is the operational heart of the area, where ferries, fishing boats and tourist speedboats share the same harbor zone. Apartments here are among the cheapest on the island — often US$25–45 per night — and you can walk to tour offices, morning markets and cheap seafood. The trade-offs are boat noise at dawn and zero beach access on foot.
The Bai Sao / Khem Beach pocket. This is the island's most famous white-sand zone, backed by coral reefs and luxury beach resorts. Accommodation here skews heavily to villas and resorts, with southern luxury stays typically starting at US$180+ per night; genuine apartments are rare. Choose this pocket if beach-at-your-doorstep matters more than budget.
The Sunset Town fringe. Just south of An Thoi, this master-planned development hosts the Hon Thom Cable Car station, an evening multimedia show and the island's most photogenic streets. Apartments and condos here are newer and pricier — expect roughly US$60–120 per night — and you get polished dining within walking distance, a rarity in the far south.
Between town and Sao Beach. A quiet rural strip of small farms and guesthouses, 10–15 minutes by scooter from both the port and the white sand. Prices sit between the port and the beach pocket, and it suits self-drive travelers who value silence over convenience.
How to Book an Apartment in An Thoi: A Practical Checklist
1. Fix your dates around the seasons first. High season runs roughly November to March; December 20 to January 5 is the extreme peak when the US$30,000–60,000 weekly villa rates appear.
2. Match the property type to your group. Solo or couple: studio apartment, US$25–60. Family of 4–6: 3-bedroom pool villa, US$150–250. Two families together: 5-bedroom villa, US$300–450.
3. Cross-check at least two platforms against the property's own listing. The same An Thoi villa can appear at AU$227 on one site and AU$297 on another — a meaningful difference for the identical room.
4. Message the host before paying. Confirm airport pickup (the airport is only about 20 minutes away), whether the kitchenette is functional, and whether the pool — if any — is private or shared.
5. Book your scooter at the same time as the apartment. An Thoi is spread out; walking to Sao Beach is not realistic. A scooter costs about US$6–8 per day and most rental services, including Sabrina Rental, will deliver it to your door.
6. Reserve island-hopping tours for your first full morning. Boats leave from An Thoi Port from around 8:00 am; booking locally the day before is usually cheaper than prepaying online.
Local tip: An Thoi's biggest advantage is time. Staying near the port means you board the first speedboats to the archipelago before the day-trippers arrive from the north, and you can ride the Hon Thom Cable Car at sunset when the crowds have gone. Budget apartments 40 minutes from the harbor quietly cost you both of those windows.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an apartment in An Thoi cost per night?
Simple studios and one-bedroom apartments typically cost US$25–60 per night in 2026. The wider An Thoi market is villa-heavy: around 80 villas are listed from AU$38 to AU$463 per night (roughly US$25–300), with mid-market examples at AU$227 and AU$297 on Wotif.
Is An Thoi too far from the rest of Phu Quoc?
An Thoi sits about 28 km from Duong Dong, a 35–40 minute drive, though it is only around 20 minutes from the airport. If your days are spent on boats and southern beaches the distance is irrelevant; if you plan nightly dinners in Duong Dong, the daily taxi runs will wear on you.
Are there real apartments in An Thoi, or is it all villas?
Villas dominate — about 80 are listed in An Thoi alone. Genuine apartments are mostly serviced studios and small aparthotel blocks near the town center and port, and some small 4–6 person villas appear under apartment filters, overlapping with the US$150–200 family-villa bracket.
Is An Thoi a good base for island hopping?
It is the best base on the island. An Thoi Port is the operational heart of the neighborhood, with ferries, fishing boats and tourist speedboats departing from the same harbor zone, and the area is also the base for the Hon Thom Cable Car and the southern archipelago's coral-reef snorkelling sites.
When should I book for Christmas and New Year?
Book two to three months ahead minimum for December 20 to January 5. Five-bedroom villas in the Bai Sao/An Thoi pocket — the island's most famous white-sand zone — reach US$30,000–60,000 per week that fortnight, and even US$25–60 apartments sell out.
Can I walk to the beach from an An Thoi apartment?
From most apartments, no — An Thoi town is a working port, not a beach town. Sao Beach and Khem Beach are 10–20 minutes away by scooter. If stepping onto sand from your room matters, choose the Bai Sao/Khem pocket and expect to pay US$180+ per night for southern luxury stays.
Do An Thoi apartments have swimming pools?
Rarely at the US$25–60 level. Pools enter the picture with villas: a 2-bedroom private-pool villa on the south coast runs US$100–180 per night, and 3-bedroom pool villas US$150–250. If a pool is non-negotiable, budget for the villa tier from the start.
How do I get from Phu Quoc Airport to An Thoi?
The airport is only about 20 km from the port zone — a 20–25 minute taxi or ride-hail costing roughly US$15–20. Many apartment hosts arrange pickup for a similar fee, and scooter rental services will deliver a bike to your An Thoi address, often free within the far south.
Planning a southern Phu Quoc trip? Sabrina Rental delivers scooters to any An Thoi address, arranges airport transfers, and books island-hopping and snorkelling tours straight from the harbor — one local contact for your whole far-south stay.
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