Apartments on Long Beach (Bai Truong) start at about $12 per night for a simple studio, while beachfront bungalows run $35–55 and private pool villas $150–450 per night in 2026. Monthly whole-villa rentals list at roughly $1,000–1,500 in low season and $1,200–1,800+ in high season. The strip is Phu Quoc's main tourist base — a 20 km west-facing beach around 10 minutes from the airport — making it the default choice for first-timers who want beach, dining and nightlife within walking distance.
Where Is Long Beach, and Why Do Most Visitors Base Themselves Here?
Long Beach, known in Vietnamese as Bai Truong, is the main west-coast strip on Phu Quoc — roughly 20 km of sand curving from just south of Duong Dong town down toward the island's southern tip. It is the island's main beach and its principal tourist base: the majority of Phu Quoc's accommodation, restaurants and bars are concentrated along this one stretch of coast, giving Long Beach the widest range of hotels, apartments, eateries and beach bars within walking distance of anywhere on the island.
Practicality is the second big draw. The beach sits only about 10 minutes west of Phu Quoc International Airport, so a taxi or Grab transfer takes 10–15 minutes and usually costs in the region of $6–10. After a domestic flight from Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, you can be unpacked in your apartment well under an hour after landing — no ferry, no long transfer.
Because the beach faces due west, every evening ends with a sunset over the Gulf of Thailand, and the strip's beach bars are built around it. This is also why Long Beach is consistently recommended for first-timers: everything a first visit needs — beach access, dining, nightlife, tour desks and rental scooters — is within a few minutes' walk of almost any apartment on the strip.
What Do Apartments and Villas on Long Beach Cost in 2026?
Long Beach covers everything from $12 backpacker studios to $450 five-bedroom luxury villas, so the first job is matching your budget to a property type. The table below pulls together typical 2026 rates for the strip, with seasons defined as: low (green) season May–October, high season November–April, and peak over Christmas–New Year and the Tet holiday.
| Property type | Low season | High season | Peak | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic studio / 1-bedroom apartment | $12–25 | $25–50 | $40–70 | On request |
| Mid-range beachfront room (Long Beach & Ong Lang) | ~780,000–1,800,000 VND (about $30–70) in shoulder season | On request | ||
| Beachfront bungalow | $35 | $45–55 | $55+ | On request |
| 2-bedroom family villa | $120 | $150 | $200 | $2,500 |
| 3-bedroom private pool villa | $150–200 | $250 | $350 | $4,500–5,000 |
| 5-bedroom luxury villa | $300–450 per night depending on dates | On request | ||
Two patterns are worth noting. First, the jump from a bungalow to a villa buys far more than a bedroom count: a 3-bedroom private pool villa typically costs $150–250 per night in 2026, which split between three couples or a family of six can undercut several separate hotel rooms. Second, seasonal swings are steep — the same 3-bedroom luxury pool villa that lists at $200 in low season reaches $250 in high season and $350 at peak, a 75% increase, so shifting your dates by a week either side of Tet or New Year is the single easiest way to save.
North, Central or South: Choosing Your Stretch of the 20 km Strip
The northern end of Long Beach, where the strip meets Duong Dong town, is the busiest and oldest tourist hub on Phu Quoc. You trade peace for convenience: the night market, hundreds of restaurants, beach bars and shops are all walkable, and transfers anywhere on the island start from here. The trade-off is real, though — the northern section is heavily congested, especially at sunset when tour buses and scooter traffic pile up along the coastal road for the evening show.
The central stretch is the compromise most couples and families settle on. It keeps you within a 5–10 minute scooter ride of the northern restaurant cluster while sleeping noticeably quieter, and the beach here is wide and swimmable in the November–April dry season. Apartments and bungalow compounds line the beach road, with mid-range beachfront rooms in the $30–70 range in shoulder season.
The southern end is the newest chapter of Long Beach. This is where the new luxury resorts, villa estates, shopping streets, pearl farms, a marina and upscale dining have concentrated in recent years. It is the right pick if you want resort polish and quieter streets, but note that "walkable to bars" largely stops being true here — you will depend on taxis, Grab or a rental motorbike for most meals and evenings.
Local tip: If sunset crowds bother you, look for apartments between the northern hub and the southern resort zone. You keep most of the walkable dining and lose most of the congestion — and the beach is often nearly empty at 7 a.m.
Who Long Beach Suits — and Who It Doesn't
Long Beach is the right base if you tick two or more of these boxes: it is your first visit to Phu Quoc; you want to swim or sunbathe daily without a scooter ride; you eat out most nights and like choice; you want bars and sunset venues within walking distance; or you arrive late and leave early by air, given the 10-minute airport transfer.
Great fit
- First-timers who want the island's biggest choice of restaurants and tours on foot
- Couples chasing sunsets and beach bars — the strip is built around west-facing sundowners
- Families wanting a 2BR villa at $120–200/night with sand at the gate
- Digital nomads and snowbirds staying a month or more ($1,000–1,800+ monthly villa rates)
Less suited to
- Travelers seeking untouched nature — Long Beach is the island's most developed coast
- Light sleepers in the northern section, which is congested and noisy at sunset and into the evening
- Snorkelers and calm-water swimmers in rainy season, when west-coast waves and brown water are common; head to the southeast beaches instead
- Visitors who want a resort-bubble holiday with everything on-site; the southern resort zone or southeast coast fits better
If your trip is dive- or snorkel-focused, or you are traveling in the May–October green season and prioritize swimming conditions, the calmer southeast coast around An Thoi or the quieter Ong Lang beach just north of Long Beach deserve a look before you commit. Ong Lang in particular keeps a bohemian, low-key feel while sitting only 10–15 minutes from Duong Dong.
Monthly Rentals: The Quiet Bargain of Long Beach
Stay a month and the economics change completely. Beachfront villa rentals on Long Beach list at about $1,000–1,500 per month in low season and $1,200–1,800+ in high season — which means a $35–55 nightly bungalow can effectively drop to $33–60 per night including the kitchen, living space and often a pool. Specific listings make the point concrete: a 2-bedroom family villa at $120/night low season lists at $2,500 per month (about $83/night), and a 3-bedroom luxury pool villa at $250/night in high season lists at $5,000 per month (about $167/night) — a 33% discount on the nightly rate.
The practical caveats for monthly stays: most long-term villa rates exclude breakfast and daily cleaning, electricity for air conditioning is sometimes metered separately on longer contracts, and the best-value units for November–March are usually committed by October. If you plan to be on the island for a month or more, contacting owners or a local agent directly — rather than booking a 30-night chain on an OTA — routinely saves 20–30%.
How to Book an Apartment on Long Beach: 5 Practical Steps
1. Fix your dates first. The gap between low and peak is large — $120 vs $200/night on a 2BR villa — so flexible dates matter more than haggling.
2. Decide north vs central vs south. Nightlife and walkability point north; quiet with access points central; resort polish and a marina point south.
3. Compare OTA price against direct price. Large resort-style apartment blocks are on Booking.com and Agoda from around $12–70/night in the Long Beach/Duong Dong area, but smaller bungalow compounds and villas often quote 10–15% lower by phone, Zalo or WhatsApp, with free date changes.
4. Ask the three questions that matter. Is the pool and beach access genuinely for your unit? Is breakfast included? How far, in meters, is the actual walk to the sand — "beachfront" on Long Beach sometimes means a 200 m crossing of the beach road.
5. Lock in high-season stays early. For December–February, book 2–3 months ahead for anything under $70/night; the best-value bungalows sell out first, and what remains is priced at the top of each range.
Payment tip: Many family-run apartments on Long Beach are cash-preferred for balances, and card terminals are inconsistent outside the resort zone. Carry VND for the balance and small deposits, and confirm the deposit policy in writing before arrival.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an apartment cost per night on Long Beach, Phu Quoc?
Simple studios and 1-bedroom apartments start around $12–25 per night in low season and $25–50 in high season. Beachfront bungalows typically run $35–55, and private pool villas $150–450 per night in 2026, depending on bedrooms and dates.
How far is Long Beach from Phu Quoc Airport?
About 10 minutes by car heading west from Phu Quoc International Airport. A taxi or Grab to the northern end of the strip usually takes 10–15 minutes and costs roughly $6–10, making late arrivals and early departures easy.
What is the best month to book a Long Beach apartment for good weather?
November to April is the dry, high season, with January and February offering the calmest sea and most reliable sunsets. Rates peak over Christmas–New Year and Tet; late November or March often delivers near-identical weather at noticeably lower prices.
Can I rent an apartment on Long Beach by the month?
Yes. Beachfront villas list at roughly $1,000–1,500 per month in low season and $1,200–1,800+ in high season. A 2-bedroom family villa at $2,500/month works out to about $83 per night — well below its $120–200 nightly rate.
Is Long Beach or Ong Lang better for a quiet stay?
Ong Lang, just north of Long Beach, is quieter and more low-key with similar mid-range beachfront pricing of about $30–70 per night in shoulder season. Choose Long Beach if walkable restaurants and bars matter most; choose Ong Lang if peace does.
How many bedrooms should a family book on Long Beach?
A family of four fits comfortably in a 2-bedroom villa listed at $120 low season, $150 high season and $200 peak. Two families or a group of six should look at 3-bedroom pool villas at $150–250 per night, which often beat booking three separate hotel rooms.
Do I need a scooter if I stay on Long Beach?
In the northern and central sections, not necessarily — restaurants, bars and the night market are walkable, and Grabs are cheap. In the southern resort zone, a rental scooter (about $6–8/day) is close to essential, as dining and attractions are spread out.
Is Long Beach good for swimming?
From November to April, yes — the west coast is calm and clear. From May to October, waves and occasional brown water are common on this exposed west-facing coast, so swimmers should consider the sheltered southeast beaches during green season.
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