Bungalows in An Thoi, Phu Quoc: 2026 Prices, Who They Suit & How to Book

Where Is An Thoi, and Why Do Travelers Base Themselves Here?

An Thoi sits at the southern tip of Phu Quoc, roughly 28 kilometers from Duong Dong and about 20 minutes by road from Phu Quoc International Airport. An Thoi Port itself lies around 25-30 km from Duong Dong center and about 20 km from the airport, so arriving here is genuinely easy — you can land at midday and be checked into a bungalow before the afternoon boats return to the harbor.

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, which means the town smells of diesel and fish sauce in the best possible way. This is not a purpose-built resort strip: An Thoi has a rawer, more workaday feel than the polished corridor to the north, and that is exactly part of its appeal for travelers who want Phu Quoc's south without the resort-bubble price tag.

Strategically, the position is hard to beat. The Bai Sao/An Thoi pocket is the island's most famous white-sand zone and the base for both the Hon Thom Cable Car — at nearly 8 kilometers, one of the longest over-sea cable cars in the world — and the daily speedboat tours that hop between the islands of the An Thoi archipelago. Beaches such as Sao Beach and Khem Beach are a short scooter ride away, and the south is also known for its coral reefs and a growing cluster of luxury beach resorts.

What Do Bungalows in An Thoi Actually Cost in 2026?

The honest answer is that "bungalow" covers a wide range — from a fan-cooled timber room behind a family home to an air-conditioned beachfront unit with a sea-view terrace. But the market data gives clear anchors. The cheapest listings in the area start at AU$38 (about US$25) per night, and a typical simple bungalow lands between US$25 and US$60 depending on the season and how close it sits to the sand.

To see where bungalows fit in the wider southern market, here is how the price ladder stacks up:

Two real listings illustrate the mid-market: Wotif's Phu Quoc villa guide shows an An Thoi villa at AU$227 (about US$150) per night and another at AU$297 (about US$195). Once you cross the US$100 line you are effectively in villa territory — and the US$150-250 band is where most groups of 4-6 people end up booking. Luxury in the south starts around US$180+ per night, with 3-4-bedroom premium villas at US$200-450 and full 5-bedroom properties at US$300-450. A bungalow, by contrast, buys you the same beaches, the same boat departures and the same sunsets for a quarter of the price — with fewer services attached.

Bungalow or Villa: Who Is An Thoi Actually Right For?

An Thoi rewards a certain kind of traveler and frustrates another. Being honest about which one you are will save your holiday.

One middle path worth knowing: several bungalow properties in the south offer family units or two connected rooms, which can bridge the gap between a US$40 bungalow and a US$150 villa for a family of four with older children.

The Best Pockets to Book a Bungalow Around An Thoi

"An Thoi" gets used loosely on booking sites, so check the actual map pin before you pay. The five distinct pockets each deliver a different stay:

An Thoi town and port area is the cheapest and most authentic option, with simple guesthouse bungalows often below US$40 per night. You will hear the boats leave at dawn — charming to some, noisy to others — and you can walk to the morning market and local eateries. It is also the most practical base if you have an early island-hopping departure.

Sao Beach (Bai Sao), roughly 7-8 km from An Thoi town, is the island's most famous white-sand beach, and a handful of bungalow operations sit directly on or just behind it. Expect to pay a premium for the address — typically US$50-80 per night — but you trade it for barefoot mornings before the day-trippers arrive around 10 a.m.

Khem Beach to the west is the quieter, more upscale stretch, dominated by luxury beach resorts rather than budget bungalows. Independent bungalow options are limited here, but the beach itself is accessible and worth a scooter trip.

Sunset Town, adjacent to An Thoi, is the newer master-planned development centered on the Hon Thom Cable Car station. Accommodation there skews firmly luxury at US$180+ per night, so budget bungalow travelers generally stay in An Thoi proper and visit Sunset Town for the evening show and cable car.

Inland lanes between town and the beaches hide the true bargains — family-run garden bungalows at the AU$38 (US$25) end of the scale. You will need a scooter, but you get the best price-to-location ratio on the island's south.

How to Book: Timing, Season and the Christmas Problem

Phu Quoc's dry season runs from about November to April, and the peak of that peak is late December through early January. The southern pocket feels this more than anywhere: 5-bedroom villas around Bai Sao and An Thoi command US$30,000-60,000 for Christmas week, and while bungalows never approach those numbers, rates commonly double from the US$25-60 band toward US$60-120, and the best-located units sell out first. For a late-December stay, book at least three months ahead.

The green season from May to October is the value window: afternoon showers replace all-day rain, seas can be choppier for island trips, and bungalow rates drop by 20-40 percent. If your priority is a cheap base rather than guaranteed blue skies, this is when a US$30 bungalow is easiest to find.

Booking platforms list most An Thoi properties, but smaller family-run bungalows are often cheapest by direct message or WhatsApp — and hosts are far more likely to hold a room, arrange an airport pickup or store your bags after checkout when you book directly.

Getting There and Getting Around An Thoi

An Thoi is one of the easiest parts of Phu Quoc to reach. The ride from Phu Quoc International Airport takes about 20 minutes, and An Thoi Port sits roughly 20 km from the terminal. A taxi or pre-booked transfer typically costs US$15-25, and many bungalow hosts will arrange a pickup for a similar rate if you ask when booking. From Duong Dong, the drive is about 28 km — 45 minutes to an hour depending on traffic.

Once you are there, a scooter stops being optional. Sao Beach is roughly 7-8 km from An Thoi town, the Hon Thom Cable Car station at Sunset Town is several kilometers in the opposite direction, and taxis are scarce outside the resort strips. Scooter rental on the island runs about US$6-8 per day (150,000-200,000 VND), and most rental companies will deliver the bike to your bungalow door. Fuel is cheap and widely available from roadside bottle stalls as well as proper stations.

For days without a bike, the port zone functions as a transport hub: shared boats, ferries and speedboats radiate out to the archipelago, and ride-hailing cars can usually be summoned for the run up to Duong Dong or the airport. Plan return trips in the evening with buffer time — the southern roads darken early.