Rixos Phu Quoc Island Phu Quoc: Is It Worth It? Full Review

What is Rixos Phu Quoc, and where is it?

Rixos Phu Quoc Vietnam is a new 5-star resort on Hon Thom, the island immediately south of Phu Quoc's An Thoi peninsula. Its listed address is An Thoi - Hon Thom, Khu pho, An Giang, 920000 Phu Quoc, Vietnam. This is a resort destination rather than a convenient base for exploring Duong Dong, the island's principal town, or the northern attractions.

The location is closely linked to the Hon Thom cable car. Accor states that the mainland cable car terminal is about 2 km from the hotel, with an estimated drive of approximately 25 minutes or a walk of about 1 hour 39 minutes. The unusual difference between the short stated distance and the long walking time reflects the island, terminal and access-road layout; guests should not assume that a 2 km walk is a simple beachside stroll with luggage.

Accor also describes arrival by a world-record cable car. For a first visit, that journey is part of the experience, but it also creates a practical dependency: travelers need to coordinate mainland transfers, cable car operating times and resort access. Ask the property whether luggage transfer, boat alternatives or a private mainland pickup are available for your dates.

Is Rixos Phu Quoc truly all-inclusive?

Rixos is being positioned as the only all-inclusive resort on Phu Quoc Island. Hotels.com lists the property as all-inclusive, meaning onsite food and beverages are included in the room price, although restrictions may apply. The brand and launch materials use the stronger phrase ultra all-inclusive, which suggests a broader package than a basic breakfast-and-dinner plan.

For the guest, the important question is not simply whether the package is called all-inclusive. Confirm exactly which restaurants, bars, premium drinks, room service, minibar items, excursions and special events are included. A resort can include regular buffet meals while charging extra for selected restaurants, imported spirits, spa treatments, water sports or private dining.

Travelocity lists a free buffet breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and a free nightly manager's reception. Those are useful inclusions, but they do not by themselves prove that every advertised venue or beverage is covered. The expected opening concept includes 27 restaurants and bars, so the final inclusions list could be extensive but also complicated.

The all-inclusive model can be good value when two guests eat most meals onsite and use the resort's activities. It is less valuable for light eaters, guests who spend most days touring Phu Quoc, or anyone who wants to compare inexpensive local food in An Thoi and Duong Dong.

Rooms, size and resort atmosphere

Trip.com lists 1,700 rooms and says the property opened in 2025. That room count places Rixos Phu Quoc among the island's largest resort projects. It should be approached as a full destination with multiple accommodation areas, dining spaces and activity zones, not as an intimate hotel where every facility is a short walk away.

The scale may be a benefit for families and groups. A very large resort can offer more choice in restaurants, entertainment and room categories, while the all-inclusive package reduces the need to make daily spending decisions. It can also provide enough programming for guests who prefer not to leave the property.

The same scale can create disadvantages. Room location may affect walking times, shuttle requirements and views. Noise levels can vary between accommodation near pools, entertainment venues and family facilities. Before paying a premium, ask whether the room is in the opening phase, whether construction or phased development may continue, and whether a resort shuttle operates between the cable-car arrival point, rooms, restaurants and beaches.

Rixos and Ennismore have promoted exceptional design and engaging programming, but there is not yet enough independent guest feedback to judge how those promises work in practice. TripAdvisor currently shows no guest reviews for Rixos Phu Quoc Island. That means photographs and official descriptions can explain the intended product, but they cannot yet confirm service consistency, soundproofing, food quality, housekeeping or how crowded the facilities feel.

Dining, children and activities

A 2026 review roundup expects Rixos Phu Quoc to open with 27 restaurants and bars, together with a Rixy Kids Club and Teens Club. If delivered at that scale, the dining program will be one of the resort's principal selling points. It could make a one-week stay feel varied without requiring guests to leave Hon Thom.

Families should check the age bands, opening hours and supervision rules of the Rixy Kids Club and Teens Club. A children's club is not automatically a full-day babysitting service. Confirm whether meals for children are included, whether advance reservations are required and whether activities operate during the exact dates of your stay.

The cable car and Hon Thom setting create obvious sightseeing appeal, while the all-inclusive format is designed to keep guests onsite. The resort may suit travelers who want a schedule of pool time, beach time, family activities and evening entertainment. However, published launch descriptions are not a substitute for a confirmed daily activity timetable.

Ask before booking about beach access, swimming conditions, pools, fitness facilities, water sports, spa treatments and excursions. Also confirm whether the cable-car ride is included in your package. Being next to or connected with a major attraction does not necessarily mean its tickets, transfers or operating disruptions are covered by the room rate.

Prices, value and booking conditions

Available booking listings show materially different prices, so treat them as date-specific examples rather than a fixed tariff. Expedia shows SAR 695 before taxes and fees and SAR 788 total including taxes and fees. Travelocity shows $232 nightly and $251 total with taxes and fees. The difference can result from dates, currency conversion, room category, cancellation terms, taxes or different package inclusions.

At approximately $251 total per night in the Travelocity example, the resort may be competitive for travelers who would otherwise spend heavily on three daily meals, drinks, entertainment and family activities. The value calculation changes if you will eat offsite, do not drink alcohol, spend long days touring the island or book a lower-cost room solely to sleep there.

Compare like with like before choosing a booking channel. Check the exact number of guests, room view, cancellation deadline, taxes, resort fees, transfer charges, cable-car access, included restaurants and any minimum-stay requirement. A cheaper headline rate can become less attractive if it excludes the services that make an all-inclusive resort worthwhile.

Trip.com lists check-in after 15:00 and check-out by 12:00. The official Rixos page also lists check-in at 15:00 and check-out at 12:00. If your flight arrives early or leaves late, ask about luggage storage, early room access, late checkout and whether the all-inclusive benefits continue before check-in or after checkout.

Who should book Rixos Phu Quoc?

Rixos is best suited to travelers who value convenience over independent exploration. Couples wanting a polished resort stay, families wanting organized facilities and groups that prefer one predictable package may find the concept attractive. The Hon Thom setting is particularly appealing if the cable car is a major reason for visiting southern Phu Quoc.

• Good fit: travelers who want meals and beverages included and plan to spend most of the holiday onsite.
• Good fit: families who will use children's programming, pools, beaches and organized entertainment.
• Good fit: guests who enjoy large resorts with many dining and activity choices.
• Less suited to: travelers who want regular access to Duong Dong, the night market and independent local restaurants.
• Less suited to: visitors planning motorbike day trips around northern and eastern Phu Quoc.
• Less suited to: guests who need proven service quality from a long history of independent reviews.
• Less suited to: budget travelers who will not use the included meals, drinks and resort programming.

The biggest booking decision is therefore not whether the property sounds luxurious. It is whether you want Hon Thom to be your destination. If yes, an all-inclusive resort can remove much of the planning burden. If no, staying on the mainland near An Thoi or elsewhere on Phu Quoc will make independent transport and dining easier.

What should you confirm before booking?

Rixos Phu Quoc has an unusually important opening-status question. Trip.com says the property opened in 2025, while Rixos says the first phase was set to open in mid-2026. These statements do not establish the operating status for your dates. Confirm directly with the resort or booking provider that the property is accepting guests, which facilities are open and whether the advertised all-inclusive plan is active.

The lack of TripAdvisor reviews is not automatically a negative sign for a new resort, but it does mean that guests are taking more uncertainty than they would at an established property. Flexible cancellation terms and written confirmation of inclusions are especially valuable during a phased opening.

Final verdict: is Rixos Phu Quoc worth it?

Rixos Phu Quoc could be worth the price for a traveler seeking a large, self-contained and all-inclusive 5-star holiday on Hon Thom. The strongest arguments are the included food and beverages, the expected 27 restaurants and bars, family clubs, the unusual world-record cable-car arrival and the convenience of keeping most holiday spending in one booking.

It is not an automatic recommendation yet. The resort is listed with 1,700 rooms, current sources disagree about its opening timeline, and TripAdvisor has no guest reviews to verify the promised design, programming or service. The remote island setting also makes it a poor choice for travelers who want spontaneous access to mainland Phu Quoc.

Our verdict: book Rixos if you want the resort itself to be the holiday and can confirm that the facilities and all-inclusive benefits are operating. Choose a mainland hotel instead if you want local food, motorbike exploration, nightlife and flexible island-wide transport. At the example rate of $251 including taxes and fees, the resort's value depends primarily on how much of its dining and programming you actually use.