An Thoi, at the southern tip of Phu Quoc, has around 80 villas listed, with nightly prices running from about AU$38 (≈US$25) to AU$463 (≈US$300). Most families of four to six end up in the US$150–250 per night bracket for a three-bedroom private pool villa, while five-bedroom luxury properties run US$300–450. The area is the island's base for the Hon Thom Cable Car and the An Thoi archipelago boat tours, and it sits just 20 minutes from Phu Quoc International Airport.
Where Is An Thoi — and Why Book a Villa Here?
An Thoi is the workaday town at the southern tip of Phu Quoc, roughly 28 km from Duong Dong — a 40–45 minute drive — and only about 20 minutes from Phu Quoc International Airport. That airport proximity is the quiet superpower of the south: you can be off the plane and beside your private pool in under half an hour, which no villa near the northern beach corridor can realistically match.
The operational heart of the neighborhood is An Thoi Port, about 25–30 km from Duong Dong center and around 20 km from the airport. Ferries, fishing boats and tourist speedboats all work out of the same harbor zone, and the Hon Thom Cable Car terminal is minutes away. If your Phu Quoc plan revolves around the An Thoi archipelago — snorkeling the coral reefs, day-tripping to the small white-sand islands — staying here turns boat days into short mornings instead of long logistics.
Set expectations honestly, though. An Thoi has a rawer, more workaday feel than the resort corridor to the north: working fishing harbor, local markets, roads that thin out fast. What you trade in walkable restaurant strips you get back in space, private pools, and the quickest access on the island to its most famous white sand — the Bai Sao/An Thoi pocket — plus the south coast beaches of Sao Beach and Khem Beach.
What Do Villas in An Thoi Cost in 2026?
Around 80 villas are listed in An Thoi, and the spread is unusually wide: entry-level listings start at about AU$38 (≈US$25) per night, while the top of the market reaches AU$463 (≈US$300). Mid-range examples on major booking sites include An Thoi villas at AU$227 (≈US$150) and AU$297 (≈US$195) per night — squarely in the family bracket.
For 2026, pricing by villa size is fairly consistent across cost guides:
| Villa type | Typical nightly rate (2026) | What that buys |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level studio or simple 2-bedroom | from AU$38 (≈US$25) | Self-catering basics, usually a short ride from the beach |
| 2-bedroom villa with private pool (south coast) | US$100–180 | Short-term rates; pool, kitchen, parking |
| 3-bedroom private pool villa | US$150–250 | The family standard; most listings sold as family villas sit at US$150–200 |
| 3–4-bedroom villa, premium amenities | US$200–450 | Sea views, larger pools, daily housekeeping |
| 5-bedroom luxury villa | US$300–450 | Beachfront or clifftop positions, staffed service |
| 5-bedroom, Christmas/New Year week | US$30,000–60,000 per week | Peak-season premium in the Bai Sao/An Thoi pocket |
Two benchmarks help you read listings correctly. First, the south of the island — An Thoi and Sunset Town — has a luxury baseline of about US$180+ per night, so anything priced under that is not genuinely a luxury property, whatever the photos imply. Second, the US$200–450 band for 3–4-bedroom villas with premium amenities overlaps the 5-bedroom tier; at the top end you are paying for location and staffing, not just an extra bedroom.
Who an An Thoi Villa Suits — and Who It Doesn't
Villa country in An Thoi rewards specific kinds of travelers and punishes others. Here is the honest split:
Perfect fit
Families of 4–6. The US$150–250 bracket buys a 3-bedroom private pool villa with a kitchen and living space — the single most-booked configuration here. Groups of 6–10. A 4–5-bedroom villa at US$200–450 split across a group often works out cheaper than multiple hotel rooms. Island hoppers and snorkelers. The port, the speedboat piers and the Hon Thom Cable Car are all on your doorstep, with coral reefs a short boat ride away.
Good fit
Couples who want privacy over nightlife. A 2-bedroom pool villa at US$100–180 delivers far more space than a resort room at the same price. Longer-stay and remote workers. Outside the November–March peak, monthly rates on the same villas typically land well below the short-term nightly figures.
Less suited to
Travelers who want to walk to bars, night markets and restaurant rows — Duong Dong is the walkable base, and it is 28 km away. Travelers with no transport at all — distances here make a scooter or car essential. Ultra-budget backpackers — hostels and cheap guesthouses cluster in Duong Dong, not in An Thoi, where even entry-level villas start the market.
The Beaches and Micro-Pockets Around An Thoi
Sao Beach (Bai Sao) is the headline act: the Bai Sao/An Thoi pocket is widely described as the island's most famous white-sand area. The sand is powdery and the water shallow and clear, but tour boats arrive from about 10:00 to 15:00 — villa guests have the advantage of going early or late. Villas inside this pocket command the island's steepest peak-season premiums, including the US$30,000–60,000 weekly Christmas figures.
Khem Beach, ten minutes away, is the quieter, more upscale cousin: a long arc of sand fronted by luxury resorts, with public access stretches where you can swim without a resort wristband. Sunset Town, further along the southeast coast, is the polished new-build quarter with a luxury baseline around US$180+ per night, the Hon Thom Cable Car terminal at its edge — nearly 8 km of cable strung over the sea — and waterfront evening shows.
The port zone is the rawest pocket: ferries to the mainland, fishing boats and tourist speedboats sharing the same harbor. Villas here are the cheapest in the area and suit travelers whose priority is being first on the morning boat, not views.
How to Book an An Thoi Villa Without Overpaying
- Book 2–3 months ahead for the dry season (November–March) — and 4–6 months ahead for Christmas and New Year, when 5-bedroom villas hit US$30,000–60,000 per week.
- Convert currencies before comparing. Many listings show AU$: AU$227 ≈ US$150 and AU$297 ≈ US$195, so an AU$38 listing is a genuine budget find, not a typo.
- Check the exact distance to An Thoi Port and the cable car terminal — a villa marketed as An Thoi can be 15 minutes inland.
- Confirm what the rate includes: housekeeping frequency, breakfast, and airport pickup (a 20-minute ride) vary widely between US$150–200 family villas.
- Ask about pool depth and fencing if traveling with small children — the 3-bedroom tier varies enormously on this.
- Verify power backup and water pressure with the host before paying a deposit; the far south of the island is the last area on the grid.
Money-saving tip: for groups, bedroom math beats hotel math. A 5-bedroom luxury villa at US$300–450 per night split across 10 people works out to roughly US$30–45 per person — usually less than two or three mid-range hotel rooms, with a private pool included.
Getting Around From Your An Thoi Villa
An Thoi is not a place where you leave the scooter at home. Duong Dong, the main town with the night market and the biggest restaurant scene, is about 28 km north — 40–45 minutes by taxi, typically around US$20 each way. The airport, by contrast, is only about 20 minutes, so arrival and departure days are painless.
A scooter at roughly US$6–8 per day covers everything local: Sao Beach in 10–15 minutes, Khem Beach in about 10, the port and cable car terminal in single digits. Roads south of the town are comparatively quiet, though you should ride with a license and a helmet — police checks happen. Ride-hail cars exist but thin out noticeably at the island's southern tip, so for evenings and airport runs it is simpler to arrange transfers through your villa or a local rental company.
This is where a local operator earns its keep: at Sabrina Rental we deliver scooters to villas anywhere in the An Thoi area, arrange airport pickups, and put groups on private boats for archipelago days — so your villa choice is never limited by transport logistics.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a villa in An Thoi cost per night?
In 2026 the listed range runs from about AU$38 (≈US$25) to AU$463 (≈US$300) across roughly 80 villas. The practical middle is US$150–250 per night for a 3-bedroom private pool villa, with 5-bedroom luxury properties at US$300–450 and a luxury baseline of US$180+ for the south of the island.
Is An Thoi a good base for a family of four to six?
Yes — it is the exact bracket most families book. 2026 guides put most families of 4–6 in US$150–250 per night villas, which buys a 3-bedroom private pool property. You are 20 minutes from the airport, 10–15 minutes from Sao Beach, and minutes from the speedboat piers for island-hopping days.
How far is An Thoi from Duong Dong and the airport?
An Thoi is roughly 28 km from Duong Dong, about 40–45 minutes by car. Phu Quoc International Airport is much closer at around 20 minutes. An Thoi Port itself sits about 25–30 km from Duong Dong center and roughly 20 km from the airport, so transfers are short whichever direction you come from.
When should I book for Christmas or New Year?
Four to six months ahead, minimum. Christmas week in the Bai Sao/An Thoi pocket is the island's most extreme premium: 5-bedroom villas list at US$30,000–60,000 for the week. Outside peak dates the same houses return to US$300–450 per night, so your dates matter more than the property you pick.
Do I need to rent a scooter or car in An Thoi?
Practically, yes. Duong Dong is 28 km away (40–45 minutes, roughly US$20 by taxi), and beaches, restaurants and the port are spread out. A scooter at about US$6–8 per day covers Sao Beach, Khem Beach and the cable car; larger groups should book a car with driver or arrange villa transfers in advance.
An Thoi or Ong Lang — which is better for a villa?
Price is similar: a 2-bedroom private pool villa runs US$100–180 per night in both Ong Lang and on the south coast. Choose An Thoi for island hopping, the Hon Thom Cable Car and white-sand swimming beaches; choose Ong Lang for sunset beaches and a shorter hop to Duong Dong's restaurants and night market.
What is usually included in an An Thoi villa rental?
Standard inclusions are a private pool, full kitchen and housekeeping every one to two days; many 3-bedroom family villas at US$150–200 also throw in breakfast or airport pickup, but this varies by property. Always confirm inclusions, pool depth for children, and whether the quoted rate is per villa or per bedroom before paying a deposit.
Shortlisting a villa in An Thoi? Sabrina Rental is based on Phu Quoc — we can advise on areas, deliver scooters to your villa door, arrange airport transfers and private boat trips, and help with anything else during your stay.
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