Seven Con Dao Retreats For All Budgets

If you are contemplating where to stay during your trip to Con Dao Archipelago in southern Vietnam, below are recommendations for resorts of all costs.

October 04, 2021 | 02:18

Six Senses Con Dao (Photo: VN Express)

Six Senses Con Dao

Covering 12 hectares along Dat Doc Beach,Six Senses Con Dao is the only five-star beach resort in Vietnam’s archipelago. Its reputation catapulted to global fame after Hollywood couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie along with their children visited the resort in 2011. Located inside Con Dao National Park, protected for decades, the resort boasts 50 pristine-beach view villas, built mainly with natural materials and each with a private swimming pool, according to VN Express.

The price of a villa for two people ranges from VND14.7-25.7 million (US$637.85-1,115), with a three to four-bedroom option costing from VND56-83 million.

The Secret Con Dao (Photo: iVIVU)

The Secret Con Dao

Perched on a pristine stretch of Con Dao coastline, in the heart of Con Dao’s charming town and many attractions, The Secret Côn Đảo offers an enchanting escape with sparkling sea views, stylish hotel rooms, captivating meeting venues, and delightful dining options.

Hints of Con Dao’s storied heritage are complemented with tasteful contemporary design and environmental-friendly processes, protecting this cherished seaside destination and offering an unforgettable guest experience immersed in rich local culture. Prices range from VND2.8 million (US$121.39) for a room for two people a night.

Poulo Condor Boutique Resort & Spa (Photo: Agoda)

Poulo Condor Boutique Resort & Spa

According to its website, Poulo Condor Boutique Resort & Spa is ideally located alongside the wide stretch sandy beach called Vông Beach and right at the footage of Chua Mountain which provides an amazing backdrop to the resort. Inspired by a harmonious blend of Vietnamese traditional design and French colonial heritage dating from the early 20th century, the resort embodies the richness of Vietnamese culture with the vibrancy of the present.

A tiny archipelago off the southern coast, only a small number of travelers wind up in Con Dao. Though the trip requires extra effort, those who commit to the journey are rewarded with some of the country's most blissful beaches and best snorkeling. Much of the island is covered by the Con Dao National Park. Its dense jungle will give you ample chance to uncover a paradise of your own. Con Dao's coolest weather arrives between September and January while its hottest months are June, July, and August. Given the island's location, Con Dao is also prone to strong winds in December and January. The turtle-hatching season takes place from mid-August to early December.

Con Daotravelers are spoiled for choice when it comes to secluded beaches. Take a hike to Bai Ong Dung, a stony coastal spot where you can snorkel close to shore, or head to Dam Trau Beach or Dat Doc Beach for sunbathing.

Con Dao is home to one of the most infamous former prisons in Vietnam, which was an incarceration facility for the French as well as the Americans. You can get a solid background on the island's history at the newly built Con Dao Museum.