Whale Island Resort

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Dates

June 2025

July 2025

1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, bed sheets

On the beach, white sand, scuba diving, snorkeling

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
Room service
Parking available
24/7 front desk
Laundry
Housekeeping

Explore the area

Dam Mon, Van Thanh, Van Ninh, Khanh Hoa, 57000

Hon Lon
Doc Let Beach
Ninh Van Bay
Tuy Hoa (TBB-Dong Tac)

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Room options

Family Room, Sea View

431 sq ft
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Bungalow, Garden View, Garden Area

301 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Family Room, Garden View

431 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Bungalow, Beach View, Beachside

323 sq ft
Beach view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Bungalow with Sea View

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Bungalow with Garden View

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Beach Bungalow

Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Van Ninh

Whale Island Resort places you 17.9 mi (28.8 km) from Vung Ro Bay and 23.4 mi (37.7 km) from Diep Son Island. This 33-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, concierge services, and a library.

Getting around

Ga Dai Lanh Station - 28 min drive
Tuy Hoa (TBB-Dong Tac) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

Whale Island Bar

About this property

Whale Island Resort

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

Whale Island Resort features free WiFi in public areas, a library, and a terrace. If you drive, self parking is USD 5 per stay, and there's also an airport shuttle for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach hotel include laundry facilities, a banquet hall, and a garden.

Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Other amenities include electric kettles, ceiling fans, and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, French, Vietnamese

Similar properties

Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant

Property amenities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Self parking on site (USD 5 per stay)

Food and drink

A bar/lounge
A restaurant

Things to do

Billiards/pool table
Library
Sailing
Scuba diving
Snorkeling

Family friendly

Laundry facilities

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

Garden
On the beach
Terrace

Spa

Manicures/pedicures
Massage

Accessibility

No elevator

Banquet hall
Built in 1997
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Slippers
Soap
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided

Food and drink

Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Room service

Ceiling fan
Fan
Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 67.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

Self parking fee: USD 5 per stay
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 67.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and cash

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Check-in: 2 PM
Check-out: noon
Minimum check-in age: 15

The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

There are no elevators.
No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Whale Island Resort

Whale Island Hotel Nha Trang

Whale Island Nha Trang

Whale Island Resort Van Ninh

Whale Island Van Ninh

Whale Island Resort Hotel

Whale Island Resort Van Ninh

Whale Island Resort Hotel Van Ninh

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Whale Island Resort?

Whale Island Resort provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Whale Island Resort?

As of Jun 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whale Island Resort on Jul 21, 2025 start from $77.73, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see near Whale Island Resort?

This hotel is located in Van Ninh, close to Hon Lon, Bai Su, and Hon Kho Trang. You'll also find Raoul's Reef nearby.

Is there parking available at Whale Island Resort?

Yes, parking is offered for USD 5 per stay.

Is there a spa at Whale Island Resort?

Spa services at the hotel include massages and mani/pedis.

Does Whale Island Resort have a casino on the premises?

No, Whale Island Resort doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Whale Island Resort?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Whale Island Resort good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this beachfront hotel include premium bedding and slippers in each guestroom with some featuring sea views.

Does Whale Island Resort have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Whale Island Resort feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Whale Island Resort doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Whale Island Resort allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Whale Island Resort.

Does Whale Island Resort have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Whale Island Resort?

The closest major airport to Whale Island Resort is Tuy Hoa (TBB-Dong Tac), which is about 27.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Whale Island Resort?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Whale Island Resort.

Whale Island Resort Reviews

8.4

Very Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Feb 14, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Bcd, Saigon, Vietnam

Traveled with group

Jun 19, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Clean, friendly staff, beautiful beach at resort. No AC, extremely hot, said they were eco resort on marine reserve but forced us to buy plastic water bottles for four days. Every other small beach on island filled with trash and garbage from the currents. Filled.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sascha Ernst

Traveled with group

Jun 15, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Sierra

Jun 17, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

things not mentioned on Hotels.com 1. Yes there is a restaurant but you can not order food and there is no menu. You eat what the cook prepares and when the cook says so. If you are hungry any other time of day - too bad . If you don’t like what is prepared- too bad. They tried their best to accommodate our food needs. 2. The rooms say amenities - no shampoo, no shower gel, no razors, tooth brushes , water etc bring everything , nothing is included but a towel. 3. There is no ac . There is a ceil dan biut he second night we had to ask for a fan bec it was too hot to sleep 4. No internet in the rooms, no TV , no games, nothing at night ( bring a book) Health and safety There is no fire extinguisher in the wooden huts and no phone to call in case of emergency - no way to contact anyone at reception. There is no clean water in the rooms, to drink or brush your teeth. The paths at night are pitch black - bring a flash light. There are no real windows or door so prepare to be eaten alive , bring bug spray The island is beautiful but I think more honest information would have helped us prepare for our stay and hopefully this will help others

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Trish, NZ

Jul 13, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Island Paradise

A stunning island, we had a very relaxing 3 days there with our teenage children. The rooms were clean, spacious and pretty good. No AC so it did get a little hot at night but manageable. Lots to do with various water sports options and gear to hire. All the staff are very friendly and helpful our daughters had their 16th birthday on the island and the staff made them a birthday cake. Meals were good, variety and even catered very well for me as a vegetarian

8/10 Good

Yoshimi

Jul 1, 2016

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

4/10 Poor

Mark, Manchester

Apr 21, 2016

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Island is basic obviously but the food varies a lot & also the Huts are very uncomfortable the doors dont lock & there are loads of gaps for the bugs to get in? Seating or a sofa in the Hut would be nice? It would be nice if they offered snacks or alternatively so Western style food! Also on the return the taxi driver didnt have a clue who where or what?

10/10 Excellent

the Goodman's, brisbane , australia

Mar 17, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mr and Mrs Goodman

Awesome place to relax like Robinson Crusoe , very beautiful , great staff a + , food a+ to much food sometimes and was restaurant quality, awesome wildlife , butterflies nearly every step of the way, on the walks we did around the island. The owner is trying to bring back the reef and island back to it's former glory, we appaulled him for this. we loved this place no noise , no traffic a perfect place to unwind and was a totally relaxing holiday. very romantic for couples . meet some fellow travellers who will be friends for life now. loved it all .The only bad point was leaving. My wife and I can't say enough good things about our stay on the island . a highlight of our trip to Vietnam for sure . we miss you already, Kind regards Andrew and Sara Goodman.

8/10 Good

Greg, Vancouver B.C./West Palm Beach Florida

Feb 10, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Short end of the stick

Bad news fellas Got the news after all the plans and room was booked,that it would be An $80 USD transfer from the Airport,$14.USD for Meals Except fo Breakfast that was included. No hot water kettle no Coffee in room,no options for food except for the resort I would not of booked if I had of known,Especially with CDN Money I just feel sucked in on this one

10/10 Excellent

Nguyen T H, Melbourne

Sep 10, 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Return To Nature

We stayed here 2 nights and it was one of the highlights of our trip at Nha Trang. Transport there costs $20USD per person each way. There's no other choice. Costs us $80USD from Nha Trang City to the island and back. The hotel is very eco. The hut we stayed at is made of bamboo and wood. There are basic and clean toilet. There is no air conditioning or hot water. Amenities are old but is in working condition. Be careful there is a lot of bugs and ants. They give you the buggie net so make sure you use that. The beach was like those heavenly made ones. The water is so clear you can see your toes and many fishes swimming. The fishes arent afraid of people they will swim near you. Theres so many sea urchins near the rocks and they hurt so be aware. Rent the gears and kayak for about $25 USD half day. You can also walk around the island but theres so much rubbish around its not so nice. There's good view though. There's a bar near the beach. The drinks are nice and reasonably priced. There's only 1 option for food. You have to pay about $700000 VND for 2 person (14USD) per meal. It is very expensive for Viet Nam price. We had meals better for 400000VND at a different island. The food is of good portion and variety but is poor value. Food is set menu and some of the food didnt agree with my taste buds. We hope the food quality will improve. We're glad we stayed at Whale Island. It was over all a lovely experience

8/10 Good

JB, Jersey UK

Mar 10, 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great place to relax and snorkel.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay on Whale Island. We stayed in the standard bungalow which was fine for us once we got used to the cold water showers. We had a problem with our fan which was fixed immediately. My husband found the bed too hard but we've found this in some of the the 4 star hotels we stayed in. We were pleasantly surprised to find the food was some of the best we'd had in Vietnam. It had some wonderful flavours and there was always home made cake at each meal and freshly baked bread at breakfast. We used the island boat to go snorkelling and saw some amazing coral and lots of litte fish. It was however sad to see so much rubbish in the sea.

8/10 Good

Elad, Los Angeles

Feb 18, 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great setting trumps minor negatives

Beautiful setting, bungalows in great location, only one place to eat/drink on this tiny island so the boss could serve anything and charge anything, but the food was good - a high-quality mix of Vietnamese and foreign fare, and the drinks were strong, delicious and reasonably priced. Only negative is iffy wifi, sometimes slow service, and you have to pay $20 per person to transfer there each way from Nha Trang city, over 2 hours on car and then by boat. These are for trips they're making anyway for supplies and staff. They use solar heaters for the showers, which is a great idea to save energy, but then you have to run the water for 10 minutes just to get lukewarm, which is wasteful and uncomfortable for a resort of this caliber. A little gas would go a long way to get consistent hot water. Service is sometimes a little lazy, but overall the location, quiet environment and elegant setting makes this a very nice place to go.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Mar 20, 2012

Whale Island Resort Nice bounty island but expensive and bad food served

10/10 Excellent

Georg

Traveled with partner

Feb 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Wunderschön in einer Bucht gelegen. Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal, sehr gut organisiert. Gutes, abwechslungsreiches Essen. Ein kleines Paradies! Manko: viele Fischerboote fahren nachts mit lautem Motorengeräusch an der Bucht vorbei. Trotzdem auf jeden Fall empfehlenswert.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aurore

Traveled with family

Aug 20, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

Belle plage au calme hôtel sympa mais très peu de choix pour le repas et service à revoir

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lalie

Traveled with family

Jun 30, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

If you are looking for a heavenly place, surrounded by nature, calm and simple, do not hesitate for a moment. The Whales island resort is a small paradise of about twenty cottages. The staff is very courteous, friendly and pleasant. The cottages are spacious and comfortable, in all simplicity. Note however that there is no air conditioning, they are compensated by fans. If you can't stand the heat at all, you might find it a little difficult. The food is very good, the products are fresh and the portions very generous. The water made available to guests is in a glass bottle - it does our eco-anxiety a lot of good! We could not have dreamed of such a pleasant and soothing stay. Thank you to all the staff for this magical moment 🌷

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malene

Feb 18, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Anbefalelsesværdigt

Vi (en familie på 4 med to små børn) havde i februar 2019 et fantastisk ophold på Whale Island Resort! Flotte omgivelser og skønt get-away fra det ellers hektiske Vietnam. Fine bungalows, hvor naturen om natten føles tæt på i form af mange dyrelyde. Fast frokost/aften menuer (ingen a la carte) som udelukkende består af lækre vietnamesiske retter. Hvis man har små børn med er det en god idé at have snacks med derud, og da de fraråder mad i sin bungalow, opbevarede personalet vores snacks i et køleskab. Lækker lille strand, klart vand, jævn snorkling, fedt at kunne leje SUP, kajak mm. Vores 3 overnatninger var ALT for få dage. Skøn lille oase.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Jul 11, 2017

Beautiful view - But...

It's a very beautiful placed resort - But keep in mind that you're in Nature! We had ants and cockroaches in our room due to holes in the hut - which freaked our kids a bit out. Unfortunately there's also floating trash around in the Water - NOT from the resort, but just coming in by see. The view is magnificent - and I'm not sorry for our stay - the above just took us by surprise. The resort removes as much trash as they can each Morning - and that helps!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Josephine

Jun 27, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Just like paradise

Beautiful place! The surroundings are just like a postcard and almost to good to be true. Friendly staff, nice bungalows and definitely the right place to visit if your are looking for some peace and quiet.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

May 25, 2016

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

のんびり滞在におすすめビーチ

ニャチャン空港から、約3時間かかりました。空港からニャチャン市内なRAINBOW DIVERまで行き、シャトルバス(1人20$)からボート送迎となります。ホテル前のビーチは波もなく砂地で綺麗ですが、魚は少ないです。WIFIがBARでしかつながりません。携帯の3Gもつながりません。部屋はファンのみでかなりオープンエアのため、虫などは入って来ますが、蚊帳があります。 RAINBOW DIVERが入っていて、ビーチダイブ、ボートダイブ(2名以上)可能。ガイドも親切です。

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Mar 7, 2016

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Feb 27, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great place to stay away from crowd and enjoy sunshine n beach. Staff very friendly.

8/10 Good

Linda

Feb 17, 2016

Liked: Room comfort

8/10 Good

Søren, Odense

Jan 19, 2016

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Whale Island Resort

Dejlig strand med smagfuld tilplantning og hyggelige hytter. Godt sted for børn at lære at snorkle. Gode vandreruter. Maden er dyr i forhold til det generelle vietnamesiske niveau (14 USD per måltid per person over 11) og der er ingen alternativer.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Jan 7, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The island is wonderful and the staff is very friendly. Yet, they have a little bit strange food arrangement (only one set menue). However, you can negotiate on that with them, so they serve you for ex. no meat.