Best Resorts in North Phu Quoc: Sheraton, Crowne Plaza, Mövenpick & Camia Compared (2026)
Every resort in this guide sits in the same north zone, a five-to-twenty-minute drive from Grand World. That’s about where the similarities end.
I’ve stayed at Sheraton, Crowne Plaza, Movenpick and Camia — and each one is quietly selling something different: Sheraton sells theme-park convenience, Crowne Plaza sells the feeling of a brand-new building, Movenpick sells the freedom to cook your own dinner, and Camia sells one very specific photo of a pool that disappears into the ocean.
The Short Version
| Resort | From (per night) | Strongest card | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheraton Phu Quoc | $95–100 | Theme-park access, a Korean banchan station at breakfast | Families/couples building their trip around the north-zone attractions |
| Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc | $90 | Ocean visible the second you open the balcony door | Families with kids, couples wanting a quiet new-build resort |
| Movenpick Phu Quoc | $80 | Daily chocolate hour, a residence with a full kitchen | Families or couples who want to cook at least one meal |
| Camia Resort & Spa | $73 | A saltwater infinity pool that photographs like it merges with the sea | Budget-conscious travelers and couples chasing the photo |
1. Sheraton Phu Quoc — the base camp for north-zone sightseeing
Sheraton used to be a Vinpearl property before Marriott took it over, and on my first stay it showed — dated furniture, a slightly tired feel. Six stays and several renovation rounds later, that impression has flipped. It’s now the resort I reach for whenever I want a full resort day in the north without leaving the property.
The location does most of the planning for you. Vinwonders, Vinpearl Safari, Grand World and both golf courses are all close, and the free Vin Bus shuttle runs to the airport, Duong Dong town and even the southern night-market strip on a set schedule — I’ve timed my day around it instead of calling a Grab more than once.
Every room type — garden view, ocean view and suite — comes with its own balcony, which isn’t a given at this price point. Ocean view lets you check the pool crowd without leaving the room; garden view faces Vinwonders instead, which sounds like a downgrade until the Ferris wheel lights up at night. For a family trip, the 2-bedroom pool villa beats stacking two regular rooms — a shallow private pool, a king and a twin bedroom each with its own bathroom, and it sits off the main guest path, so there’s barely any foot traffic past your door.
Breakfast is one of the better value spreads on the island, and the detail I still bring up is the dedicated Korean banchan station alongside the usual spread — sparkling wine and cocktails are on offer too, so it’s an easy place to start the day slow. The bathrooms are the one area still catching up to the rest of the renovation, and service can lag at busy moments — QR ordering by the pool has been slow more than once.
Good for
- Theme-park access via the free shuttle
- A balcony in every room
- Breakfast that punches above its price
Worth knowing
- Bathrooms are mid-renovation
- Service and QR ordering can be slow at peak times
Read the full Sheraton Phu Quoc review (six stays) →
2. Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc — ocean the second you open the door
I opened the balcony door on check-in day and the ocean was just there, past the pool, no craning my neck required. In a market where half the “ocean view” rooms make you lean over a railing to spot a sliver of blue, that’s rarer than it sounds. It’s a newer IHG property, and the rooms still feel crisp.
The base room runs 49 sqm — spacious enough to feel almost too empty — in a modern wood-and-grey palette. Every single room has a balcony, and because the building faces west, you get the sunset without leaving it.
The pool runs long along the building — narrow, but that makes it better for swimming laps than lounging. Honest note: they call it an infinity pool, but it doesn’t quite give you that merging-with-the-ocean feeling some infinity pools do. That said, the curve has a bit of a W Seminyak look to it, and it’s hard to find a pool this good at a $90-a-night rate. For families, the kids’ club and a PlayStation game room are the real differentiator here — nothing else in this comparison has that. And Crowne Plaza runs its own small weekend touch none of the other three do: a Saturday-night market on-site, skewers and beer included.
Grand World is five minutes away, but the airport is about 50 minutes, so the free shuttle matters — seats are limited, so book at least 12 hours ahead. Convenience stores and restaurants nearby are thin, so plan to lean on the resort or the shuttle.
Good for
- An ocean view from the moment you open the door
- Kids’ club and game room
- A weekend on-site night market
Worth knowing
- “Infinity pool” undersells the ocean-merge feeling a little
- Almost nothing walkable outside the resort
- Airport shuttle needs advance booking
Read the full Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc review →
3. Movenpick Phu Quoc — for travelers who want a kitchen
Movenpick sits exactly between the north and central zones, close enough to both sets of attractions and restaurants that you can do a bit of each. The Vin Bus stops right outside, so with good timing you can reach Grand World or the airport without booking a Grab.
The property splits into a hotel, villas and a residence wing — I stayed in the residence. Unless you need the extra space of a villa, I’d actually point you to the hotel wing first: it’s closer to the beach and its pool is bigger and prettier, with the only pool bar on the property. The residence’s ocean view rooms don’t give you a full sea view, and reaching the actual beach means calling a buggy — a 15-minute wait during busy periods, in my experience.
The residence’s real selling point is the kitchen: a sink, induction stove and a full-size fridge, so a grocery run replaces a few restaurant bills. Cookware isn’t included — renting it from the hotel runs about 130,000 VND, so buying a cheap pot at the local KingKong Mart is the better move if you’re serious about cooking.
What I still think about is chocolate hour, 3:30 to 5:30 pm daily — an unlimited chocolate fountain with bread, fruit and cookies, and by 4 pm the whole crowd, kids included, has gathered around it. I’d book an ocean view room over mountain view; mine faced the sunrise, which meant glare in the morning and no sunset from the room, for barely any price difference.
Good for
- Chocolate hour
- A residence room with a real kitchen
- Good value for a newer property
Worth knowing
- Sits between two zones rather than in either
- Reaching the beach from the residence needs a buggy
- Cookware rental is pricey — buy a pot instead
4. Camia Resort & Spa — the cheapest way into that infinity-pool photo
Camia is known for one thing: a saltwater infinity pool that looks like it dissolves straight into the sea. It sits between the central and north zones — 18 minutes by car to Grand World, 23 to the central-zone KingKong Mart.
The signature pool is heated, 7 am to 7 pm, about 1.2 m deep, and genuinely salty — it’s drawn straight from the ocean. With only around 30 rooms on the property, it rarely feels crowded even though the pool itself isn’t huge. A second, deeper pool (1.4–1.6 m) sits up near reception and the breakfast restaurant, better suited to actual swimming, with its own sea view.
Rooms are generously sized for the price, in a warm wood interior. Housekeeping is where it falls short — dust was noticeable, the air conditioning still felt humid, and there was a persistent smell in the bathroom and on the traditional non la hat left in the room (treat that one as a photo prop only). It felt like most of the budget went into the pool.
My room, a Premium Deluxe Ocean View, sat on the hill farthest from the water — plenty of stairs each time I wanted the beach. Next time I’d book the entry-level Deluxe Garden View instead; the sunset is better watched from the pool or Camia’s sunset restaurant anyway, so the room view matters less than it sounds.
Breakfast runs 7–10 am at the Ocean Restaurant, with a made-to-order pho and egg station alongside Vietnamese, Western, bakery, salad and fruit sections. Nothing stood out, but for the price it’s a fair spread, and a manager doing rounds to check on guests personally was a nice, unexpected touch for a resort this size.
Good for
- The cheapest rate in this comparison
- A genuinely photogenic saltwater infinity pool
- A sunset restaurant right by the water
Worth knowing
- Housekeeping and freshness need lower expectations
- Some rooms sit up a hill with real stairs
- Few amenities within walking distance
Which One Would I Book?
If your trip is built around the theme parks, Sheraton’s shuttle and location save you the most time and hassle. If you want a brand-new room and an ocean view the second you wake up, it’s Crowne Plaza. If you’d rather cook a meal or two and skip a few restaurant bills, Movenpick’s residence wins. And if the budget is tight and that one infinity-pool photo is non-negotiable, Camia gets you there for less than anywhere else on this list.
Price and experience move in opposite directions across these four: the more you pay, the more you’re buying location and service; the less you pay, the more you’re buying one great pool and the freedom to do your own thing. All four sit in the same north zone — but they’re not selling the same trip.
Getting Better Value
Rates shift by season and promotion, so treat the numbers above as a starting point rather than a quote. The official site isn’t always the cheapest option — compare it against Trip.com before you book.
FAQ
Which north Phu Quoc resort is the cheapest?
Camia Resort & Spa, from around $73 a night. Its housekeeping is a step behind the other three, so weigh the savings against that trade-off.
Which is best for families with kids?
Crowne Plaza — its kids’ club and PlayStation game room aren’t matched by the other three.
Can I cook my own meals at any of these resorts?
Yes — Movenpick’s residence rooms have a sink, induction stove and full-size fridge. Bring or buy your own cookware; the in-room rental fee is steep.
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- Best Affordable Resorts in Phu Quoc
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