Sheraton Phu Quoc Review: Still Worth It After 6 Stays? (2026)
The first time I checked into Sheraton Phu Quoc, my honest first thought was “huh, this feels like an older, oversized resort.” Six stays later, that opinion has completely flipped.
Sheraton Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort sits on Bai Dai Beach in the north, and it’s the property I keep coming back to whenever I want a full resort day without leaving the north zone. Rooms and service have both improved with each renovation pass, and for the price, the pool and breakfast alone make it worth a serious look.
- Still a solid value pick in the north at current rates
- Breakfast remains one of the best value-for-money spreads in Phu Quoc
- Rainy season (cooler, cloud cover, warm pool water) is an underrated time to swim here
- Compare Marriott’s official site against Trip.com before booking — the cheaper option changes by date
Sheraton Phu Quoc at a Glance
| Full name | Sheraton Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort |
| Location | Bai Dai Beach, north zone |
| Formerly | Vinpearl Phu Quoc Resort & Golf, rebranded to Marriott |
| Check-in / check-out | 3:00 PM / 12:00 PM |
| Rate | From around $95–100/night, depending on platform and season |
| Google rating | 4.5 stars (2,100+ reviews) |
| Best for | Families and Marriott Bonvoy members wanting an active resort day |
Location & Getting Around
The north zone is Phu Quoc’s theme-park cluster — Vinwonders, Vinpearl Safari, and Grand World are all close by, and both of the island’s golf courses are up here too. If your trip is built around those, this location does a lot of the planning for you.
The resort runs a free shuttle (Vin Bus) that connects to the airport, Duong Dong town, and even the southern night market strip on a set schedule. I’ve used it instead of a Grab more than once just because the timing lined up.
Rooms
This property used to be a Vinpearl resort before Marriott took it over, and on my first stay it showed — dated lighting, tired cushions, that sort of thing. Each time I’ve been back since, another round of updates has landed. The bathrooms are the one area still catching up; fixtures are the hardest thing to renovate around a working hotel.
Every room type — garden view, ocean view, and suite — comes with its own balcony, which isn’t a given at every resort in this price range. Suites add a separate living room from the bedroom, and honestly, the more time I spend in the room, the more that separation pays off.
Ocean view rooms let you check how busy the pool is without leaving your balcony, and on a clear evening you get the sunset without walking anywhere. Garden view costs a little less and faces the Vinwonders theme park instead — which sounds like a downgrade until the Ferris wheel lights up at night. It’s a genuinely pretty view in its own right, just a different one.
Bathroom amenities are Gilchrist & Soames, and suites run separate air conditioning for the living room and bedroom, which matters more than it sounds like on a hot afternoon.
2-Bedroom Pool Villas
For a family trip, I’d point you toward the 2-bedroom pool villa instead of stacking two regular rooms. The layout is built for exactly that: a king bedroom and a twin bedroom, each with its own bathroom, plus a living and dining area big enough that nobody feels like they’re tripping over anyone else.
The private pool is shallow enough to feel safe for kids, the tiled floor isn’t slippery, and even though the villas sit close to the beach, they’re tucked off the main guest walkway — so there’s essentially no foot traffic past your pool. It’s lit at night too, which matters if your kids want one more swim after dinner.
Expect roughly $290–370/night in low season for the 2-bedroom villa, climbing to $440–590/night around holidays and peak season. Split between two couples or a family of four, it comes out ahead of two separate rooms once you factor in the extra space and the private pool.
Pool & Beach
The main pool runs long along the front of the building — genuinely one of the biggest pools I’ve swum in on this island. Depth sits around 1.2–1.4m, shallow enough that it never feels intimidating, with a kids’ pool on each side so younger swimmers aren’t sharing water with the adult lane traffic.
The domed pool bar sitting right where the pool meets the ocean is the current unofficial photo spot, and it’s also where I’d point you for ordering drinks. ⚠️ Honest note: the poolside QR-code ordering system is slow — I’ve waited 40 minutes to over an hour for a round of drinks more than once. Walking up to the pool bar directly gets you served far faster.
The private beach faces west, so sunset is the main event — expect the sky to shift from pink to violet on a clear evening, and it’s worth pausing whatever you’re doing to watch it. A swing installation at the waterline has become the spot everyone stops for a photo. Sand here runs a bit coarse and the seabed drops off quickly, so it’s better for sunset views than long swims.
Breakfast & Dining
Breakfast runs at Daily Social from 6:30–11:00am, and this is genuinely the reason I think of this resort as one of Phu Quoc’s best value stays. A sparkling wine, mimosa, and Bloody Mary bar is part of the regular breakfast spread — not a special promotion, just what’s included.
The kitchen keeps a Korean chef and an Indian chef on staff alongside the usual Vietnamese and Western stations, so it’s not just variety for the sake of it — the kimchi and made-to-order dosa are both the real thing, not a watered-down buffet version.
For lunch and dinner, Wok & Curry (12:00–2:30pm and 6:00–9:30pm) is worth knowing about even if you’re not staying here — it’s popular enough with locals living elsewhere in the north that people drive over just to eat. The Korean chef’s cheese-topped spicy chicken and the braised pork belly are both worth ordering.
Library Bar (Elite Happy Hour)
The 1st-floor Library Bar — its walls covered in a floor-to-ceiling bookshelf mural — runs a happy hour for Marriott Bonvoy Platinum-and-above members from 5:30–6:15pm daily, except Fridays, when the space is reserved for an elite member meetup instead.
Food is on the simple side — a few canapes, a dumpling, a small dessert — but the drink selection covers wine, beer, spirits, and made-to-order cocktails, and it’s genuinely free with elite status. ⚠️ The one catch: the timing overlaps almost exactly with sunset. On a clear evening, I’d skip the lounge and watch the sunset from the pool or beach instead, and save the Library Bar for a cloudy one.
Spa & Wellness
The 2nd-floor sauna and jacuzzi used to be restricted to guests with a spa booking — that’s changed, and now any guest can reserve a slot. Booking ahead is required (30-minute slots to keep numbers down), swimsuits are mandatory, and the men’s and women’s areas are fully separate.
On-Site Mart
There’s a small mart on the ground floor, and it’s worth a stop before you assume everything on-property is marked up. A Coke runs about $0.55 and beer $1.10–1.90 — cheaper than ordering the same thing at Wok & Curry or the restaurant, where a Coke is closer to $1.90 and beer around $2.30. Imported snacks and instant noodles are the exception; those do run pricier than you’d pay off-property.
One honest aside: skip the Starbucks counter inside the mart. It’s consistently weak and over-diluted — the coffee from the ground-floor lounge is a noticeably better cup.
What Could Be Better
- Front-of-house staff can come across as reserved rather than warm — restaurant staff have generally been friendlier
- The poolside QR-code drink ordering system is slow (40+ minute waits); order at the pool bar directly instead
- Imported snacks and instant noodles at the mart cost more than you’d pay off-property
None of these are dealbreakers — more the kind of thing worth knowing before you arrive so you’re not caught off guard.
How It Compares to Crowne Plaza
Sheraton and Crowne Plaza are the two 5-stars in the north that get compared constantly, and having stayed at both repeatedly, they’re really built for different trips. See the full breakdown in the Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc review.
| Sheraton | Crowne Plaza | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Long Beach, 10 min to Vinwonders/Safari | Ong Lang Beach, 5 min to Grand World |
| Price range | Higher | Lower |
| Google rating | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Pool | Large pool + 2 kids’ pools | Long infinity-style pool + kids’ pool |
| Breakfast | Sparkling wine included, wide variety | Great value, strong bread and coffee |
| Vibe | Lively, family-focused | Private, upscale relaxation |
If a full day of active water play with the kids is the goal, Sheraton wins. If you’d rather ease into an evening at Grand World’s lights and fountain show, Crowne Plaza fits better.
Price & Booking
Base rooms run roughly $95–100/night, though the exact number moves around depending on the date and which platform you check. On one of my recent bookings, Marriott’s own site quoted about $20 more than Trip.com for the same room and dates — worth double-checking both before you commit, especially if elite benefits aren’t a priority for you.
If you do hold Marriott Bonvoy status, booking direct still has upside — room upgrades (I’ve been bumped to an ocean view suite more than once), Library Bar access at Platinum and above, and points that stack toward your next stay.
Who Should Stay Here
- Families who want a full day of active pool time without leaving the resort
- Marriott Bonvoy members who want to use elite benefits somewhere they’re actually honored well
- Groups of 4+ who’d rather book one 2-bedroom pool villa than two separate rooms
- Anyone building a north-zone trip around Vinwonders, Safari, or Grand World
If quiet, private relaxation is more your speed, the Crowne Plaza up the road might suit you better.
FAQ
Sheraton or Crowne Plaza — which is better?
Sheraton for a lively, pool-focused family day; Crowne Plaza for quieter relaxation and easy evenings at Grand World. Full comparison in the Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc review.
Is Sheraton Phu Quoc good for families?
Yes — two kids’ pools flanking the main pool, a genuinely large swimming area, and 2-bedroom pool villas built specifically for family groups.
Where’s the cheapest place to book?
Compare Marriott’s official site against Trip.com and Agoda before booking — the cheaper option has flipped between them on different dates I’ve checked.
Related Guides
How it stacks up against the other north-zone 5-star → Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc Review
Looking at the south zone instead → JW Marriott Phu Quoc Review · Regent Phu Quoc Review · Premier Village Phu Quoc Review
More north zone options → Best North Phu Quoc Resorts
