The resort is about 10 minutes (7 km) by motorcycle taxi east of Cai Rong and 300m off the main road at Bai Dai (Long Beach) on Van Don Island, which is in Bai Tu Long and North East of Halong Bay. It is 1 1/2 hours by bus from Halong City. Local ferries from many islands in Bai Tu Long land at Cai Rong.

The location of the resort at Long Beach really tells the whole story. The grounds are over 100 ha (250 acres) with a coast line of 10km (6 miles). In season (June through September) the place is crowded with Vietnamese vacationers, and at that time of year all kinds of water sports and shady seating areas are readily available.

The location is stunning. There are rocky islets just off-shore and steep cliffs just behind the resort. At the beginning of April, I was the only guest at the resort - although I was told that there had been a group there the previous night.

There are both rooms and villas available. I did not see inside the latter. The 52 rooms... more