Best Luxury Beach Resorts

5 hotels

Da Nang's luxury tier is no longer a secret. The city now hosts properties from IHG, Hyatt, Marriott, and Fusion that genuinely compete with Bali and Phuket — at prices that run 25–40% lower. The five picks below set the bar.

InterContinental Sun Peninsula resort pool terrace overlooking South China Sea
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★ Editor's #1 Pick

InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort

★★★★★
Son Tra Peninsula 25 min from airport · Private bay

Bill Bensley's architecture cascades down a forested Son Tra hillside — five funicular-linked levels, a MICHELIN-recognised restaurant, and a genuinely private bay. The most dramatic hotel setting in Vietnam.

Pros
  • Unmatched views & architectural drama
  • Genuine private bay & seclusion
Cons
  • Far from city restaurants & bars
  • Taxi required for all off-resort trips
From
$380–$900 per night
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Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa beachfront pool Non Nuoc beach aerial
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Best 5-Star Beach Value

Hyatt Regency Danang Resort & Spa

★★★★★
Non Nuoc Beach 20 min from airport · Direct beachfront

Six pools, four restaurants, a 120-metre lazy river, and direct Non Nuoc beachfront make this the top choice for families and couples wanting genuine five-star infrastructure at reasonable prices.

Pros
  • 6 pools including lazy river
  • Direct Non Nuoc beach — wide & quiet
Cons
  • Non Nuoc is 8 km from city restaurants
  • Large scale can feel impersonal
From
$175–$400 per night
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Sheraton Grand Danang resort exterior and beach pool complex
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Best Family Resort

Sheraton Grand Danang Resort

★★★★★
My An Beach 15 min from airport · Beachfront

785 rooms, industry-leading water complex with waterslides and lazy river, the best hotel lounge in Da Nang, and 46 sqm standard rooms. The benchmark for week-long family beach holidays.

Pros
  • Water complex with slides & lazy river
  • Best club lounge in Da Nang
Cons
  • 15 min drive to My Khe restaurants
  • Scale can overwhelm couples
From
$160–$360 per night
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Fusion Maia villa pool terrace with tropical garden
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Best Spa & Wellness

Fusion Maia Da Nang

★★★★★
My An Beach 15 min from airport · Beachfront

All-suite, all-inclusive spa resort: every suite has its own private plunge pool, rates include twice-daily spa treatments per person, and breakfast is served anywhere at any time. Adults-oriented sanctuary.

Pros
  • All-inclusive: 2 spa treatments/person/day
  • Every suite has private plunge pool
Cons
  • No under-16s during peak dates
  • Premium for F&B beyond included package
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$260–$550 per night
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Pullman Danang Beach Resort architecture and beachfront pool
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Best Location — My Khe

Pullman Danang Beach Resort

★★★★★
My Khe Beach 10 min from airport · Beachfront

The luxury hotel with the best location in Da Nang: prime My Khe beachfront, 10 minutes from the airport, walkable to An Thuong's restaurants and bars, with a rooftop bar serving genuine ocean views.

Pros
  • Best luxury location — beach + walkable city
  • Rooftop bar with true ocean views
Cons
  • Pool smaller than Hyatt or Sheraton
  • My Khe busier beach than Non Nuoc
From
$145–$330 per night
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Best Mid-Range Beach Hotels

5 hotels

Da Nang's mid-range ($70–$160) is where the city earns its reputation for value. These five hotels offer beachfront access, pools, and solid service at prices that would buy you a formula hotel 2km from the beach in Phuket or Bali.

A La Carte Da Nang rooftop infinity pool overlooking My Khe Beach
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Best Value My Khe

A La Carte Da Nang Beach

★★★★☆
My Khe Beach 10 min from airport · Direct beachfront

A rooftop infinity pool bar that is one of the most photographed spots in Da Nang, apartment-style rooms with kitchenettes, and a prime My Khe location — all for $90–150 in mid-season.

Pros
  • Rooftop infinity pool bar — sunrise views
  • Apartment rooms with kitchenettes
Cons
  • Pool smaller than 5-star competitors
  • Lower-floor rooms have limited light
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$90–$150 per night
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Wyndham Soleil Da Nang beachfront hotel tower with pool
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Most Popular with Korean Visitors

Wyndham Soleil Da Nang

★★★★☆
My Khe Beach 10 min from airport · Beachfront

Korean-language menus, Korean breakfast options, and a bilingual front desk — plus reliable beachfront access, balcony sea views, and operational consistency that rarely disappoints.

Pros
  • Korean-friendly staff & breakfast
  • Sea-view balconies on upper floors
Cons
  • Less character than boutique competitors
  • F&B slightly overpriced for quality
From
$95–$155 per night
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TMS Hotel Da Nang rooftop pool with city skyline at dusk
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Best Rooftop Bar

TMS Hotel Da Nang Beach

★★★★☆
My Khe Beach 10 min from airport · Beachfront

The 40th-floor rooftop bar and infinity pool draws both guests and walk-ins for some of the best 360° views in the city. Strong My Khe location, modern rooms, and a genuine social scene.

Pros
  • 40th-floor rooftop pool & bar
  • Modern rooms at strong-value price
Cons
  • Can be loud around pool evenings
  • Lift queues at peak times
From
$110–$185 per night
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Furama Resort Da Nang tropical beachfront pool and gardens
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Established Favourite

Furama Resort Da Nang

★★★★★
My An Beach 15 min from airport · Beachfront

Two decades of fine-tuned operations on My An Beach: 54 sqm+ standard rooms, three pools, a full spa, tropical gardens, and a service culture newer hotels are still trying to learn. Exceptional value at $130–220.

Pros
  • 20-year track record of consistent quality
  • 54 sqm+ standard rooms — generous
Cons
  • Design showing its age in some wings
  • 15 min from My Khe restaurants
From
$120–$205 per night
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Sandy Beach Non Nuoc Resort beach chairs and calm shoreline
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Quietest Beachfront

Sandy Beach Non Nuoc Resort

★★★★☆
Non Nuoc Beach 20 min from airport · Beachfront

Non Nuoc is Da Nang's widest, least-crowded beach — Sandy Beach occupies an excellent position with low-rise garden villas, a strong pool, and an unhurried pace. Best for guests who want space over proximity.

Pros
  • Most secluded beachfront in Da Nang
  • Low-rise garden villas — beautiful setting
Cons
  • 20 min from city restaurants
  • Limited evening dining nearby
From
$85–$155 per night
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Best Boutique Hotels

4 hotels

Da Nang's boutique scene is concentrated in the An Thuong neighbourhood and the mid-My Khe strip — smaller properties with real character that the big chains simply cannot replicate.

Vinpearl Luxury Da Nang beachfront villas and palm-lined beach aerial view
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Best Private Villa Experience

Vinpearl Luxury Da Nang

★★★★★
Non Nuoc Beach 20 min from airport · Beachfront

165 standalone pool villas on Non Nuoc Beach, each with private plunge pool, outdoor shower, and privacy screening. Best private-villa experience in Da Nang outside the InterContinental — at a lower price.

Pros
  • Standalone pool villas with genuine privacy
  • Excellent Non Nuoc beachfront
Cons
  • 20 min from city — taxi every time
  • Brand less internationally recognised
From
$160–$310 per night
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The Memory Hotel Da Nang rooftop pool and beach view
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Best Boutique for Longer Stays

The Memory Hotel & Apartments

★★★★☆
My Khe Beach 10 min from airport · 2 min walk to beach

A tight, well-curated 46-room boutique with Vietnamese art and craft details, a rooftop pool overlooking My Khe, and fully-equipped apartment units outstanding for stays of a week or more.

Pros
  • Genuine Vietnamese design — no tourist kitsch
  • Excellent apartment units for long stays
Cons
  • No direct beach access (2-min walk)
  • Small pool — sells out fast in peak season
From
$70–$115 per night
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Abba Danang Hotel modern architecture with rooftop pool
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Best Boutique Design Hotel

Abba Danang Hotel

★★★★☆
An Thuong / My Khe 10 min from airport · 5 min walk to beach

Confident concrete-and-glass architecture, larger-than-average rooms, and a rooftop pool set in the An Thuong neighbourhood — Da Nang's best café and nightlife corridor, five minutes from the beach.

Pros
  • Strong architecture & photogenic design
  • Perfect An Thuong location for nightlife
Cons
  • 5-min walk to beach (not beachfront)
  • Rooftop bar service can be slow
From
$65–$100 per night
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Premier Village Da Nang Resort aerial view beachfront villas pool My An Beach
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Best Family Villa Resort

Premier Village Da Nang Resort

★★★★★
My An Beach 15 min from airport · Beachfront villas

Every unit is a beachfront villa facing directly onto My An Beach with a private pool and outdoor living area. The front villas sit on the sand line — intimate boutique scale with five-star operations.

Pros
  • Every villa is directly on the beach
  • More intimate than Sheraton or Hyatt
Cons
  • 15 min from My Khe restaurants
  • Road-facing villas less special
From
$185–$390 per night
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Best Riverfront Hotels

4 hotels

Da Nang's Han River is the city's second landmark after the beach — Dragon Bridge, the Tran Thi Ly Bridge, and the glittering riverside are best experienced from a hotel room facing the water. These properties suit business travellers, city explorers, and anyone visiting for a few nights rather than a full beach holiday.

Novotel Danang Premier Han River hotel exterior and city view
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Best River View Hotel

Novotel Danang Premier Han River

★★★★☆
Han River / Hai Chau 15 min from airport · Riverside

River-facing rooms from the 8th floor look directly at Dragon Bridge — including Saturday and Sunday night fire-breathing. In the heart of Hai Chau, walkable to Han Market, museums, and day-trip logistics.

Pros
  • Dragon Bridge views from river rooms
  • Walkable to Han Market & city attractions
Cons
  • No direct beach access
  • Pool small and on upper floor
From
$90–$150 per night
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Haian River Hotel Da Nang illuminated tower at sunset with Han River and Dragon Bridge
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Best Spa — City Zone

Haian River Hotel & Spa

★★★★☆
Han River / Hai Chau 15 min from airport · Riverside

The best spa in Hai Chau district, an infinity pool facing the river, and 38 sqm+ rooms — a 130-room boutique that consistently outperforms its 4-star category for spa-oriented city stays.

Pros
  • Best spa in Hai Chau district
  • River-view infinity pool
Cons
  • Not beachfront — taxi for beach visits
  • River view rooms sell out fast
From
$70–$115 per night
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Brilliant Hotel Da Nang rooftop bar with Han River Dragon Bridge night view
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Best Budget Riverfront

Brilliant Hotel Da Nang

★★★★☆
Han River / Hai Chau 15 min from airport · Near riverfront

Clean rooms, a rooftop pool with river views, reliable service, and walking distance to every major Hai Chau attraction. The best value option in the city-centre zone at $55–90 per night.

Pros
  • Best city-centre value at $55–90
  • Rooftop pool with Han River views
Cons
  • No beach access
  • Basic room fitout
From
$55–$90 per night
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Radisson Blu Resort Da Nang beachfront pool and villas aerial view
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Best Son Tra Luxury

Radisson Blu Resort Da Nang

★★★★★
Son Tra Peninsula 15 min from airport · Beachfront

A luxury resort on protected Son Tra Peninsula with a quiet private beach on the eastern side — less busy than My Khe, all rooms sea-facing, and five-star infrastructure at prices that undercut the InterContinental.

Pros
  • Private Son Tra beach — far less crowded
  • All rooms have sea views
Cons
  • 15–20 min from city restaurants
  • Fewer F&B options than Hyatt/Sheraton
From
$155–$320 per night
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Best Family Hotels

4 hotels

Da Nang is one of Southeast Asia's best family beach destinations — clean, safe, short-haul from most Asian cities, and offering hotels with genuine family infrastructure. These four deliver the combination families actually need: kids pools, room space, beach access, and food options that work for everyone. For more detail see our complete family hotels guide.

Marriott Da Nang beachfront resort pool and family facilities
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Best All-Round Family Hotel

Marriott Da Nang

★★★★★
My Khe Beach 10 min from airport · Beachfront

A genuine daily kids' club programme, partitioned family rooms, a strong beach club on My Khe, and the Marriott service consistency families depend on — with walkable restaurants for parents after bedtime.

Pros
  • Genuine kids' club with daily programme
  • My Khe location — walkable after kids sleep
Cons
  • Premium over comparable Sheraton
  • Pool area crowded peak season
From
$155–$285 per night
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BRG Danang Golf Resort aerial view of course and beachfront
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Best for Golf + Family

BRG Danang Golf Resort

★★★★★
Non Nuoc Beach 20 min from airport · Golf & Beach

Two BRG courses designed by Greg Norman and Nick Faldo, large family villas, a strong pool and direct Non Nuoc beach — the only resort in Da Nang where serious golfers and non-golfing family members are equally catered for.

Pros
  • Two championship golf courses on-site
  • Direct Non Nuoc beach & family villas
Cons
  • 20 min from city restaurants
  • Less compelling without golf interest
From
$145–$275 per night
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Grandvrio Ocean Resort Da Nang beachfront exterior
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Best Value Family Beach Resort

Grandvrio Ocean Resort Da Nang

★★★★☆
Non Nuoc Beach 20 min from airport · Beachfront

Japan's Route Inn group in Da Nang: meticulous cleanliness, obsessive room quality, and Japanese service values at mid-range prices. Multiple pools, kids' club, and the best family value on Non Nuoc Beach at $80–135.

Pros
  • Japanese Route Inn quality standards
  • Outstanding value for family beachfront
Cons
  • Non Nuoc — 20 min from city dining
  • Functional design, limited character
From
$80–$135 per night
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Da Nang beach resort pool with ocean view
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Best for Points Redemptions

Marriott Bonvoy — Da Nang Collection

★★★★☆
My Khe / My An Various locations

For Marriott Bonvoy members, Da Nang is one of the best redemption cities in Southeast Asia — off-peak points rates at the Sheraton Grand and Marriott can deliver $200+ rooms for 35,000–50,000 points.

Pros
  • Outstanding Bonvoy points value
  • Fifth-night-free & status upgrades available
Cons
  • Award availability limited during peak
  • Requires forward planning
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Best Budget Hotels

3 hotels & 1 hostel

Under $60/night in Da Nang, you can still get a clean room within 5 minutes of My Khe Beach. The budget tier has improved dramatically since 2020 — expect private bathrooms, air conditioning, and usually a pool for anything above $30.

Green House Da Nang hotel rooftop and My Khe Beach view
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Best Budget My Khe

Green House Da Nang

★★★☆☆
My Khe Beach 10 min from airport · 3 min walk to beach

A rooftop pool at $42–68 — unusual for this tier. Clean rooms, fast WiFi, English-speaking staff, and a 3-minute walk to My Khe Beach. The benchmark for budget stays near the beach.

Pros
  • Rooftop pool — rare at this price tier
  • 3-minute walk to My Khe Beach
Cons
  • Small rooms — minimal luggage
  • No on-site restaurant
From
$42–$68 per night
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Da Nang Backpacker Hostel lively social bar area with travellers
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Best Hostel & Social Scene

Da Nang Backpacker Hostel Original

★☆☆☆☆
Hai Chau / City Centre 15 min from airport · Near Han Market

Dorm beds from $12, a rooftop bar that is genuinely good, nightly activities, and the most knowledgeable tour-booking team in Da Nang's budget sector. The established social hub for backpackers.

Pros
  • From $12/dorm — cheapest quality beds
  • Expert tour booking & activities
Cons
  • 15 min taxi to beach — not walkable
  • Dorms not suited to all travellers
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$12–$35 per night
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Almanity Hoi An Resort tropical pool with palm trees and traditional Vietnamese hat
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Best Day Trip Hotel Base

Almanity Hoi An (Day Trip Base)

★★★★★
Hoi An 45 min from Da Nang — Day trip alternative

Not in Da Nang — but the best-value luxury spa hotel in Central Vietnam: 25m pool, exceptional spa, breakfast included, rooms from $105, and 15-minute walk to Hoi An Ancient Town. An honest recommendation for two-centre trips.

Pros
  • Best-value luxury spa in Central Vietnam
  • 15-min walk to Hoi An Ancient Town
Cons
  • Not in Da Nang city
  • Requires separate transfer from airport
From
$105–$210 per night
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Da Nang Hotels by Location

All 25 hotels plotted by neighbourhood cluster. My Khe, My An, and Non Nuoc Beach run north to south; Son Tra Peninsula sits to the north-east; Hai Chau district is the city centre.

Neighbourhood Clusters

🌊 My Khe Beach
Da Nang's primary tourist strip. Walkable restaurants, bars, and café culture in An Thuong. 8–12 km of beachfront, 10 min from airport.
BeachWalkableNightlife
🌞 My An Beach
Quieter, wider beach with larger resorts. Home to Furama, Sheraton Grand, Fusion Maia, Premier Village. 15 min from airport.
ResortsFamiliesQuieter
🏛 Non Nuoc Beach
Southernmost beach zone. Undeveloped feel, near Marble Mountains. Hyatt Regency, Sandy Beach, BRG Golf Resort, Grandvrio. 20 min from airport.
QuietestGolfNature
🏭 Son Tra Peninsula
Forested protected peninsula. InterContinental and Radisson Blu. Dramatic views, private bays, complete seclusion. 25 min from airport.
Ultra-LuxurySecludedViews
🏛 Han River / Hai Chau
City centre. Dragon Bridge, Han Market, museums. Novotel, Haian River, Brilliant. Best for city exploration & business. 15 min from airport.
CityBusinessCulture

Neighbourhood Breakdown

The area you choose determines your entire holiday experience. Here is a direct, honest breakdown of each zone. For more detail visit our full Where to Stay guide.

🌊
My Khe Beach
Best all-round neighbourhood

Da Nang's busiest and most complete beach zone. The 8km stretch of beachfront runs from the Son Tra Peninsula south toward My An. An Thuong village at its northern end is the social and culinary heart of tourist Da Nang. You walk to dinner. You walk to the beach. You walk to cafés. Nothing requires a taxi. For first-time visitors, this is the default and correct choice.

Who it suitsEveryone — especially first-timers
Airport transfer10–12 minutes
Hotel prices$70–$360 / night
Evening sceneExcellent — An Thuong bars & cafés
Beach qualityVery good — busy in peak season
🌞
My An Beach
Premium resort territory

Immediately south of My Khe, My An is where the large five-star resorts (Furama, Sheraton Grand, Fusion Maia, Premier Village) are concentrated. The beach is wider and cleaner than My Khe and significantly less crowded. The trade-off is convenience: you're dependent on taxis for restaurants and evening entertainment. Right for week-long stays at large resorts; wrong for city-curious travellers.

Who it suitsFamilies, resort stays, luxury seekers
Airport transfer15–18 minutes
Hotel prices$120–$560 / night
Evening sceneMostly in-resort dining
Beach qualityExcellent — wide & clean
🏛
Hai Chau / Han River
City culture & business

Hai Chau district is the administrative and cultural heart of Da Nang — Dragon Bridge, Han Market, the city's museums, and its best street-food alleys are all here. Hotels are cheaper than the beach zones, the transport links to Hoi An are superior, and the atmosphere is genuinely Vietnamese rather than tourist-oriented. Wrong for beach holidays; right for anyone who wants to understand the city.

Who it suitsBusiness travellers, city explorers
Airport transfer15–20 minutes
Hotel prices$50–$150 / night
Beach access15–20 min taxi to My Khe
Evening sceneGood — local restaurants & bars
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Son Tra Peninsula
Ultra-luxury & seclusion

Son Tra is a protected wildlife reserve peninsula 15km northeast of the city. Development is restricted, which means only two luxury hotels operate here — the InterContinental and Radisson Blu. The views are dramatic, the beaches are private, and the sense of seclusion is complete. The trade-off is total dependence on hotel F&B and taxi trips for any off-resort activity. Recommended for honeymoons, anniversaries, and guests who actively want to disconnect.

Who it suitsLuxury couples, honeymoons
Airport transfer20–30 minutes
Hotel prices$160–$900+ / night
BeachPrivate bays — no public access
Evening sceneIn-resort only
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Non Nuoc Beach
Quietest beach, golf & nature

Non Nuoc is Da Nang's southernmost beach zone, running from the Marble Mountains area toward Hoi An. The beach is wider and emptier than My Khe — genuinely deserted on weekday mornings. This is where the Hyatt Regency, Sandy Beach, and BRG Golf Resort sit. The access road (the Coastal Highway) now runs all the way to Hoi An, making day trips very straightforward. For guests who want the city's best hotels but can't stand crowds, Non Nuoc is the answer.

Who it suitsFamilies, golfers, quiet seekers
Airport transfer20–25 minutes
Hotel prices$80–$420 / night
BeachExcellent — wide & quiet
Hoi An access30 min by taxi or motorbike

Compare Every Hotel

Sortable overview of all 25 hotels. Click any hotel name to jump to its full review above.

# Hotel Area Stars Price / Night Pool Beach Access Best For
1InterContinental Sun PeninsulaSon Tra★★★★★$380–$900YesPrivateLuxury / Couples
2Hyatt Regency DanangNon Nuoc★★★★★$175–$4006 PoolsDirectFamilies / Couples
3Sheraton Grand DanangMy An★★★★★$160–$360Water ComplexDirectFamilies
4Fusion Maia Da NangMy An★★★★★$260–$550Private PlungeDirectSpa / Couples
5Pullman Danang Beach ResortMy Khe★★★★★$145–$330YesDirectLuxury + City
6A La Carte Da Nang BeachMy Khe★★★★$90–$150RooftopDirectValue / Couples
7Wyndham Soleil Da NangMy Khe★★★★$95–$155YesDirectKorean Visitors
8TMS Hotel Da Nang BeachMy Khe★★★★$120–$20040F RooftopDirectSocial Scene
9Furama Resort Da NangMy An★★★★★$120–$2003 PoolsDirectValue Luxury
10Sandy Beach Non NuocNon Nuoc★★★★$85–$155YesDirectQuiet / Couples
11Vinpearl Luxury Da NangNon Nuoc★★★★★$160–$310PrivateDirectVilla Privacy
12The Memory HotelMy Khe★★★★$70–$115Rooftop2 min walkBoutique / Long Stay
13Abba Danang HotelAn Thuong★★★★$65–$100Rooftop5 min walkDesign / Instagram
14Premier Village Da NangMy An★★★★★$185–$390PrivateDirectFamily Villas
15Novotel Han RiverHan River★★★★$90–$150YesTaxi 15 minBusiness / City
16Haian River Hotel & SpaHan River★★★★$70–$115RooftopTaxi 15 minCity Spa
17Brilliant HotelHan River★★★★$50–$80RooftopTaxi 20 minBudget City
18Radisson Blu Da NangSon Tra★★★★★$155–$320YesPrivateQuiet Luxury
19Marriott Da NangMy Khe★★★★★$155–$285YesDirectAll-Round Family
20BRG Danang Golf ResortNon Nuoc★★★★★$145–$275YesDirectGolfers
21Grandvrio Ocean ResortNon Nuoc★★★★$80–$135YesDirectValue Family
22Marriott Bonvoy RedemptionsMy Khe / My An★★★★★PointsYesDirectPoints Collectors
23Green House Da NangMy Khe★★★$35–$55Rooftop3 min walkBudget My Khe
24Da Nang Backpacker HostelHai Chau$10–$30NoTaxi 20 minBackpackers
25Almanity Hoi An (Day Trip)Hoi An★★★★★$90–$18025m Pool15 min taxiDa Nang + Hoi An Trip

Da Nang Hotels FAQ

The questions we hear most from readers planning their first Da Nang trip.

Is it better to stay by the beach or the river in Da Nang?
For first-time visitors, the beach is the right call — specifically the My Khe strip. You are two minutes from the water, surrounded by Da Nang's best restaurants, and never need a taxi for an evening out. The riverfront (Han River / Hai Chau) suits business travellers and people who want easy access to Dragon Bridge, Han Market, and Hoi An day trips without paying beach-zone premiums. If you can only choose once: beach. The one exception is a business-focused trip of 2–3 nights where city access matters more than sand.
How much do hotels cost in Da Nang in 2026?
Da Nang has the widest price spread of any comparable beach destination in Southeast Asia. Expect to pay $18–35/night for a decent budget guesthouse, $55–110 for a solid 3–4 star property with a pool, $120–200 for quality beachfront with proper resort facilities, and $200–600+ for the true luxury tier (InterContinental, Hyatt Regency, Fusion Maia). Prices drop 25–40% outside peak season. High season runs November through February (cool, dry) and June through August (hot, sunny). The shoulder months of March–May are excellent: fewer crowds, lower prices, still good weather. See our Da Nang travel cost guide for a full budget breakdown.
When is the best time to visit Da Nang?
March through August is peak beach season — low humidity, sustained sunshine, calm South China Sea, and water temperatures around 28°C. The shoulder months of February and September offer excellent conditions with noticeably fewer crowds. November through January is the northeast monsoon: prices are lowest but rain is frequent and ocean swimming is rough. Avoid October if possible — it is statistically the wettest month (average 400mm rainfall). For a detailed month-by-month guide, see our best time to visit Da Nang guide.
Are Da Nang hotels safe?
Da Nang is one of Vietnam's safest cities and consistently ranks among Southeast Asia's safest destinations for solo travellers, including women travelling alone. Petty crime exists as in any tourist area but is genuinely rare by regional standards. Every reputable hotel on this list uses 24-hour security, in-room safes, and key-card access. The beach areas are well-lit and patrolled at night. As of 2026, Da Nang has had no significant security incidents affecting tourism and maintains its reputation as Vietnam's most liveable city.
Where do Korean tourists stay in Da Nang?
Korean visitors — the largest foreign tourist group in Da Nang — concentrate heavily in the My Khe Beach zone, particularly the northern stretch near An Thuong village. Properties like Wyndham Soleil, TMS Hotel Da Nang Beach, and A La Carte attract significant Korean clientele. The An Thuong neighbourhood has evolved into a Korean-friendly dining and café corridor, with Korean-language signage visible in many restaurant windows. Non Nuoc Beach (near the Marble Mountains) is the second preference for Korean group tours. Hotels with Korean-speaking front desk staff include Wyndham Soleil and several mid-range properties on An Thuong Street.
How far are Da Nang hotels from the airport?
Da Nang International Airport (DAD) is centrally located — one of the most conveniently positioned airports in Southeast Asia. My Khe Beach hotels: 10–12 minutes. My An Beach hotels: 15–18 minutes. Hai Chau city centre: 15–20 minutes. Non Nuoc Beach: 20–25 minutes. Son Tra Peninsula: 20–30 minutes. Grab taxi is reliable and inexpensive: expect to pay $4–8 for most hotel zones. Pre-arranged airport transfers from hotels typically cost $8–15 for the one-way trip. See our airport transfer guide for full logistics.

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