Da Nang hotel prices move on four separate forces, and they don't line up into one tidy seasonal curve: the summer beach season (May–August), when Vietnamese domestic demand peaks; the rainy season (September–November), which pushes prices down hard; the Tet holiday spike (late January to mid-February), which produces the highest rates of the year; and growing Korean inbound tourism, which has created a second demand peak in April that simply wasn't there three years ago. Knowing which force is driving a given month is what separates overpaying by 50% from booking well.
The index below was compiled by manually sampling rates across 20 representative properties across Da Nang's three main hotel tiers: 3-star city hotels, 4-star beach hotels, and 5-star resort properties. We cross-referenced those against booking platform data from late 2025 through January 2026. This isn't pulled from an automated feed.
It's an editorially curated index built to give travelers a planning baseline they can actually trust.
Da Nang Hotel Price Index, All 12 Months
Monthly average rates across all three hotel tiers. The 5-star category swings the hardest: the same resort that costs $300/night in July can be had for under $130 in October.
| Month | 3-Star Avg (USD) | 4-Star Avg (USD) | 5-Star Avg (USD) | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $32 – $38 | $68 – $82 | $150 – $190 | Shoulder |
| February ★ | $48 – $55 | $105 – $120 | $280 – $350 | Peak · Tet |
| March | $30 – $36 | $65 – $78 | $140 – $175 | Shoulder |
| April | $34 – $40 | $72 – $88 | $155 – $195 | Shoulder |
| May | $40 – $48 | $88 – $105 | $190 – $240 | Peak |
| June | $44 – $52 | $98 – $115 | $220 – $290 | Peak |
| July | $46 – $54 | $100 – $118 | $230 – $300 | Peak |
| August | $44 – $52 | $95 – $112 | $215 – $275 | Peak |
| September | $25 – $30 | $52 – $64 | $105 – $145 | Low |
| October | $22 – $28 | $45 – $58 | $90 – $130 | Low |
| November | $24 – $30 | $50 – $62 | $100 – $140 | Low |
| December | $35 – $44 | $75 – $95 | $165 – $215 | Shoulder |
★ Tet pricing applies to roughly 5–7 days around the Lunar New Year. In 2026, Tet falls on January 29, so late January also carries elevated rates across all categories.
Peak vs. Low Season: How Much Can You Save?
October vs. July
October vs. July
October vs. February
| Category | Peak Season Avg | Low Season Avg | Potential Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Star Hotels | $50 / night | $25 / night | Save ~50% |
| 4-Star Hotels | $109 / night | $52 / night | Save ~52% |
| 5-Star Resorts | $260 / night | $110 / night | Save ~58% |
What These Numbers Mean in Practice
Da Nang's seasonal price swing is steeper than most Southeast Asian beach destinations. A 5-star resort averaging $260/night in peak summer can genuinely be booked for $100–$130 in October: same property, same facilities, less than half the cost.
That swing comes down to the hard stop of rainy season. Most leisure travelers won't schedule a Da Nang trip in October no matter how cheap it gets, so properties have to discount hard to fill rooms.
For budget travelers, the low-season 3-star market at $22–$28/night puts Da Nang in the same range as Chiang Mai or Canggu. For anyone looking to upgrade, low-season 5-star pricing is about as good a deal as you'll find in the country.
Year-Over-Year Trends: 2024 to 2026
| Category | 2024 Annual Avg | 2025 Annual Avg | 2026 Estimated | 3-Year Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Star Hotels | $31 / night | $34 / night | $36 / night | ↑ +16% |
| 4-Star Hotels | $72 / night | $80 / night | $86 / night | ↑ +19% |
| 5-Star Resorts | $185 / night | $195 / night | $200 / night | ↑ +8% |
What's driving the change?
Korean inbound tourism has been the single largest demand-side factor reshaping Da Nang's hotel market since 2023. Direct routes from Seoul, Busan, and Jeju expanded substantially, and Korean travelers, who lean heavily toward 4-star and above properties, have created a second demand peak in April that has lifted mid-tier pricing year-round.
International recovery from post-pandemic lows continued through 2024–2025, with European and Australian arrivals returning to near pre-2020 levels. That broad recovery supported pricing across all categories, without the supply constraints that would otherwise cap how far rates can climb.
Rising operating costs, energy, labour, F&B, pushed minimum viable nightly rates up too. The roughly 16–19% cumulative increase in the 3-star and 4-star segments tracks closely with Vietnam's hospitality sector cost inflation over the same stretch.
Expanding 5-star supply has partly offset luxury price growth. New resort openings along Non Nuoc Beach between 2023 and 2025 added room inventory, which kept rate growth in the top tier to just 8% over three years, the most restrained of any segment.
More properties in the pipeline are expected to open in 2026.
Best Time to Visit: Matched to Your Budget
- October: the cheapest month, full stop
- November: close to the low, weather turns better late in the month
- September: still cheap, but keep an eye on storm forecasts
- Best for flexible travelers who check forecasts
- March: some of the best weather of the year, still at shoulder pricing
- April: warm and sunny, right before the peak surge hits
- Late November: rains clearing out while prices are still low
- Best for travelers weighing both factors
- February / Tet week: the highest rates of the year
- July: peak domestic season, beaches packed
- June–August school holiday stretch
- Shifting dates by 2–3 weeks can cut costs 20–30%
- Late March: 5-stars sitting 40–50% below peak
- December: festive atmosphere and still-decent rates
- Early November: the lowest 5-star rates of the year
- Best for anyone upgrading on a sensible budget
Frequently Asked Questions
Da Nang runs noticeably cheaper than both Phuket and Bali across every hotel category. A comparable 4-star beachfront property that costs $150–$200/night in Phuket or $130–$180 in Bali's Seminyak typically runs $70–$110 in Da Nang during peak season.
Five-star resorts follow the same pattern. Da Nang's luxury tier averages $200–$350 at peak, while equivalent Phuket properties regularly exceed $400–$600. Food and transport cost less here too, so the overall trip cost gap ends up wider than accommodation alone suggests.
October and November are Da Nang's real low season. Three-star hotels average $22–$28/night, 4-star properties drop to $45–$58, and 5-star resorts are available for $90–$130, roughly 55–60% below peak rates.
The trade-off is weather. Da Nang's rainy season peaks through mid-October to mid-November, with the heaviest rainfall of the year. September is also low season but wetter still.
If dry weather matters more to you than the rock-bottom price, late November or early December gets you rising prices but noticeably better beach and outdoor conditions.
Booking windows shift sharply by season. For Tet (late January/February) and peak summer (June–August), book 6–10 weeks out. Quality properties at mid-range prices sell out fast, and rates spike once lead time gets short.
For shoulder months (March, April, December), 3–4 weeks is enough. During low season (September–November), booking last-minute is fine and sometimes pays off, since properties discount hard to fill rooms.
For 5-star resorts during any peak period, book early. Pool villas and promotional packages have limited availability and rarely get discounted on short notice.
Da Nang's 5-star resorts offer some of the strongest luxury-for-money in Southeast Asia. Properties along My Khe and Non Nuoc Beach, including internationally branded resorts, deliver private beach access, full-service spas, multiple dining outlets, and large rooms at prices that would only buy a mid-range city hotel in Western capitals.
The clearest value window is shoulder season: late March, April, or December, when rates sit 35–45% below peak with full operations and favourable weather. Even peak season rates of $200–$350 hold up well given the service level, setting, and inclusions.