Da Nang With Teenagers

Two water parks, the HYPER SLIDE, an authentic onsen and a rooftop infinity pool, all included in the room rate. A teenager could spend three full days here without asking to leave the property.

The tradeoff: 25-30 minutes from My Khe and An Thuong. You're committing to the resort, not using it as a base to explore the city.

Beach out front, An Thuong's cafes and food a short walk away, a rooftop pool worth the photo. Grab reaches everything else in minutes. The city, not the resort, is the entertainment here.

The tradeoff: smaller pool footprint than a full resort. Not the pick if the pool itself needs to be the main event.

The biggest pool footprint on the Non Nuoc strip, spread across several buildings so there's always somewhere to swim. Wide beach out front, plenty of room for a teenager to disappear for a few hours without going far.

The tradeoff: Non Nuoc has nothing to walk to. Everything outside the resort needs a Grab.

Six pools and a lazy river give teenagers real options beyond one crowded pool deck. Villas and residence-style units are available for families who want more separation than a standard room offers.

The tradeoff: large property, can feel corporate compared to smaller design-forward resorts nearby.

Strong My Khe position with a rooftop infinity pool that photographs well and gets used, not just admired. Easy walk to An Thuong's food and cafe scene.

The tradeoff: rooftop pool is smaller than a ground-level resort pool complex, can get crowded at golden hour.

A newer IHG property with a design-forward rooftop pool and direct beach access. Feels current in a way some of the older My Khe hotels don't.

The tradeoff: newer property, smaller loyalty footprint and fewer reviews than the established names nearby.

A rooftop and infinity-style pool setup with one of the stronger central beach positions on the strip. Good balance of beach access and city convenience.

The tradeoff: mid-size property, book early in peak season.

Sits toward the quieter, northern stretch of My Khe with a high-floor pool looking out at Son Tra Peninsula. Fewer crowds than the central strip, still close enough for a Grab into An Thuong.

The tradeoff: quieter positioning means less within immediate walking distance than M Hotel or TMS.

A rooftop infinity pool and a strong My Khe location at a lower price point than the big international brands nearby. Sensible pick if the beach and pool matter more than the name on the towel.

The tradeoff: fewer resort-level extras than Sheraton or Hyatt.

Enough beach, pool and space for teenagers to do their own thing while parents actually get the spa-and-yoga trip they wanted. Not a party resort, and that's the point for this particular family dynamic.

The tradeoff: quieter than Sheraton or Hyatt, lighter on organized activities for younger teens.

Four infinity pools stepped down a jungle cliff and a private beach cove most teenagers won't have seen anywhere else. No kids club, so plan on supervising, but the setting alone justifies the drive out.

The tradeoff: furthest from the city and the arcade/mall options, real money, funicular access only.

Three pools and one of the widest private beach stretches on the strip for a price well below the international brands. Large rooms make it practical for families who need more than a standard double.

The tradeoff: facilities and finish level are a step down from Sheraton or Hyatt.