What 1997 Looks Like in 2025
Furama opened in 1997, which means it has been on Bac My An Beach for almost thirty years. Before any of the Hyatts or Melias or InterContinentals arrived, Furama was what luxury looked like on this stretch of coast.
What that history produces is something new builds cannot fake: ten hectares of mature tropical garden, palm trees that have had decades to grow properly, thatched sala pavilions in which shade actually falls correctly, a Lagoon Pool that guests describe as "feeling like swimming in cool water while palm trees shield you from the hot sun." That quality of garden — genuinely mature, genuinely beautiful — is earned not built.
Some areas feel dated relative to newer competitors. The main building rooms are comfortable but not cutting-edge.
Recent refurbishment work has addressed the most visible gaps. The villas, particularly beachfront options, remain the point of the property — genuine seclusion, direct sand access, and space that makes you forget the Marriotts and Melias exist.
The Lagoon Pool
Two pools: the Lagoon Pool tucked into the gardens, and the central Ocean Pool facing the beach. The Lagoon Pool is the one guests remember: surrounded by mature palms, cool water, flower petals sometimes fallen on the surface from the surrounding plantings.
Some guests find the petals a maintenance concern; most find it atmospheric. The Ocean Pool runs warmer — heated by afternoon sun — and is the practical choice for families wanting to swim seriously.
I found myself at the Lagoon Pool at 7am, nobody else there, the garden smelling the way gardens smell when they've been growing for thirty years, and the whole thing felt worth whatever it costs per night.
Café Indochine and the Culinary Heritage
Furama was the first resort in Vietnam to receive a Culinary Heritage Asia-Pacific designation. This shows in the food.
Café Indochine's breakfast is extensive: pho, omelettes, crepes, waffles, pastries, fruit, bacon, dumplings, sushi, cold cuts, salads — one guest called it "the best breakfast they'd had while staying in Vietnam, across several 4 and 5 star hotels." The Vietnamese cooking class, which starts with a market visit alongside the chefs, runs through a full cooking session, and ends with a sit-down meal and a certificate, is the kind of thing that turns a resort stay into a trip memory rather than just a hotel booking.
The honest note: breakfast quality is strong on the Asian side and merely adequate on the Western. Don't order the Western eggs expecting resort hotel perfection; have the pho and the dumplings.
The Spa (And One Specific Warning)
The spa gets consistently good reviews for treatment quality with one recurring complaint: some guests have heard staff watching television programmes during their massage, with no music playing until the client checked out. This is specific and consistent enough to mention.
If quiet and music during treatment is important to you, communicate this at booking. The treatments themselves are well-executed once this detail is sorted.
One more specific warning: some guests have noted staff hovering for tips in a way that feels uncomfortable. You are not obligated, and awareness makes it manageable.
What to Know Before You Book
Airport is 10 km, Dragon Bridge is 15 minutes. Hoi An is 30 minutes south.
The shuttle to Hoi An is available for day trips. The local restaurant strip is walkable.
Furama isn't isolated — it's just not in the city, which is what the garden and the Lagoon Pool require.
- Thirty years of garden maturity — the Lagoon Pool in the palms cannot be built by a new hotel
- Culinary Heritage designation — Vietnamese cooking class with market visit is a genuine highlight
- Café Indochine breakfast is among the best in Da Nang
- Beachfront villa options with direct sand access at competitive rates
- Bac My An Beach with dedicated lifeguards and water sports
- Settled, unhurried resort atmosphere without corporate energy
- Some areas feel dated — main building rooms less impressive than villas
- Spa: specify music during treatment; don't assume it happens by default
- Tipping pressure noted by some guests — be aware, not required
- Housekeeping inconsistency noted; follow up on any missing items promptly
Would I Stay Again?
Yes, in a beachfront villa. Furama has the thing no new resort can manufacture and the Hyatts and Melias don't have: genuine history, an actual garden, and a Lagoon Pool that on a quiet morning feels more restorative than any amount of modern infinity pool design.
For guests who understand what they're buying — a mature, slightly imperfect resort with extraordinary grounds and excellent food — it delivers completely.
How It Compares
| Hotel | From/night | Location | Beach | Best For | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furama Resort Danang ★ | $120 | My Khe Beach | ✓ | Families | 7.9/10 |
| Pullman Da Nang | $140 | Non Nuoc Beach | ✓ | Families & resort | 8.0/10 |
| Radisson Blu | $130 | Non Nuoc Beach | ✓ | Mid-range beach | 8.0/10 |
| Sheraton Grand | $160 | Da Nang | ✓ | Luxury families | 8.2/10 |
★ = this hotel. Prices are indicative peak low-season rates.
Is Furama Resort Danang Still Worth It in 2026?
Furama Resort Danang holds a particular place in Da Nang's hotel history, it was one of the first international resort-standard properties on the coast and helped establish My Khe Beach as a serious destination for international travellers. In 2026, the honest assessment is nuanced.
The resort's setting and beach access remain excellent, and the recent renovation work has refreshed many areas. But the newer properties, Hyatt, Sheraton Grand, Melia, have raised the bar on pool design and room quality.
Where Furama still wins is on a certain classic resort character, the Naman Retreat sister property next door, and rates that are now competitive with newer properties. For guests who appreciate an established resort with genuine history and a beautiful beachfront, it remains a strong choice.
Nearby Attractions & Getting Around
One of Da Nang's advantages as a destination is how compact it is, most major attractions are within 20–30 minutes of any hotel in the city. From Furama Resort Danang, key landmarks and beaches are easy to reach by taxi or GrabCar, and both services are reliable, metered, and inexpensive by international standards.
- Non-Nuoc Beach, On-site. One of Da Nang's best stretches of beachfront, quieter than the northern My Khe strip.
- Marble Mountains, 5 min taxi. Five limestone formations with Buddhist temples and ancient caves, closest major attraction.
- My Khe Beach strip, 15 min taxi north. The main restaurant and nightlife beach corridor.
- Naman Retreat, Adjacent. Sister property with its own pools, restaurants, and spa facilities.
- Dragon Bridge, 20 min taxi. Da Nang's iconic bridge, fire show on weekend evenings.
- Hoi An Ancient Town, 25 min by car. The essential Central Vietnam day trip.
For a full overview of Da Nang's areas and what each offers, see our Where to Stay in Da Nang guide. If you're planning a day trip to Hoi An, our Da Nang travel guides cover transport options and itinerary ideas.
Da Nang's original luxury resort retains strong character with generous grounds, mature tropical landscaping, and a beachfront setting that newer hotels struggle to match on atmosphere.
Check rates on Booking.com →Check Rates & Availability
Rates at Furama Resort Danang vary significantly by season, room type, and how far in advance you book. Low season (roughly May through August) typically offers the best value, expect rates from around $130/night.
Peak season runs December through February when Da Nang's weather is at its finest and demand from domestic and international travellers peaks, with nightly rates reaching $260 or above for the best rooms.
We recommend checking Booking.com for live availability, current pricing, and cancellation policies. Many rooms can be held with free cancellation if you book in advance.