InterContinental vs Pullman Da Nang
Two very different hotels. The InterContinental is the most dramatic resort in the city. Pullman is the most polished large hotel on the main beach strip.
Hotel Overview
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort
- ★★★★★ IHG luxury resort
- 197 rooms and villas
- Son Tra Peninsula, Bai Bac cove
- MICHELIN-starred La Maison 1888
- IHG One Rewards loyalty
- From ~$200/night
Pullman Da Nang Beach Resort
- ★★★★★ Accor upscale resort
- 187 rooms on My Khe Beach
- Truong Sa Road, main beach strip
- Multiple pools, beach service
- Accor ALL loyalty
- From ~$120/night
The InterContinental and Pullman are not really competing for the same customer. The InterContinental is for people who want the most impressive hotel in Da Nang and are willing to be somewhat isolated for it. The Pullman is for people who want a high-quality resort on the main beach with easy city access.
Both are strong picks at their respective price points. The comparison comes up because they are both internationally branded five-star properties, but the actual guest experience is quite different. See the luxury hotels guide for a full ranking.
Location Comparison
| Category | InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort | Pullman Da Nang Beach Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Beach | Bai Bac cove, Son Tra Peninsula | Direct My Khe Beach access |
| From airport | ~20 min north · $6–8 | ~20 min · $6–8 |
| From city centre | ~20 min Grab | ~20 min Grab |
| Isolation | High — peninsula headland | Resort zone, city reachable |
| An Thuong restaurants | ~35 min Grab | ~15 min Grab |
| Marble Mountains | ~40 min south | ~20 min south |
The Pullman's My Khe location is more accessible. Evening dinners at An Thuong, shopping at Vincom, day trips to Hoi An — all easier from the Pullman. The InterContinental's remoteness is intentional: if you're leaving the resort constantly, you're not getting the value from it.
Rooms & Space
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, Rooms
- Hillside rooms with seaviews
- Funicular between levels
- [VERIFY: exact room sizes and villa count]
- Villa categories most dramatic
- Not family-optimised layout
- All rooms oriented to ocean
Pullman Da Nang Beach Resort, Rooms
- Standard rooms from ~45 sqm
- Ocean and garden view categories
- Balconies on most room types
- [VERIFY: exact sqm]
- Pool access rooms available
- Better for families, flat layout
Pullman rooms are generous and well-appointed for the price. InterContinental rooms are more distinctive in design. The Pullman is predictably excellent. The InterContinental is more memorable.
Amenities & Facilities
| Amenity | InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort | Pullman Da Nang Beach Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Pool | Cliff-edge infinity pool | Multiple pools including beach access |
| Restaurant | La Maison 1888 (MICHELIN ★) | Multiple F&B outlets |
| Beach | Bai Bac cove (calm, sheltered) | My Khe direct, wider beach |
| Spa | ✓ Peninsula Spa | ✓ Full-service spa |
| Kids club | Limited | ✓ Better for families |
| Loyalty | IHG One Rewards | ALL, Accor |
| City shuttle | Complimentary for dinner guests | Paid transfer |
La Maison 1888 is the deciding amenity for many guests. If a MICHELIN dinner is part of the trip, the InterContinental is the obvious base. The Pullman has better family facilities and the wider My Khe Beach. Both have strong spa programmes.
Who Each Hotel Is Best For
Book InterContinental if…
- Couples and adults-only trips
- Special occasions where setting matters
- Guests prioritising La Maison 1888
- IHG One Rewards members at elite tier
- Those who want genuine seclusion in a luxury setting
Book Pullman if…
- Families with children
- Guests who want My Khe Beach and city access
- Accor ALL members
- Travellers with active itineraries leaving the resort regularly
- Guests prioritising value within the luxury tier
Final Verdict
The InterContinental is the better hotel. That is a straightforward position. The architecture, the location, La Maison 1888, the cliff-edge pool — it is a more exceptional property.
The Pullman is the more practical choice for most travellers. It costs less, it is easier to leave for dinner, and the My Khe Beach setup is more conventional and family-friendly.
If budget is not the deciding factor and you are travelling as a couple or small adult group, book the InterContinental. If you have children or are planning an itinerary that involves daily city excursions, the Pullman makes more sense.