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Whale Island Resort

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Restaurant
Exterior
Bungalow, Garden View, Garden Area
1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, bed sheets
1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Dam Mon, Van Thanh, Van Ninh, Khanh Hoa, 57000
  • Place, Hon Lon
  • Place, Doc Let Beach
  • Place, Vung Ro Bay
  • Airport, Tuy Hoa (TBB-Dong Tac)

Room options

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Bungalow, Beach View, Beachside

Bungalow, Beach View, Beachside

Highlights

Individually furnished
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bungalow, Garden View, Garden Area

Bungalow, Garden View, Garden Area

Highlights

Individually furnished
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, bed sheets

Bungalow with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, bed sheets

Family Room, Garden View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, bed sheets

Family Room, Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Beach Bungalow

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, bed sheets

Bungalow with Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 4

Family Room With Sea View

  • Sleeps 4

About the area

Van Ninh

At Whale Island Resort you'll be within the area of Bai Su and Hon Kho Trang. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .A day of pampering can include massages and mani/pedis. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sailing, scuba diving and snorkelling. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places in the area of this 3-property class Van Ninh hotel include Hon Lon and Raoul's Reef.

Restaurants

  • Whale Island Bar
  • That One Drink Stop

About this property

Whale Island Resort

Beachfront hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A round-trip airport shuttle and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Whale Island Resort. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Van Ninh hotel.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1997
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Whale Island Resort offers 33 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. Bathrooms include a shower, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (USD 5 per stay)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1997
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Fan
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 67.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: USD 5 per stay
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 67.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash.

Property is also known as

Whale Island Resort
Whale Island Hotel Nha Trang
Whale Island Nha Trang
Whale Island Resort Van Ninh
Whale Island Van Ninh
Whale Island Resort Hotel
Whale Island Resort Van Ninh
Whale Island Resort Hotel Van Ninh

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Whale Island Resort?

Whale Island Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Whale Island Resort?

Yep, Whale Island Resort has a self car park for USD 5 per stay.

Are there any beaches close to Whale Island Resort?

The closest beach to Whale Island Resort is Doc Let Beach (22.2 km).

What makes Whale Island Resort a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Whale Island Resort.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Whale Island Resort?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Whale Island Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Whale Island Resort?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Whale Island Resort?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Whale Island Resort Reviews

8.4

Very good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Bcd, Saigon, Vietnam

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, beautiful beach at resort. No AC, extremely hot, said they were eco resort on marine reserve but forced us to buy plastic water bottles for four days. Every other small beach on island filled with trash and garbage from the currents. Filled.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sascha Ernst

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Sierra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
things not mentioned on Hotels.com 1. Yes there is a restaurant but you can not order food and there is no menu. You eat what the cook prepares and when the cook says so. If you are hungry any other time of day - too bad . If you don’t like what is prepared- too bad. They tried their best to accommodate our food needs. 2. The rooms say amenities - no shampoo, no shower gel, no razors, tooth brushes , water etc bring everything , nothing is included but a towel. 3. There is no ac . There is a ceil dan biut he second night we had to ask for a fan bec it was too hot to sleep 4. No internet in the rooms, no TV , no games, nothing at night ( bring a book) Health and safety There is no fire extinguisher in the wooden huts and no phone to call in case of emergency - no way to contact anyone at reception. There is no clean water in the rooms, to drink or brush your teeth. The paths at night are pitch black - bring a flash light. There are no real windows or door so prepare to be eaten alive , bring bug spray The island is beautiful but I think more honest information would have helped us prepare for our stay and hopefully this will help others
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Trish, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Island Paradise

A stunning island, we had a very relaxing 3 days there with our teenage children. The rooms were clean, spacious and pretty good. No AC so it did get a little hot at night but manageable. Lots to do with various water sports options and gear to hire. All the staff are very friendly and helpful our daughters had their 16th birthday on the island and the staff made them a birthday cake. Meals were good, variety and even catered very well for me as a vegetarian

8/10 Good

Yoshimi

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

4/10 Poor

Mark, Manchester

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Island is basic obviously but the food varies a lot & also the Huts are very uncomfortable the doors dont lock & there are loads of gaps for the bugs to get in? Seating or a sofa in the Hut would be nice? It would be nice if they offered snacks or alternatively so Western style food! Also on the return the taxi driver didnt have a clue who where or what?

10/10 Excellent

the Goodman's, brisbane , australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mr and Mrs Goodman

Awesome place to relax like Robinson Crusoe , very beautiful , great staff a + , food a+ to much food sometimes and was restaurant quality, awesome wildlife , butterflies nearly every step of the way, on the walks we did around the island. The owner is trying to bring back the reef and island back to it's former glory, we appaulled him for this. we loved this place no noise , no traffic a perfect place to unwind and was a totally relaxing holiday. very romantic for couples . meet some fellow travellers who will be friends for life now. loved it all .The only bad point was leaving. My wife and I can't say enough good things about our stay on the island . a highlight of our trip to Vietnam for sure . we miss you already, Kind regards Andrew and Sara Goodman.

8/10 Good

Greg, Vancouver B.C./West Palm Beach Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Short end of the stick

Bad news fellas Got the news after all the plans and room was booked,that it would be An $80 USD transfer from the Airport,$14.USD for Meals Except fo Breakfast that was included. No hot water kettle no Coffee in room,no options for food except for the resort I would not of booked if I had of known,Especially with CDN Money I just feel sucked in on this one

10/10 Excellent

Nguyen T H, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Return To Nature

We stayed here 2 nights and it was one of the highlights of our trip at Nha Trang. Transport there costs $20USD per person each way. There's no other choice. Costs us $80USD from Nha Trang City to the island and back. The hotel is very eco. The hut we stayed at is made of bamboo and wood. There are basic and clean toilet. There is no air conditioning or hot water. Amenities are old but is in working condition. Be careful there is a lot of bugs and ants. They give you the buggie net so make sure you use that. The beach was like those heavenly made ones. The water is so clear you can see your toes and many fishes swimming. The fishes arent afraid of people they will swim near you. Theres so many sea urchins near the rocks and they hurt so be aware. Rent the gears and kayak for about $25 USD half day. You can also walk around the island but theres so much rubbish around its not so nice. There's good view though. There's a bar near the beach. The drinks are nice and reasonably priced. There's only 1 option for food. You have to pay about $700000 VND for 2 person (14USD) per meal. It is very expensive for Viet Nam price. We had meals better for 400000VND at a different island. The food is of good portion and variety but is poor value. Food is set menu and some of the food didnt agree with my taste buds. We hope the food quality will improve. We're glad we stayed at Whale Island. It was over all a lovely experience

8/10 Good

JB, Jersey UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great place to relax and snorkel.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay on Whale Island. We stayed in the standard bungalow which was fine for us once we got used to the cold water showers. We had a problem with our fan which was fixed immediately. My husband found the bed too hard but we've found this in some of the the 4 star hotels we stayed in. We were pleasantly surprised to find the food was some of the best we'd had in Vietnam. It had some wonderful flavours and there was always home made cake at each meal and freshly baked bread at breakfast. We used the island boat to go snorkelling and saw some amazing coral and lots of litte fish. It was however sad to see so much rubbish in the sea.

8/10 Good

Elad, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great setting trumps minor negatives

Beautiful setting, bungalows in great location, only one place to eat/drink on this tiny island so the boss could serve anything and charge anything, but the food was good - a high-quality mix of Vietnamese and foreign fare, and the drinks were strong, delicious and reasonably priced. Only negative is iffy wifi, sometimes slow service, and you have to pay $20 per person to transfer there each way from Nha Trang city, over 2 hours on car and then by boat. These are for trips they're making anyway for supplies and staff. They use solar heaters for the showers, which is a great idea to save energy, but then you have to run the water for 10 minutes just to get lukewarm, which is wasteful and uncomfortable for a resort of this caliber. A little gas would go a long way to get consistent hot water. Service is sometimes a little lazy, but overall the location, quiet environment and elegant setting makes this a very nice place to go.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Whale Island Resort Nice bounty island but expensive and bad food served

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dejligt sted, kan varmt anbefales. billeder er af ældre dato min datter manglede poolbordet, som var afbillledet, men var der ikke. Ville være fint med en lidt større a la carte menu evt mere børnevenlig. Ville være rart hvis man kunne købe en is til ungerne i løbet eftermiddagen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

angelique

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nous avons séjourné 3 jours sur cette petite île paradisiaque, le personnels est super, la nourriture est excellente, il y a des activités kayac, plongée, snorkeling, trail et nous avons eu le droit à des cours de cuisine et dégustation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wunderschön in einer Bucht gelegen. Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal, sehr gut organisiert. Gutes, abwechslungsreiches Essen. Ein kleines Paradies! Manko: viele Fischerboote fahren nachts mit lautem Motorengeräusch an der Bucht vorbei. Trotzdem auf jeden Fall empfehlenswert.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aurore

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Belle plage au calme hôtel sympa mais très peu de choix pour le repas et service à revoir
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a heavenly place, surrounded by nature, calm and simple, do not hesitate for a moment. The Whales island resort is a small paradise of about twenty cottages. The staff is very courteous, friendly and pleasant. The cottages are spacious and comfortable, in all simplicity. Note however that there is no air conditioning, they are compensated by fans. If you can't stand the heat at all, you might find it a little difficult. The food is very good, the products are fresh and the portions very generous. The water made available to guests is in a glass bottle - it does our eco-anxiety a lot of good! We could not have dreamed of such a pleasant and soothing stay. Thank you to all the staff for this magical moment 🌷
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Anbefalelsesværdigt

Vi (en familie på 4 med to små børn) havde i februar 2019 et fantastisk ophold på Whale Island Resort! Flotte omgivelser og skønt get-away fra det ellers hektiske Vietnam. Fine bungalows, hvor naturen om natten føles tæt på i form af mange dyrelyde. Fast frokost/aften menuer (ingen a la carte) som udelukkende består af lækre vietnamesiske retter. Hvis man har små børn med er det en god idé at have snacks med derud, og da de fraråder mad i sin bungalow, opbevarede personalet vores snacks i et køleskab. Lækker lille strand, klart vand, jævn snorkling, fedt at kunne leje SUP, kajak mm. Vores 3 overnatninger var ALT for få dage. Skøn lille oase.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Beautiful view - But...

It's a very beautiful placed resort - But keep in mind that you're in Nature! We had ants and cockroaches in our room due to holes in the hut - which freaked our kids a bit out. Unfortunately there's also floating trash around in the Water - NOT from the resort, but just coming in by see. The view is magnificent - and I'm not sorry for our stay - the above just took us by surprise. The resort removes as much trash as they can each Morning - and that helps!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Just like paradise

Beautiful place! The surroundings are just like a postcard and almost to good to be true. Friendly staff, nice bungalows and definitely the right place to visit if your are looking for some peace and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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8/10 Good

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Liked: Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay away from crowd and enjoy sunshine n beach. Staff very friendly.

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Room comfort