Frommer's Review
Large and with all the fixin's of a big self-contained beach resort, the tatty edges and indifferent "big government hotel" service of the Saigon Phu Quoc is a real turnoff. That said, this hotel keeps the highest standard on the island (for now). About 7 years old, some units are getting musty and need to be renovated; newer rooms, though in larger multistory blocks, are the better choice. Saigon Phu Quoc is a sprawling campus on a hillside overlooking the sea. Lounging in the hotel's large central pool and bar area or lying under one of their large, beachside thatched awnings are great ways to spend the day. They have extensive services including a spa area, small gym, tennis courts, and a golf driving net and putting green -- though everything is well used and a little rough around the edges. Rooms aren't anything special -- just large, bland, clean spaces, some with "standing Jacuzzi" power showers in tidy bathrooms, others with small tubs. Freestanding "Star Cruise" bungalows at seaside are worth the upgrade (a negotiable $117/£65), but for my money, nearby budget stops (the others listed here) are comfortable options and you can use Saigon Phu Quoc's services as an outside guest for a small negotiable fee. Note: The rack rates listed here are just guidelines; the hotel offers real discounts, particularly in low season from April to November, and it's not a bad idea to visit the front desk in the afternoon, when they have lots of empty beds, and see what you can finagle.
Facilities: 2 restaurants; 3 bars; large outdoor pool; golf pitching net and putting green; tennis court; health club; watersports rentals (kayaks); bike rentals; children's center and small playground; Saigontourist tour desk services; car-rental desk; business center w/Internet; shopping; salon; room service; massage; babysitting; laundry service.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
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