Back in 2019, plans were announced for an exciting new Park Hyatt resort in Vietnam. While the property is (unsurprisingly) way behind schedule for the planned 2022 opening, it looks like this could finally be the year where it opens… maybe?
Basics of the Park Hyatt Phu Quoc, Vietnam
The Park Hyatt Phu Quoc is expected to open in the third quarter of 2025. The hotel isn’t yet accepting reservations, so I wouldn’t necessarily count on that timeline sticking, though hopefully the resort does open before the end of the year. Up until recently, “coming soon” was the only timeline provided, so at least a specific quarter is a bit more specific, and suggests that progress is being made.
For those not familiar with Phu Quoc, it’s Vietnam’s largest island, and half of the island is in a national park and UNESCO site. The Park Hyatt Phu Quoc is expected to feature a total of 175 keys, including 110 rooms and 65 residences. This will be Park Hyatt’s first resort in Vietnam, and second property in the country, after the Park Hyatt Saigon.
Despite the imminent(ish) opening, exact details about the property remain limited. However, here’s how it was described, when the deal was first announced:
Park Hyatt Phu Quoc will offer guests an exclusive oasis, a sophisticated home-away-from-home with design inspired by traditional Vietnamese villages. Featuring exceptional, luxurious interiors with exquisite Vietnamese accents, all guestrooms, suites and villas will also offer stunning sea views.
Other resort facilities will include two dining outlets, a bar, a pool side barbecue, two swimming pools, a lakeside spa, a gym house with a lap pool, a Camp Hyatt kids’ village, more than 4,300 square feet (400 square meters) of event space and an organic farm.
Situated on the southwestern tip of Phu Quoc Island, the hotel and residences will be positioned to offer guests and residents mesmerizing sunset views. The development will stretch across 160 acres of land bordered by an expansive mile-long white sand beach on one side and lush undulating hills on the other. Park Hyatt Phu Quoc will be a 30-minute drive from Phu Quoc International Airport, with direct access via the main north-south highway, and 40 minutes from Duong Dong, the island’s main town.
Below are some renderings of the Park Hyatt Phu Quoc.
Is Phu Quoc, Vietnam, worth a visit?
While I’ve visited major cities in Vietnam several times before, I’ve never gone there for a beach vacation, so I’m intrigued by this property, especially given the value of World of Hyatt points, plus of World of Hyatt Globalist status.
Based on what I’ve heard, currently the top properties on the island are the JW Marriott Phu Quoc and Regent Phu Quoc. Many people have told me that the JW Marriott, in particular, is fantastic, much better than you’d expect based on the branding.
I’m curious, though, for those who have been to Phu Quoc, is it worth a trek from the United States? I’m sure it’s gorgeous and I’ll certainly take Vietnamese food over Caribbean food, but is it otherwise worth traveling that far out of the way?
It’s funny how my preferences in that regard have changed over the years. 15 years ago, I’d almost exclusively take beach vacations in Southeast Asia, given the generally higher standard of everything (service, hotels, etc.), plus the more reasonable prices.
However, as I’ve gotten older, my opinion has changed. For one, the jet lag becomes more challenging the older I get, and can take away from relaxation. Furthermore, flight award options just aren’t as exciting as they were over a decade ago. Like, easily being able to always snag Cathay Pacific first class awards was a great reason to vacation in Asia, as far as I’m concerned. 😉 But that’s no longer so easy.
Bottom line
A Park Hyatt property is expected to open in Phu Quoc, Vietnam, in the second half of 2025. This property has been under development for quite some time, and I’m looking forward to seeing it open, as it’ll likely be the nicest Park Hyatt resort in Southeast Asia.
Source: https://onemileatatime.com/news/park-hyatt-phu-quoc/