1. Overview of Bai Ba Keo Phu Quoc
Bai Keo Beach is famous for its fine sand and clear blue sea. (Source: Collected)
Bai Keo Beach is one of the famous beaches of Phu Quoc, located right in the Duong Dong area – a place crowded with tourists on the island. This beach is only about 8 km from Phu Quoc airport, making it very convenient to combine swimming, dining, and exploring the center of the Pearl Island in one day.
Previously, Bai Keo Beach was a peaceful small fishing village, where fishermen lived by catching seafood. Today, this area has been planned and developed strongly, becoming a vibrant tourist center with many restaurants, hotels, bars, and high-class resorts built along the coast.
Bai Keo Phu Quoc Beach, although not too long, impresses with its clear blue water, fine white sand, and romantic scenery. It is also an ideal place for tourists to watch the sunset, swim, enjoy fresh seafood, or participate in beach entertainment activities. Whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or just want to find a quiet corner to admire the sea, Bai Keo Beach can fully satisfy you.
2. Accommodation at Bai Keo Phu Quoc Beach
2.1. Luxury hotels and resorts
Suggestions for luxury hotels and resorts suitable for exploring Bai Keo Phu Quoc Beach for tourists:
New World Phu Quoc Resort:
The entire resort has an architecture like a peaceful seaside fishing village, with villas simulating traditional Vietnamese three-bay houses.
Unique architecture of New World Phu Quoc Resort. (Source: Collected)
Sea Star Resort Phu Quoc: Is one of the resorts with a beautiful beachfront location at Bai Keo Beach. The resort villas are built with wood, thatched roofs in a tropical style, creating a sense of closeness and peace.
Sailing Club Signature Resort Phu Quoc: A 5-star resort with a modern, youthful, and liberal vacation style. The villas have private pools, with open designs blending with nature.
2.2. Homestays and villas with sea views at Bai Keo
For those who love a close, cozy space, the system of homestays and small villas along the coast of Bai Keo is the perfect choice. Here are some suggestions for beachfront homestays:
Langchia Village: It has a large central pool and rooms decorated in a minimalist yet sophisticated style. Here, you can cycle around, swim in the pool, or relax reading a book in a peaceful atmosphere.
An Binh Homestay: Located right in the center of Duong Dong, just about 300m from the sea, this is an ideal choice for travelers who want convenient rest while saving costs.
Nadine Phu Quoc Resort: For those who love privacy and comfort. Each villa has a private pool, a spacious and quiet environment.
3. Unmissable experiences at Bai Keo Phu Quoc Beach
3.1. Swimming and watching the sunset at Bai Keo Beach
This beach boasts clear blue waters, fine sand, and leaning coconut trees casting shadows, creating a peaceful and poetic scene. Visitors can immerse themselves in the cool water or lie down and sunbathe relaxingly.
The most ideal times for swimming are early morning or late afternoon, when the sun is gentle and the sea breeze is caressing. As the sun sets, the entire space seems to be dyed golden by the sunlight reflecting on the water's surface, creating an unforgettable romantic scene.
Tourists relax and sunbathe on the shore of Bai Ba Keo Beach. (Source: Collected)
3.2. Enjoy Phu Quoc Cuisine Right by the Sea
After enjoying swimming and watching the sunset, tourists can continue their journey to explore Phu Quoc cuisine right by the shore of Bai Ba Keo Beach. This place gathers many famous restaurants with fresh seafood, airy space, and beautiful sea views. Suggest some famous restaurants:
3.2.1. Ra Khoi Restaurant
Address: 131 30/4 street, Bai Ba Keo, Duong Dong
Spacious and airy space, especially the outdoor seating area allows tourists to enjoy their meal while feeling the cool sea breeze. Rich menu with all kinds of specialties such as: herring salad, Ham Ninh crab, grilled mantis shrimp with chili salt…
3.2.2. Xin Chao Phu Quoc Restaurant
The luxurious space and impressive sea view of Xin Chao Phu Quoc restaurant. (Source: Collected)
Address: 66 Tran Hung Dao, Duong Dong
The restaurant impresses with its beautiful sea view, especially at sunset. Not only famous for its rich menu of fresh and delicately prepared seafood, Xin Chao Phu Quoc is also an ideal space for family meals, parties, or gatherings with friends.
3.2.3. The Spice House Phu Quoc
Address: Within Cassia Cottage resort, Tran Hung Dao street, Duong Dong
The Spice House is the perfect choice for travelers seeking a high-end culinary experience and private beachfront space. The restaurant specializes in dishes with Vietnamese flavors combined with modern European style, using local ingredients.
3.3. Experience vibrant beachfront bars
As night falls, the beachfront bars at Bai Keo beach become more vibrant and lively than ever. This is when visitors can sip a cool cocktail, listen to the sound of the waves, and immerse themselves in lively music. Here are some bars near Bai Keo Phu Quoc beach :
3.3.1. Sunset Beach Bar & Restaurant
Address: 100C/2 Tran Hung Dao street, Duong Dong
Opening hours: 9:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Sunset Beach Bar & Restaurant is one of the famous beachfront bars, located within a high-end resort right by the sea. Visitors can sip a cool cocktail while enjoying the sunset over the sea.
3.3.2. Chill Sunset Beach Bar
Visitors can relax at Chill Sunset Beach Bar. (Source: Collected)
Address: Tran Hung Dao Street, Duong Dong
Opening hours: 10:00 – 23:00
Chill Sunset Beach Bar impresses with its spacious open-air setting right by the beach, famous for its tropical cocktails and soft music. The afternoon is the most ideal time for visitors to relax on lounge chairs, listen to the sound of the waves, and watch the fiery sunset descend upon the Phu Quoc sea.
3.3.3. Rory’s Beach Bar
Address: 118/10 Tran Hung Dao, Duong Dong
Opening hours: 10:00 – 2:00
Rory’s Beach Bar is one of the oldest and most beloved beach bars in Phu Quoc. Visitors can enjoy cold beer, BBQ, and lively beach parties in the evening. The bar has an outdoor area right on the beach – where you can listen to music, watch starfish, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere.
3.4. Participate in beach sports and activities
Not only famous for its clear blue beaches and romantic scenery, Ba Keo Phu Quoc Beach is also a paradise for those who love exciting beach sports activities. Visitors can freely swim, experience jet skiing, parasailing, and SUP boarding amidst the clear water to fully admire the Phu Quoc sea and sky.
4. Experience when traveling to Ba Keo Phu Quoc Beach
4.1. Notes when swimming and playing at the beach
To have a complete day of fun at Ba Keo Phu Quoc Beach, you should choose the designated safe swimming areas, far from deep water or large waves. Don't forget to apply sunscreen, wear a wide-brimmed hat or sunglasses to protect your skin from the Phu Quoc sun.
If participating in activities like kayaking, jet skiing, or snorkeling, you should listen carefully to the staff's instructions and wear a life jacket for a safe trip.
4.2. Tips for beautiful photos
Ba Keo Beach is a "virtual living paradise" with fine sand, clear blue water, and a brilliant sunset scene. The golden time for photography is early morning when the sunlight is gentle or late afternoon when the sun sets.
5. Suggestions for combining visits to famous tourist destinations in Phu Quoc
5.1. Sun World Hon Thom
To travel to Sun World Hon Thom, visitors experience a sea-crossing cable car line of 7,899.9 m, recognized by Guinness World Records as the longest sea-crossing cable car in the world. The journey from An Duong Station to Hon Thom Station allows visitors to admire the majestic island scenery from an impressive height.
Tourists admire the scenery from the cable car cabin. (Source: Collected)
When arriving at Hon Thom Island, tourists can have fun at Aquatopia water park and Exotica Village theme park. Aquatopia water park covers up to 8 hectares, with 20 games designed from easy to adventurous levels. Tourists can immerse themselves with their families in the cool water, freely float on the gentle waves of the Lazy River game, and relax to regain strength to continue the endless fun at Aquatopia.
5.2. Sunset Town
Sunset Town is famous for its brightly colored buildings, designed in the Mediterranean style. This is a romantic sunset viewing spot on Pearl Island.
Tourists should not miss the opportunity to stroll with their loved ones on Cau Hon Bridge – the iconic bridge of Phu Quoc. Cau Hon Bridge is inspired by the touching story of Nguu Lang Chuc Nu and has become a meeting point for couples to share the sweetest kisses.
Spectacular fireworks display of the show Kiss of The Sea. (Source: Compilation)
As night falls, Sunset Town comes alive and sparkles with lights. Highlighting this is the multimedia art show Kiss of The Sea, with a combination of light, sound, water, and fireworks, offering visitors a stunning visual experience.
5.3. Phu Quoc Pepper Garden
The pepper garden is not only a place producing a famous specialty but also an interesting tourist destination, helping visitors understand more about the traditional pepper cultivation of the people of Pearl Island (Dao Ngoc).
Here, you can witness firsthand the process of growing, caring for, and harvesting pepper, experience picking pepper with the locals, and especially buy authentic Phu Quoc pepper – a gift imbued with the island's flavor.
5.4. Phu Quoc Pearl Farm
Visitors can buy pearls as gifts for their loved ones. (Source: Collection)
If you want to learn about the unique pearl farming profession, you cannot miss the famous pearl farms in Phu Quoc such as Ngoc Hien, Quoc An, Long Beach Pearl. Visitors will be able to visit the process of cultivation, pearl extraction, and jewelry making, while admiring the sparkling pearls in all shades from white, pink to iridescent black.
Besides exploring the pearl making process, you can shop for exquisite jewelry as souvenirs or meaningful gifts. This is also one of the experiences that carries the strong cultural identity of the sea, showing the skill and sophistication of the people of Pearl Island.
5.5. Ho Quoc Pagoda
Ho Quoc Pagoda is the most prominent spiritual work in Phu Quoc, located on a mountain overlooking the vast blue sea. The pagoda is built in the traditional Buddhist architectural style of the Ly – Tran dynasties, exuding solemnity and purity while harmonizing with the surrounding natural scenery.
This is not only a place to pray for peace and find inner tranquility, but also an ideal spot for sightseeing and check-ins on your journey to explore the southern part of Pearl Island.
Bai Ba Keo Phu Quoc is an unmissable stop for your journey to explore Pearl Island. With both a vibrant pace of life and preserved natural beauty, this place offers a complete experience of relaxation, cuisine, and entertainment. Come to Bai Ba Keo Phu Quoc to feel the brilliant beauty and youthful energy of this paradise island.
