Beach hotels in Hai Phong
Hai Phong is Vietnam's third-largest city and its main northern port, sitting on the Cam River delta near the Gulf of Tonkin. It is a practical gateway for beach trips to Do Son and Cat Ba Island rather than a beach town itself.
Hotels by the sea in Hai Phong means something different than in most coastal cities: the city center sits on a river delta port, not open coastline, so travelers researching beachfront stays are usually really looking for a base near the ferry terminals that reach Do Son Beach and Cat Ba Island. The old quarter, built around French colonial boulevards and the Hai Phong Opera House, works well as a first or last night before or after a beach trip, with the port itself giving the waterfront its working character rather than a resort one.
Hai Phong in numbers
Diving & SnorkelingSix Brothers Boutique Hotel
Spa & WellnessFLESTA Lạch Tray Serviced Apartment & Hotel
BeachfrontAnna's House Hotel
Spa & WellnessAzumaya Hotel Hai Phong
Spa & WellnessPullman Hai Phong Grand Hotel
Spa & WellnessBehomestay
Spa & WellnessSunflower Hotel & International Village
Spa & WellnessPi & Pu Home- Sentosa Sky Park Hai Phong
Spa & WellnessRoygent Parks Hai Phong
Spa & WellnessElio Apartment Hoàng Huy Commerce
Marina & HarbourThe LuxHomes Apartment ᵀᴹ I 231 Văn Cao
Spa & WellnessHotel Nikko Hai Phong
Marina & HarbourThe Eastern Hotel - CatBi Airport
Spa & WellnessMeliá Vinpearl Hai Phong Rivera
Marina & HarbourNa's Homestay Hải Phòng
Spa & WellnessPH Hotel & Apartment
Spa & WellnessHTOWER - 197 Văn Cao, Gia Viên, Hải Phòng
Spa & WellnessThe Nova Hotel & Apartment
Spa & WellnessIRIS Hotel Hải Phòng
Spa & WellnessTrường Sinh Hotel
Marina & HarbourThe Eastern Hotel & Apartment
Adults OnlyHai Phong Harbour View Hotel
Spa & WellnessPearl River Hotel
Marina & HarbourThien Anh Hotel
Marina & HarbourKhách sạn Solis Hotel
Marina & HarbourBun - Homestay
What to expect
- Do Son Beach, roughly 20 km southeast, the closest real sand to the city center
- Cat Ba Island, reached by ferry or hydrofoil from Hai Phong's terminals in under two hours
- The French colonial Hai Phong Opera House anchors the walkable old quarter
- Cat Bi International Airport connects the city directly to major regional hubs
- Ha Long Bay is a common onward stop from Hai Phong's ferry and bus links
Local tips
- ✓Treat Hai Phong as a port-city base, not a beach destination, and budget a separate trip to Do Son or Cat Ba for actual sand.
- ✓Book ferry tickets to Cat Ba a day ahead in peak summer months, sailings fill up fast.
- ✓Stay near the old quarter if you want to walk to the Opera House and Vincom Plaza in the evening.
- ✓Rent a bicycle or scooter for Do Son, the beach town spreads along the coast and a car limits how much you see.
- ✓Check the ferry schedule before booking a hotel near the port, timetables shift with the season.
Where to stay
FAQ
What are the best beaches near Hai Phong?
Do Son Beach, about 20 km southeast of the city center, and Cat Ba Island, reached by ferry, are the two realistic beach options near Hai Phong itself.
Does Hai Phong have sandy beaches?
The city center does not; it sits on a river port. Do Son has a developed sandy beach area, while Cat Ba mixes sandy coves with limestone cliffs.
When is the best time to visit the beaches near Hai Phong?
Late spring through early autumn, roughly May to September, brings the warmest sea and the busiest ferry schedules to Cat Ba.
Where should you stay for easy beach access near Hai Phong?
Stay in the old quarter near the ferry terminals for Cat Ba trips, or book directly in Do Son if a short beach stay matters more than city sightseeing.