Vietnam Beach Vacations & Coastal Getaway Ideas

For Aussie travellers, the best time to enjoy a beach holiday in Vietnam is from June to October. During this time, it’s warm across the country - perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and island hopping. This period also lines up with Australia’s winter and spring school holidays, making it ideal for families looking for a sunny escape.

For Australians, spending about 7 - 10 days on a beach holiday in Vietnam usually hits the sweet spot. You can either dedicate the entire time relaxing at a single coastal destination like Phu Quoc Island, Nha Trang, Da Nang, or Hoi An, or easily incorporate your beach getaway into a longer Vietnam adventure lasting around 15 days or more, perfect for combining relaxation with cultural exploration.

You can consider BestPrice Travel's best Beach Holiday Packages voted by Aussie travellers as an inspiration:

Central & South Vietnam are the best places for beach holidays for their white sandy beaches, airtight bays, and clear emerald water. 

Here are some notable beaches in Vietnam for their beauty:

• Nha Trang: has a gorgeous coastline and charming nearby islands, perfect for scuba diving.
• Da Nang: selected by Forbes as “one of the most attractive beaches on the planet”, has calm waves and gentle slopes, suitable for water sports.
• Phu Quoc: considered a pearl island, this place is the top trend for beach holidays in Vietnam, with many fascinating beaches with blue water and clean white sand.
• Mui Ne: famous for its vast sand dunes, unlike anywhere in Vietnam. The beaches here are shallow and blue.

Overall, for first-time visitors, choosing the coastline from Central to South Vietnam is the best idea.

Vietnam is home to some of Southeast Asia’s most beautiful beaches and luxury resorts. Here are the top destinations and highly rated beach resorts for a perfect coastal retreat:

• Phu Quoc: JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa, Nam Nghi Coral Peninsula Phu Quoc, La Festa Phu Quoc, Regent Phu Quoc, Dusit Princess Moonrise Beach Resort
• Phan Thiet: The Anam Mui Ne, Anantara Mui Ne, The Cliff, Bamboo Village Beach Resort, Radisson Resort Phan Thiet
• Nha Trang: 6Sense Ninh Van Bay, The Anam Cam Ranh, Fusion Resort Cam Ranh, Mia Resort Nha Trang, Amiana Resort
• Da Nang: Fusion Resort & Villas, Intercontinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, Furama Resort Danang, TIA Wellness Resort - Spa Inclusive, Banyan Tree Lang Co
• Hoi An: Bliss Hoi An Resort & Wellness, La Siesta Resort & Spa, Almanity Hoi An Resort & Spa, Silk Sense Hoi An River Resort, New World Hoiana Beach Resort

A beach vacation in Vietnam offers more than just scenic coastlines. Here are the top activities to enjoy:

• Swimming & Sunbathing – Relax on golden sands and soak in the tropical sun across beaches like My Khe, An Bang, and Long Beach Phu Quoc.
• Island Hopping & Boat Trips – Explore nearby islands while enjoying fishing, snorkeling, and local boat life in Nha Trang, Phu Quoc, or Halong Bay.
• Water Sports & Adventure – Try paragliding, kitesurfing, stand-up paddleboarding, parasailing, or scuba diving in Mui Ne or Danang.
• Wellness & Retreat – Unwind with beachfront yoga, meditation sessions, traditional massages, and spa treatments in resorts like Fusion or TIA Wellness.
• Tasting Fresh Seafood – Feast on freshly caught seafood at local beachfront restaurants or luxury resort dining under the stars.

The average cost for flight from Australia to Vietnam is from AUD 800 /person/ round way, recommended airlines:

Direct flight:

• Budget airlines, only to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN): VietJet Air, Jetstar Airways
• 4-star airlines, to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) or Hanoi (HAN): Vietnam Airlines

Connect flight: Singapore Airlines (transit in Singapore), Thai Airways (transit in Bangkok, Thailand), Malaysian Airlines (transit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia), China Southern Airlines (transit in Guangzhou, China)

The travel cost in Vietnam for beach relaxation is around AU $105 - $455 pax/day, depending on your travel style and budget.

For more details, please take a look at the average spend for one person a day below:

• Budget travelers: AU $105 - $180 (2* or 3* Hotels)
• Mid-range travelers: AU $150 - $350 (4* Hotels)
• Luxury travelers: AU $230 - $455 (5* Hotels)