La Veranda

La Veranda is a charming boutique hotel, located on the sandy shores of Vietnam's Phu Quoc island. With colonial-inspired décor, La Veranda aims to be a home away from home, offering a relaxed atmosphere combined with warm and friendly service.

There are 70 rooms and suites at La Veranda, spread out across a number of buildings throughout the tropical grounds. The design is colonial-inspired, but with contemporary touches, and all the modern conveniences you would expect, such as air-conditioning, WiFi, tea and coffee making facilities, a TV, safe box and minibar.

All of the rooms are spacious and have a balcony or terrace. The higher room categories have bathtubs, and some boast wonderful ocean views.  

Children are welcome at La Veranda. There is a Kids Club, however this is more for arts and crafts or a film on rainy days rather than a fully developed programme, although it is supervised. However in summertime, which is the most popular season for families, there is an excellent Kids Activities Programme. There is also a children's pool attached to the main pool.  

There are two restaurants at La Veranda, with The Pepper Tree serving Vietnamese and Fusion cuisine, and Le Jardin offering more casual all-day dining on the beach and by the pool. There is a lovely main pool, children's pool and whirlpool. The wellness centre offers spa treatments and a gym.   

La Veranda has complimentary kayaks and body boards, as well as complimentary yoga classes. There is also volleyball and badminton equipment. Complimentary bicycles are available for those wishing to go out and explore.  

Further afield, the hotel offers day trips to a private island, where there is nothing but sandy beach and jungle, and coral reefs off the shore, which are good for snorkelling. Other boat trips can also be arranged, including a general tour of the island and fishing. Diving is usually available from October through to April, and there are some great sites for coral and tropical fish, although this is weather-dependent.  

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Phu Quoc, Southern Coasts and Islands, Vietnam

La Veranda is situated on Phu Quoc island, which is 50km off the south coast of Vietnam. It's actually only 15km from coastal Cambodia and is the largest island in the Gulf of Thailand.

How to get there

15-hour international flight (one change) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City, followed by a 1-hour domestic flight to Phu Quoc. La Veranda is 20-minutes from the airport.