Phu Quoc with Kids: Complete Guide for a Phu Quoc Family Holiday
Looking for a destination for your next family trip? Phu Quoc is an excellent choice. We loved our family holiday on Phu Quoc so much that we have been back three times. From the beaches to the temples around Duong Dong (Dương Đông) town to the purpose-built attractions for kids, there is plenty here to entertain the whole family.
The family resorts worth booking cluster in three areas of the island. The north, around Bai Dai (Bãi Dài) and Ganh Dau (Gành Dầu), sits closest to VinWonders and the safari park. The middle, around Long Beach and Duong Dong, puts you closest to town, shops and restaurants. The south, around An Thoi (An Thới) and Bai Khem (Bãi Khem), is near the cable car and Sunset Town, and the family resorts there are all upscale (the area itself also has cheaper places to stay). We cover all three, resort by resort, in WHERE TO STAY WITH KIDS below.
Phu Quoc family holidays are easy. The Vietnamese are very welcoming of kids, and there is plenty of Western-style food for fussier palates.
WHEN TO GO
Phú Quốc has two seasons – a wet and a dry. The dry season runs mid November – April and is the best time to visit weather wise. The wet season is May – October. In the wet season, there is generally just a huge downpour every day, but it can also day for days on end especially during the late summer early fall months. The first time we visited in the wet season, we generally saw rain early in the morning. The second time, it rained all day everyday. Also, there are far more bugs around in the wet season and this can be annoying.
The busiest times in Phu Quoc are during the Christmas and New Year holidays, TET holiday, and Vietnamese Victory Day. The busiest month is January, however even at busy times, there is plenty of room for everyone and there is plenty to do in Phú Quốc for families at any time of year.
GETTING THERE
Phú Quốc is a popular destination and as such there are plenty of flights into Phu Quoc, particularly from China, Russia, Korea, and the rest of South East Asia. People coming from further afield may need to connect somewhere else in Asia, such as in Singapore or Hong Kong. For the airlines currently flying in, see our Phu Quoc airport guide. The departure tax is included in your ticket. There are ATMs at the airport if you are running low on Vietnamese Dongs or US dollars.
You can also arrive on Phu Quoc by ferry from the mainland, or by cruise ship. The ferry departs from either Ha Tien (Hà Tiên) or Rach Gia (Rạch Giá) — see our ferry guide for the operators, schedules and fares.
VISA & IMMIGRATION
Every nationality flying into Phu Quoc from abroad gets 30 days visa-free on the island — no form, the officer stamps your passport at the gate. It ends at the island, though: if you want to see the rest of Vietnam as well, you need either Vietnam’s 45-day exemption (citizens of 24 countries) or an e-visa, and it is far easier to sort that out before you fly. Our Phu Quoc visa guide walks through all three.
WHERE TO STAY WITH KIDS
Choose your region before you choose a resort. All three have hotels, villas and budget guesthouses too, but the resorts with a genuine kids’ club cluster in three areas — the north near Bai Dai (Bãi Dài) and Ganh Dau (Gành Dầu), the middle near Long Beach and Duong Dong (Dương Đông), and the south near An Thoi (An Thới) and Bai Khem. Below is what we could verify directly on each resort’s own website — the kids’ facilities they list, nothing more, and no room prices, because those change by the week and by the site you book through.
North: Bai Dai and Ganh Dau
Bai Dai and Ganh Dau, in the island’s north, is the area built around family attractions — VinWonders Phu Quoc (formerly Vinpearl Land) and Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc are both here, along with the Corona Resort & Casino complex. If your trip revolves around theme-park days, staying nearby cuts the drive.
Vinpearl Wonderworld Phu Quoc runs a Kid’s Club with craft activities — coconut-leaf toys, clay modelling, cupcake decorating, photo frames, scented candles, origami. Its family villas are built with kids in mind too: the three-bedroom Safari villa has a tepee and other kid-friendly touches, and the four-bedroom Nautilus villa is set up the same way.
Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc has a Kids’ Club to keep children entertained through the day, plus a kids’ menu in its restaurants.
Wyndham Grand Phu Quoc, part of the Corona Resort & Casino complex, splits its Kids Club into two indoor age zones, with an outdoor playground, a water slide, a daily foam party, and mini cooking and mocktail classes for kids.
Middle: Long Beach and Duong Dong
Long Beach and Duong Dong (Dương Đông), roughly the middle of the island, put you closest to the shops, restaurants and the night market — useful if you want variety within walking distance rather than relying on the resort for everything.
Novotel Phu Quoc Resort lets kids up to 16 stay free sharing a room with parents. It runs a “Kid’s Care” programme for ages 5–11 across four themed sessions, plus a separate Kids’ Club with table tennis, a ball pool, cartoons and a reading corner.
Salinda Resort Phu Quoc Island is near Cua Lap (Cửa Lấp) just south of Duong Dong. Its Kids Club on level L has painting, clay modelling, board games, puzzles, books and cartoons, and babysitting is available on request with 24 hours’ notice for an hourly fee.
InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort, in Duong To (Dương Tơ), runs the Planet Trekkers Children’s Club for ages 4–12, with Kids Camp (folk games, crafts, kite flying, treasure hunts, sandcastle building) and Kids Can Cook, a Vietnamese cooking class for children.
South: An Thoi and Bai Khem
An Thoi and Bai Khem, at the southern tip near the Hon Thom (Hòn Thơm) cable car and Sunset Town, is home to upscale family resorts, although the area itself also has cheaper places to stay. Every resort here with a kids’ club we could verify is a luxury property — we did not find a budget or mid-range option in this area with kids’ facilities confirmed on its own website.
New World Phu Quoc Resort, on Bai Khem, has a Kid’s Club for ages 3–12 with interactive activities, games and creative workshops.
Premier Residences Phu Quoc Emerald Bay, also on Bai Khem, lists a Kids Club with a ball pit, a multi-purpose play area, painting, and building toys and puzzles — the facilities its own website names, and nothing beyond them.
JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa, in An Thoi, runs the Little Explorers Club (crafts, interactive games, themed workshops) alongside its Family by JW programme, which adds kids’ yoga and a family menu for children aged 5–12.
Kids’ facilities checked September 29, 2026 against each resort’s own website. Resorts change what they offer — confirm the kids’ club is open for your dates when you book.
GETTING AROUND
It is easy to get around Phu Quoc, especially if you are staying in the Duong Dong (Dương Đông)/Long Beach area. If you want to venture further out there are several main options: hire a car and driver, take a taxi, or use a shuttle bus. There are also some public buses which we found useful for getting to Ganh Dau, Sao Beach (Bãi Sao), and An Thoi Town, but they generally do not suit tourists’ needs. You can also rent a motorbike, but you need either a Vietnamese licence or an International Driving Permit issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention, carried together with your licence from home — our motorbike guide covers what counts and the fines if you skip it. With young kids along, we would stick to a car and driver or taxis.
Hiring a car and driver
It is easy to arrange a private car and driver for the day through your resort or a local travel agency. You can then plan your own itinerary and go where you want, or follow their recommended route.
Taxis in Phu Quoc
In the main beach areas there are no shortage of taxis. Look out for Phu Quoc Taxi taxis which are the cheapest. They should use their meter which will be better value than bargaining for a price with someone else. This is the best option for quick air condition trips.
Shuttle buses
There are shuttle buses (usually vans) that will take you between the main tourist areas. These don’t generally work out to be good value for a family and you are usually better off taking a taxi or hiring a driver and car.
Car seats
Car seats for your kids are not readily available. You will need to bring one from home if this is important to you. Most children sit on their parents laps.
Getting from the airport
From the Phu Quoc International airport you can reach your resort either by taking a taxi, jumping on a shuttle bus, or your resort will have a car and driver waiting for you. There is also a public bus that will drop you off at Duong Dong Town.
THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS ON PHU QUOC ISLAND
If you are wondering what to do in with kids in Phu Quoc, don’t worry! You will not be short of kid friendly activities. There are a crazy amount of things to do with kids on the island and the island feels like it has been developed for the family unit. The following is a list of Phu Quoc attractions for kids along with the best kids’ activities in Phu Quoc. Phu Quoc is a relatively small place so all these attractions can be visited from the areas mentioned above in a half or full day trip.
Amusement Park
VinWonders Phu Quoc (formerly Vinpearl Land) is the island’s amusement park, with roller coasters, bumper cars, a water park, swings and a castle for younger kids.
Phu Quoc Safari
Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc has a safari drive-through, cultural shows and a petting zoo. Good for all ages.
Ecotourism
Although there is no access to the heart of the Phu Quoc National Park at the moment, you can still see monkey from the side of the main road that runs next to the park. These monkeys are not use to seeing humans so please do not feed them nor attempt to touch them.
Waterfalls
There is a great waterfall on the island that has a well built trail system. Learn more in our waterfalls guide.
ITEMS FOR BABIES & TODDLERS
Deciding what things to pack for Phu Quoc for little ones can be very tough. The following is our thoughts about particular baby and toddler stuff to consider bringing with you. If you plan on sight seeing then we particularly love traveling with the Ergobaby Carrier.
Carriers
Strollers can come in handy if you are visiting Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc, VinWonders Phu Quoc, or walking up and down Long Beach, as these all have paved walkways that suit a stroller. For longer outings such as this, I find a stroller so much easier than a carrier. It gets hot carrying around a baby/toddler. Plus, the young ones can usually nap more easily in a stroller.
We particularly recommend the UPPAbaby G-Lite Stroller or the UPPAbaby G-Luxe Stroller (if you need one that reclines) as they are super lightweight and easy to carry around at times when you don’t use them.
Travel cots/cribs
Most hotels and resorts on Phu Quoc will be able to supply baby cots. However, keep in mind that this can never be guaranteed and often do not conform to safety regulations that we might be used to. For this reason, we always traveled with our own travel cot. These are lightweight, easy to fold away cots that can fit in your luggage. We prefer the KidCo Peapod Plus which is like a fold out tent that should last your child a long time.
Diapers
You should have no problems buying regular diapers in Phu Quoc. The islands major grocery store, Co-op Mart, carries all your favorite brands.
Formula and bottles
These are also available in Phu Quoc but we recommend that you bring your own formula from home. This way your baby has the formula they are use to and there is no stress about trying to find a new formula that your child is happy with.
Mosquito nets
At the very least, we recommend a mosquito net for your stroller so your child is safe when you are out. The best ones to buy will vary based on your stroller. There are many options here.
MEDICAL CARE / DOCTORS
Unfortunately, on our latest visit we needed to visit a doctor as we hurt our ear while scuba diving. There is an international standard hospital on Phu Quoc called Vinmec Phu Quoc. The Vinmec is located near Ganh Dau. There is also a local but very good hospital in Duong Dong Town. If you need standard medicine you can purchase it without a prescription at the many pharmacies found throughout the island.
What to pack
A packing list for Phu Quoc is quite straight forward, primarily because Phu Quoc always has hot weather. There is no need to bring winter clothing to Phu Quoc regardless of the time of year you travel. If you are wondering what to wear in Phu Quoc then most things are fine and less is best. Casual wear is what you will see most other tourists wearing. For kids, lightweight clothes that give good coverage for sun protection are the best idea. Mosquitoes are common outdoors, especially around dusk, so pack repellent and a net for anyone who naps during the day.
Phu Quoc Packing List
- 3-5 lightweight, hot weather outfits for all members of the family
- hats, sunglasses, sunscreen
- bathers/swim suits/togs/bikinis/whatever you call them
- beach towels (if staying at a hotel where these are not supplied). They can be heavy and you can buy them on the island.
- basic toiletries (toothbrush, razor, etc.)
- nightwear
- sunscreen
- mosquito repellent and anti-itch cream
- mosquito net – most places provide this, but some cheap hotels do not.
- flip flops/sandals
- sturdy shoes if you want to go hiking or trekking in Phu Quoc
- passports
- International Driving Permit (1968 convention) plus your home licence, if you plan to ride — see motorbike guide
- credit cards and some cash just in case. There are a lot of international ATMs found on the island.
- travel insurance details
- medicine/first aid kit
- laptops and chargers
- phones, tablet computers
- toys
- drawing books, exercise books, crayons, pencils
- other reading material, especially for those rainy days
Ready to plan your trip to Phú Quốc?
Pick your region from WHERE TO STAY WITH KIDS above, then check our visa guide and ferry guide if you are not flying straight onto the island — sort those out first and the rest of the trip is easy.
