Cuồng has returned, my friends, along with some travel experiences to visit Phu Quoc, specifically to a hot check-in spot for young people!!! That place is Sunset Sanato, and Cuồng will now provide a guide to visit and watch the sunset at Sunset Sanato Resort and Villas. Let’s follow along!!!
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1. Where is this place?
>The location of Sunset Sanato Beach Club Phu Quoc is in Bai Truong area, Duong Bao hamlet, Duong To commune, Phu Quoc. Sunset Sanato Beach Club Phu Quoc is an entertainment complex on a private beach. With a length of 400m including bars and dining areas. The entertainment area serves both domestic and international tourists visiting Phu Quoc. With many vibrant and grand activities. Facing west, Sunset Sanato Beach Club Phu Quoc becomes one of the most beautiful spots to watch the sunset in Phu Quoc. Here, visitors can spend hours leisurely among the treehouse, golden sandy beach, and immerse themselves in the sunset.
2. How to get there? (directions)
>From Phu Quoc airport, if you want to go to Sunset Sanato Phu Quoc, when you leave the airport, turn right onto Phu Quoc highway for about 2.5km then turn left onto DT 975. From there, drive about 500m and you will see the sign for Sunset Sanato Resort & Villa, turn in, drive into the resort area, and you will find the beach bar area. That is Sunset Sanato Beach Club Phu Quoc.
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>Ideal Time
>The climate of Phu Quoc Island is tropical monsoon climate with two distinct seasons, the rainy season and the dry season. The rainy season lasts from May to September. During this time, Phu Quoc receives a lot of rain, sometimes with sudden heavy showers, and at times, it can rain continuously for a week. If you are not restricted by time, it is best to avoid visiting Phu Quoc during this period. This coincides with the summer break for students, so there are not many options for most families.
>Of course, the likelihood of rain is much higher during the rainy season. The dry season lasts from October to April of the following year. During this time, Phu Quoc receives less rain, plenty of sunshine, calm and clear seas, making it extremely suitable for traveling, exploring, taking photos, and having fun. This is also the peak season for foreign tourists to visit Phu Quoc. Vietnamese tourists also visit, but not as much as during the summer months. Nevertheless, this is the best time to visit Phu Quoc throughout the year.
>Ideal time to visit Sunset Sanato Beach Club Phu Quoc. The evening is the ideal time to capture stunning sunset photos that will receive millions of likes when shared on social media. However, it can be challenging to capture a great sunset photo due to the high number of people around. Cuong advises you to be patient and if possible, you can use photoshop to remove the people around.
3. How to Get There?
>Xe Máy is the most common and convenient means of transportation, with the highest number not only in Phu Quoc but also throughout Vietnam. A Honda or Yamaha scooter can take you anywhere, anytime at a very affordable price. You can bring your own scooter when traveling to Phu Quoc (by ferry from Ha Tien or Rach Gia) or rent one at hotels or motorbike rental shops. You can easily rent a scooter for yourself at a price ranging from 120,000 VND to 180,000 VND per day for manual scooters and 150,000 VND to 200,000 VND per day for automatic scooters, excluding fuel. When renting a scooter, you just need a copy of your ID card along with the original for verification, and a deposit. You can book a scooter 3-5 days in advance, and it will be delivered to Duong Dong town. However, Cuong must remind you that in Phu Quoc, motorcycle parking is not very common, so you need to choose a parking spot that is easy to observe and make sure to lock it securely.
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>Car Rental: If the tourist spots you choose are too far away, or you don’t want to be affected by the weather during the trip and most importantly, if you have a large group of people, then renting a car or a tourist car is a reasonable choice. Depending on the number of people traveling with you, you can rent suitable tourist cars. In most cases, renting a self-driving car is usually for small groups of tourists traveling to Phu Quoc with their families, so they usually rent 4-seater or 7-seater cars. If you are traveling to Phu Quoc for work or leisure, you can bring your car by ferry for a price starting from 900,000 VND / one way. Or if you don’t have a car or can’t bring it over, you can choose to rent a car.
>Nowadays, it’s not difficult to rent a tourist car from 4 to 45 seats in Phu Quoc. However, in Phu Quoc, renting a tourist car is not charged by the hour like in other places, but here the car owners will charge based on the direction you will visit such as South Island, North Island, and East Island. Specifically, renting a 7-seater car to East Island of Phu Quoc is 700,000 VND / 1 car, to South Island of Phu Quoc is 800,000 VND / 1 car, and to North Island is 900,000 VND / 1 car. In addition, larger groups can choose 16-seater, 29-seater, 35-seater, 45-seater cars, etc.
Besides, the rental price of tourist cars also depends on your starting location or it may be a special price provided by the hotel, resort where you stay, so to rent a satisfactory tourist car, you should check prices from many places to make the best choice for yourself. Another tip is to choose a stop at Duong Dong town. This is the central point of the island, very convenient for transportation, entertainment, and especially the car prices are always the cheapest no matter where you go. Moreover, you should also pay attention to the time because usually cars only run until 8 pm. If it’s past 8 pm, you may be charged for overtime.
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>Taxi: During times of bad weather when you cannot travel by motorbike, do not know how to drive a car, and walking to tourist spots is not an option, taxis on the island will be a suitable means of transportation for you. Currently, on Phu Quoc Island, there is a fairly large fleet of taxis (about 2000 vehicles) with a variety of 4-seater and 7-seater types. In terms of price, it is equivalent to mainland prices, so there is nothing to worry about. However, the distance between tourist spots and beaches in Phu Quoc is quite far, so you should consider the cost when calling a taxi. Currently, Phu Quoc has over 5 different taxi companies with thousands of cars and there is no Grab service. To avoid being taken on a “detour” by taxis, it is best to ask the staff at your hotel or resort to call reputable taxi companies that often serve tourists to ensure reasonable costs. Some famous taxi companies in Phu Quoc include: Phu Quoc Taxi (Nam Thang company): (02973) 75 75 75, Sasco Phu Quoc Taxi: (02973) 76 76 76, VinaSun Taxi (02973) 789 789.
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>Bicycles: If you love moving around by bike, want to enjoy life gently without noise, moments of relaxation with your loved ones, family or friends exploring a beautiful spot on the pearl island of Phu Quoc, then a bicycle is a very suitable means of transportation for you. You can easily rent bicycles at the hotel, resort where you stay, if the hotel, resort does not provide this service, you can ask the staff there for directions to some bike rental shops. The average price for a bicycle is about 100,000 VND/day, tandem bicycles are 150,000 VND/day, mountain bikes are also 150,000 VND/day. If you rent by the hour, it is 20,000 VND/1 hour. In Cuong’s experience, you should only rent a bike to ride around the hotel, as there are many steep hills on Phu Quoc’s roads. The tourist attractions in Phu Quoc are quite far apart, so if you are not fit enough, you may have to give up halfway.
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4. What’s there?
>4.1 The most unique beach in Phu Quoc!
>Appearing at the end of 2017, Sunset Sanato Beach Club (SSBC) is actually a complex located within the Sunset Sanato project at Bai Truong, a famous beach with long stretches of fine white sand and clean sea water in Phu Quoc. Despite being a newcomer among the countless resorts in our country, SSBC is considered a formidable competitor, thanks to some excellent advantages. First and foremost is the super clean beach! At Sunset Sanato, there is always a professional beach cleaning team ready, ensuring the best experience for visitors. In addition, with its extremely bright and vibrant color palette, Sunset Sanato will make a strong impression right away. Just looking at the decor and colors of the small cute chairs along the beach is enough to feel cheerful! SSBC also has recreational areas that cater to all ages, such as water sports areas, children’s areas, beach massages, and a pool with a fancy bar!
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>4.2 Sunset Viewing Point “Worth Every Penny”
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>Sunset Sanato proudly asserts itself as the “Most Beautiful Sunset Viewing Point on the Island”! Anyone who hasn’t found a place to watch the sunset with their loved one should hurry to Sunset Sanato Beach Club. The beach space at Sunset Sanato Beach Club is very open, with a wide view and adorned with many unique architectural structures that will surely leave an unforgettable mark. It can be said that this sunset view is “one of a kind” in Vietnam, not just in Phu Quoc!
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>The small and simple beachfront bar will be the place for us to sit and chat with each other after a fun day of unlimited play, or a “vọng lâu” to enjoy the stunning sunset.
4.3 The place to get the unique “One of a kind” likes>
>The divine Instagrammable corners at Sunset Sanato Beach Club are guaranteed to be unmatched! If you’re tired of the usual places, it’s time to switch things up with some super unique programs!
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>The one-of-a-kind sky gate – The Gate Keeper
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>This is also the most famous check-in point in this area. The artistic structure is placed right on the sandy beach of Bai Truong, facing the mainland, with a small gate in the middle for the sunset to pass through, opening up the view of the blue sea, golden sun, and poetic scenery. All these views will serve as a backdrop for you to strike poses with hundreds of creative photo styles. You don’t need to be a professional photographer, anyone just needs to stand in that corner, wait for the sunset to come down, raise the camera, and there you have a timeless photo.
>The wooden house on the tree
The wooden house area consists of 2 spherical wooden “rooms” with a design resembling a house on a hanging tree in the middle of the sky, with a wooden staircase leading up, overlooking like a bird’s nest. Sitting here, you can admire the beach within reach, enjoy the wild breeze, and capture some stunning surreal photos.
>The stairway to heaven
>The special staircase at Sunset Sanato has been painted in gentle pastel colors, making it a must-visit spot that will leave visitors restless with excitement.
>Moreover, Sunset Sanato also features numerous unique and creative photo spots such as: fish, elephant, and jellyfish sculptures placed directly on the beach, all meticulously crafted. It can be said that every corner here serves as a perfect backdrop for you to take as many photos as you want. And perhaps these peculiar and creative architectural blocks have helped Sunset Sanato Beach Club become a super unique check-in spot that everyone visiting Phu Quoc must strike a pose at.
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>Sunset Villas Resort
>Swimming pool
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>Another effective place for sea-fearing teams is the extremely beautiful, modern, and largest swimming pool in Phu Quoc with an area of 800m2 inside that resort. Not to mention that Sunset Sanato also has a lazy river and each villa has its own private pool for you to enjoy with your family or friends and have fun moments together. At this point, all you need is a thoughtful pose and a super stylish outfit to produce thousands of photos for endless virtual living. Or just strike a pose next to the apartments at the resort, and you’ll have the crowd buzzing! Still maintaining the elegant and comfortable appearance of a genuine resort, Sunset Sanato is still very “luxurious”.
Water sports
>According to Cuong’s experience: when you visit Sunset Sanato, you will definitely not miss out on the exciting recreational activities, especially water sports for various groups. Below are the most popular games.
- >Jet skiing: Those who love speed surely cannot miss out on jet skiing. After receiving full instructions, you can accelerate and enjoy the vast sea like a real racer.
- >Scuba diving: This is an extremely popular sport found everywhere in Phu Quoc. When you sign up for this sport, you will be provided with professional diving equipment such as a breathing tube, goggles, oxygen tank, diving suit… You will comfortably admire the beautiful coral reefs and diverse marine life at a depth of 6 – 10m.
- >Parasailing: Instead of experiencing water games, you can admire the entire scene below from above and enjoy the cool breeze.
>Children’s play area
>Parents can relax and have fun without worrying because Sunset Sanato Resort is classy and luxurious, with a separate children’s play area. Kids can freely participate in many exciting activities and challenges such as mountain climbing, slides, swings, sandcastle building, wooden horses… and many new programs.
>Shopping store
>In addition to visiting Sunset Sanato Beach Club, guests can visit the shopping store with a variety of unique souvenirs at affordable prices. At the store, you can easily find essential items as well as souvenirs to remember your trip to Phu Quoc or simply to give to your loved ones.
5. How much does it cost to visit?
>Although it is a system of beachfront restaurants and bars, Sunset Sanato Beach Club Phu Quoc charges an entrance fee. It is quite surprising when visiting this amusement area. The current ticket price for Sunset Sanato Beach Club Phu Quoc is 70k/adult and 50k/child for regular tickets. For a combo ticket including entrance and pool access, it will be 120k/adult and 80k/child. Children under 80cm tall can enter for free. In general, besides the ticket price, Cuong finds the prices at Sunset Sanato Phu Quoc to be okay compared to the general level in Phu Quoc. There is no overpricing like some other amusement parks. Beach bathing services, freshwater bathing, sun loungers, and umbrellas are all complimentary. There is also a restaurant serving fast food and à la carte dishes, so if you come here to swim and get hungry, finding something to eat is very convenient.
6. The beach that spoils the “foodie club” the most!
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>With a beautiful beach like this, a restaurant is a must. The attraction comes not only from the food, but also from the romantic atmosphere with the sound of waves gently crashing. The A la Carte restaurant will not disappoint us! Additionally, Sunset Sanato has 3 “food islands” on the beach, which are: Seafood Island, Fullness Island, and Fast Food Island with a variety of delicious and exotic dishes prepared on the spot! Sounds tempting, doesn’t it?
>A La Carte Restaurant
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At Sunset Sanato, you have 3 different food counters to choose from according to your preferences. First is the attractive A La Carte restaurant from the food to the unique space. You will experience the delicate flavors of each dish, prepared under the skillful hands of talented chefs. In addition, to give visitors the opportunity to fully enjoy many delicious dishes at a cost-effective price, this restaurant also offers food combos for you to comfortably choose.
>Culinary paradise
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>With a delicate understanding of Vietnamese culinary culture, the culinary experts at Sunset Sanato Resort & Villas take guests on a culinary tour rich in traditional and intimate flavors. Like residents of the Pearl Island, visitors to Sunset Sanato Resort & Villas will have the opportunity to explore interesting culinary “islands” – Seafood Island, Fullness Island, and Fast Food Island. At Sunset Sanato, we serve all day with a diverse à la carte menu along with a BBQ grill and a fresh seafood counter. You will enjoy the freshest dishes with carefully selected ingredients. What’s more, you can showcase your culinary creativity by preparing your own dishes based on your spontaneous inspiration. Close your eyes and imagine yourself enjoying seafood by the sea, where the sound of waves brings relaxation… In the soothing background music of the sea, you can smell the saltiness of the ocean and of course, the aroma of grilled fish and shellfish. Surely, everyone would be enchanted by this scene. You cannot miss the fresh seafood dishes and the rich BBQ grill counter. Guests will experience the most delicious dishes with carefully selected ingredients. Additionally, you can personally prepare dishes at the Seafood Island restaurant. BBQ dishes, fresh ingredients will be served daily at Seafood Island. The richness of accompanying spices will create a memorable experience for diners when visiting the island. What could be better than watching the sunset, listening to the sound of waves, and looking forward to enjoying fresh shrimp and lobster on the grill. Fullness Island & Fast Food Island serve familiar Asian dishes, especially Vietnamese specialties. Visitors will encounter street vendors serving rustic dishes – hot and crispy pancakes, eaten with sweet and sour fish sauce, Quang noodles with shrimp and fresh vegetables, or even grilled corn, and crispy sweet potatoes.
>Street vendors
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If you happen to crave street food, don’t worry, the resort has it covered. Sunset Sanato sets up mobile street food stalls that are delicious and hygienic. This is an added bonus that not every resort has. The street food stalls represent the values and soul of the Vietnamese people in modern life. Visitors can easily spot these street food stalls at Sunset Sanato. This is a special feature that the resort wants to introduce to foreign tourists, showcasing the traditional culture of the Vietnamese people. In the morning, you can choose from hot pho, in the afternoon there are various specialty cakes, and in the evening you can enjoy grilled corn and sweet potatoes.
When it comes to the beach, Sunset Sanato Beach Club is the perfect choice for families or groups of friends on vacation!
7. Places to visit in Phu Quoc near Sunset Sanato
If you come to Sunset Sanato primarily for photo ops, checking in, and watching the sunset, why not take some time to visit the following famous tourist spots in Phu Quoc.
>7.1 Ho Quoc Pagoda
>Among the spiritual tourist destinations in Phu Quoc such as Sung Hung Pagoda, Hung Quoc Pagoda, etc., Ho Quoc Pagoda always stands out in the system of Phu Quoc tourism. The pagoda welcomes many visitors daily on tours to Phu Quoc and pilgrimage tours to Phu Quoc. Unique with its sea-facing side leaning against the mountain, it is not only a place to admire beautiful scenery but also because the atmosphere here is very peaceful. The pagoda is quite far from the city center, about 20 km, so it is often combined with visits to other destinations in the southern region when traveling to Phu Quoc.
>7.2 Phu Quoc Fish Sauce Factory
>Just like Phu Quoc pearls, Phu Quoc fish sauce is also one of the specialties of Phu Quoc. Therefore, if you have traveled to Phu Quoc and have not visited the Phu Quoc fish sauce factories, it would be a big miss. Tourists usually visit the three most famous fish sauce factories on the island, which are Phung Hung, Khai Hoan, and Thinh Phat. The prices vary depending on the richness and the volume of the bottle.
>7.3 Phu Quoc Prison
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Opposite the Phung Huong fish sauce factory is the historical site of Phu Quoc Prison. This is a Phu Quoc tourism destination with a strong historical significance, vividly depicting the prison during wartime. Here, there are tour guides who will provide you with detailed information about the history of Phu Quoc Prison and introduce each area for visitors. The grounds of the historical site of Phu Quoc Prison are very spacious and the wax figure sculptures are very lifelike. If you have children, you should consider visiting the historical Phu Quoc tourism site.
>7.4 Phu Quoc Pearl Farm
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>When it comes to Phu Quoc, people immediately think of Phu Quoc pearls. Therefore, when traveling to Phu Quoc, you should visit a pearl farm to learn about the pearl farming process and how pearls are harvested. If you’re lucky, you may even be able to buy pearls that have just been harvested. Some famous pearl farms in Phu Quoc include Ngoc Hien, Long Beach, and Quoc An.
>7.5 Phu Quoc Sim Garden
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>Sim Phu Quoc is a specialty of the island region, Phu Quoc sim wine is also a great remedy for digestion, so when traveling to Phu Quoc, you cannot miss the destination of Phu Quoc sim garden. The most famous sim honey and sim wine production facilities in Phu Quoc include Bay Gao, Thanh Long, Sim Son, but people often visit Bay Gao the most, because this is the cradle of the art of fermenting sim to make wine
>7.6 Phu Quoc Pepper Garden
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>Phu Quoc pepper has a strong, round, spicy and fragrant taste, and Phu Quoc has a large pepper output. When traveling to Phu Quoc, if you don’t visit the pepper gardens, you will miss out. Phu Quoc island has many large and small pepper gardens all over the island, among which pepper gardens like Duc Thanh, Duc Ninh, Ngoc Ha, and the statue area are famous ecological pepper gardens. Prices vary depending on the season, they may be slightly higher than on the mainland, but don’t compare prices, compare quality, as the pepper sold is all selected products.
8. Things to note when visiting and having fun here
- >As this Phu Quoc travel destination is quite difficult to find without directions, and even the entrance gate is hard to find. So Cuong advises you to always prepare a map for yourself when you set foot on Phu Quoc island.
- >Before going, check the weather to plan your time properly, because if you are having fun and suddenly it rains, it will ruin the mood.
- >Remember to bring some essential items such as swimwear, sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses, don’t come back from the trip with skin like a burnt house, that would be sad.
- >Absolutely do not swim in the sea at noon and avoid staying in the water for too long. Cuong advises this because noon is when you are very likely to get sunburned or even worse, drown when underwater due to the high temperature difference.
>Hopefully, through Cuong’s detailed guide, you have gained a lot of experience when traveling to Phu Quoc, and more specifically when visiting Sunset Sanato to capture many valuable photos worth millions of likes. Please continue to like, share, and subscribe to receive more videos and reviews sharing travel experiences from Cuong. Thank you.
