Welcome to Dugong Bay 

Nestled in the historic Hàm Ninh fishing village, Dugong Bay offers an exceptional escape where tradition meets natural beauty. Located by the beach with pristine sands and crystal-clear waters, it provides the perfect setting for relaxation, tranquility, and exploration. Our expansive place is a harmonious blend of luxury, entertainment, and nature. Featuring an eco-themed playground with 10 of the world’s most renowned wonders, Dugong Bay offers a unique experience for guests of all ages. Additionally, our culinary offerings combine the best of European and Asian cuisines, crafted from the finest local ingredients. At Dugong Bay, we provide one of the world’s most exceptional wellness services, dedicated to enhancing both the body and mind. We invite our guests to indulge in a rejuvenating retreat that nurtures their entire being.

Staying Green

At Dugong Bay we have a long term view as a sustainable resort, seeing ourselves as custodians of the tropical idyll we have found on Phu Quoc.

  • Natural air circulation and fans – no air conditioning
  • No TV on property or telephone in bungalows
  • Use of natural light during the day
  • Minimum use of fuel powered vehicles, machines and equipment
  • Hot water heated through solar power
  • Energy efficient appliances
  • Low wattage light bulbs
  • Change of linen only upon request
  • Switch off lights when not used
  • Use of cooling boxes for refrigeration purposes in our bars, kitchen and eco-friendly minibar in bungalows
  • Pump and treat fresh water from shallow wells
  • Low water use toilets
  • Use table mats that can be wiped and not laundered
  • Grey water is naturally filtered through a reed bed system with the resulting treated water used to irrigate the gardens and tree nurseries.
  • Buy fresh and local daily to reduce packaging and emissions from transportation
  • Purchase in bulk to reduce packaging
  • Recycle paper and glass
  • Compost organic matter and use for animals
  • Limit paper based marketing and other administration to a minimum
  • Use septic tanks for waste
  • Supervised planting of thousands of trees over the past few years
  • Use of locally sourced building materials
  • Natural building methods including pioneering use of rammed earth technique in Vietnam
  • Minimal tree removal when building bungalows
  • Highly successful reef rehabilitation due to discouraging fishing along our property and general care of site
  • Every month all staff help on a Clean-up Day of the whole property
  • Over 80% of Dugong Bay staff are from the local commune
  • Use of local suppliers for over 85% of purchase
  • Re-invest resort income locally
  • Pay above local prevailing wage
  • Pay into local social security
  • 4 months of free English lessons to all staff members during low season
  • Free accommodation provided for staff and a crèche provided for their children
  • Most of the furniture at Dugong Bay has been made on site, in the resort workshops, using local craftsmen and recycled or sustainable, certified timber. This is probably unique on the island.