{"id":3094,"date":"2026-06-11T11:52:47","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T02:52:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/news\/whale-island-resort\/"},"modified":"2026-06-20T21:09:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T12:09:55","slug":"whale-island-resort","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/news\/whale-island-resort\/","title":{"rendered":"Van Phong Bay\u2019s uninhabited-island resort \u201cHon Ong (Whale Island)\u201d\u2014a slow stay in a coral paradise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>North of Nha Trang, an uninhabited islet floating in Van Phong Bay:<strong>Hon Ong Island<\/strong>. The<strong>Whale Island Resort<\/strong>here is a slow-stay retreat with no Wi-Fi and no air conditioning, where you surrender to nature. A coral reef spreads right beside the restaurant, and step into the sea and you can go straight into snorkeling\u2014a coral paradise.<\/p>\n<p>The island gets its name from the whales seen in the surrounding waters from around April to July. Bungalows built from rustic materials\u2014bamboo, wood, and stone\u2014harmonize with the untouched nature.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"index_1\"><strong>An uninhabited-island resort reached from Nha Trang<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Hon Ong Island (also known as Palm Island) sits in Van Phong Bay, about 110 km from Nha Trang. The resort has 31 eco-bungalows incorporating the style of Cham culture, and of six room types, 14 have ocean views. The construction using bamboo, wood, and stone creates a sense of oneness with nature.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"index_2\"><strong>Snorkeling and diving in a coral paradise<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The big draw is that a coral reef lies right in front of the restaurant, so you can snorkel with ease. From March to October, a PADI-certified dive center holds diving lessons and boat trips. Windsurfing, kayaking, and catamarans are also available\u2014no shortage of ocean activities.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p-blogParts post_content\" data-partsid=\"3236\">\n<style>.vghc{display:flex;gap:24px;align-items:center;border:2px solid #cdcdcd;border-radius:8px;background:#fbfbfb;background-image:linear-gradient(#ededed 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,#ededed 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:22px 22px;padding:24px 26px;margin:32px 0;}.vghc-text{flex:1 1 auto;min-width:0}.vghc-banner{flex:0 0 300px;text-align:center}.vghc-banner img{max-width:100%;height:auto}.vghc-label{color:#d6453f;font-weight:800;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.02em;margin:0 0 8px}.vghc-head{font-size:21px;font-weight:800;line-height:1.5;color:#1c1c1c;margin:0 0 11px}.vghc-desc{font-size:15px;line-height:1.85;color:#555;margin:0 0 14px}.vghc-cta{font-size:14.5px;font-weight:800;color:#1f8a5f}.vghc-adlbl{font-size:11px;color:#aaa;margin:0 0 4px}@media(max-width:600px){.vghc{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:14px;padding:20px}.vghc-banner{flex:none}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"vghc\">\n<div class=\"vghc-text\">\n<div class=\"vghc-label\">Hotel booking \u201cagoda\u201d<\/div>\n<div class=\"vghc-head\">Book Vietnam hotels at a discount<\/div>\n<div class=\"vghc-desc\">Popular hotels in Da Nang, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City at a bargain. Many offer free cancellation, so you can hold a room with ease even before your plans are set.<\/div>\n<div class=\"vghc-cta\">#Check availability \u2192<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vghc-banner\">\n<div class=\"vghc-adlbl\">Advertisement (A8.net)<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/px.a8.net\/svt\/ejp?a8mat=4B60CK+88HWT6+4X1W+5ZMCH\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" alt=\"agoda \u30db\u30c6\u30eb\u4e88\u7d04\" src=\"https:\/\/www20.a8.net\/svt\/bgt?aid=260620868498&wid=002&eno=01&mid=s00000022946001006000&mc=1\"><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www10.a8.net\/0.gif?a8mat=4B60CK+88HWT6+4X1W+5ZMCH\" alt=\"\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"index_3\"><strong>A slow stay that enjoys \u201cdeliberate inconvenience\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As a serious eco-resort, the rooms have neither Wi-Fi nor air conditioning. Away from the digital world, spending time slowly amid the sound of the waves and the sea breeze\u2014it\u2019s a retreat where you can savor that kind of luxury. From April to July, when whales can be seen, hopes rise for encounters with sea creatures.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"index_4\"><strong>Resort overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Item<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Location<\/td>\n<td>Van Phong Bay, Hon Ong Island (about 110 km from Nha Trang)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Rooms<\/td>\n<td>31 Cham-style eco-bungalows (14 with ocean views)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ocean activities<\/td>\n<td>Snorkeling, PADI diving (March\u2013October), windsurfing, kayaking<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Characteristics<\/td>\n<td>No Wi-Fi or air conditioning; whales may appear from April to July<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"index_5\"><strong>Summary\u2014island time for a digital detox<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Leaving the bustle of the city behind, Whale Island lets you spend time in a coral sea and rustic bungalows. The very quiet you gain by deliberately letting go of convenience is this island\u2019s greatest feast. Why not add one more night to your Nha Trang trip with a slow stay on an uninhabited island?<\/p>\n<div class=\"p-blogParts post_content\" data-partsid=\"3236\">\n<style>.vghc{display:flex;gap:24px;align-items:center;border:2px solid #cdcdcd;border-radius:8px;background:#fbfbfb;background-image:linear-gradient(#ededed 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,#ededed 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:22px 22px;padding:24px 26px;margin:32px 0;}.vghc-text{flex:1 1 auto;min-width:0}.vghc-banner{flex:0 0 300px;text-align:center}.vghc-banner img{max-width:100%;height:auto}.vghc-label{color:#d6453f;font-weight:800;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.02em;margin:0 0 8px}.vghc-head{font-size:21px;font-weight:800;line-height:1.5;color:#1c1c1c;margin:0 0 11px}.vghc-desc{font-size:15px;line-height:1.85;color:#555;margin:0 0 14px}.vghc-cta{font-size:14.5px;font-weight:800;color:#1f8a5f}.vghc-adlbl{font-size:11px;color:#aaa;margin:0 0 4px}@media(max-width:600px){.vghc{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:14px;padding:20px}.vghc-banner{flex:none}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"vghc\">\n<div class=\"vghc-text\">\n<div class=\"vghc-label\">Hotel booking \u201cagoda\u201d<\/div>\n<div class=\"vghc-head\">Book Vietnam hotels at a discount<\/div>\n<div class=\"vghc-desc\">Popular hotels in Da Nang, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City at a bargain. 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