Blue Bay Mui Ne Resort and Spa sits on Suoi Nuoc Street on a private beach at the quieter end of the Mui Ne strip, towards the Red Sand Dunes. With 85 rooms it is a mid-sized resort rather than a sprawling complex, and its character is that of a relaxed beach hotel: two outdoor pools, a beach bar with private beach access, two restaurants, a terrace and barbecue grills, tennis courts and a mini golf course. A free breakfast buffet is included, as are free wifi in the rooms and free self parking, which helps the value. It suits guests who want a beach holiday with space to spread out and a pace slower than the busy centre, and who are happy to use a jeep tour or a taxi to reach the dunes and restaurants. Rates vary with the season, so compare dates when you book.
Getting around from here is part of the plan. The Red Sand Dunes Beach is about a quarter of an hour away on foot, while the main sand dunes, Ham Tien Beach, the market and the fishing village are a drive of roughly sixteen to twenty minutes. Sunrise and sunset jeep tours usually collect from the hotel, so the distance matters little for the headline excursion, but a taxi or ride-hailing car is useful for dinner in the main restaurant area.
The airport shuttle is available on request for a high per-vehicle fee, so most guests arrange a cheaper private car or a shuttle bus from Ho Chi Minh City instead; check the cost and the notice needed.
The rooms have air conditioning and room service is available around the clock, and there is a safe at the front desk. With two pools and a private beach frontage, days at the hotel are easy: swim in the morning, read under the shade in the heat of the day, then walk the sand at sunset. The beach bar suits an evening drink, and barbecue grills are available for guests who like to cook.
The tennis courts and mini golf add something for children and teenagers, so the resort works for families as well as couples. Water conditions vary along the strip, so check the beach and swimming conditions for your dates, particularly in the windy season.
Who it suits
Couples and families who want a beach-based stay and do not mind being away from the main restaurant strip, and travellers who prefer a smaller, calmer property to a large water-park resort. It is less convenient for guests who want to walk to many restaurants and bars in the evening, or who plan to visit the fishing village every morning. Kitesurfers should check the distance to the schools and the wind on this stretch of coast before booking.
Good to know
The windy season, roughly October to April, brings steady breezes and the busiest period, so book ahead for those months and for Lunar New Year. Mosquito repellent and sun protection are sensible. Details such as room types, the pool areas and the beach condition change over time, so read the current information when you book. A three or four night stay is a comfortable length here, with one morning for the dune tour, another for the harbour and the rest for the pool and the sea.
Why stay here
- ✓Free breakfast buffet
- ✓Two outdoor pools
- ✓Private beach access and beach bar
- ✓Two restaurants
- ✓Free wifi in rooms
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Tennis courts and mini golf
- ✓24-hour room service
Good questions
Is breakfast included?+
A free breakfast buffet is shown; check the current terms when you book.
Is it close to the Red Sand Dunes?+
The Red Sand Dunes Beach is about a quarter of an hour away on foot.
Does it offer an airport shuttle?+
A shuttle is available on request for an extra charge; check the cost when you book.
