A quiet resort of local charm and friendliness”

As a mature couple wanting a quiet and restful holiday we found Pandanus Resort to be almost perfect. It is right on the seaside with beautifully clean water and sand and a large lagoon style outdoor pool (with towels supplied and drinks and snacks available throught the day). There are several types of accommodation available - we stayed in a Bungalow facing the sea which we found large, very comfortable and quiet. Without being ostentatious, the room was furnished with a very large bed and two comfortable lounge chairs suitable for this type of resort. Walk in shower was also good for us in a simple well equipped bathroom. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful and promptly responded to a request for chairs to replace lounges on our terrace which we found more comfortable due to our age. They have recently employed the services of an Indian born chef with international qualifications who has greatly improved the standard of the restaurant. We found the food to be varied and of a high standard. The BBQ buffets usually held around the pool are excellent with a large variety of seafood, meat, salads and desserts. The Resort does have daytime activities such as beach volley ball, tennis, table tennis, a gym. Organized activities also were available. There is an outdoor massage as well as full beauty treatments and massage in a nicely located section of the main building. Tours can be arranged although not very much available as sightseeing in the area is limited. There is evening entertainment provided in both the restaurant and bar every day as well as Karoake rooms. The resort is about 15 minutes from the main strip of Mue Ne which is probably a disadvantage although the Resort does provide a small courtesy shuttle to the nearby Mui Ne Fishing Village and restaurants near the centre of the town. For those wanting a relaxing, quiet holiday and not interested in shopping or touring or hectic night life then I would highly recommend the Pandanus Resort.

Exceptional”

Went to Mui Ne for a couple of nights and wanted to relax at a resort. The Pandanus Resort was perfect for what I wanted. The grounds are nice (the pool is awesome), the resort is pretty much on the water (the rooms are back a bit, but you can walk right up to the beach) AND it's about a 5 minute walk to the Red Sand Dunes. The food was reasonably priced, as was their spa. One thing to consider is that Pandanus isn't near downtown Mui Ne and their shuttle doesn't run too often, so you need to think ahead if you want to go downtown. Great experience overall. I've already recommended this resort to friends and will continue to do so.

Pandanus Resort”

We´ve been to the Pandanus Resort only 2 nights at our trip through Vietnam. The area of the hotel is really big and in a nice condition. The park is well designed. We had a double room and it was quite clean but it smells a little bit musty. The staff was friendly but not really attentive. Because there were not a lot of other guests ist was really quiet. The breakfast was very well. You have a lot of choices and fresh fruits and juices. Unfortunatly the hotel is located a bit far from the city of Mui Ne. There is a shuttle service but it drives not very frequently. But the sand dunes of Mui Ne are located near to the hotel so you can walk. Summerizing the hotel is a good choice when you want to relax.

I miss it already!”

Just got home from my Vietnam trip and I'm already missing Pandanus! My friend and I wanted a little taste of resort life (a type of holiday neither of us had had before) and this was just perfect. The pool and beach were glorious and our bungalow was everything we had hoped for. We had a wonderful five days lounging around, getting massages and drinking cocktails, and could have happily stayed another five! Pandanus is quite removed from the main part of Mui Ne, which we liked for the quiet, but if you want to party it up it's really not the place for you. Taxis in Mui Ne are EXPENSIVE! For a sleepy, chilled out experience though this is the best. The main thing we loved here were the amazing staff members -- just so friendly and helpful! We particularly appreciated Le Van Du in the restaurant and Quoc at the bar, and without fail every person there was smiley, kind and approachable and just made our stay so enjoyable. Can't wait to go back someday!

A slice of tropical pie”

Pandanus offers everything you could want in a resort holiday. My only negatives would be the lack and frequency of a shuttle service into Mui Ne and the distance from town. Both are easily fixed once you realise the local 1 and 9 buses stop right out front and cost less than 50 cents into Mui Ne and only $2 right to Phan Thiet station. Maybe useful information to include in the Welcome Pack. All in all we would return..

If go to red sand mound, it's perfect place.”

Because can approach easily are there, Just around 200meters by walk go to. And everything is Good for me. And then including free tour several place. Special point is 'The Fairy Stream', 'Mui ne Market'. Night time point is Mui Ne Bo Ke Restaurants and Blue Ocean Resort - Ham Tien. It's all free pick-up. But you need before 4 hours contact lobby. I Hope enjoy you trip with Pandanus Resort.

Good beach resort”

It was a great resort with good pool area and the beach is way nicer than hotels closer to town. We went in December and the hotel was DEAD. Not very busy at all. The hotel is located further out of town but the town was Accesible easily by taxi or bus. I would recommend this hotel vs others closer to town for they seemed very run down with very little sand for a beach. Pandanus is very resort like. My only criticism is that there were two restaurants for day time with pretty much the same food and only one was available at night. Food was good, nothing mind blowing. We had their buffet Christmas dinner which was good. We were forced to do it which I didn't like. We ate in town at jibes. Very very good food which was surprising based on the look of the place. I would stay at Pandanus resort. We took the train from HCMC. Even though it was quicker than driving it wasn't exactly the cleanest experience.

Wonderful”

- Position: Pandanus is really far from center of Mui Ne, but near Red Sand Dune (3-minute walking). The resort also provided us with free service of shuttle bus to many place in Mui Ne: Ham Tien, market, fairy spring ... Therefore, the far position did not matter much. For me, I felt it as an advantage which helped me escape from noisy center, and enjoy Red Sand Dune in very early morning, without too many tourists and severe heat. However, because it is near fish village, there are a lot of ships, so I didn't want to swim on the sea. - View: beautiful landscape with large garden, lilly pond and flowers everywhere. Wonderful big swimming pool with clean water. - Service: good. Staffs were friendly and helped us a lot in providing instructions and useful information. Welcoming band with traditional music. Many free entertainments: billiard, ping pong, badminton, tennis, bike ... We were really happy and satisfied with the vacation in Pandanus. Will stay here again if I come back to Mui Ne.

Beautiful Resort ”

We truly enjoyed our stay at the Pandanus Resort! The gardens are extensive and well cared for. We enjoyed walking around the grounds each day and enjoying the beauty all around us. The pool area was beautiful with plenty of beach chairs and the ocean was great for swimming. Although not large, we loved the beach. We were warned about the sand flies so we put some natural bug spray on our feet before walking on the sand and had no problems. The manager's reception each night with free wine and cheese was nice and the manager gave us many great tips about the area. The Christmas Eve Gala around the pool was amazing, we enjoyed many "American" Christmas foods and the International Choir was enjoyable to listen to. The staff, although many of them did not speak English fluently, were friendly and helpful. There were many small touches that made our stay special such as the fresh flowers in our room each day and the turn down service each night with information about the area left on our pillows. The cooking class the hotel offered was a lot of fun and very cheap. The only thing that could be improved upon is the rooms. They are bright and cheery and clean but could use a little updating. The paint and furniture were chipped and looked very old but considering everything else going for this resort we really were not too bothered about this aspect.

Very big resort on pretty stretch of beach”

my family spent two nights at pandanus. the room was nice and clean. the breakfast was very good, with heaps of variety. the staff were friendly. the pool was great and the beach was very attractive with a fleet of fishing boats to the right of the resort. the resort was a bit too sprawling for my taste, but overall i couldn't possibly complain. it is a fair way out of mui ne if you are there for nightlife, but if you are there to simply relax, it's a good choice.

A quality resort”

The things that I remember most about Pandanus Resort is its food and facilities. The resort is a bit far from the main tourist area. It is very large - twice the size of Anatara -. The facilities here are as good or better. The beach is definitely better. The resort also provided life guard on the beach. The food at this hotel was its best feature in my opinion. Pandanus has BBQ Buffet Dinner twice a week at dong per person. It was worth it. The seafood was so fresh and there were plenty to go around. The breakfast was very good as well. The quality of the food that was served was first class. I totally enjoyed my stay at the Pandanus Resort. I would definitely come back here next time I come back to Mui Ne. I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a piece of paradise in Vietnam.

Third visit in 4 years says a lot.......”

This was our 3rd visit to Pandanus Resort in 4 years, and will undoubtedly not be the last. We absolutely love this place, and without meaning to sound too cheesy, it feels like a second home, just it is in Vietnam instead of Scotland where we are from. The place is immaculate. The staff could not be more helpful, and our bungalow right in front of the beech is worth every penny we paid, and more. The room is huge, recently refurbished, and the outdoor hand made stone bath has to be seen to be believed. Guest relations manager Vinh as always has looked after us, making us feel like VIP's. We have enjoyed meeting up again with ex manager Steve, who has been running the meet and greet cheese and wine sessions while current manager Peter was on a break. Of the hundreds of staff we would run out of space if we tried to give them all a mention, but they are all fabulous. To summarise Pandanus is 5 star in our book, and we are already looking forward to our next visit.

Great Stay!”

Pandanus is a great place if your looking for a resort in which you don't need to leave. That being said if your looking to head out into the Mui Ne Centre or down to the resort strip on the other side of town may I suggest the free hotel shuttle as the taxi drivers in front are not to be trusted. Even after our destination was translated to the taxi driver in Vietnamese he still didn't take us to our requested stop as it was a mere few km which obviously wasn't worth his time. Unless your travelling far, stick to the hotel shuttle or hire a scooter.

Wow!!!”

What an awesome resort! From the first impressions on arriving, to the (sad) goodbyes on leaving, Pandanus has it all. Our bungalow was beautiful, overlooking the gardens and beach, and was immaculately clean. The daily buffet breakfast went beyond my expectations - and they were high after reading reviews prior to booking. Daily wine and cheese tasting was a lovely touch, and 2 for 1 happy hours - what can I say....... My husband had a massage at the spa, and was suitably impressed. All of the staff were friendly and welcoming, while still maintaining a high level of professionalism. The only downside to our stay at Pandanus, was that we were only there for 4 nights, I could've glady forgone the next part of our trip and stayed longer.

Beautiful tropical getaway, quite and serene”

Pandanus is an exquisite and picturesque resort, and very quiet at this time of year, which really allowed us to relax and take South Vietnam in. The beach was very clean and the Guest Relations Manager, Rosalina is a very lovely woman who did her utmost to make sure we enjoyed our stay, even though it was only for one day! She took us on a tour, which the resort runs for free, to the beachside town of Mui Ne, which certainly was eye-opening. All in all a peaceful yet culturally rewarding experience. The rooms are clean and well-furnished, though old, and the grounds are absolutely beautiful. Go for the grounds and scenery if nothing else, and stay on the beach front - you won't be disappointed.

Pandanus Resort”

We loved this place. Their resort is quite expansive with beautiful, lush tropical grounds to see and enjoy. The pool is very large and beautiful, very inviting to relax by and swim in. Our room was a standard room but was quite lovely. Tile floors, large balcony, good bathroom. This resort was a great place to enjoy the warm Vietnam sunshine. One thing I would like to see improved would be the restaurant menu. All their restaurants had the same menu and would have like to have seen a different menu offered at the different locations. Even though the resort is on the far end of Mui Ne, Pandanus has a shuttle bus system that worked perfectly for us. We actually thought that helped give you a stronger sense of relaxation being out of the busier area. The Pandanus staff were helpful and friendly. We had a medical problem and no sooner had we mentioned it, they had a nurse come and take care of us at no charge. A great service. We loved walking along the beach. The resort shares it with the local people. So there is much to see and learn as you experience a different culture from your own.

Heaven must be like this!”

We really enjoyed our stay at Pandanus hotel, it was a complete relaxation week end, so quiet, the staff is very nice, very polite and efficient. The rooms are very clean, the garden is amazing, nice beach, nice breakfast, they provide free shuttle to go to Mui Ne. A nice place to relax!

Relaxing at Pandanus”

Sifting through the options of places to stay at Mui Ne was a little daunting at first, but the eventuality of staying at Pandanus was as good as I could have hoped for. Wonderful service, a beautifully cared-for landscape, relaxing pool and beachfront and comfortable room w/balcony. I wish I could have stayed longer! If anything, the quality of food was less than expected-- I would have hoped for more quality options or a local chef who would do justice for the cuisine choices.

Comfortable, affordable, good service”

We stayed at Pandanus for 6 nights in early January. Staff and servers were friendly and capable, the room was comfortable, and the grounds truly beautiful. The food was about what you'd expect at an all-inclusive style resort (though we did not stay on an all-inclusive plan): decent but not great. If we return to Vietnam, I'm not sure we'd stay here again as it's a long drive from Ho Chi Minh City and, in many ways, the experience feels like any similar class of resort elsewhere (Mexico, etc.). There are too many other things we'd like to do in Vietnam. But we definitely enjoyed our time there and would recommend it to others as a great place to enjoy the beach and lovely weather of Vietnam.

Lovely stay ; will go back again ”

Stayed in the junior suite. Resort is spacious, lots of greenery and well planned architecture. Staff attentive, warm and friendly. Booked sunrise white sand dune and red canyon tour and they provided packed breakfast. Complimentary shuttle to town every evening, and to fishing village and Mui Ne market every morning. Love the complimentary fishing village tour ; had a glimpse of the hard life of a fisherman ; no hard selling. Spa and dining at restaurant at 50% and 25% for resort guests. Big pool and next to beach (careful of sand flies though). Resort is expanding to house more guests. Highly recomended!