Top 10 ideal places in Vietnam for family golf vacations in 2021

It is undeniable that many beautiful and high-standard golf courses have been built in Vietnam, which recently became attractive destinations for family golf vacations. If you are a golf lover and you are planning a family trip to Vietnam, the list of 10 places below will be helpful for your golf vacation plan. Surely, the trip may satisfy your golf passion and make your family precious moments. Also, your kids may have chances to recharge their minds and live close to the tropical nature in Vietnam. Let’s take a look at them. 

1. Hanoi

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Hanoi is the capital city of Vietnam where numerous international tourists come to visit annually. The diverse geographic features of this region make it ideal for building golf courses. Many projects by famous golf experts around the world, namely Jack Nicklaus, Robert McFarland, Peter Rousseau, etc. have decided this place as a land for golf courses. 

Some famous golf courses for your family golf vacations in Hanoi: BRG Kings Island Golf Resort, Hanoi golf club, Van Tri golf club, Sky Lake resort & Golf club, etc. 

Away from the courses, golfers and their family can easily find the historical beauty of the culture, the stunning landscape of nature here. The 4 seasons can be felt clearly which will amaze each member of your family.

Stay

Hanoi is a metropolis in the North of Vietnam, so it will not be so difficult to find family golf resorts in the area. There are many options of accommodation ranging from luxury hotels, villas to budget hotels. Surely, you will have good experiences with those luxurious rooms and professional staff. 

Besides, in case you are on a tight budget and want to have an affordable family golf vacation, you can also rent some hotels in the proximity of the course to save more money. And your family can easily move around Hanoi to enjoy the city at night after playing golf in the daytime. 

Accommodation may contribute to your satisfaction during the trip, so for your convenience, you can choose to stay at some hotels in the center of the city, or near the Old Quarter. However, they are extremely expensive so check your budget before making any decisions. 

Activities for family/non-golfers

Activities at the golf courses: 

• Trying delicious food in restaurants: Each course will have restaurants that serve many kinds of food for both domestic and overseas customers.
• Health and sports activities: Families members can also take care of their health with spa, swimming pool, etc.
• Going sightseeing and picnic: the view and landscape of the courses are so stunning. Besides, the courses are often designed close to nature, so this is a good chance for families to have a picnic and enjoy the fresh air on the course. 

Activities while traveling in Hanoi city:

• Step your foot in Hanoi, such as Hanoi Old Town Quarter, Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, etc.  
• Spending time watching and experiencing water puppet 
• Taking a stroll around Hanoi Old Quarter & take a food tour
• Trying herbal massage
• Going trekking and exploring Ba Vi park
• Trying food and buying souvenirs at Dong Xuan Market

2. Halong

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Halong is also highly recommended for golf family vacations. This coastal city is not only famous for the beauty of the beach, it is also a modern city which attracts plenty of tourists over the years. As a result, Halong is suitable for both golfers and nongolfers, there are plenty of places to go, away from the course. 

If you are a golf lover and have plans to spend your family golf vacations in Halong, the FLC Ha Long Bay Golf Club and Mong Cai International Golf Club should be on your bucket list.

Stay

You and your family have 2 options regarding accommodation. 
Firstly, your family can stay at the hotels or villas in the FLC Halong course since the course offers golf players accommodation service. However, the price is pretty high.

Secondly, in case your family members prefer the nightlife of Halong or you want to save money for other things, that’s quite easy that you can choose a hotel in the city center. Some recommendations for your staying, such as Halong DC Hotel, Zen Hotel, etc. which are located right in Halong city but not too far from the courses. 

Activities for family/non-golfers

Non-golfers’ activities for  family golf vacations in Halong courses:

• The atmosphere and the landscape of this coastal city is an advantage, so families may have a nice time together at the course. This will help them connect their family bonds. 
• The scenery, the weather, and the vast area may be suitable for a family picnic and golf playing. 
• The FLC resorts also provide visitors a variety of amenities with high-standard services such as pool, bar, spa, delicious food, massage, etc. 

Activities for non-golfers and families in Halong:

• Taking an overnight Halong cruise
• Exploring caves and islands in Halong Bay, Cat Ba Island, Lan Ha Bay, etc.
• Taking a cycling tour around the Halong City
• Visiting Monkey Island

3. Haiphong

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Haiphong is a large city in the Red River Delta with a high number of tourists visiting this place each year. In Haiphong, it can easily be seen that the Pacific Coast Design and IMG Worldwide’s designs attract many players over the years. 

If you are on holiday, you should choose Haiphong for your family golfing trip. Some suggestions for your family when visiting here: Sono Belle Hai Phong, Vinpearl Golf Hai Phong, and BRG Ruby Tree Golf Resort.

Stay

If your family wants to spend the entire time exploring the course, there are many hotels and villas for your options right in courses.

However, you can also rent some hotels or resorts nearby so that you and your family can at the same time visit both the course and the city center of Haiphong. Some suggestions for you: Manoir Des Arts Hotel, Punt Hotel, Vinpearl Hotel Imperia Hai Phong, etc.  

Activities for family/non-golfers

Activities for the family at golf courses: 

• For non-golfers, do not worry. Some courses offer other places for other sports such as a swimming pool or a badminton court. 
• Taking time and relaxing in massage rooms.

Activities for families in Haiphong:

• Taking a cruise to Cat Ba island
• Visiting Hai Phong museum
• Watching shows at Municipal Theatre
• Trying street food in Haiphong city such as crab rice noodles, plain rice flan, spicy bread, etc. 
• Fishing at Tam Bac Lake
• Make your family golf vacations worth it with other attractive places that you should not miss while coming to Haiphong, such as Do Son beach, Elephant mountain, Bao Dai villa, etc. 

4. Ninh Binh

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The natural beauty of Ninh Binh is so special with the combination of the beauty of plants and water. This land promise to be a suitable place for your family golf vacations as you can play world-class courses while contemplating amazing nature here.

Many tourists choose Ninh Binh for their family golf holidays. The two famous golf courses in Ninh Binh that you should miss are Trang An Golf & Country Club and Royal Golf Club Ninh Binh. Surely, they will not disappoint you. 

Stay

You can choose to stay right in the course with a lot of hotels and villas, such as Princess resort or 5-star hotels with Western architecture. The accommodation is well-equipped with a lot of modern amenities. 

You can also choose to rent some hotels and villas outside the courses to live close to the locals. Some suggestions for you, namely Ninh Binh Queen hotel, Tam Coc rice field resort, Ninh Binh panorama homestay, etc. 

Activities for family/non-golfers

Activities in the golf course for family golf holidays, such as:

• Connecting family bonds by gathering around the table to try different dishes in a luxury restaurant at the courses, try some kinds of Western wine, and enjoy the gorgeous scenery.
• Taking care of family health with fitness centers, massage rooms, and spa. 

Activities for families when traveling to Ninh Binh:

• Going on a local boat rowing to explore Trang An and Tam Coc
• Trekking at Bich Dong pagoda
• Eating different local cuisine with a family such as fried rice crust, goat meat with lemon juice, Banh Cuon (fresh rice water rolls), etc.
• Visiting Hoa Lu ancient village

5. Da Nang - Hoi An

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Da Nang has long been considered to be the worth-living city in Vietnam which attracts numerous travelers over the years. The location near the beach and the beautiful landscape of the mountains make it suitable for building challenging golf courses. Besides, you should not miss Hoi An if you have a chance to move to Da Nang, it is situated not too far from Da Nang city. If you and your family want to try something new, having family golf vacations in Dang Nang - Hoi An is a good option. 

The five golf courses that are really suitable for family golf are Vinpearl Golf Nam Hoi An, Montgomerie Links Vietnam, Laguna Golf Lang Co, BRG Danang Golf Resort, and Ba Na Hills Golf Club. Those courses are designed by IMG Worldwide and famous golfers in the world such as Colin Montgomerie, Sir Nick Faldo, Greg Norman. They make good use of the beautiful nature here to build such attractive golf courses for both domestic and international visitors. 

Stay

For your own convenience, your family can choose to stay right at the courses with many 5-star hotels and beautiful villas. Besides, choosing a hotel nearby is also a good option if your family wants to learn more about the locals and enjoy the city of Da Nang and Hoi An nightlife. There will be some suggestions for you, such as THI Boutique Villa, Brilliant Hotel, etc. 

Activities for family/non-golfers

Some activities at the courses for families and non-golfers

• At Vinpearl Golf Nam Hoi An, the course also offers other amusement places such as River Safari, Vinpearl Land, Vin Eco, and Akoya Spa.

Other activities while visiting Da Nang and Hoi An:

• After playing golf, you can spend time wandering around Da Nang and Hoi An with your family, here are some suggestions:

Da Nang:

• Visiting Cham museum
• Traveling to Son Tra mountain
• Checking at the Linh Ung pagoda
• Relaxing at Non Nuoc Beach
• Other places to go, such as The Golden Bridge hands, Ba Na Hills Sunworld Amusement Park, Dragon Bridge, Art in Paradise, etc.

Hoi An:

• Walking around to enjoy the ancient feeling at Hoi An town
• Getting your suit made by professional tailors in Hoi An
• Shopping for local handicrafts as a gift to other family members or friends
• Visiting Japanese covered bridge, Hoi An Museum and Hoi An silk village, An Bang beach, etc.
• Taking a tour of the Tan Ky family house

6. Quy Nhon

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Quy Nhon lies the golf masterpiece by Jack Nicklaus called FLC Quy Nhon Golf Links. This links with its 2 courses (Moutain Courses & Ocean Courses) surely leave an impression on any players. 

Besides, Quy Nhon used to be the land of Cham people, so there are still some Cham remnants around the city, which make the city landscape more special. Quy Nhon city is also famous for its fresh air and stunning nature. The geographic features of this land are so diverse with mountains, forests, lakes, islands, seas, etc. which make it ideal for family golf vacations. 

Stay

Your family can stay at the hotels right in FLC Quy Nhon Golf Links. The FLC Luxury Hotel Quy Nhon always welcomes you to come and stay. 
However, booking any places nearby may not be a bad choice. Obviously, Quy Nhon is a large tourist destination, so it is not too difficult to find a nice hotel. Some suggestions for you, such as Fleur De Lys Hotel Quy Nhon, Crown Retreat Quy Nhon Resort, Anya Hotel Quy Nhon, etc.

Activities for family/non-golfers

There are a lot of activities in the course, which is quite suitable for family golf:

• Your family members can swim in the pool, take a steam bath, or enjoy themselves in the sauna. 
• The clubhouse’s restaurant also serves a lot of high-quality dishes with outdoor dining areas. 
• You can also enjoy the beautiful seascape and natural scenery viewing from the bar. 

Activities at Quy Nhon for family members as travelers:

• Quy Nhon is a paradise of food, why not try some specialties such as Quy Nhon Fish Cake Noodle, Bouncing Shrimp Pancake, Pig’s Ear Seasoned with Galangal and Sesame, Eo Gio, etc.
• In Hon Kho Island, you can walk the Underwater Road 
• Snorkeling and swimming in Phuong Mai islands
• Exploring Cham temples and their culture

7. Nha Trang

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Nha Trang is a coastal city where the wind and natural sand make it an ideal place for those interested in challenging golf links.

You should not miss Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang, Diamond Bay Golf & Villas, and KN Golf Links Cam Ranh when visiting here. Having some family golf vacations in this city may help your family members unwind and blow off some steam before a new journey.

Stay

There are a lot of hotels in Nha Trang city center or Vinpearl Island. However, you can stay at some 5-star hotels in the courses. The accommodation here is equipped with a lot of high-qualities facilities for family golf vacations. Particularly, all Nha Trang golf courses feature on-site accommodation for your family.

Activities for family/non-golfers

Activities at the courses:

• All Nha Trang golf courses are located right next to the beach, so you can enjoy the sea view while playing and wandering on the courses. 
• There are also spas, fitness centers, swimming pools, or tennis courts for family playing. 

Other activities while traveling to Nha Trang:

• Visiting Vinpearl Amusement Park
• Island hopping in Nha Trang
• Scuba diving and exploring the barrier reef
• Visiting Suoi Do Pagoda, Po Nagar Cham Towers, Monkey island, and Hon Khoi sand fields
• Taking a mud-bath
• Taking part in bike tour around the city

8. Dalat

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Dalat is located in the highland area, which is usually regarded as Europe in Vietnam. Dalat brings its mysterious beauty which makes the course more luxurious. Therefore, a French architect named Mr. E. Hébrard designed Dalat Palace Golf Club, which has attracted a lot of tourists over the years. The SAM Tuyen Lam Golf Club is also a famous place in Dalat city for family golf vacations. 

Stay

The SAM Tuyen Lam golf club provides tourists a lot of places to stay, such as luxury resorts, 4-star hotels, villas facing the lake, or close to the water. Those places are equipped with many high-quality facilities and services. Besides, the Dalat Palace Golf Club also offers plenty of large and spacious rooms in the Dalat Palace Heritage Hotel. You can also choose to stay in The Du Parc Hotel Dalat, which is only a few minutes from the course. 

Besides, Dalat is famous for many beautiful homestays, which are close to nature, such as Hobbit Villa Dalat, Memory Villa Homestay Dalat, Lu Tan - Homestay Dalat, The Dreamer Homestay Dalat, etc. 

Activities for family/non-golfers

• Visiting famous destinations, such as Elephant waterfall, The Valley of Love, etc. 
• Capturing beautiful moments at Dalat Flowers Gardens
• Trying Vietnamese cuisine and dessert at Dalat coffee shops and restaurants
• Also, your family can visit other places in Dalat City while having family golf vacations here. There are some suggestions for you, namely Nao Dai palace, Crazy house, Dalat flowers garden, Dalat Market, Dalat train station, etc. 

9. Ho Chi Minh

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Ho Chi Minh city is a modern metropolis in the South of Vietnam. The beauty of this city is the combination of modern and traditional features, which make it ideal for building golf courses. And one special characteristic about this land is that the weather is so nice that most people can book their family golf vacations all year round. Visiting Sai Gon, the two golf courses that you should not miss are Vietnam Golf & Country Club, and Tan Son Nhat Golf Course. 

Stay

There are many places for visitors to stay both inside and outside the courses. You can book hotels near the courses by checking on some booking apps. There are many hotels in the city center, you can easily find some luxury ones in District 1, 3, 10, etc. 

Or, for your convenience, you can choose to stay right at the hotels or villas in the courses if any.

Activities for family/non-golfers

Activities at the course:

• Tasting new dishes from the courses’ restaurants. You can try both international and Vietnamese cuisine, the menus are so diverse. 
• Inside the locker area, you can also try a Japanese shower with a sauna system. 
• There are other sports as well if you do not like playing golf such as swimming or tennis. 
• Those golf courses are quite near the city center so your family can enjoy the Sai Gon nighttime with the locals here and visit many famous destinations in Ho Chi Minh city. 

Activities for families and non-golfers in Ho Chi Minh City:

• Trying different kinds of food in the city. Sai Gon is a multicultural city, so you can find many traditional foods from different regions in this city. 
• Having a tour to war remnants museum
• Taking a cruise on the Saigon river
• Visiting the central post office and Reunification Palace

10. Phu Quoc

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Phu Quoc, the largest island in Vietnam, is where you can find Vinpearl Golf Club Phu Quoc designed by IMG. This golf course is the only course on the island. It is surrounded by the ocean and woods, combined with nature landscape which makes it a paradise on land. Plus, prevailing wind flow from the ocean will add challenge to your swing here, so be careful. Generally, Phu Quoc is indeed a wise choice for family golf vacations. Once coming here, you can not only play fantastic golf but also spend your time with your beloved ones in the freshness of ocean vibes on the island. In fact, Phu Quoc is also a tourist attraction in the South West of Vietnam, well-known for its unspoiled beaches, beautiful landscapes, and world-class resorts.

Stay

Visitors can stay in guest rooms or villas in Vinpearl Golf Club Phu Quoc. The course offers high-quality accommodations with private balconies and ocean views. Some also have swimming pools and gardens. Family members can have small parties and relax together. 
However, having experience at local hotels is also a wonderful choice. You can book your accommodation near some tourist attractions for your transporting convenience such as some near Sao Beach, Ong Lang Beach, etc.

Activities for family/non-golfers

Some activities for family members at Vinpearl Golf Club Phu Quoc, such as:

• Trying various kinds of food at the Vinpearl restaurants. There is no doubt that seafood is one of the must-try cuisines when you travel to Phu Quoc island. 
• The course with ocean views is ideal for a picnic trip for those who are non-golfers to enjoy the atmosphere of this island. 

Other activities while traveling to Phu Quoc for your family members:

• Visiting some religious sites such as Cao Dai temple Phu Quoc, pagodas and temples, etc.
• Experiencing local life in Ham Ninh Fishing village
• Exploring Phu Quoc prison museum and Phu Quoc national park
• Playing at Vinwonders, Vinpearl Land, and Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc
• Camping at Suoi Tranh waterfall

Last words

Golf holidays are not only for golfers, but they are also ideal chances for all your family members. Surely, the destinations mentioned above will not disappoint you with any family golf vacations. The list may help you and your family have amazing moments for your Vietnam golf holidays. Therefore, it is not worth worrying about where to go, where to stay, and what to do if you have any plans for Vietnam. 
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