Travel Guide: Khách Sạn Biển Ngọc Lý Sơn, Ly Son Island, Quang Ngai

Introduction

Off the central coast of Vietnam, the volcanic island of Ly Son (often called Re Island) is a quiet escape from the crowded beaches of Nha Trang and Da Nang, with jagged coastal cliffs, turquoise crater lakes, and centuries-old garlic farms. For travelers seeking a laid-back, beachfront stay that puts the island’s best sights right at your doorstep, Khách Sạn Biển Ngọc Lý Sơn fits the bill perfectly. Located in Dong An Hai village, this family-run hotel blends warm Vietnamese hospitality with all the practical comforts a beach vacation requires.

Hotel Overview

Khách Sạn Biển Ngọc Lý Sơn sits directly on the island’s quiet shoreline, with private beach access and sun-drenched outdoor spaces to soak up the tropical breeze. All rooms come with modern essentials: crisp linens, extra-length beds, air conditioning or electric fans, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and en-suite bathrooms stocked with free toiletries, bidets, and towels. For guests traveling in groups or with family, interconnected family rooms are available, and all areas of the hotel offer free complimentary WiFi.

On-site amenities cater to slow island days: guests can grill fresh-caught seafood on the hotel’s paid barbecue facilities, relax on the private sun terrace, or wander the small on-site garden. Shared kitchen space with a refrigerator is available for guests who prefer to self-cater, while paid services include daily housekeeping, laundry, airport or port shuttle transfers, and room service. Secure free public parking is available with advance reservation, and staff speak both Vietnamese and English to help with trip planning.

Local Attractions

Three unmissable nearby spots complete your Ly Son stay. First, just a 10-minute drive from the hotel, Hang Cau Beach boasts powdery white sand and clear, calm water perfect for swimming and snorkeling, framed by dramatic basalt rock formations. Second, To Vo Gate is a natural volcanic arch a 15-minute ride away, with panoramic cliffside views of the East Vietnam Sea that make for unforgettable sunset photos. Third, An Kinh Crater Lake, the island’s largest freshwater volcanic crater, sits 20 minutes from the hotel, with walking trails around its emerald shores and local stalls selling the island’s famous garlic-infused honey.

Travel Tips

Ly Son is accessible via a 2-hour ferry from the Quang Ngai mainland; the hotel can arrange paid pickup from the ferry terminal for a seamless arrival. Book the paid terrace room if you want unobstructed ocean views from your private balcony. Bring cash for the hotel’s extra services, as most small Ly Son businesses don’t accept cards. Visit between April and September for calm, sunny beach weather, and try the hotel’s themed seafood dinners—they source fresh catch directly from local fishermen daily for an authentic taste of the island.