BRG Kings Island Mountainview
Reached by boat across Dong Mo lake and set beneath the sacred Ba Vi mountain, BRG Kings Island is one of the most atmospheric golf resorts in Vietnam. The Mountainview Course, a Pacific Coast Design par 72 of around 7,000 yards opened in 2004, completed the country's first 36 hole resort and trades on the finest scenery near Hanoi.
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The verdict
BRG Kings Island is a golf resort with a genuine sense of place. It sits on a peninsula and islands in Dong Mo lake near Son Tay, about 45 kilometres west of central Hanoi, with the silhouette of the sacred Ba Vi mountain rising behind, and for years the only way to reach the clubhouse was by boat across the water. That arrival sets the tone for a resort that feels a world away from the city, even though it is an easy day trip from the capital.
The Mountainview Course is the layout that took the resort to 36 holes when it opened in 2004, designed by the Australian firm Pacific Coast Design. A wooded par 72 reaching about 7,000 yards from the back tees, it makes the most of its dramatic position, with holes that climb and fall across the terrain and views toward the mountain at almost every turn. It is the scenic heart of a resort that has long been one of the leading golf destinations around Hanoi.
Mountainview at a glance
- Opened
- 2004
- Designer
- Pacific Coast Design
- Type
- Wooded lakeland
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,000 yds
- Green fee
- Mid range, indicative
Designer, opening year, par and length verified June 2026 from BRG Kings Island Golf Resort and leading course databases. The Mountainview Course was designed by the Australian firm Pacific Coast Design, opened in 2004 and plays to par 72 of about 7,000 yards on a peninsula in Dong Mo lake below the Ba Vi mountain. Its opening made Kings Island the first 36 hole resort in Vietnam. Green fees are mid range for Vietnam, indicative for 2026 and subject to seasonal change; always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Pacific Coast Design used the rolling, wooded terrain of the peninsula to give Mountainview a different feel from the flatter Kings Course that came before it. The fairways move with the land, climbing toward the higher ground and falling back toward the lake, and mature trees line many of the holes, so the course rewards a player who can shape the ball and judge the slope rather than simply bombing the driver. The Ba Vi mountain is a constant presence, framing tee shots and approaches and giving the round a memorable backdrop.
The greens are well conditioned and quick, built to a championship standard that holds up year round, and the routing keeps water and trees in play often enough to demand respect without overwhelming the mid handicapper. Several holes use the elevation changes to good effect, with downhill tee shots that open up the view and uphill approaches that ask for an extra club, and the variety keeps the round interesting from the first tee to the last.
What lingers, though, is the setting. Few resort courses anywhere combine a lake crossing, a sacred mountain backdrop and a quiet, wooded layout the way Kings Island does, and Mountainview is the course that shows it off best. For a travelling golfer based in Hanoi it is the most scenic round within easy reach of the city, and a worthy centrepiece for a few days of northern Vietnamese golf.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort open to visitors and resort guests; tee times bookable through the resort across the Mountainview, Kings and other courses |
| Green fee | Mid range for Vietnam, with weekday rates the best value; indicative for 2026 and subject to seasonal change, confirm directly |
| Booking | Book through the resort or have your trip planner secure tee times, especially at weekends when day trippers from Hanoi arrive |
| On the day | Carts are standard given the terrain; caddies available; recognised golf attire; the lake crossing and rolling layout add to the day, so allow time |
| Getting there | On Dong Mo lake near Son Tay, about 45 kilometres and roughly an hour west of central Hanoi |
| Best months | Autumn and spring are the most comfortable around Hanoi; the summer is hot and humid, while winter can be cool and misty |
Access and fee guidance verified June 2026; resort rates change by season, so always confirm the current green fee and tee sheet directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
The resort itself offers on site accommodation that lets you wake beside the course and the lake, the simplest option if golf is the priority. Many visitors, though, base themselves in central Hanoi, where the range of hotels runs from grand colonial landmarks to sleek modern towers, and treat Kings Island as a scenic day trip out of the city, combining the round with the Ba Vi national park nearby.
For a fuller trip, the courses around Hanoi form a strong northern cluster, and they pair beautifully with the world class resort golf of the central coast around Danang and Hoi An, a short domestic flight away, for an itinerary that spans the length of the country.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Hanoi.
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BRG Kings Island questions
Who designed the Mountainview Course at BRG Kings Island?
The Mountainview Course was designed by the Australian firm Pacific Coast Design and opened in 2004. It plays to par 72 of about 7,000 yards and made BRG Kings Island the first 36 hole resort in Vietnam.
What makes the Mountainview Course special?
Mountainview is a wooded layout that takes full advantage of views toward the Ba Vi mountain, on a peninsula reaching into Dong Mo lake. The setting, well away from the city, makes it one of the most scenic courses near Hanoi.
Can visitors play BRG Kings Island?
Yes. BRG Kings Island Golf Resort welcomes visitors and resort guests, with tee times bookable through the resort across its multiple courses. Green fees are mid range for Vietnam and indicative for 2026, so always confirm directly before booking.
Where is BRG Kings Island and what else is nearby?
BRG Kings Island sits on Dong Mo lake near Son Tay, about 45 kilometres west of central Hanoi. It anchors the cluster of resort courses around the Vietnamese capital, which pairs well with the great central coast courses around Danang for a wider trip.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and length verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.