Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang
Vietnam's first golf course built on an island, laid out by IMG across the rolling spine of Hon Tre in Nha Trang Bay and reached by cable car or speedboat from the mainland. A par 71 of around 6,787 yards that climbs through tropical hillside before opening to sea views, it pairs resort comfort with the novelty of teeing off on a private island in the South China Sea.
Photo: Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang via Google.
The verdict
Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang opened in 2012 as Vietnam's first golf course built on an island, an IMG layout draped across the slopes of Hon Tre in the middle of Nha Trang Bay. It plays as a par 71 of around 6,787 yards from the tips, and the appeal is as much the setting as the architecture: you reach the first tee by cable car or speedboat, then play a round entirely surrounded by water, with the resort city skyline shimmering across the bay.
It is resort golf done with polish rather than a championship test, generous off the tee and forgiving enough for a holiday fourball, but the elevation changes and sea breezes give it teeth on the right day. As one half of a broader Nha Trang beach trip, paired with the city's seafood, spas and dive boats, it earns its place. Come for the experience of island golf in the tropics; the conditioning and the views do the rest.
Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang at a glance
- Opened
- 2012
- Designer
- IMG
- Type
- Island resort
- Par
- 71
- Yardage
- Around 6,787 yds
- Access
- Resort, open to visitors
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the resort and leading course databases; the course was laid out by IMG and opened in 2012 as a par 71 of around 6,787 yards on Hon Tre Island. Green fees vary by season and package and typically include caddie and buggy. Fees are indicative and we do not quote our own pricing, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The round begins gently along the lower slopes before climbing into the heart of the island, where doglegs thread between tropical planting and the elevation starts to matter. The higher holes deliver the postcard moments, with fairways tilting toward glimpses of the bay and Vinpearl's resort towers across the water.
Water and bunkering frame the closing stretch, and the sea breeze that builds through the afternoon turns benign approaches into real decisions about club and line. None of it is brutal, but the wind off the bay rewards a controlled ball flight over brute length.
The signature is the setting rather than any single hole: a course you can only reach by cable car or boat, played on a private island with the South China Sea in view from the high ground. For most visitors that novelty, plus the polished resort conditioning, is the lasting memory.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Open to resort guests and visiting golfers; book ahead in the December to April high season |
| Green fee | Varies by season and package, caddie and buggy typically included; indicative for 2026, confirm directly |
| Booking | Reserve through the resort or a Vietnam golf specialist, especially around Tet and peak winter weeks |
| On the day | Caddies provided; buggy recommended for the island's climbs. Smart golf dress expected |
| Getting there | On Hon Tre Island, reached by cable car or speedboat from Nha Trang, around 20 minutes from the city |
| Best months | December to April for warm, dry, lower humidity conditions on the bay |
Access and conditions verified June 2026; green fees move with season and package, so always confirm directly before booking. Check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
Most golfers stay on Hon Tre itself at the Vinpearl resort complex, steps from the course and linked to the mainland by cable car, or along Nha Trang's beachfront where the city's restaurants, spas and nightlife are on the doorstep.
Nha Trang works well as a relaxed beach and golf base, with island day trips, diving and the famous mud baths to fill the non golf hours. Pair it with Cam Ranh's resort courses to the south for a fuller Vietnamese golf week.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Nha Trang and Hon Tre Island.
Build a Nha Trang golf trip
We pair Vinpearl's island course with the resort courses around Cam Ranh, sort the beachfront stay, transfers and the cable car logistics, and cost it to the head. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge handles the rest, with no obligation.
Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang questions
Who designed Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang and when did it open?
The course was laid out by IMG and opened in 2012 as Vietnam's first golf course built on an island, on Hon Tre in Nha Trang Bay.
What is the par and length of Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang?
It is a par 71 of around 6,787 yards from the back tees, with notable elevation change as the holes climb across the island.
How do you get to the course?
Hon Tre is reached by cable car or speedboat from Nha Trang, roughly 20 minutes from the city, so the round is played entirely on the island.
Can visitors play Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang?
Yes. It is open to resort guests and visiting golfers; book ahead in the December to April high season and always confirm fees and tee times directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; access and fee guidance verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.