Vinpearl Golf Hai Phong
Spread across Vu Yen Island in the river delta beside Hai Phong, Vinpearl Golf Hai Phong is the largest island golf course in Vietnam, two full eighteens designed by IMG and opened in 2017. The Marshland and Lakeside courses run to par 72 apiece through reclaimed wetland and water, a big, modern resort complex an easy drive from the city and from Ha Long Bay.
Photo: Vinpearl Golf Haiphong via Google, by Nguyen Tan.
The verdict
Vinpearl Golf Hai Phong is northern Vietnam golf at full scale. Built on Vu Yen Island in the delta beside the port city of Hai Phong and opened in 2017, it is the largest island golf course in the country, a 36 hole resort laid out by IMG across reclaimed marsh and lake. The two courses, Marshland and Lakeside, each play to par 72 and stretch well beyond seven thousand yards from the tips, so there is room here for a tournament and a serious test for the visiting golfer.
The appeal is location as much as design. Hai Phong sits within easy reach of Hanoi and the limestone islands of Ha Long Bay, so Vinpearl makes a natural northern anchor for a Vietnam golf trip that mixes city, coast and bay. The Vinpearl resort brand brings the lodging, transfers and service together in one place, which makes it an easy, polished base from which to play and explore.
Vinpearl Golf Hai Phong at a glance
- Opened
- 2017
- Designer
- IMG
- Type
- Island resort
- Holes
- 36
- Par
- 72 per course
- Access
- Resort and public
Designer, opening year and configuration verified June 2026 from Vinpearl and Vietnam golf sources: the resort opened in 2017 on Vu Yen Island with 36 holes by IMG, the Marshland course at par 72 of about 7,508 yards and the Lakeside course at par 72 of about 7,319 yards. Yardage varies by tee. The courses take public and resort play; green fees vary by day and season and any figure quoted is indicative for 2026. Always confirm the current rate and availability directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The two courses share an island but offer different rounds. The Marshland course is the brawnier of the pair, threading firm fairways between the natural marsh and channels of the delta, where errant shots are swallowed by water and reed. The Lakeside course leans on a chain of lakes and broader, more strategic shaping, with water in play on a string of holes and generous landing areas that still demand the right angle into the greens.
Both run to par 72 and both can stretch beyond seven thousand yards, so the back tees give a real championship length while the forward sets keep the resort golfer in the game. The wind off the delta is the variable that changes everything, turning a benign hole into a careful one and rewarding the player who manages flight and trajectory.
This is modern, large scale Vietnamese resort golf done with ambition, manicured, generously bunkered and built to host. For a visitor it is the chance to play two contrasting eighteens in one place, with the lodging and practice facilities of a major resort on the doorstep.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Open to resort guests and visiting golfers; advance booking advised at weekends and holidays |
| Green fee | Varies by course, day and season; weekend rates are higher and any figure quoted is indicative for 2026 |
| Booking | Reserve through Vinpearl Golf or your tour operator; caddies are customary and carts available |
| On the day | Caddie assisted golf; carts recommended given the scale of the 36 hole property |
| Getting there | Vu Yen Island, about 15 minutes from central Hai Phong and around two hours from Hanoi |
| Best months | October to April for the cooler, drier northern Vietnam season; summer is hot and humid |
Access and fee information verified June 2026 from Vinpearl and Vietnam golf travel sources; rates and policies change, so always confirm directly before planning a visit.
Where to stay nearby
Vinpearl operates hotel and resort accommodation in and around Hai Phong, which keeps golfers minutes from the first tee and ties the round, lodging and transfers into one booking. The city itself offers a growing range of hotels, while many visitors prefer to stay out toward Ha Long Bay and combine the golf with a cruise among the limestone islands.
Hai Phong is the natural northern hub of a Vietnam golf tour. From here you are within reach of the Hanoi area courses and the bay, so a stay at Vinpearl pairs neatly with the wider north before a trip runs south to Danang and the central coast.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Vinpearl Hai Phong.
Build a Vietnam golf trip
We book the Vinpearl Hai Phong tee times, pair the 36 holes with the Hanoi area courses and a Ha Long Bay cruise and arrange the lodging around them. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Vinpearl Golf Hai Phong questions
Who designed Vinpearl Golf Hai Phong and when did it open?
Vinpearl Golf Hai Phong was designed by IMG and opened in 2017 on Vu Yen Island beside the city of Hai Phong in northern Vietnam. It is the largest island golf course in the country.
How many holes are there at Vinpearl Golf Hai Phong?
Vinpearl Golf Hai Phong has 36 holes in two courses, the Marshland course and the Lakeside course, each a par 72. The Marshland plays about 7,508 yards and the Lakeside about 7,319 yards from the back tees.
Can visitors play Vinpearl Golf Hai Phong?
Yes. The courses are open to resort guests and visiting golfers, with advance booking advised at weekends and holidays. Green fees vary by course, day and season and any figure quoted is indicative for 2026, so always confirm before booking.
How far is Vinpearl Golf Hai Phong from Hanoi and Ha Long Bay?
Vinpearl Golf Hai Phong sits on Vu Yen Island about 15 minutes from central Hai Phong, roughly two hours from Hanoi and within easy reach of Ha Long Bay, which makes it a natural anchor for a northern Vietnam golf trip.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Facts verified June 2026 by web search at write time; indicative fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.