Things to do at Sao Beach
The benefit to being such a popular beach is that there’s so much to do, there’s seriously something for everyone at Sao beach.
Some of the water sports available include;
JetSki
Banana Boat
Stand Up Paddleboard
Floating Obstacle Course
There’re also swings in the water, a staircase to nowhere and hammocks, perfect for getting those insta-worthy photos.
And of course heaps of sun beds for hire, bars and restaurants. I also loved that there were food carts selling takeaway Bánh Mì, fruit juices and freshly cut fruit. Perfect if you didn’t want to sit at a restaurant.
As you could expect the food & drinks at Sao beach was more expensive than in other places in Phu Quoc but nothing ridiculous, everything was still pretty cheap. For 2 beers and 2 Bánh Mì, it was around 80,000 VND.
Sao beach also has toilet & shower facilities, and lockers for hire.
How to get to Sao Beach
Sao beach is located on the east coast of the island. From Duong Dong, which is a popular area to stay on the west coast, Sao beach is 26 km away. And, on a bike, this would take nearly 1 hour to reach.
It’s an easy drive, well signed and once you’re on the main road it’s pretty much straight down.
It’s also possible to hire a private driver to get you to Sao Beach from your hotel. These prices vary but expect to pay upwards of 25 USD.
Sao Beach Day Tours
There’s also the option to book a day tour to Sao Beach and other spots in south Phu Quoc.
Obviously, with these tours, you’d have less flexibility on the day but they can be a cost-effective way to get around. Day tours are also good if you’ve got limited time on Phu Quoc.
Here’s a link to Viator, they have the most tours available.
Is This The Best Beach in Phu Quoc?
Overall I would say yes, Sao beach is the best beach in Phu Quoc. When you not only take into account the beauty of the beach, but also the facilities, food & drink options and available activities, Sao beach really has it all.
I spent hours at this beach and absolutely loved it, there was so much to do and the water was just perfect.
During our few days in Phu Quoc, we did visit a couple of other beaches to the south that were gorgeous. Maybe even more picturesque than Sao Beach but there were no restaurants nearby or anything else to do besides swim and sunbaked.
So it depends on what you’re after but I definitely think everyone should spend at least one day at Sao Beach during a trip to Phu Quoc.