Red Sands Mui Ne

Above the fishing village end of Bùi Xuân Phái street, Red Sands Mui Ne sits where the resort strip thins out and the kite-surfers' beach opens to a wider sky. The property's red-dune backdrop gives it a name that holds — sand formations of that colour begin within walking distance.

Rated 9.6 from 189 reviews, the hotel punches above its three-star classification on guest satisfaction. The quieter northern end of Mui Ne means less bar noise at night while keeping the seafood restaurants of Ham Tien a short ride south.

Mui Ne's persistent afternoon winds draw kite-surfers from December through April; Red Sands is positioned to catch that seasonal crowd without the crowding of the central resort corridor.