The drive
From Tan Son Nhat the driver heads east to the Long Thanh–Dau Giay expressway, then the Dau Giay–Phan Thiet expressway to its end just north of Phan Thiet. A short drive through the edge of the city brings you to the coast road and the resort. Leaving Saigon is the slow part, and after that the road is fast.
Arriving at the resort
The car goes to the main entrance. If you arrive before check-in time, ask the resort to hold your bags while you use the beach or pool.
Who this suits
Travellers who want a long-established beachfront resort with gardens, a spa and a pool, close to Phan Thiet town and a short drive from the Mui Ne strip. It is a quieter base than Ham Tien, so plan a car for the evenings if you want to eat out. See Mui Ne and Phan Thiet for the area, or compare the Anantara and Centara Mirage.
Going back
Set the booking box to the resort and Tan Son Nhat. Leave about 5 hours before an international flight, and more on Friday and Sunday afternoons. The standard we hold drivers to is calm driving, sparing horn and a smoke-free cabin, which matters on a long ride.