The map of Cam Ranh: how the resort is laid out and what is where

The thing to grasp about Cam Ranh the moment you leave the terminal: there's no single promenade to stroll from hotel to hotel. There's one coastal road — Nguyễn Tất Thành boulevard — with the resorts lined up along it. You don't navigate by streets; you navigate by one question — which kilometre of the strip is my hotel on, and how far is it to the airport and to Nha Trang.

Below: an interactive map with every hotel and beach, a breakdown of the three resort zones, real distance tables, and how to set up an offline map so you don't get lost without a signal. Prices are in VND with rough USD conversions (about 26,000 VND to the dollar). For the full picture of the resort, see the Cam Ranh guide.

Where Cam Ranh is on the map of Vietnam

Cam Ranh sits on the shore of the South China Sea — Vietnamese call it Biển Đông, the East Sea. Coordinates: 11.92°N, 109.16°E. This is south-central Vietnam, Khanh Hoa province, between Phan Thiet and Quy Nhon.

Distances from Cam Ranh to other cities:

Cam Ranh is the province's second town after Nha Trang. That sounds grand, but in reality it is 130,000 people, a main street called Hùng Vương with a couple of supermarkets, a market and some cafés. Small-town Vietnam without the tourist gloss.

The scene the brochures sell — resorts with pools and palms — is a 15-minute taxi ride away, on the peninsula north of the bay, where 15 km of resorts line up one after another along Bãi Dài beach.

A common question: is Cam Ranh a town or a resort? The answer is both, in different places. The town is in the south-west, the resort strip is on the peninsula to the north, and the airport sits between them. Three points strung along one road, three different experiences. Keep going north on that same road and it runs into Nha Trang — 35 km, about an hour.

Interactive map of Cam Ranh with hotels and beaches

17 points on the map: 12 hotels, 3 beaches, the airport and a couple of sights. Tap a marker to see the price, the distance from the airport and a short description.

• Bai Dai Beach (centre) (Bãi Dài): 15 km of white sand — Shallow, gentle entry
• Bai Dai Public Beach (Bãi Dài Public Beach): Free entry, parking — Lounger 50,000–100,000 VND (~$2–4)
• Mövenpick Resort (Mövenpick Resort Cam Ranh): 5★, from ~$106/night — 6 km from the airport
• Radisson Blu Resort (Radisson Blu Resort Cam Ranh): 5★, from ~$134/night — 8 km from the airport
• ALMA Resort (ALMA Resort Cam Ranh): 5★, 30 ha, from ~$113/night — 10 km from the airport
• Amiana Resort (Amiana Resort Cam Ranh): 5★, from ~$125/night — Closest to the airport
• The Westin Resort (The Westin Resort & Spa Cam Ranh): 5★, from ~$144/night — 3.6 km from the airport
• Melia Vinpearl (Melia Vinpearl Cam Ranh Beach Resort): 5★, from ~$89/night
• Fusion Resort (Fusion Resort Cam Ranh): 5★, all-spa inclusive — From ~$101/night
• Duyen Ha Resort (Duyen Ha Resort Cam Ranh): 5★, from ~$68/night — South end of the peninsula
• Selectum Noa (Selectum Noa Resort Cam Ranh): 5★, from ~$84/night
• Swandor Resort (Swandor Cam Ranh Resort): 5★, from ~$78/night
• Cam Ranh Airport (Sân bay Quốc tế Cam Ranh): Code CXR — International and domestic flights
• Cam Ranh Bay (Vịnh Cam Ranh): Deep-water bay — Military history
• Dam Market (Chợ Đầm Cam Ranh): Local market, seafood — From ~$1 a dish
• Tu Van Pagoda (Chùa Từ Vân): Buddhist pagoda — Free entry
• Ngoc Beach (Bãi Ngọc): Secluded beach ~1 km — No facilities

The whole development runs along Nguyễn Tất Thành boulevard on the northern half of the peninsula. The resorts sit in a line: Amiana to the south, Westin and Radisson to the north. Bãi Dài stretches parallel to all of them.

Cam Ranh resort zones — what is where

Three zones, three different worlds. Fishing boats, dusty pavements and a bowl of pho for a dollar — or a heated spa pool and a buffet across twelve restaurants.

Cam Ranh town — for the curious

The town itself is in the south-west, by the bay. The heart of it is Hùng Vương street. Here you have two supermarkets, Coop Mart and Maximark, Dam Market with its seafood, a dozen cafés with pho from 25,000 VND (~$1), and not a single tourist.

Don't come here for a beach holiday. No bars, no nightlife. But the pavements are clear, there is zero traffic, and all around is Vietnam without the polish. The resort strip is 10–15 km away, 15 minutes by Grab.

It is worth staying here only if you want to live like a local and save: a guesthouse from ~$20/night, lunch at a hole-in-the-wall for ~$2. A taxi to Bãi Dài beach is ~$3–4.

The downsides: the town isn't especially clean, motorbikes ride on the pavements, and there is little to do in the evening. There are no English or foreign-language signs to speak of, and English isn't widely understood. Fascinating for immersion, not a fit for a family holiday.

Cam Ranh peninsula — the resort strip

When people say "a holiday in Cam Ranh," they mean the northern part of the peninsula, Bắc Bán Đảo Cam Ranh. Twelve resorts in a line along Nguyễn Tất Thành boulevard, over 10 km. Each one is beachfront on Bãi Dài, with its own stretch of sand.

Inside the hotels you get everything: restaurants, pools, spas, kids' clubs. Outside — a couple of little shops by the road. For anything bigger than a bottle of water you head to Nha Trang or the town.

One more thing: the peninsula is dark at night. There is almost no street lighting outside the resort grounds. Walking between resorts after dark is uncomfortable — no pavements, one road, few lamps. All your evening activities happen inside your own hotel.

The airport area

Cam Ranh Airport (CXR) sits between the town and the resorts. To Amiana or the Westin it is 3–6 km, 5–10 minutes. To Radisson Blu in the north it is 12 km. There are no hotels "by the terminal" in the usual sense — every option is on the peninsula.

Which zone to pick — in short

Cam Ranh hotels on the map — location and prices

The resorts stand in a line along Bãi Dài, from the south end of the peninsula to the north. Here they are with location and prices:

Prices are for a standard room in the 2026 dry season. At peak (Lunar New Year, holidays) they run 30–50% higher.

How the hotels line up along the coast

Driving north from the airport, the resorts come in this order.

At the south end of the peninsula: Duyen Ha and Amiana. Duyen Ha takes the southernmost stretch. Big grounds, a long beach, few people even at peak. Its main draw is the price: from ~$68 a night, the cheapest five-star on the whole coast. The catch — it is the farthest from the airport, 12 km. Amiana is the opposite: closest of all, about ten minutes from the terminal to the reception desk.

The central section: Melia Vinpearl, ALMA and Selectum Noa. The densest cluster. ALMA is a giant across 30 hectares: 12 restaurants, a water park, its own cinema. You could go two weeks without leaving the grounds and not get bored. Selectum Noa is a Turkish chain with a clear all-inclusive system — familiar service if you have done Antalya, only the sea is different.

💬 "A genuine paradise for anyone who loves a quiet holiday — dreamy beaches without the crowds and colourful fishing villages." — traveller review, Tripadvisor, 2025

Farther north: Fusion, Mövenpick, Swandor, Radisson Blu, Westin. Fusion is for spa fans — unlimited treatments are already in the rate. Mövenpick is a Swiss chain with a decent kids' club. Swandor (the Anex group) is a solid all-inclusive from ~$78. Radisson and the Westin cost more (~$134–144), but the rooms are noticeably larger.

Between the two end resorts it is 10 km by road, 10–15 minutes by Grab. Location doesn't affect the beach: the sand and water are the same along the entire length of Bãi Dài.

Cam Ranh beaches on the map

Three beach areas — all marked on the map above.

Bai Dai — the main beach

Bãi Dài (Long Beach) runs 15 km along the peninsula. White coral sand, a gentle entry: it is 50–70 metres out before the water reaches an adult's chest. In the dry season (January–August) waves are almost non-existent, and the sea feels like a warm pool.

The beach splits into two kinds of stretch. Resort ones — with loungers, towels, bars and lifeguards; free for hotel guests. Public ones — a lounger and umbrella for 50,000–100,000 VND (~$2–4), cafés with pho and beer, showers not everywhere. Between the resorts you find completely empty stretches — a kilometre or two without a soul.

Cam Ranh Bay

Vịnh Cam Ranh is a deep-water bay south of the peninsula. People don't swim here: it is a port, with fishing boats and a military zone nearby.

Ngoc Beach

Bãi Ngọc is a small beach (~1 km) at the southern tip of the peninsula. Less hyped than Bai Dai, but quieter and more secluded. You can only reach it by scooter or taxi. Facilities are nil: no loungers, no café, no showers. Bring everything with you.

Which beach to choose

Cam Ranh sights on the map

There aren't dozens of temples and museums here. Cam Ranh isn't Hoi An. But by the second or third beach day you will want to get out somewhere.

Tu Van Pagoda (Chùa Từ Vân) — a Buddhist pagoda decorated with shells and coral. Free entry. It is 3 km north of the town centre, on a hill overlooking the bay.

Citeaux Monastery (Đan Viện Citeaux) — a Catholic monastery built by the French in 1934–1938. Abandoned during the Vietnam War, now restored. You can visit for free.

Dam Market (Chợ Đầm) — Cam Ranh's central market. Seafood, fruit, street food. A bowl of pho is 25,000 VND (~$1), grilled prawns from 80,000 VND (~$3.20). Open 6:00–18:00.

Ba Ho waterfalls — three waterfalls in the hills, 25 km north of the resort strip. A 2–3 hour hike, entry 30,000 VND (~$1.20). Best reached by Grab or on a local tour.

Getting there and getting around

From the airport to the hotel

Cam Ranh Airport (CXR) takes international flights from around Asia — Seoul, Busan, Chengdu and seasonal charters — plus domestic routes from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. One compact terminal. Passport control runs 20–40 minutes, and up to an hour when charters land at once.

From Nha Trang to Cam Ranh

Getting around the resort strip

Accept one thing up front: Cam Ranh is a car-based resort. You can't really walk between zones — there are barely any pavements along the road, and shops, cafés and pharmacies are spread over kilometres. Every trip beyond your hotel gate is a ride. There is no public transport between the resorts, none at all. Three options:

• Grab — from 30,000 VND (~$1.20) for a short trip. Wait 10–15 minutes
• Scooter rental — 150,000–200,000 VND/day (~$6–8). You need an International Driving Permit and some experience
• Bicycle — many hotels lend them for free. Fine on the flat road, if not in the midday heat

Distances between key points

Cam Ranh or Nha Trang — a map comparison

One province, one airport, 35 km up the same coastal road between the airport and central Nha Trang. The feel is like two different Vietnams.

Cam Ranh — if you want to spend the whole holiday in the resort and not mind that there is nothing beyond the gate. Nha Trang — if in the evening you want the promenade, a range of cafés and a wander around town.

Flying in for 10–14 days? Try splitting it. A week at a Cam Ranh resort, then 3–4 days in Nha Trang. The weather is identical — both resorts sit in the same climate zone. For the full picture of each, see the Cam Ranh guide and the Nha Trang guide.

💬 "Walking the beach is pure pleasure. The surf washes up shells, crabs scuttle about, and you have the sand to yourself — paradise." — traveller review, Tripadvisor, 2025

What to know before you go — in brief

ATMs and money. There are almost no ATMs on the peninsula — withdraw cash at the airport or in the town. Resorts take Visa/Mastercard, but roadside cafés are cash only (Vietnamese dong). Exchange counters are in the town and at the airport; the airport rate is 2–3% worse.

Connectivity. Buy a SIM at the airport — Viettel or Mobifone, 100,000–200,000 VND (~$4–8) for 10–30 days with data, passport required to register. Or activate an eSIM before you fly and land connected. Resort Wi-Fi is everywhere on the grounds but weak beyond them. WhatsApp and Zalo both work without a VPN.

Pharmacies and medical care. There are no pharmacies on the peninsula. The nearest is in Cam Ranh town. For anything serious, the hospital is in Nha Trang (40 minutes by taxi). A basic first-aid kit is a must — and check that your travel insurance covers Vietnam.

FAQ

Where is Cam Ranh? What country is it in?

Vietnam, Khanh Hoa province, on the south-central coast. Coordinates: 11.92°N, 109.16°E. From the airport it is 35 km north to Nha Trang. Cam Ranh Airport (CXR) serves both resorts — Cam Ranh and Nha Trang — with direct flights from across Asia and seasonal charters.

Are Cam Ranh and Nha Trang the same place?

No. Two separate towns; from the airport it is 35 km and 45–60 minutes by taxi up to Nha Trang. They share one airport, CXR, which is closer to the Cam Ranh resorts. Cam Ranh is a quiet resort strip; Nha Trang is a city with a promenade, bars and nightlife.

How do I get from the airport to my hotel?

5–15 minutes by taxi. Grab runs 150,000–300,000 VND (~$6–12). Most five-star resorts offer a free transfer — ask when you book. Bus No. 18 goes to Nha Trang, not to the peninsula.

Which hotels are beachfront?

All of them. Cam Ranh has no "second row" — every resort on the peninsula sits right on Bãi Dài beach. The cheapest is Duyen Ha from ~$68/night, the priciest is the Westin from ~$144.

How far is Nha Trang?

35 km by road from the airport, 45–60 minutes by taxi. Grab is ~$40–65. Bus No. 18 is under $1 but takes about an hour with stops. Combining both is easy: a week in Cam Ranh, then 3–4 days in Nha Trang.

Are there shops and restaurants outside the hotels?

Barely. On the peninsula there are a couple of roadside shops and a few cafés. For real shopping or varied food, head to Cam Ranh town (15 minutes by Grab) or to Nha Trang.

Prices current as of July 2026. Prices and conditions can change — check official sources before you travel.