A Golf Holiday in Vietnam at the Radisson Blu Cam Ranh

Words: Roxanne Andrews

Vietnam appeals to golfers for several reasons: the world-class courses, ample cultural attractions, sensational cuisine and affordability. Regarded as the epicentre of golf in Asia, Vietnam is an attractive, intriguing and safe destination for female players.

Stay

The Radisson Blu Cam Ranh is our pick for golfing groups who rightfully want to play KN Golf Links. There’s a variety of accommodation on offer, including meticulously appointed beachfront villas with private pools, a 5-star presidential suite if you really want to up the fancy ante and spacious apartments that are terrific for family travel.

The hotel’s private shuttle bus takes its treasured golfing guests to KN Golf Links upon request (just a 5-minute drive away), so you’re guaranteed to make your tee time. We recommend arriving earlier to warm up on the range because it definitely helps our game! The course is in immaculate condition, and the local Vietnamese caddies are bona fide experts at reading the greens and helping you select the right equipment. Be sure to tip them as per the local custom.

Don’t miss a post-round feast at Blue Lobster restaurant (on-site at the hotel). It’s a superb dining experience and as the name suggests, the menu features plenty of freshly caught local seafood along with a plethora of traditional Vietnamese dishes. Yummy!

For celebratory cocktails with your golfing group, head to the lively Cheers Bar or the poolside Wet Bar. And for an elegant sunset soiree, The Lounge is where you want to be. Located on the 13^th floor, it delivers guests stunning 180° sea views and breathtaking mountain vistas.

To do: embrace a world of wellness at the on-site spa facility. Visit the sauna, steam room, and/or salt chamber and treat yourself to an indulgent spa treatment for the ultimate relaxation experience.

“The talented spa therapists at the Radisson Blu Cam Ranh are expertly trained to relieve any muscle tension resulting from all that golfing you’ve been playing.”

Play 

KN Golf Links Cam Ranh is a standout golf destination in central Vietnam. Designed by the legendary Greg Norman, this 27-hole layout includes an 18-hole championship links course and a 9-hole garden course, both sculpted to preserve the site’s dramatic sand dunes and coastal contours.

With sweeping views of Cam Ranh Bay and a layout that blends rugged terrain with pristine fairways, the course offers a visually arresting and technically rewarding experience. Its “least disturbance” design philosophy ensures that the natural landscape remains central to the playing experience, making it a favourite among golf purists and design aficionados.

The clubhouse is sensational for a post-round lunch, the ladies' locker rooms are pristine and the pro shop has plenty of top-tier golf equipment and collectible travel mementos.

Travel Hint: Fuel up before your morning golf game (we prefer to play early to beat the heat) at the breakfast buffet presented by the Radisson Blu Cam Ranh

Getting There

Vietnam Airlines is a member of the SkyTeam alliance. It operates direct flights daily from Sydney and Melbourne to Ho Chi Min City and 3 times a week from Perth. The Radisson Blu Cam Ranh is located just 20 minutes from the Cam Ranh International Airport. And the hotel will arrange guest airport transfers upon request.