For those on business travel to Vietnam wrapping up intense meetings in Ho Chi Minh City, the need to unwind is mistakenly thought to require the hassle of airport queues and domestic flights. Ho Tram offers a seamless alternative. As a premium coastal strip that requires no flights, it allows you to transition from the boardroom to a seaside ho tram golf course or a wellness retreat in just a few hours.
Whether you are an executive looking to extend your business trip by a few days for a relaxing holiday and looking for a suitable Ho Tram golf package, this guide covers the essential logistics, activities, and beach resorts in Ho Tram you need to know.
Travel time and distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Ho Tram
Ho Tram is located approximately 120 to 125 kilometers from central Ho Chi Minh City.
Depending on traffic and your departure point, the drive takes between 2.5 and 3 hours each way. Because it is accessible by road, Ho Tram is highly practical for an overnight golf break or a two-to-three-day corporate retreat. It works best when travelers have at least one free night after their business schedule in the city.
However, it is not practical for a half-day gap between meetings, as a same-day return can require four to six hours on the road, leaving very little time to enjoy the coast.
Weather and the best time to visit Ho Tram
Ho Tram enjoys a tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round, averaging between 27°C and 30°C. The weather is divided into two distinct seasons, which planners must consider when scheduling outdoor activities:
- Dry season (November to April): This is the ideal window for outdoor events, beach team-building, and golf. The skies are consistently blue, the sea is calm, and the wind is predictable. Humidity is low, making physical outdoor challenges comfortable.
- Wet season (May to October): While rainfall increases, it typically comes in the form of brief, heavy afternoon showers rather than all-day downpours. The morning hours are usually sunny and clear.
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What to do with 2 to 3 days in Ho Tram
A two-day stay in Ho Tram is generally enough for one main activity, such as golf or a wellness session, plus a relaxed dinner. With three days, you can easily combine golf, spa treatments, and local dining without feeling rushed.
Best luxury resort spas in Ho Tram for relaxation
If you want to recover after a long week of business travel, the region hosts some of Vietnam’s finest wellness facilities.
- YHI Spa at Melia Ho Tram: This award-winning wellness sanctuary features 20 private treatment rooms surrounded by quiet gardens and koi ponds. It is ideal for executives seeking deep-tissue massages, holistic body scrubs, and facial treatments. The spa uses premium organic products and offers steam rooms, saunas, and outdoor Jacuzzis.
- The Grand Spa: Located inside The Grand Ho Tram complex, this luxury spa is perfect for business travelers looking for a quick post-round massage or a relaxing treatment between meetings.
- Minera Hot Springs (Binh Chau): Located about a 30-minute drive from the main beach strip, this is a large natural hot-spring complex. It is best for a half-day trip (~3-4 hours) where you can soak in mineral pools, experience Japanese-style onsen facilities, and visit the saunas.
Minera Hot Springs Binh Chau
Play a round at The Bluffs Grand Ho Tram
The Bluffs is an 18-hole links-style course designed by Greg Norman, located beside The Grand Ho Tram resort complex. The course runs across exposed coastal dunes, so wind can affect club choice and make the same hole play differently between morning and afternoon.
Official 2026 green fees
| Playing day | Price per golfer |
|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | VND 5,850,000 |
| Saturday–Sunday | VND 6,500,000 |
| Public holidays | VND 6,760,000 |
- Time needed: Allow five to six hours for the full visit. This includes arrival, changing, warm-up, the 4.5-hour round, and lunch.
- Corporate facilities: The course features a 3,000-square-metre natural-grass driving range with short-game areas, a 2,300-square-metre clubhouse with locker rooms, and the Infinity Restaurant, which is ideal for client entertainment or post-round drinks overlooking the sea.
The Bluffs Grand Ho Tram
Go trekking at Binh Chau – Phuoc Buu Nature Reserve
Located just a short drive from the main resort strip, this 11,000-hectare coastal forest reserve is one of the few remaining raw coastal jungles in southern Vietnam.
- Trekking and hiking: The reserve features well-maintained trails winding through dry deciduous forests, freshwater lakes, and sandstone hills. Groups can undertake a guided 2-to-3-hour trek to the top of Tam Bo Mountain, which offers panoramic views of the forest and ocean.
- “Amazing Race” Teambuilding: The diverse terrain of dunes, wetlands, and forests makes the reserve a popular spot for adventure-style team games. Teams can navigate checkpoints, solve local survival puzzles, and complete eco-challenges like planting native trees to support local forest restoration.
Binh Chau – Phuoc Buu Nature Reserve
Best resorts in Ho Tram for a corporate retreat
The Grand Ho Tram – Best for large MICE events
The Grand Ho Tram is not one hotel. It is an integrated resort complex containing InterContinental Grand Ho Tram, Holiday Inn Resort Ho Tram Beach and Ixora Ho Tram by Fusion, with about 1,250 rooms, residences and villas across the three properties. The main space is a 1,254-square-metre pillarless ballroom that can host up to 1,500 guests in theatre seating or 1,100 for a banquet. It is supported by smaller breakout rooms and professional planning services.
Direct access to The Bluffs golf course allows companies to organize client tournaments or leadership golf sessions without arranging transfers to another destination.
- InterContinental: Best for senior executives and VIP guests, featuring 538 rooms with sea or golf course views.
- Holiday Inn: Best for large employee groups and incentive trips, offering 502 rooms with easy access to the complex’s meeting rooms.
- Ixora: Best for management retreats and project teams, offering 164 residences and 46 private villas for teams who want to stay together.
InterContinental The Grand Ho Tram
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Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort – Best for upscale retreats
Melia Ho Tram offers a premium Mediterranean-style setting with 152 ocean-view hotel rooms and 84 luxury villas. The resort features the 420-square-meter Ballroom (capacity up to 500 guests in theater style or 250 for a banquet) alongside massive outdoor event venues, including the 1,050-square-meter Lake Garden and the 900-square-meter Beach Garden. This layout is ideal for companies seeking a premium, lifestyle-focused corporate retreat.
The resort’s wide sandy beach and vast lawns are perfect for structured team-building games and elegant beachside gala dinners under the stars. Guests staying in the villas gain exclusive access to “The Level” lounge and private facilities.
Best suited to:
- Premium executive board retreats and leadership meetings
- High-end corporate gala dinners and beachside cocktail events
- Upscale team-building programs on private lawns and beaches
- Corporate groups requiring premium villa accommodations with executive privileges
Melia Ho Tram
Angsana Ho Tram & Dhawa Ho Tram – Best for young team retreats
Managed by the Banyan Group, this adjacent dual-brand development features Dhawa Ho Tram with 162 contemporary hotel rooms and Angsana Ho Tram with 52 luxury pool villas. The shared event space includes a 312-square-meter Grand Ballroom with a 5.6-meter ceiling height that can accommodate up to 250 guests in theater style or be divided into smaller breakout rooms. This setup suits companies seeking a modern, trendy environment for brand launches and active workshops.
The resort’s beachfront lawns and terraces are excellent for networking events, and the flexible villa designs allow small management teams to stay and work together in private.
Best suited to:
- Premium product launches and media retreats
- Creative corporate workshops and strategy sessions
- Medium-sized conferences combining hotel and villa stays
- Incentive trips for younger, active employee groups
Angsana Ho Tram
Seava Ho Tram Resort – Best for small and mid-sized company offsites
With 113 hotel rooms and a dedicated convention centre, Seava Ho Tram is well suited to companies looking to combine meetings, team building and beachfront relaxation in one destination. The resort offers a larger room inventory than many boutique properties in Ho Tram, making it practical for corporate groups staying together.
Its meeting facilities include the 700-square-metre Song Ballroom, accommodating up to 570 guests in theatre style or 500 for banquets, alongside two additional 280-square-metre function rooms for breakout sessions, workshops or smaller meetings. This flexibility makes Seava a strong choice for everything from management retreats to company-wide events.
Best suited to:
- Company retreats and annual offsites
- Training programmes and seminars
- Conferences and client events
- Gala dinners and year-end celebrations
Le Palmier Ho Tram
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How to plan your transport from Ho Chi Minh City to Ho Tram?
Ho Tram is around 120 kilometres from central Ho Chi Minh City, with a typical journey time of 2.5–3 hours. Travel can take longer on Friday afternoons, weekends and public holidays, so avoid planning an important meeting immediately after arrival.
| Transport option | Best for | Main advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Private sedan | One or two executives | Direct hotel or airport pickup |
| Limousine van arranged by Travel Sense Asia | Small corporate groups and golfers | More space, flexible stops and support from a local guide |
| Resort shuttle | Independent resort guests | Complimentary or lower-cost transfer |
For small groups, a limousine van arranged through a tour guide is often the most practical option. With Travel Sense Asia, our expert operator can coordinate a suitable vehicle and cater around your hotel check-out, meeting times and resort check-in, rather than following a fixed shuttle timetable.
The van is especially useful when the group has:
- Several suitcases or golf bags
- Different hotel pickup points
- A planned lunch or rest stop
- Golf, spa or restaurant bookings that require timely arrival
Plan your Ho Tram extension with Travel Sense Asia
With over 15 years of experience creating custom itineraries across Vietnam, Travel Sense Asia can handle all aspects of your Vietnam trip. From private limousine transfers and luxury resort bookings to tee times at The Bluffs and team-building logistics, our team ensures a seamless transition from your business meetings in Ho Chi Minh City to the coast. Contact us today to customize your business holiday extension.
FAQs
Can you visit Ho Tram as a day trip from Ho Chi Minh City?
A day trip is possible, but it can involve five to six hours on the road. Staying for at least one night gives you more time for golf, spa treatments or resort activities.
Is Ho Tram suitable for corporate retreats and MICE groups?
Yes. Ho Tram has resorts with ballrooms, breakout rooms, villas and beachfront event spaces. The Grand Ho Tram suits larger events, while boutique resorts including Seava are better for smaller or mid-sized groups.
How long should you allow for golf at The Bluffs?
Allow around five to six hours for arrival, check-in, warm-up, an 18-hole round and a meal afterwards. Travellers with an early tee time should stay in Ho Tram the previous night.
What can non-golfers do in Ho Tram?
Non-golfers can visit Minera Hot Springs, book a spa treatment, join a short beach activity or dine at local seafood restaurants. Most resorts also offer pools, wellness facilities and organised activities.
