Is the sea clean near Duong Dong and the airport area on Phu Quoc's west coast?

Another traveler who stayed on Phu Quoc last winter (planning to return in September) notes that Duong Dong itself isn't very attractive as a place to stay. Better areas mentioned: Marina district for living, and Sunset Town in the south / Vinpearl in the north for a nicer atmosphere. Budget for a family of 3 for the season was around $2000.

A traveler planning to stay on the central west coast near the airport (Duong Dong area) found that nearly all hotel reviews for this stretch mention poor sea conditions: unpleasant smell, dirty water, and discomfort after swimming. Based on reviews, this appears to be a consistent issue across the entire coastal section, not isolated to specific hotels.

The area just south of the airport — where Novotel and Best Western are located — was also flagged. Reports suggest sea conditions there are similarly poor, making the entire central west coast a suboptimal choice for swimming.

For travelers wanting to stay near the airport at the end of their trip without sacrificing beach quality, it's worth carefully checking individual hotel reviews and considering the north or south coasts of the island, where sea conditions are generally much better.

A local housing specialist on Phu Quoc offers assistance selecting neighborhoods and accommodation for various budgets — both for short holidays and long-term stays. This can be helpful when navigating the island's uneven beach quality across different areas.