Premier Residences Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Managed by Accor

The hotel is over-hyped; it's really just a very average four-star. The room was surprisingly small, and the bed was incredibly narrow. Hotel facilities are minimal and clearly can't accommodate the number of guests. Breakfast was mediocre, and the staff had a very bad attitude. To make matters worse, workers were constantly doing maintenance, trimming plants and making all sorts of noise during our vacation. Truly a terrible stay.

This hotel is located near the beautiful white sand beaches in southern Phu Quoc, right next to the JW Marriott. It shares the same beach and is conveniently situated beside a commercial street with a supermarket, local snacks, and Western restaurants. While convenient, the food quality is average. The hotel also provided tickets to the Kiss of the Sea show in Sunset Town, which was spectacular and definitely worth seeing.

The absolute highlight was the incredibly comfortable bed; once you're in it, you just don't want to get up. The room was very spacious and comfortable, easily accommodating a family of four, or even six with small children. Having two bathrooms was a lifesaver, preventing arguments, and drying clothes was convenient. However, as soon as you step out of the room, it's incredibly noisy. It's an apartment-hotel after all, so there are just too many people, especially a lot of loud children. You have to fight for chairs by the pool. The beach is decent, good enough for digging in the sand. Though, there's quite a bit of seaweed and other debris in the water. Breakfast was also like a chaotic market. The dinner buffet is worth trying, kids tend to like it. My advice for dinner would be to head to Mare in Sunset Town or the restaurants in front of New World; they're much tastier. Overall, this place is great for large families who enjoy a lively atmosphere. For us, with older kids looking for peace and quiet, the experience was far from ideal. We really should have chosen a resort-style hotel instead.