For golfers looking for a memorable golf holiday in Central Vietnam, Hoiana Shores Golf Resort stands out for a simple reason: golf here feels closely connected to the landscape. Located along the coastline near Hoi An, the resort combines a championship links course, ocean views, and a relaxing resort atmosphere, creating an experience that feels very different from playing golf in an urban setting.
The centerpiece is Hoiana Shores Golf Club, an 18-hole, 7,004-yard links course designed by the renowned golf architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. The course follows the natural coastal terrain, with dunes, wind and wide views toward the Eastern Sea and Cham Islands shaping the character of the round.
For me, this is what makes Hoiana Shores particularly memorable. There are golf courses where you concentrate almost entirely on the scorecard. Here, it is difficult not to occasionally look away from the ball and take in the sea, the sand and the changing light across the course.
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A Links Golf Experience by the Sea
Hoiana Shores Golf Club was designed to make use of its natural surroundings rather than hide them. Stretching along approximately two kilometres of coastline, the course incorporates sandy terrain and coastal winds into the playing experience.
The links-style layout provides different challenges throughout the round. Wind direction can influence club selection, while the natural sandy landscape adds another layer of strategy. According to the club, the 18 holes are designed to offer challenges that can still be rewarding for golfers with different levels of experience.
I particularly like the idea of playing a course where the weather is not merely something happening around you but becomes part of the game. A calm morning can make the same fairway feel completely different from an afternoon round when the coastal breeze becomes more noticeable.
Robert Trent Jones Jr.’s Signature Design
One of the biggest attractions of Hoiana Shores is its designer. Robert Trent Jones Jr. is internationally known for his approach to environmental golf course design, and Hoiana Shores represents his first golf course in Vietnam.
Rather than forcing an artificial landscape onto the coastline, the design works with the existing terrain. Dunes, vegetation, sand and the natural contours of the land contribute to the character of the course.
This gives the course a sense of place. When traveling for golf, I believe that matters. A memorable course should not feel as though it could have been transported from one country to another. Hoiana Shores feels distinctly connected to Central Vietnam and its coastline.
What Makes Hoiana Shores Golf Resort Attractive?
The appeal of Hoiana Shores Golf Resort goes beyond the golf course itself. The resort setting allows visitors to combine golf with accommodation, dining and leisure, making it suitable for travelers who want more than a quick round.
The golf club features a clubhouse, pro shop, locker rooms and dining spaces including 1552 Bistro and Shores Café. The clubhouse also provides views across the golf course and toward the surrounding coastal landscape.
For a golf holiday, this convenience can make a significant difference. After several hours outdoors, being able to return to a comfortable resort environment rather than immediately getting into a car is a small luxury that I genuinely appreciate.
Golf and Resort Packages
Hoiana Shores also offers golf-and-stay options, allowing travelers to combine accommodation with their rounds. Current offers listed by the resort include Stay & Play packages associated with New World Hoiana Hotel and New World Hoiana Beach Resort.
Golfers should check the latest conditions before booking because promotions, inclusions and rates can change by season. For example, the resort currently lists different golf rates for periods in 2026 and early 2027, with inclusions such as an 18-hole green fee, shared golf cart, private caddie and practice balls, alongside selected dining or pro-shop credits depending on the period.
For international visitors, packages like these can simplify the planning process. Instead of treating the hotel, golf round and other services as completely separate bookings, a golf holiday can be organized around one destination.
Combine Golf with Hoi An and Central Vietnam
Another reason to consider Hoiana Shores is its location. The course sits within the wider cultural and coastal landscape of Central Vietnam, giving golfers plenty of opportunities to combine their rounds with sightseeing and relaxation.
A golf trip here does not have to mean waking up, playing 18 holes and immediately leaving. You can take time to explore Hoi An, enjoy Vietnamese cuisine, spend an afternoon by the coast, and return to the resort at a slower pace.
That balance is perhaps what I enjoy most about golf travel in Vietnam. The best trips are not always the ones with the most courses packed into the itinerary. Sometimes, playing one beautiful course and then having enough time to enjoy where you are creates a much stronger memory.
Plan Your Hoiana Shores Golf Experience with Viet Unique Golf
If Hoiana Shores Golf Resort is part of your Vietnam golf itinerary, Viet Unique Golf can help arrange a golf journey around your preferred travel dates, courses and accommodation.
Hoiana Shores is particularly well suited to golfers who appreciate coastal landscapes, links-style golf and the combination of sport and resort living. With its 18-hole Robert Trent Jones Jr. design, natural seaside setting and access to the wider Hoi An and Central Vietnam experience, it offers more than simply another round of golf.
For me, that is ultimately the charm of Hoiana Shores: the score matters, but it is not the only thing you remember. Sometimes it is the sound of the sea, the feel of the coastal wind, or the view across the fairway before the next shot that stays with you long after the round is finished.