IIrencyAfter staying at the InterContinental, we moved to Vinpearl Island. We bought a two-day pass for VinWonders amusement park. Since we were traveling with a child and worried about not having enough time, we planned to stay on the island for three days and booked a three-bedroom villa with a pool. I remember we first arrived at the Marriott pier to check in. The staff recorded our facial data, and for the next few days, we could use facial recognition for access everywhere (unlimited rides on the cable car, boat, etc.). I recommend taking the speedboat with your luggage directly to the island, otherwise, you'll have to wait two hours for your luggage to be transported (the speedboat takes less than 5 minutes). Once at the Vinpearl Island pier, head to the '6th floor' to find the Marriott shuttle to the main lobby. Along the way, you can see the entrance to VinWonders. I remember check-in was at 3 PM, and it was really strange – they wouldn't let us in a minute before, saying the room wasn't ready. So, definitely keep an eye on the time. I booked a villa, and all villas require an electric buggy to get to. You have to wait for another buggy in the lobby to take you there! If you book a regular room, you can go straight to your room from the main lobby. Honestly, rooms are more convenient as you're right by the beach and dining areas. For villas, you always have to book a buggy for transport (which can take 5-10 minutes to arrive). The room was fine, not as bad as some reviews suggested. The cleanliness was acceptable! At least I didn't see anything dirty, and everything was tidied up. Every morning, the staff would drain and refill the pool. The breakfast pastries here weren't as good as the InterContinental, but the lemonade and pho were better! However, the variety of breakfast options wasn't great. I guess it's because there were too many people, and they couldn't keep up. There were several dining areas for breakfast though. A serious tip: if you haven't bought dinner, your only options are the 'food street' or taking the cable car/speedboat off the island to find a taxi, which is super inconvenient. It's almost impossible to get a Grab taxi for shorter distances. One day we went to the city for dinner, and the driver even took us to a seafood restaurant he recommended (probably thought we were easy targets to rip off). For the remaining two days, we just ate at the food street, which was slightly more expensive than the city.
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