When to Book Group Hotels in Vietnam
Short answer: book group hotels in Vietnam at least six weeks ahead, and eight to ten weeks where you can. Add more time for Tet, the 30 April to 1 May holidays, 2 September, and the June to August school holidays. Weather differs by region, so the best month for Phu Quoc is not the best month for Da Nang.
Part of our guide to hotel room blocks for company trips in Vietnam.
Lead time
At least 6 weeks
The minimum to compare hotels, agree terms, and collect deposits for a company group.
8 to 10 weeks
Better choice of hotels and room types, and more room to negotiate.
Peak dates
Start earlier still for Tet, public holidays, and summer weekends at beach destinations.
Holidays that fill hotels
| Period | When | Effect on group bookings |
|---|---|---|
| Tet (Lunar New Year) | Late January or February, dates change each year | Domestic travel peaks around the holiday; many businesses close. Plan around it, not into it. |
| Reunification Day and Labour Day | 30 April and 1 May | A long weekend of domestic travel; beach and resort towns fill first. |
| National Day | 2 September | Another domestic travel peak. |
| School summer holidays | Roughly June to August | Family travel lifts demand at beach destinations, especially at weekends. |
Weather by region
| Region | Destinations on Bedtara | Usually drier | Usually wetter |
|---|---|---|---|
| South | Ho Chi Minh City, Vung Tau | December to April | May to November, often short afternoon rain |
| Phu Quoc | Phu Quoc | November to April | May to October |
| Central coast | Da Nang | February to August | September to December, with storm risk |
| Central highlands | Da Lat | December to April | May to November; cool all year |
| North | Ha Long, Sa Pa | October to April, cool to cold in winter | May to September, hot and humid |
Weather patterns are general and vary year to year. Check the forecast close to travel.
Questions
How far in advance should we book a group hotel in Vietnam?
At least six weeks, and eight to ten weeks where possible. Allow more time for Tet, public holidays, and summer weekends at the beach.
When is Tet?
Tet follows the lunar calendar and falls in late January or February. The exact dates change each year.
What is the best month for a company trip to Phu Quoc?
Phu Quoc is usually drier from November to April. Avoid Tet week and holiday weekends for better group terms.
Is Da Nang good for a company trip in October?
October falls in Da Nang's wetter season, which brings a risk of storms. February to August is usually more reliable.
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