An island round on the Dong Nai, an hour from Saigon.
Royal Island Golf & Villas, now also branded Royal Island Mekong Golf, occupies a 200-hectare islet in the Dong Nai River at Bach Dang, Tan Uyen, north of Ho Chi Minh City. The first 18 holes opened in 2012 and the long-term plan is 54. It is a members’ and business-golf course more than a resort, and the club pitches it at Saigon golfers and companies in the nearby industrial zones. That makes it a good choice for a visitor with one free day in the city, since the official 2026 price list is published and the club takes direct bookings.
Royal Island Golf & Villas green fees and tee times.
Book by email at booking@mekonggolf.com, by phone on +84 832 060 060 or +84 274 363 7788, or on Zalo. Book at least 24 hours ahead, and cancel at least 12 hours before your time. On weekends and holidays the club only accepts groups of three or four, and on weekdays two to four, so a single golfer should join a group through an operator. Morning tee times run from 5:30 to 8:26 and afternoon times from 11:30 to 13:38, and the club may shift them with the season. Every player must take a caddie and use their own set of clubs; sharing a bag is not allowed.
INDICATIVE GREEN FEE · CHECKED NOVEMBER 2026From ₫2,200,000
Official 2026 visitor rate for 18 holes Monday to Friday, applied from 1 June 2026, including caddie, shared buggy, a weekday lunch coupon and taxes; Saturday ₫2,700,000, Sunday ₫2,900,000.
Visitor, 18 holes, Mon–Fri
₫2,200,000
Visitor, 18 holes, Saturday
₫2,700,000
Visitor, 18 holes, Sunday
₫2,900,000
Visitor, 9 holes, Mon–Fri
₫1,540,000
Non-playing walker, 18 holes, Mon–Fri
₫1,000,000
Prices change by season and booking route, so confirm the current rate with the operator. Official rates ↗
The round, in perspective.
The course is an 18-hole par 72 laid out across flat river-island land, with the Dong Nai wrapping around the property. The club holds its own club championship and hosts corporate days, and its website talks of hosting professional events in future. It has also announced a strategic partnership with Nicklaus Design, though it has not said what that will change on the course. Tees are assigned by ability. Black tees are for handicaps of 1 to 9 and blue for 10 to 18, with white tees for male beginners and red for women. A practice range sits by the clubhouse.
Know before you go.
Group size
Weekends and holidays 3–4 players; weekdays 2–4
Booking
At least 24 hours ahead; cancel 12 hours ahead
Carts
Paths only in all weather; two players and two caddies per buggy
Dress
Collared shirts and soft spikes; no jeans or shorts above the knee
Pace
4 hours 40 minutes for 18 holes
Rain
1 hole played is charged as 9; 10 holes as 18
Make the trip work.
Leave Saigon early. Morning tee times start at 5:30, and the drive from District 1 takes an hour or more in traffic. A recent Vietnamese guide to the course tells golfers to allow 20 to 30 minutes extra for the river crossing, so check the current access route with the club when you book. Weekdays are noticeably cheaper and the weekday lunch coupon is part of the fee, so a Tuesday or Wednesday round makes the best value. Pace is enforced at 4 hours 40 minutes.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City is the gateway. The club puts the course about an hour’s drive from District 1, while other listings give up to 90 minutes, depending on traffic through Thu Duc and Binh Duong. A private car with driver, booked for the day, is the practical option.
The club’s website does not offer rooms, despite the villas in the name, so most golfers stay in Ho Chi Minh City. District 1 and District 3 have the widest choice of hotels and are an hour from the first tee. If you have several rounds north of the city, Thu Dau Mot is closer to the course and has a good spread of business hotels.
Make a trip of it.
Song Be Golf Resort and Twin Doves Golf Club are also in the former Binh Duong province, which makes a two- or three-round trip north of Saigon simple. Long Thanh Golf Resort lies to the east in Dong Nai. In the city, the War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market and a Saigon River dinner cruise fill a non-golf day. The Cu Chi tunnels lie north-west of the city.
Find your season.
Southern Vietnam has two seasons. December to April is dry, and December and January are the most comfortable months. From May to November afternoon storms are common, so book morning tee times; the club’s rain policy charges for 9 or 18 holes depending on when play stops.
From 1 June 2026, visitors pay ₫2,200,000 for 18 holes on weekdays, ₫2,700,000 on Saturdays and ₫2,900,000 on Sundays. The price includes the caddie, a shared buggy, a weekday lunch coupon and taxes.
Is Royal Island Golf the same as Mekong Golf?
Yes. The club trades as Royal Island Mekong Golf Binh Duong and is run by Mekong International Joint-Stock Company. Older listings call it Royal Island Golf & Villas or Mekong Golf.
Can a single golfer play Royal Island?
Not on their own. Club rules require groups of two to four on weekdays and three to four at weekends and on holidays. A solo visitor should ask the club or a golf operator to pair them with another group.
Last checked 11 November 2026. This is an independent planning guide, not a first-hand review or a booking service. Check live availability, access, fees and travel details with the operator before booking. Airport suggestions are starting points for route planning.
