Kings Island Golf Resort: Lakeside Golf with Swamp Crossings and Island Greens

Kings Island Golf Resort – Lakeside Course

• Course Designer: Robert McFarland
• Course Opened: 1993
• Course Information: 18 holes par 72 – ~6,511 yards (Championship tees)
• Rates: Weekdays from ~1,800,000 VND; Weekends vary; includes caddie and cart

Location: Dong Mo, Son Tay, Hanoi, Vietnam
Facilities: Driving Range, Clubhouse, Restaurant, Pro Shop, Locker Rooms, Sauna, Jacuzzi
Distance to Hanoi: ~1 hour by car (~45 km west)
Closed: Open daily

(Lakeside Course – Water Hazards on 14 Holes, Swamp Crossings & Night Golf)

Kings Island Golf Resort: Hanoi’s Original Lakeside Golf Challenge

Opened in 1993, the Lakeside Course at Kings Island Golf Resort is the original layout that launched Hanoi’s premier golf destination. Designed by American architect Robert McFarland, this 18-hole par 72 course winds around Dong Mo Lake, with water hazards in play on 14 holes and swamp crossings that demand accuracy and nerve.

Though modest in length by modern standards, the Lakeside Course offers a strategic test for all skill levels. Small greens are well-protected by water and bunkers, and the par-3 16th — a long carry to a large island green — is one of Vietnam’s most memorable holes. With floodlit fairways for night golf and full resort amenities, Lakeside remains a favorite for Hanoi-based golfers seeking classic lakeside play.

Course Overview

• Holes: 18
• Par: 72
• Length: ~6,511 yards (Championship tees)
• Style: Lakeside layout with water hazards, swamp crossings, and small protected greens
• Designer: Robert McFarland
• Opened: 1993
• Signature Hole:

• Hole 16 – Par 3: 226-yard tee shot to a large island green protected by bunkers and water — a true test of precision

Playing Experience

• Water hazards in play on 14 of 18 holes
• Swamp crossings and narrow landing zones
• Small greens requiring accurate approach shots
• Floodlit course for night golf
• Caddies recommended for course management
• Suitable for all levels; rewarding for strategic players

Clubhouse & Amenities

• Lakeside clubhouse with restaurant and bar
• Pro shop with gear and apparel
• Driving range, putting green, bunker and chipping areas
• Locker rooms, sauna, massage room, and jacuzzi
• Event hosting and on-site accommodation available

Location & Access

• Address: Dong Mo, Son Tay, Hanoi, Vietnam
• GPS: N 21º 03’00” E 105º 23’00”
• Nearest Airport: Noi Bai International (~1 hour by car)
• Nearby Attractions: Dong Mo Reservoir, Ba Vi National Park, Hanoi Old Quarter

Highlights

• “Lakeside golf with swamp crossings and island green drama”
• “Strategic layout with water hazards on 14 holes”
• “Ideal for Hanoi-based golfers seeking classic challenge and night golf”
• “Full-service clubhouse and resort amenities near Hanoi”

Facilities

Driving Range

Practice Area

Buggies

Bar

Restaurant