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SwanBay Đại Phước 5 of 5 delivered
5 of 5 delivered

SwanBay Đại Phước - Nhơn Trạch Island Township

Swan City Vietnam (CFLD)

5 of 5 sub-zones delivered

Vietnam's only private island residential township within reach of Saigon — 200 ha at 17% build density, ringed by river, with marina, golf, and full-island master planning by a Singapore developer.

💰 1,5 tỷ – 65 tỷ🏗️ 5 of 5 delivered🏢 415 units

A 200-hectare island township on Đại Phước Island, Nhơn Trạch, developed under the SwanBay brand by Vina Đại Phước (Phú Long Group — 100% Vietnamese private capital as of January 2023). Build density caps at 17% — the remaining 83% is parks, lakes, riverfront promenade, and a marina — wrapped around five branded sub-zones of villas, townhouses, shophouses, and a Le Centre apartment-and-retail core, ringed by the Đồng Nai and Soài Rạp rivers.

Neighborhood

78*
Family Score
Good
Family appeal is limited today but strong on delivery. The masterplan reserves an on-site International School Plot and a Riverside Promenade for daily outdoor use; until the school opens, the nearest quality options — ICS Bilingual Multi-Level School System (8.2 km) and Saigon Star International School (8.5 km) — require off-island travel.
80*
Leisure Score
Excellent
Lifestyle options are moderate on the ground today — cafés and casual dining operate within the development, with the nearest full shopping centre off-island. The planned Le Centre Commercial Plaza (with a supermarket floor and 308 shop villas) and the adjacent Jeongsan Country Club Golf Course will raise the island's leisure offering significantly once fully operational.
56*
Convenience
Average
Daily convenience is weak on the ground today — a FamilyMart on-site and a supermarket within about 1.4 km are the main options. Retail depth is expected to improve significantly as Le Centre Commercial Plaza becomes operational within the development.
20
Health
Below Avg
Healthcare access is limited — small clinics and pharmacies are available within about 1.4 km, but no hospital or specialist facility serves the island; FV Hospital, the nearest international-standard option, is 12.7 km away and requires off-island travel.
70*
Transit Access
Good
Transit connectivity is absent on the ground today — no bus stops or public transit infrastructure serve the island directly. The planned Cát Lái Ferry Terminal on-site will formalise the primary river link to District 2 / Thủ Đức, with Cát Lái Bridge under construction targeting 2029 completion for a drive-on connection.
0
Nightlife
Below Avg
No nightlife scene exists on the island. The development is oriented toward residential and resort-style living, with evenings characterised by riverfront dining, café culture, and private community amenities rather than any bar or club circuit.
78
Quietness
Good
The island setting keeps ambient noise genuinely low. Residential clusters sit well clear of any commercial strip, and the river buffer on all sides means the evenings here are quiet in a way that mainland townships at this distance from HCMC rarely achieve.
* Score includes on-site amenities that are planned or under construction, not yet open.

Domo Scores™

7.1
🏠 Homeowner
Solid
6.8
📈 Investor
Solid

Balanced for both homeowners and investors.

A private island township 10 minutes from District 2 by ferry — SwanBay Đại Phước delivers 200 ha at 17% build density, with golf adjacency, a private marina, and Đồng Nai River frontage on all sides that no mainland alternative near HCMC can match at this price range. The binding tradeoff is ferry dependency until Cát Lái Bridge opens in 2029, and thin on-site healthcare for full-time residents.

🏠 Homeowner
Value
6
Livability
7.3
Legal & delivery
7.3
Location & connectivity
7.7
📈 Investor
Value
6
Returns & exit
6.2
Legal & delivery
7.3
Location & demand
7.7
Why the scores differ

Homeowner: A solid island retreat for homeowners who can accept the ferry crossing. The 200 ha island delivers exceptional low-density living — golf adjacency, a river promenade, and a private marina pier that no mainland township near HCMC replicates at this price range. The meaningful tradeoffs are healthcare (FV Hospital 12.7 km away, no on-site clinic) and today's thin daily retail; these make it better suited as a second home than a full-time primary residence. Pink books are issued for three of five sub-zones, with Le Centre apartments in post-handover processing.

Investor: An infrastructure-catalysed thesis with a 3-year wait for its most decisive catalyst. Rental yields are thin (~1.5-2%) given the narrow weekend-retreat tenant pool, and the resale buyer universe is constrained by island ferry dependency until Cát Lái Bridge opens in 2029. Ring Road 3 (operational since August 2025) and the Ben Lục-Long Thành Expressway (September 2026 target) improve the overland option and the Long Thành Airport commercial launch (Q4 2026) broadens the project's addressable buyer base. Island supply scarcity and multiple converging catalysts support a medium-term price hold for patient investors rather than a near-term yield play.

Price & Market

Unit price1,5 tỷ – 65 tỷ
Rent7 triệu – 35 triệu/mo
Launch price27 triệu/m²
Est. Rental Yield0.8%
  • 🟢 Ring Road 3's Nhơn Trạch bridge (operational August 2025) has already improved the overland commute option — the island is no longer solely ferry-dependent, reducing the single-point-of-failure risk for daily access
  • 🟢 Cát Lái Bridge broke ground January 2026, targeting 2029 — the island's most material catalyst is now under active construction, converting a speculative promise into an engineering reality with a credible timeline
  • 🟡 Long Thành Airport entering commercial operation (Q4 2026) shifts Nhơn Trạch's positioning from Saigon-adjacent to airport-corridor — this broadens the potential buyer and tenant pool beyond the current second-home Saigon segment
  • 🟡 Le Centre sub-zone's 2025 handover adds 415 apartment units to island supply — absorbing this inventory through a narrow buyer pool will take time, and secondary prices for Le Centre will be price-discovered over the next 12-24 months
  • 🔴 Rental yields remain thin (~1.5-2%) and the weekend-retreat tenant pool is narrow — income investors should assess carefully; the island is a capital-appreciation play, not a cash-flow play, until the access picture fundamentally changes in 2029
Last updated: June 2026

Is this a good deal?

Project Price Distance
Elyse Island 130 triệu/m² 1.6 km
Aqua City (Novaland, Nhơn Trạch) Comparably priced for townhouses and entry villa products; SwanBay carries an island premium on standalone villa lots that mainland Aqua City does not replicate Mainland Nhơn Trạch — directly road-accessible but no island exclusivity; Novaland bond restructuring (2022-2024) affected delivery confidence and secondary prices
Eco Village Saigon River (Nhơn Trạch) Lower price range for townhouse and smaller villa products — positions as a more accessible entry to the Nhơn Trạch riverside segment Mainland Nhơn Trạch riverside, ~1.6 km from SwanBay — smaller scale, no island premium, no marina or golf adjacency

Should you buy here?

Best for:
  • Saigon families wanting a riverside weekend retreat within reach of District 2 — the island lifestyle more than compensates for the ferry crossing for buyers seeking that tradeoff
  • Buyers prioritising land area and privacy — standalone villas on 300-540 m² plots are rare at this price range near HCMC
  • Foreign retirees and expats wanting long-term pink book villa ownership in a low-density river setting with golf access
Not ideal for:
  • Daily commuters to central HCMC — the ferry adds 30-60 minutes each way and is the island's binding constraint until 2029
  • Homeowners needing operating school access now — the on-site International School Plot has no confirmed operating brand as of June 2026
  • Buyers requiring convenient healthcare — no on-site clinic; hospital-level care requires off-island travel

Decision Factors

Strengths

  • The only private-island residential township within reach of HCMC — 17% build density and island geography make future oversupply structurally impossible in a way that mainland projects cannot claim
  • Three sub-zones fully delivered with long-term pink books issued — Marina Villas, Garden Villas, and La Maison are handed over, pink-booked, and actively reselling
  • Adjacent 18-hole Jeongsan Country Club Golf Course — a genuine leisure anchor absent from virtually all comparable townships within 50 km of HCMC
  • Multiple converging infrastructure catalysts: Ring Road 3 Nhơn Trạch bridge (operational August 2025), Ben Lục-Long Thành Expressway (September 2026 target), Long Thành Airport commercial launch (Q4 2026), Cát Lái Bridge (under construction, 2029)

Tradeoffs

  • !Ferry dependency is structural until 2029 — Cát Lái ferry waits run 30-60 minutes on weekends; the Ring Road 3 overland option via ĐT 769 adds 25-40 minutes versus the ferry crossing
  • !Healthcare requires off-island travel for all but minor needs — FV Hospital is 12.7 km away; the island has small clinics and pharmacies but no hospital-level facility
  • !Le Centre apartments carry 50-year condominium ownership for foreign buyers under standard quota rules — unlike the villa sub-zones where long-term pink books are available

Watch items

  • ?Cát Lái Bridge completion (2029 target) — this is the most material catalyst; delays would extend the investment thesis timeline and sustain the ferry-queue constraint
  • ?International School Plot operating brand — the fenced, serviced plot has no confirmed school operator as of June 2026; verify before committing to full-time family residence on the island
  • ?Le Centre apartment pink book timeline — handover completed in 2025 but pink books are in post-handover application; verify processing progress before purchase

Unit Types

Apartments

1-Bedroom Apartment
1 Beds · 1 Baths · 45–46 m²
Under review
Singles & couples
2-Bedroom Apartment
2 Beds · 2 Baths · 65–87 m²
Under review
Young families
3-Bedroom Apartment
3 Beds · 2 Baths · 104–105 m²
Under review
Growing families

Townhouses

Townhouse
3–5 Beds · 3–5 Baths · 119–180 m²
Under review
Growing families

Shophouses

Shophouse
3–4 Beds · 3–4 Baths · 119–415 m²
Under review
Growing families

Villas

Standalone Villa
4–6 Beds · 4–6 Baths · 160–540 m²
Under review
Growing families

Project Details

DeveloperSwan City Vietnam (CFLD)
Status5 of 5 delivered
Total Units415
Towers2

Amenities

👨‍👩‍👧 Family: International school plot inside the master plan, riverside parks across each subdivision, kids' playgrounds, pet-friendly walking trails, and gated single-entry security at the island bridge.
🏋️ Fitness: Tennis and basketball courts, multi-purpose sports zones, pool deck at Le Centre podium, jogging loops along the riverfront embankment, and access to the 18-hole Jeongsan golf course.
🏖️ Lifestyle: Le Centre commercial spine with shop villas, restaurants, café and waterfront promenade; on-island marina pier and Jeongsan golf course adjacency for weekend rounds.
🛒 Convenience: Internal shuttle bus, 24/7 single-gate security, Le Centre retail floor with supermarket and convenience stores, on-island clinic, and shuttle pier service to District 2 at peak hours.
Pets🌳 Garden🔥 BBQ Area🧒 Play Area🔒 Security🅿️ Car Parking🚌 Shuttle Bus🎾 Tennis Court🏀 Basketball CourtShophouse Street🏍️ Motorbike Parking⚽ Multi-Purpose Court

Location & Commute

SwanBay Đại Phước

36 min
District 1 CBD
58 min
Tân Sơn Nhất Airport
49 min
Long Thành Airport
CBD (peak)43 min
CBD (off-peak)36 min
Airport (peak)63 min
Airport (off-peak)58 min
Long Thành (peak)54 min
Long Thành (off-peak)49 min
🚇
Metro
Cát Lái Ferry Terminal
Planned on-site
🛍️
Mall
Jeongsan Country Club Golf Course
Planned on-site
🛒
Supermarket
Expected daily retail
Expected
🏫
Schools
International School Plot
Planned on-site
🏥
Hospitals
FV Hospital
12.7km
🌳
Park
Riverside Promenade
Planned on-site
Major Roads
Provincial Road 769Cát Lái Ferry to District 2 / Thủ ĐứcHCMC – Long Thành – Dầu Giây ExpresswayProvincial Road 25C
🔇 Low Noise🌊 Moderate Flood🛣️ Not Near Highway

The island draws mostly second-home buyers and weekend retreat owners from Saigon — the ferry crossing filters out daily commuters and preserves the project's resort character. A smaller segment of foreign retirees and expats lives full-time in the earlier Marina Villas and La Maison sub-zones, drawn by long-term pink book ownership, generous lot sizes, and proximity to the Jeongsan Golf Course.

Things to consider (not deal breakers)
⚠️ Traffic
Cát Lái ferry is the only direct link to District 2 and has waits of 30–60 minutes on weekends. The ...
Cát Lái ferry is the only direct link to District 2 and has waits of 30–60 minutes on weekends. The ĐT 769 overland route via Nhơn Trạch adds 25–40 km through the HCMC–Long Thành expressway; Ring Road 3's Nhơn Trạch bridge (opened August 2025) has made this alternative faster. Cát Lái Bridge broke ground January 2026 targeting completion in 2029 — until it opens, ferry capacity remains the binding access constraint.
→ Ring Road 3's Nhơn Trạch bridge (opened August 2025) now provides an overland link to Thủ Đức via ĐT 769, though it adds 25–40 minutes versus the ferry. The ĐT 25C corridor and the Bến Lức–Long Thành expressway (full completion targeting September 2026) diversify routes to the airport and southern HCMC. The developer runs a private shuttle pier and parking on the District 2 side at peak hours to supplement ferry capacity in the interim.
🌊 Flood Risk
The island sits low against the Đồng Nai River and is exposed to spring tide and monsoon overflow. S...
The island sits low against the Đồng Nai River and is exposed to spring tide and monsoon overflow. Swan City raised the developed footprint, ringed it with embankments, and built internal drainage and lake retention — the river-edge villa lots remain the most exposed during king tide events.
→ Embankment ring and raised pad keep finished floor levels above recorded king-tide highs; lake network sized to absorb peak monsoon runoff inside the project boundary.

Sub-zones

🏢
0 listings · 56 units
8 tỷ - 10 tỷ
4-5 BD · 300-400 m²
Delivered 2019
The boutique 66-unit count keeps resale supply structurally tight — listings are rare and sellers hold firm on the largest 400 m² standalone plots. Few opportunities come to market in any given quarter.
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🏢
La Maison Villa
0 listings · 322 units
10,5 tỷ - 65 tỷ
4-6 BD · 160-540 m²
Under construction
The most liquid sub-zone by unit count; French-styled 160 m² semi-detached villas represent the most accessible resale price entry for the island, while 540 m² riverside villas command a significant premium. Secondary asking prices span a wide range across the product mix.
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🏢
Le Centre Apartment, Shophouse, Townhouse, Villa
0 listings · 839 units
1,5 tỷ - 17 tỷ
1-5 BD · 45-415 m²
Delivered 2025
Primary market offers 1BR units (45 m²) at around 33M VND/m² and 2BR units at around 38M VND/m², making Le Centre the most accessible price entry for SwanBay across product types. Secondary listings are limited given the 2025 handover — resale price discovery is ongoing.
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🏢
Marina Villas Townhouse, Villa
0 listings · 335 units
3,9 tỷ - 65 tỷ
3-6 BD · 119-540 m²
Delivered 2020
The island's first and most established sub-zone drives the deepest secondary market. Mansions and large standalone villas carry a significant premium over twin villas and townhouses; river-facing units hold the highest positions. Bid-ask spreads are wide given thin transaction volume.
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🏢
Oasia Shophouse, Villa
0 listings · 240 units
14,3 tỷ - 35,6 tỷ
3-5 BD · 160-700 m²
Under construction
Handover began in 2025; secondary market for this sub-zone is still forming. Garden villas on 300-550 m² plots and shop villas are the primary offering. Seller pricing expectations reflect early-stage market discovery with limited comparable transactions.
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Notable Places

Cát Lái Ferry Terminal
Cát Lái ferry terminal on the SwanBay-side bank links the island to District 2 / Thủ Đức in roughly 10 minutes by water. Capacity is the island's binding access constraint — weekends regularly back up 30-60 minutes until the long-planned Cát Lái Bridge replaces it.
Jeongsan Country Club Golf Course
18-hole Korean-operated golf course on Đại Phước Island adjacent to SwanBay. Adjacency adds golf membership access without leaving the island — a feature carried by very few mid-to-upper-mid townships near HCMC.
Le Centre Commercial Plaza
Central event and retail plaza at the foot of Le Centre's podium, fronted by 308 shop villas and a supermarket floor. Acts as the daily-life square for the island — the only continuous retail spine across all five subdivisions.
Le Centre Pool Deck
500+ m² pool deck on the Le Centre podium between the two apartment towers, with kids' pool and lounge cabanas. Sized to serve apartment residents plus the wider villa community on day passes.
Marina Villas Clubhouse
Riverfront clubhouse anchoring the Marina Villas subdivision with restaurant, lounge, and pool deck overlooking the marina pier. The first delivered amenity asset on the island and still the most active hub for early-zone residents.
Marina Villas Clubhouse
Riverside Promenade
Continuous embankment walking path tracing the island perimeter with fitness stations and viewing decks over the Đồng Nai River. Length and uninterrupted river frontage are the defining selling point against mainland villa townships.
International School Plot
Reserved education land within the master plan, programmed for an international school covering kindergarten through secondary. Occupancy by an operating brand has shifted across timelines — the plot itself is fenced and serviced.
SwanBay Marina
Private marina pier on the Đồng Nai River anchoring the Marina Villas subdivision. Few residential projects within 50 km of HCMC offer an on-site marina — most comparable docking sits at standalone yacht clubs rather than inside a township.

Growth Catalysts

  • Ring Road 3: Nhơn Trạch bridge open Aug 2025; full 76 km ring completing June 30, 2026 (2026)
  • 🚧Ben Luc - Long Thanh Expressway: Phuoc Khanh Bridge main span closed June 2026, full expressway targeting September 2026 (2026)
  • 🚧Long Thành Airport technically inaugurated December 2025; commercial operations now targeting Q4 2026 (2026)
  • 🚧Cát Lái Bridge breaks ground after 30+ years of planning (2029)
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