Riverside Serviced Apartments — Saigon River Serviced Residences, Thu Duc

Name: Riverside Serviced Apartments
Address: VN

One of the Saigon River's longest-standing expatriate villa complexes — approximately 142 fully-serviced apartments in 13 low-rise buildings at 53 Võ Trường Toản, An Khánh, with private river frontage, an on-site restaurant and spa, and a free shuttle boat to the city centre.

💰 43 triệu – 128 triệu📏 719 tỷ/m²🏢 142 units

Riverside Serviced Apartments is a gated villa-style complex of 13 low-rise buildings at 53 Võ Trường Toản on the Saigon River bank in An Khánh ward, Thu Duc City. The compound offers approximately 142 fully-furnished, professionally managed apartments ranging from one to five bedrooms across buildings of up to four storeys, catering to long-term residents within the established expatriate community of the former District 2. On-site facilities include a riverside restaurant, a dedicated spa, a fitness centre, two tennis courts, a jogging path, and a large outdoor swimming pool within landscaped grounds.

Neighborhood

79*

Family Score

Good

90*

Leisure Score

Excellent

60

Convenience

Good

67

Health

Good

87

Transit Access

Excellent

metro 714 m away; nearest station 543 m; bus stop 490 m.

55

Nightlife

Average

8

Quietness

Below Avg

* Score includes on-site amenities that are planned or under construction, not yet open.

Domo Scores™

7

A genuinely distinct residential option in Thảo Điền — the villa-scale grounds, Saigon River frontage, and complete on-site service ecosystem make it the go-to for expatriates wanting managed living without a high-rise tower. Rental-only model and older building stock are the key constraints.

Price & Market

Current Market Price

719 tỷ/m²

Market range	511 tỷ – 810 tỷ/m²
Unit price	43 triệu – 128 triệu
Rent	43 triệu – 128 triệu/mo

Est. Rental Yield1200.0%

•🟢 One of the last villa-scale serviced apartment complexes on the Saigon River in former District 2 — the low-rise riverfront niche is essentially impossible to replicate under current planning controls, giving Riverside a durable scarcity advantage over new high-rise rental product
•🟢 Two-decade track record serving the expatriate community — established management, loyal returning tenant base, and a lifestyle membership program signal operational stability above standard condo-for-rent projects
•🟡 Rental-only model caps the target market to tenants — no secondary sales market or investment liquidity for buyers seeking capital gains; suited to corporate relocation budgets rather than residential investors
•🟡 Building stock from circa 2000 — while well-maintained, older villa buildings will not match the finish quality or soundproofing of current high-rise new launches; the premium is earned by the lifestyle model and river setting, not construction quality
•🟢 Free shuttle boat to Bach Dang Port is a concrete mitigation for the Saigon Bridge bottleneck — a service-level differentiator that most high-rise competitors in Thảo Điền cannot match

Is this a good deal?

Project	Price	Distance
Riverside Serviced Apartments	719 tỷ/m²	—
Q2 Thảo Điền	145 triệu/m²	0.3 km
Lumière Riverside	108 triệu/m²	0.4 km
Gateway Thảo Điền	108,2 triệu/m²	0.4 km

Should you buy here?

Best for:

✓Corporate expatriates on company-sponsored long-term leases
✓Families wanting Saigon River views near Thảo Điền expat schools
✓Residents seeking hotel-like services within a low-rise community setting

Not ideal for:

✗Buyers seeking strata ownership or capital appreciation
✗Residents expecting modern smart-home features or high-rise finishes

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓Direct Saigon River frontage — private riverside access
✓Free shuttle boat to District 4 Bach Dang Port
✓Villa-style low-rise compound — quiet community feel
✓Full on-site service ecosystem: restaurant, spa, gym, café, mart
✓Pet-friendly with dedicated dog run

Cons

✗Rental-only model — no strata purchase option
✗Older low-rise buildings — finishes below modern high-rise standard
✗Saigon Bridge traffic bottleneck during evening rush

Unit Types

1BR

1 Beds · 1 Baths · 62 m²

≈ 44,6 triệu est.

0,7 triệu/m²

Rent: 43 triệu - 46 triệu/mo

Singles & couples

2BR

2 Beds · 2 Baths · 99–100 m²

≈ 71,2 triệu – 71,9 triệu est.

0,7 triệu/m²

Rent: 66 triệu - 77 triệu/mo

Young families

3BR

3 Beds · 2–3 Baths · 126–161 m²

Under review

≈ 90,6 triệu – 115,8 triệu est.

0,7 triệu/m²

Rent: 92 triệu - 102 triệu/mo

Growing families

4BR

4 Beds · 3–4 Baths · 198–225 m²

Under review

≈ 142,4 triệu – 161,8 triệu est.

0,6 triệu/m²

Rent: 115 triệu - 128 triệu/mo

Growing families

Project Details

Total Units	142
Towers	13

Legal Information

Legal Notes

Riverside Serviced Apartments operates as a managed rental residence — units are not individually strata-titled for purchase. Tenants enter lease agreements directly with the property management. Foreign nationals are eligible to rent under standard Vietnamese regulations.

Amenities

👨‍👩‍👧 Family: A children's playground and pet-friendly grounds with a dedicated dog run cater to families and pet owners. International schools including ISHCMC and the British International School are within a short drive along the Thảo Điền corridor, directly accessible without entering the city highway network.

🏋️ Fitness: A fully equipped fitness centre, sauna, and two tennis courts with free resident use serve the active community. A jogging path circles the landscaped compound, and a large outdoor swimming pool completes the wellness offering — all within low-rise grounds that see more sunlight than the podium amenity decks typical of high-rise neighbours.

🏖️ Lifestyle: Coastal Restaurant provides on-site riverside dining, complemented by Grabuccino Coffee for daily café needs and Riverside Mart for grocery and convenience items — a self-contained village retail ecosystem rare in managed residences.

🛒 Convenience: A free shuttle boat to Bach Dang Port (District 4) and a bus service to District 1 provide car-free city access — a practical advantage that most Thảo Điền high-rises cannot offer. On-site 24/7 security, a backup power generator, and a 24/7 resident service centre ensure continuous operations. Private parking and twice-weekly supermarket shuttles to An Phu and Metro are included.

🏊 Pool♨️ Sauna🌳 Garden🧒 Play Area🔒 Security🛎️ Concierge🅿️ Car Parking🎾 Tennis Court🏋️ Gym🏍️ Motorbike Parking

Location & Commute

Riverside Serviced Apartments

🛒

Supermarket

WinMart+

Nearby

🏫

Schools

Everest Education An Phú

Next door

🏥

Hospitals

삼성하늘병원 2군점 - Samsung Sky Clinic - Phòng …

Nearby

🌳

Park

GOLFZON PARK VISTA

Nearby

Major Roads

Võ Trường Toản Street — the project's address, a quiet residential lane running along the Saigon River embankment in An Khánh ward with direct river frontage accessNguyễn Văn Hưởng Street — the main residential spine of Thảo Điền, 5–10 minutes' drive from the project, lined with international schools, expat restaurants, and cafésHanoi Highway

🔇 High Noise🌊 medium Flood🛣️ Near Highway

A long-established expatriate community — primarily mid-to-senior professionals, diplomats, and corporate employees on long-term assignments from Western Europe, North America, Australia, and Japan. The complex has served the international community in the former District 2 for over two decades, attracting repeat tenants who value the managed-residence model, the low-rise riverside setting, and proximity to Thảo Điền's international school corridor.

Things to consider (not deal breakers)

⚠️ Traffic

Access from the compound onto the Thảo Điền network can be slow during school drop-off and pick-up h...

Access from the compound onto the Thảo Điền network can be slow during school drop-off and pick-up hours (7–8:30 am, 3–5 pm) given the concentration of international schools in the corridor. Saigon Bridge, the primary route into District 1, is a consistent bottleneck during evening rush hour.

→ The project's free shuttle boat service to Bach Dang Port (District 4) provides a car-free route to the city centre, bypassing Saigon Bridge congestion entirely. Flexible departure timing avoids peak school traffic in both directions.

🌊 Flood Risk

The Võ Trường Toản riverbank area carries moderate flood risk from Saigon River tidal flooding durin...

The Võ Trường Toản riverbank area carries moderate flood risk from Saigon River tidal flooding during heavy rain events. The low-rise villa buildings are built on raised ground within the compound, and the landscaped site manages surface water runoff.

→ Villa buildings sit on raised foundations within the compound, keeping habitable floors above documented street-level flood depths. Internal drainage and site landscaping manage surface water within the boundary.

Notable Places

Coastal Restaurant

On-site riverside restaurant open daily, serving international and Vietnamese cuisine with direct Saigon River views from the compound grounds. One of the few residential-compound dining venues in the Thảo Điền area with genuine river frontage — a practical draw for both casual dinners and business lunches without leaving the complex.

Diva Massage & Spa

Full-service spa and wellness centre within the compound, offering massage, body treatments, and beauty services. Resident access without leaving the complex is a practical convenience for the time-pressed professional and diplomatic tenants that make up the core demographic.

Grabuccino Coffee

On-site café serving daily coffee and light refreshments within the compound, open to both residents and non-resident lifestyle members. A convenience anchor for residents who prefer a café start to the day without commuting to the Thảo Điền main street.

Outdoor Swimming Pool

Large outdoor swimming pool set within the landscaped compound grounds, serving approximately 142 units across 13 low-rise buildings. The low-rise setting means no tower shadows reduce sunlight hours, making the pool usable across a longer daily window than the shaded podium pools typical of high-rise neighbours.

Tennis Courts

Two on-site tennis courts with free use for residents; private coaching lessons are available at an additional charge. Two courts for under 150 units gives genuine court availability at off-peak hours — a usable amenity rather than a decorative listing feature.