14 Best Hotels in Hoi An, The Central Coast

Set on an idyllic beach on Vietnam’s culturally rich Central Coast, Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai harmoniously combines sultry resort vibes and inspiring ancient traditions to form a luxury property now regarded as one of Vietnam’s finest. Its grandiose villas are sprinkled along a marvelous stretch of golden beach, while atmospheric dining choices, inviting infinity pools, and manicured gardens complete the experience, all gently cascading toward the calm East Sea. Every corner of this exquisite property feels exclusive and laid-back, but it can also be engaging and enriching with a variety of activities and offerings on sea and land.

Surrounded by rice fields and duck ponds and a short ride from town and beach, this eco-chic countryside pad is a perfect romantic bolthole without the heavy price tag of an Old Town address. Rooms are spacious with huge beds, bathrooms, and balconies, in a zingy style personalized with clever lighting and reclaimed antiques. Best enjoyed at sunset, the rooftop pool offers awe-inspiring views. Shadier terraces are available for destination dining, and the food here is generally of an exemplary standard.

Another fine option within easy striking distance of the old town action is the Hotel Royal Hoi An, which features the easygoing luxury guests have come to expect from Sofitel’s MGallery collection of hotels. Highlights here include stylish bathrooms with giant tubs, an art deco style pool with an ornately patterned tiled floor and magical views over the river from higher rooms. Be sure to take a visit to the property's rooftop bar, which offers a pool, excellent cocktails, and one of the best outlooks over the town.

With four swimming pools—saltwater, freshwater, infinity, and kids—and staff who make a point to learn your name and preferences, this beautiful resort offers the very best in customer service and design. Hourly shuttles will take you to An Bang beach, where sunbeds are reserved for La Siesta guests, or to the Old Town. The suites feature giant balconies with outdoor tubs, and both the Red Bean and Temple Restaurant serve excellent cuisine.

The spa-focused Almanity Hoi An Wellness Resort offers contemporary, luxurious digs with a focus on wellness, just a 10-minute stroll from Old Town. All rooms and suites come inclusive of a daily spa experience, the best (and quietest) come with a pool view. Many guests stay on-site for drinking and dining in Four Plates restaurant, which serves a menu of well-priced Japanese, Italian, and Vietnamese cuisine.

Situated in low-rise buildings, rooms here have an apartment-like feel, with small living areas and three stairs leading to king-size beds. Outdoor daybeds face the garden, river, or pool. Suites have Jacuzzis, hardwood floors, and four-poster beds draped in silk. The European-style café and the swanky cocktail bar have more charm than the somewhat unimaginative rooms. Bikes, yoga, board games, and a shuttle to the beach are available free of charge to guests. Other options include sunset cruises and spa treatments.

For beach villa stays, the colonial-style Boutique Hoi An Resort located on the sandy coastal stretch between Cua Dai and An Bang Beach is one of the most decadent in town. The large, airy rooms have an art deco theme and coconut-fringed beach views, which you can enjoy from sumptuous oversize beds. There's a huge pool surrounded by shady tropical gardens, fully serviced by a decent pool restaurant, a stone's throw from the net-draped massage pavilions of the resort spa.

Tucked away in a tropical garden, this thin-walled hotel pays tribute to Vietnamese culture with its rice paper factory and a 200-year-old house, where fifth-generation family members still live today. The white buildings with clay-tiled roofs resemble a small village. Each building houses spacious rooms with four-poster beds draped in netting. Nice touches are the fresh flowers and fruit, and the rice pastries wrapped in banana leaves that the staff brings at turndown. Rooms include free Wi-Fi and some come with a laptop to use during your stay. Centering the property is a circular pool; Cua Dai Beach is a 10-minute drive away. Complimentary bikes and shuttle service are offered, and motorbikes can be rented next door for 150,000d per day.

The best feature of Hoi An's oldest beach resort is its riverside setting, and river views somewhat make up for the lack of beach (rapid coastal erosion took the last of the beach). The renovations have successfully injected style and character, with sleek lines, colorful soft furnishings, and local artwork. Bathrooms are modern and luxurious, with Western-size tubs, monsoon showers, and marble accents.

This tour-group darling and one of Hoi An's oldest resort hotels is renowned for its friendly staff and fantastic location, a five-minute walk from Old Town. Rooms have Asian elements, dark wooden floors, black-and-white prints of Old Town as wall art, and enormous but very firm beds. Bathrooms are spacious and well-lit. Facilities are top-notch and include a large pool, which is unusual for such a centrally located hotel. The spa and restaurant are good, but there are cheaper options available nearby.

This budget homestay on the outskirts of town offers fantastic accommodations, incredible service, and exceptional tailoring on-site, without the hassle of endless fittings in town. Moon is one of Hoi An's secret success stories: from humble beginnings running a tailor shop on the outskirts of the Old Town, she made her name, closed down her shop, and built a beautiful property with a pool and modern rooms that will make your jaw drop. 

Tra Que Mansion is a peaceful haven that is focused on treating every guest like a neighbor and every team member like a friend. The staff at the co-living resort go through several months of training to ensure quality and all of the rooms are comfortable and modern. This resort is located next to the Tra Que vegetable village and overlooks rice paddies and peaceful ponds.

If you have come to Hoi An to shop, the fashion-savvy Vaia Boutique Hotel, a well-located, affordable but chic mini-hotel owned by tailor giants Yaly (staying here gets you 10% off at any of their shops in the Old Town), is an excellent choice. Guests can expect sharp service, cool, minimalist decor (think Philippe Starck Vietnam style), futuristic bathrooms, and a lot of bang for their buck, all within walking distance from the Old Town.

Public spaces at this popular, family-friendly resort are well positioned to take in the panoramic coastal view, and all rooms come luxuriously appointed with beautiful bathrooms and traditional Asian furnishings. Best are the deluxe (the French-colonial-theme rooms win hands down for style in this category) and suites, which come with sunken Jacuzzi bathtubs and alfresco showers. L'Annam, the resort's main restaurant, pulls in the expat crowds for its exceptional seafood specialties and buffet breakfasts. The free-flow Sunday brunch is well worth extending your stay.