20 Best Hotels in Hoi An, The Central Coast

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. Most guests stay on site for drinking and dining in Four Plates restaurant, which serves an exceptional menu of well-priced Japanese, Italian, and Vietnamese cuisine.

These family-friendly residences, scattered among a tropical fruit grove 4 km (2½ miles) from Old Town combine luxurious living with quirky An Bang beach style. The village is made up of seven cleverly spruced-up fisher houses, each kitted out with private alfresco bathrooms and kitchens—should you want to make use of the fabulous local organic market a two-minute stroll from the digs.

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.

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.

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.

Get as close as possible to village life in these stylishly designed, cozy "fisher houses," tucked away in lush tropical gardens filled with fruit trees and flowers, a stone's throw from the beach. Each colorful cottage comes with a small kitchen and bathroom for two, which leads off from the romantic bedroom, accessorized with antique fittings and quirky local artwork. The large day beds can be converted into sleeping space for small kids. Choose between Be's Bungalow and Be's Shack, or if you're traveling with family and friends, you can rent both houses.

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.

Surrounded by rice fields and duck ponds and a short jeep 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 so good you may very well find yourself turning down your complimentary on-call chauffeured jeep.

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, wall art in the form of iconic black-and-white prints of Old Town, 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.

Midway between the town of Hoi An and Cua Dai Beach, the Hoi An Riverside Resort & Spa may be the most peaceful accommodation in Vietnam. True to its name, the hotel nestles on a beautiful stretch of the Thu Bon River and faces an idyllic picture of rural Vietnamese life. Dark-wood furniture and warm colors decorate the character-packed guest rooms, which have comfortable beds and large but dated bathrooms. The staff here are charming and engaging.

With two swimming pools—a saltwater and freshwater—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 the beach, where the 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 Trendy and Temple Restaurant serve excellent cuisine.

This small family-run B&B, a short walk from the Japanese Bridge, has a bohemian vibe, with just two artfully styled en suite guest rooms and a three-bedroom family house (complete with lounge and kitchen) set above a shady terraced café. It makes a great homely base from which to explore the Old Town.

Laid-back, intimate, and set amid lush tropical gardens, the Muca sits on the river's edge under the shade of coconut trees, just 4 km (2 miles) from Old Town and the beach. Three airy colonial buildings house bright rooms, each offering elegant antique furnishings, modern marble-tiled en suite bathrooms, and river or garden views. At the heart of the resort lies the infinity pool and over the river, a stilted, palm-thatched dining platform—both are popular spots to watch the sunset. More energetic pastimes are offered in the form of free kayak and bicycle rentals, and line-fishing lessons. There's a complimentary shuttle bus, available on request for both beach and town.

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 in Savile Row, closed down her shop and instead built a beautiful French colonial mansion with a pool and modern rooms that will make your jaw drop. There's also a small gym.

Started as a bed-and-breakfast in Saigon, Tra Que Mansion has evolved into a respectable and ethical chain 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-themed rooms win hands down for style in this category) and uberfancy suites, which come with sunken Jacuzzi bathtubs and alfresco showers. Lannam, 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.

Made famous for providing Michael Caine with a dressing room (the decadent Suite 208) during the filming of The Quiet American, this charming 200-year-old timber merchant house has the best address in the city: right in the heart of the Old Town. Six lantern-lit rooms decked out in antiques, Chinese antiquities, and opulent silks offer atmospheric museum appeal; and while the hotel is rightly proud of their two heritage suites, the best in house are actually the cheaper suites looking out over the internal courtyard.

Cars are banned from the Old Town area, so arrange ahead for luggage transfers.

The sweeping city views from the rooftop pool are a bonus for travelers in search of a great-value base close to the Old Town. Its stylish library theme makes for a boutique-hotel ambience. Rooms are decorated with photography, pale wood furniture, and beautifully lit carved wooden screens; the best units are the deluxe rooms with balconies.