8 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.

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.

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.

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.