Botanical islet haven
Arrival is by riverboat to a secluded islet, where bamboo pavilions and nipa palms echo the rhythms of traditional village life.
“Namia sits on its own river islet, a 10-minute shuttle boat away from Hoi An. All 60 villas have private pools...”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
An on-site apothecary hand-blends native herbs for daily hammam rituals, facial reflexology, and morning movement.
Notable
Curved boat-hull rooflines and handcrafted rattan ceilings frame standalone bamboo and timber pool villas.
Notable
Every stay includes nightly herbal bath turndowns and complimentary ninety-minute daily wellness therapies.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Sitting on a tranquil islet and hidden behind leafy palms, Namia River Retreat is just that, a soothing sanctuary from the noise of daily life
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Bamboo bikes and shuttle boats connect the quiet river islet to the lantern-lit shophouses and market stalls of Hoi An.
The rooms
All sixty standalone pool villas feature curved ceilings shaped like inverted fishing boat hulls, woven rattan, and sunken soaking bathtubs.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated lagoon pool and circular plunge pool look out over the river, lined with sun umbrellas and timber decking.
The spa
A timber sauna with an oval window overlooks the river, and treatment rooms host traditional herbal therapies.
Yoga and gym
A round glass-walled pavilion hosts daily yoga and Dưỡng Sinh classes alongside a gym looking out to greenery.
At the table
Two riverfront restaurants serve farm-to-table central Vietnamese dishes and local seafood beneath thatched roofs and timber ceilings.
How it began
Founder Tran Thanh Nam shaped the retreat around childhood memories of his grandmother preparing folk herbal remedies in northern Vietnam.
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The medals
Gold
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Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.