8 characterful places to stay in Hoi An, Vietnam
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- 04 Jan 2022
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1. Anantara, Hoi An Resort
In lush gardens planted with frangipani and coconut palms, the Anantara hugs the slow-flow Thu Bon River on the fringes of Hoi An’s historic quarter. After exploring the old port town with a hotel guide, take an immersive class in local craft traditions: lantern making, painting and conical hat decoration. Anantara is gold-certified by The Green Growth 2050 Global Standard for excellence in eco and cultural sustainability; it’s free from plastic bottles, drinks come with bamboo straws, and water is supplied by an eco hi-tech system. It also raises money for local children with disabilities through the Kianh Foundation, and matches guest donations to the non-profit dollar for dollar. Journeying further? Take the new Anantara Vietage, a train carriage that’s luxurious in Indochine style, up the coast to emerging beach escape Quy Nhon.
Book: Rooms from US$199 [£144] including breakfast, plus 15% taxes
2. An Villa
This tropical garden enclave next to the Coco River is infused with local style, courtesy of Vietnamese-French architect Helena Tran Quang Man. The design celebrates pared-back living cocooned in gardens of palm, banana and coconut trees; think secret terraces in each of the six bungalows and studios, vintage chairs and handmade lanterns. After a garden-sourced vegetable lunch at onsite Mum’s Kitchen, take a cooking class, paddle the river in a fishing basket or learn palm leaf crafts. An Villa also embraces treading lightly: it’s plastic-free and co-founded Dana Connect, a charity that encourages donation of skills and time.
Book: Rooms from US$55 [£40] including breakfast
3. Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort & Spa
One of Hoi An’s original beach-front hotels, the elegant, low-key Victoria Hoi An is designed like a fishing village with lanes, ponds and houses with clay-tiled roofs; it faces Cua Dai beach, just 15 minutes from Hoi An old town. The Victoria’s signature experience – sidecar adventures – uses ’70s Ural sidecars to roam through rice fields, vegetable farms and artisan villages. The Victoria is a green pioneer: no plastic is allowed at the resort, from packaging to presentation. Paper straws are provided for drinks, and complimentary water stations and glass bottles are dotted around for guests to use.
Book: Rooms from US$160 [£116] including breakfast
4. Four Seasons: The Nam Hai
The villas at the Nam Hai are rooted in feng shui, their design a nod to the splendour of the temples and mausoleum gardens of Emperor Tu Duc who ascended to the dragon throne of Vietnam’s 19th-century imperial dynasty. Facing the East Sea from the shimmering sands north of Hoi An, the stand-alone villas – tiled, pitched-roofed pavilions – echo traditional Vietnamese homes with a central sleeping platform, swapping the straw mat for soft linens and drapes, while the sunken bath tubs are fit for a king. At the heart of the resort is the restored Ha My Temple, where fishermen once prayed for safe passage; local monks now come to pay respect. The Nam Hai supports children who live at nearby Quang Chau pagoda orphanage with donations and regular visits, and supports families in the community, especially those impacted by Covid-19.
Book: Villas from US725 [£524] per night including breakfast
