Namia River Retreat - Wellness Inclusive Resort
Slow-living, wellness-first, hyper-local. Architecture draws on Earth, Water, and Light — thatched ceilings, handcrafted bamboo and wood furniture (all made within 50km), and pools that face either the river or nipa palm forest. Zero plastic on-site. Bamboo bicycles, basket boats, and a resident herbalist round out the picture.
Book the complimentary sunset cruise at check-in — it fills up fast and it's the best introduction to the Thu Bon River.
Why It Matters
One of the only all-pool-villa resorts in central Vietnam to build its entire concept around Vietnamese traditional medicine (Thuốc Nam). Daily wellness treatments are genuinely included — not just a voucher. The resort literally rebuilt an eroded river islet using mangroves instead of concrete, earned SLH Considerate Collection and Wellbeing Collection status, and is verified by Tatler Asia's Best 100 Hotels in Asia-Pacific and SLH spa editor Susan d'Arcy.
Namia River Retreat sits on Cồn Ba Xã Islet in the Thu Bon River, just 1.8km (about 5 minutes by motorbike) from Hoi An's Ancient Town. All 60 villas have private pools — no exceptions. Every night of your stay, a complimentary 90-minute wellness journey is included: a 30-minute herbal hammam followed by a 60-minute traditional therapy rooted in Vietnamese Southern Herbology (Thuốc Nam). Rates start from around USD 500/night.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Honeymoon Pool Villa
The flagship villa. Just one on the property — 300 sqm total with a 200 sqm pool and terrace. The four-poster King bed, 180° river view, private en-suite spa treatment room, sauna, and jacuzzi make this a very different level of privacy. There's a sunken bathtub inside, an open-air lounge, and a private river dining sala. If you're celebrating something, this is the villa.
King (four-poster) · 300 sqmNipa Family Villa
Two-bedroom villa with Nipa palm forest views. The main King bedroom has a sunken bathtub and pool views; the twin bedroom is separate with its own vanity and shower. Joinable rooms make it flexible for families with kids. The 130 sqm pool area includes outdoor dining. There are 4 of these villas on the property.
King + Twin (joinable) · 210 sqmNipa Pool Villa – King
Private pool villa facing the lush Nipa palm forest. 62 sqm indoors with open-plan bedroom, sunken bathtub, and sliding glass doors opening to the terrace pool. The forest view is quieter and greener than the river-facing villas. Comes with bamboo bicycles, full facilities, and the nightly wellness journey included.
King · 148 sqmNipa Pool Villa – Twin
Same layout as the King version — 62 sqm indoors, 86 sqm pool and terrace — but configured with twin beds. Faces the Nipa palm forest. Good for solo travelers or friends sharing. All the same inclusions: private pool, sunken bathtub, bamboo bicycles, and the daily 90-minute wellness journey.
Twin · 148 sqmRiver Family Villa
Two-bedroom river-facing family villa — same layout as the Nipa Family Villa but with direct Thu Bon river views instead of forest. 80 sqm indoors, 130 sqm pool area with outdoor dining. Only 2 of these exist on the property, making them rare. Great for families wanting river views without giving up the extra bedroom.
King + Twin (joinable) · 210 sqmRiver Pool Villa – King
One of 27 river-facing one-bedroom villas. Direct Thu Bon river views from the bedroom and the pool terrace. 62 sqm indoors with open-plan bedroom featuring a sunken bathtub and pool sightlines. The terrace lounge and pool face the river — so you can watch boats drift by from the water. Available in King (18 units) or Twin (9 units) configuration.
King · 148 sqmRiver Pool Villa – Twin
Twin-bed configuration of the River Pool Villa. Same river views, private pool, and 148 sqm total layout. Good for two friends or family members traveling together who want direct river-front access with separate beds.
Twin · 148 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Locally handcrafted bamboo bikes available free to all guests. Trails cover the countryside, Tra Que Vegetable Village, local markets, and the Ancient Town (~15 min ride). Guided sunrise rides are a resort favorite.
Slow, traditional Vietnamese basket boat paddling with local fishermen around the islet. A peaceful, distinctly local experience.
Departing from the resort's jetty toward Hoi An old town at dusk. Cocktails and canapés on board while golden-hour light plays on the river. Very popular — book at check-in.
Hourly boat service to Hoi An's Ancient Town, included with every stay. Takes guests straight to the heart of the UNESCO-listed old town for exploring markets, temples, and lantern streets.
Learn to cook traditional Vietnamese dishes using fresh herbs from the resort's garden and organic produce from Tra Que Vegetable Village. Frequency and pricing vary — confirm with concierge.
A nightly ritual where guests release lanterns on the water — reflecting on the day, setting intentions, and participating in a practice deeply tied to Hoi An's cultural identity.
A daily ritual: guests tie a wish to the resort's Wishing Tree to set positive intentions for the day. Quick, quiet, and surprisingly memorable.
A guided walking tour focused on capturing Hoi An's streets, people, and light. Suited for all photography levels.
Guided Vespa tour through Hoi An's rural villages — traditional houses, boatbuilding yards, local craft workshops, and filter coffee stops along the way.
Hands-on activities for younger guests in the Mini Trà Quế Garden, including Koi fish feeding. Designed to connect kids with nature.
A partly indigenous breathing and yoga exercise similar to Tai Chi, popularized by historian Nguyễn Khắc Viện. Offered daily on the resort grounds, included with stay.
Daily schedule includes Yang Yoga, Yin Yoga, Sleep Yoga, and Partner Yoga. Offered in indoor movement studios and outdoor wellbeing salas by the river. Included with stay.
A daily guided silent walk with stops for reflection at meaningful points around the islet. Part of the resort's daily mindful rituals.
A guided tour to the nearby Son Tra peninsula to visit the protected yellow-haired monkeys (red-shanked douc langurs). Arranged through the resort.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
One-bedroom Nipa Pool Villas adapted for wheelchair users, with roll-in showers, grab bars, wider doorways, and lowered features. All communal areas are also accessible.
All 60 villas feature a private pool. No shared pools required, though the resort grounds also have communal areas.
In-villa dining available at any hour from a dedicated menu.
Freshly prepared buffet each morning at The Merchant. Included with all rates.
Kids' club available on-site for family guests.
Fully equipped indoor gym available for guest use.
Complimentary non-alcoholic minibar drinks in all villas.
In-resort marketplace inside The Merchant restaurant selling locally sourced Vietnamese coffee, spices, chocolate, honey, teas, and handcrafted gifts supporting small local suppliers.
Personalized concierge service included with rates. Guests are assigned dedicated staff for bookings, activities, and special requests.
Laundry service available (charged). Same-day dry cleaning available.
On-site apothecary where a resident herbalist prepares daily personalized herbal blends for each guest's wellness journey.
Included per person per night: 30-min herbal hammam + 60-min traditional therapy. One of the resort's core defining features.
Full spa facility: 2 apothecaries, 8 herbal steam rooms, 2 relaxation lounges, 4 single & 6 double treatment rooms, river-view sauna & cold plunge, yoga/fitness studio, outdoor wellness salas.
Custom-designed water fountains throughout the resort offering mineral water, flavored water, and alkaline water. Each guest receives a refillable bottle on arrival.
Grounds landscaped entirely with indigenous plants and a bio-pond to encourage birds, bees, and butterflies. No concrete retaining walls — mangroves were used to rebuild the eroded islet.
On-site electric buggies for moving around the resort property.
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