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Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An
A beachfront resort of 100 private villas on Ha My Beach, inspired by traditional Vietnamese architecture, with a cooking academy and an award-winning spa.
At a glance
- Type
- Luxury beach resort
- Area
- Ha My Beach, Hoi An, Vietnam
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Official site
- fourseasons.com
Good to know
- Beachfront
- Private pool villas
- Heart of the Earth Spa
- Cooking academy
- Basket boat excursions
Why we recommend it
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai is a Forbes five-star beach resort and a destination in its own right. It sits on Ha My Beach, outside the old town, and is laid out as 100 private villas inspired by traditional Vietnamese architecture, so guests have far more space and privacy than in a conventional hotel.
The villa categories include large multi-bedroom pool villas for families and groups. Several have their own private pools, and the Garden-View Three-Bedroom and Beachfront Five-Bedroom Pool Villas have infinity pools, which makes the resort a strong choice for multi-generation trips and special occasions as well as couples.
Food is a major part of the experience. The resort focuses on elevated Vietnamese cuisine, and The Nam Hai Cooking Academy teaches classes using ingredients grown at the resort. For a private occasion, a chef can prepare a barbecue on the beach. The Heart of the Earth Spa, which the resort describes as award-winning, offers a menu of wellness treatments, including a Sound and Breath experience that uses eight quartz singing bowls.
Excursions are designed to connect guests with the region. The resort arranges a visit to a fishing village with a basket boat trip on the Cua Dai River, and it offers access to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Hoi An Ancient Town, the Imperial City of Hue and My Son Sanctuary. That makes the resort a comfortable base for a longer stay in central Vietnam rather than only a beach break.
The main trade-off is distance. The resort is on the coast rather than in town, so reaching the old town means a taxi or car, and evenings in town need a little planning. In return you get a beachfront setting, extensive grounds and the full range of resort services, and the cooking academy and spa mean there is plenty to fill a day without leaving.
The Nam Hai suits couples on honeymoons, families who want a villa with a pool, and travellers who prioritise space, privacy and service over being able to walk into town. The resort's phone line, +84 235 394 0000, is the simplest way to arrange excursions or classes before you arrive.
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An FAQs
Where is Four Seasons The Nam Hai?
On Ha My Beach, at Block Ha My Dong B, Dien Ban Dong Ward, outside the old town.
How many villas are there?
The resort has 100 private villas.
Do villas have private pools?
Several villas have private pools, and some larger pool villas have infinity pools.
Is there a cooking school?
Yes, The Nam Hai Cooking Academy uses ingredients grown at the resort.
What is the spa called?
The Heart of the Earth Spa.
What excursions are offered?
A fishing village and basket boat experience on the Cua Dai River, and access to Hoi An Ancient Town, Hue and My Son.
How do you contact the resort?
By phone on +84 235 394 0000 or through the Four Seasons website.