Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai is the top address on the Hoi An coast, a beachfront resort of villas and landscaped grounds facing the South China Sea. It is five-star in the full sense, with a hotel-run spa, several restaurants, family programmes and an atmosphere of unhurried calm. The accommodation is built around villas, many with private pools, which suits travellers who want privacy as much as scenery. It is not in the old town, so this is a resort stay with excursions rather than a walk-out-the-door base, but the Ancient Town, the beaches and the villages are close enough for easy day trips.
Location and getting around: the resort sits on the beach south-east of Hoi An, a short drive from the Ancient Town, and further from Da Nang and its airport. You will use the resort's transfers or a taxi to reach the old quarter, and many guests split their time between a day or two in town and long, slow days at the resort. If you want to wander out of your door into lantern-lit lanes every evening, choose a hotel in the centre instead. If you want sand, sea and silence, this is the place.
The rooms and the setting: villas are low-rise, set among gardens and pools, with outdoor spaces, deep baths and generous layouts. The pool villas are the signature accommodation and the best choice for couples and honeymooners, while larger villas suit families who want a private base. Staff service is attentive, and the grounds are designed for calm, with long paths, a beach club feel and several places to eat and drink.
Who it suits and what to know: couples celebrating something, families who want a resort with childcare and activities, and travellers who see the hotel as a destination. Rates sit at the top of the market and rise at peak holidays. Breakfast is excellent, and parking is straightforward if you hire a car. In the wet season, October and November, the sea can be rough and rain is likely, so confirm beach and weather conditions and check the resort's flood and storm plans, and consider the trip for the drier months if your priority is the beach.
Why stay here
- ✓Beachfront resort
- ✓Villas with private pools
- ✓Spa and wellness
- ✓Family services
- ✓Several restaurants
- ✓Honeymoon packages
- ✓Landscaped gardens
- ✓Five-star service
Good questions
Is the resort in Hoi An Ancient Town?+
No. It is on the coast, a short drive from the old town, so plan taxis or resort transfers for visits.
Do the villas have private pools?+
Many do. Check the room category when you book, as the pool villas are the signature accommodation.
Is it good for families?+
Yes. The resort has family services and generous villas, and the beach and grounds give children space.
