Nestled on an islet overlooking the Thu Bon River, Namia River Retreat, the only 5-star, pool villa resort in the heart of Hoi An, is set to open at the end of this year…
The charming local Vietnamese allure is infused in every single detail at Namia River Retreat, and guests are encouraged to weave mindfulness into their daily activities. The property will offer unique experiences that combine a luxury villa stay with traditional wellness therapies and authentic cultural activities inspired by the rich heritage of the ancient town.
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“My vision is to create a resort that reflects our cultural essence in a modern way,” commented says Nam, CEO of the owning company HG Holdings. “I’ve shared my stories and childhood memories in the village with the team, which are now infused into design details or cultural experiences. The name Nam-Mia is about passing on my legacy to my two sons – the next generation. To be proud of our culture of Vietnamese hospitality and that it can be amongst the best in the world”.
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Guests can enjoy exclusive access to the picturesque islet where each of the 60 luxurious pool villas await. The native Nipa palm forest effortlessly inspires each villa’s space, which features an open-plan living room that seamlessly flows into an outdoor terrace with stunning views of the forest or the Thu Bon River. The spacious bedroom boasts a sunken bathtub overlooking the pool, and an en-suite bathroom with a refreshing shower. The pièce de résistance is the resort’s main experiential salt-water swimming pool that offers 180-degree views over the Thu Bon River with a serene waterfall, jets, foot reflexology, a biopond with fish, and cosy lounge areas.
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The poolside restaurant and bar offer an all-day relaxed dining experience inspired by local fishermen, with fresh seafood and locally sourced herbs from nearby Cham Island. The mainland welcome lounge leads to Mia Dining, where the flavours of Hoi An come alive. Inspired by the local arts and crafts, as well as the ancient trading port’s exotic spices and wares, Namia’s hyper-local culinary journey will offer guests a true taste of Vietnam with nourishing farm-to-table ingredients. Guests can also indulge in a riverboat dinner cruise, or browse the market display for locally sourced spices, artisanal coffee, and unique handicrafts to take home.
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The well-being of guests is at the heart of every stay at the Namia River Retreat. All resort guests can enjoy a 90-minute well-being journey per person, per night, consisting of a 30- minute herbal hammam using locally sourced herbs, and a 60-minute traditional therapy, perfect for detoxifying and calming the mind and body. “The spa and wellbeing journey has a distinct Vietnamese story and is inspired by Thuoc Nam (Southern Herbology). We’ve also incorporated a visit to our apothecary, Duong Sinh (a traditional Vietnamese morning movement practice) as well as Xông Hơi (a folk remedy steam prescription) and Dien Chan (oriental facial reflexology) into the guest experience”, explained Michelle Ford, the CEO of Lumina Wellbeing, the wellness and hotel operator of the resort.
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Guests are also invited to experience mindful rituals such as a silent meditation walk, a lantern lighting ceremony, or the wishing tree as part of their daily program.
For travellers who are looking for a more immersive and authentic experience, many nostalgic adventures await. Namia River Retreat thoughtfully crafts daily mini-tours to connect people, cultures, and souls. From visits with traditional artisans to learn about their crafts and way of life, or daily bamboo bicycle trails in the Nipa Forest, to sundown river cruises, guests are encouraged to soak in the immense beauty of life in Hoi An
The design has integrated essential lifestyle practices into the hotel operations, including aligning its systems, procedures, and training of our teams to contribute to the local ecosystem and Hoi An community. The resort hopes to lead the way for responsible tourism in the region, while reducing the environmental footprint with localised sourcing, waste management programs, and advocacy and collaboration projects within our community.
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