Picolo recommends · Hotel near Hoi An, Vietnam
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai
Three pools step down towards the sea, and rows of dark wood villas stand under the palms on a long, pale beach between Hoi An and Da Nang.
At The Nam Hai the day starts with the sound of the sea and very little else. Villas sit in long, ordered rows under the palms, and the three main pools drop in terraces towards Ha My beach.
Plenty of villas have a pool of their own, so you may barely see the other guests. When you want company, there is a cooking school, a large spa, and the old town of Hoi An a short drive inland.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai
This is our choice for the beach part of a Vietnam trip. After Hanoi and Hue, it gives you room, silence and service of a very high standard.
It is one of the most expensive stays in the country, and you will need a taxi or a bike for every trip into Hoi An. Between September and December, rain can spoil beach days.
What you get
- Three terraced pools by the sea
- Large spa
- Cooking school
- Bicycles for rides to Hoi An
- Villas under the palms
A day at Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai
- Morning
- A swim in your villa pool before breakfast.
- Midday
- A cooking class, then lunch on what you made.
- Afternoon
- A bike ride between the rice paddies into Hoi An.
- Evening
- Back by taxi from the old town for a late swim.
Location
Ha My beach, near Hoi An, Vietnam
Open in MapsQuestions about Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai
How far is The Nam Hai from Hoi An old town?
It is a short taxi ride, and the hotel lends bikes if you would rather cycle through the paddies.
Do villas at Four Seasons The Nam Hai have private pools?
Many do. Check the villa category when you book, because not every one comes with its own pool.
Is Four Seasons The Nam Hai good for families?
Yes, there is plenty of space and a long beach, though it is a quiet resort better suited to rest than to activity.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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