Namia River Retreat: A Mindful Riverside Retreat In The Heart Of Hoi An
- Travel blogs
- October 13, 2026
Just 15 minutes by bicycle from the renowned Hoi An Ancient Town, on the tranquil Con Ba Xa islet embraced by the Thu Bon River, Namia River Retreat invites guests to experience Hoi An at a slower, more meaningful pace. A proud member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Namia is a five-star wellness-inclusive resort with 60 private pool villas, where Vietnamese culture, indigenous wellness, and conscious living come together.
A Mindful Riverside Retreat
Surrounded by the breathtaking vistas of the Thu Bon River, a unique journey unfolds at Namia — the first and only luxury resort in Hội An Ancient Town with all private pool villas. Here, slow travel takes on new meaning: every stay includes Vietnamese therapies, daily rituals of mindfulness, and cultural immersion by the river.
Amidst this tranquillity, 60 private pool villas blend seamlessly into the natural landscape of nipa palms and waterways. Designed with organic textures, open spaces, and sunken bathtubs overlooking private pools, each villa reflects the gentle rhythm of the river. At the heart of the retreat, a 180-degree heated pool offers hydrotherapy waterfalls, reflexology jets, and floating loungers.
Vietnamese Wellness, Rooted in Vietnamese Herbology
Every night of stay includes a 90-minute wellness journey at Lumina Wellbeing & Spa, where therapies are rooted in Southern Vietnamese herbology (Thuốc Nam) and ancient healing wisdom. Guest's experience:
- A visit to the apothecary, with personalised herbal prescriptions created alongside traditional doctors.
- A 30-minute Vietnamese herbal steam/hammam or riverside sauna with cool plunge.
- A 60-minute treatment of choice — massage, cupping, acupressure, or Diện Chẩn facial reflexology.
Beyond treatments, Namia encourages guests to move with the natural rhythm of the day and connect with themselves through cultural experiences, from guided bicycle trails, basket boat rides to sunset river boat, alongside mindful rituals such as meditation walks, yoga sessions, and lantern lighting ceremonies. Hands-on workshops with artisans and traditional healers invite guests to immerse in Hoi An’s way of life.
Conscious Living by the River
Sustainability at Namia reflects Vietnam’s traditional respect for nature and mindful use of resources, from locally sourced ingredients and Namia’s own mini herb garden to refillable drinking water bottles, recycled water, and furniture made from recycled plastic waste. We minimise single-use plastics and food waste while fostering mindful practices across our team.
