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Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An
Hoi An, Vietnam · Four Seasons · Grand Luxury
The Nam Hai was drawn by Paris-based Reda Amalou in 2006 on 27 hectares of beach, its master plan laid out by Vietnamese feng shui and with echoes of the royal tombs of Hue. Four Seasons took over in 2016, and the resort's 100 suites and villas have held Forbes Five-Star every year since 2019. It has 4,500 palm trees, three cascading infinity pools and a spa built over a lotus pond, 7 miles from Hoi An.
- 100 rooms
- Opened 2006
- Neighborhood: Dien Ban Dong
- Rooms from 937 sq ft (87 m²)
- Architect: Reda Amalou; AW²
- Interiors: Reda Amalou; Jaya Ibrahim; Tay Hiang Liang; Koichi and Yasuko Omura
About Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An
- Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai opened in 2006 as The Nam Hai, designed by Reda Amalou of AW2, and Four Seasons took over management in 2016.
- Amalou's master plan followed Vietnamese feng shui principles and references to the royal tombs of Hue.
- The resort has held Forbes Five-Star every year from 2019, the only resort in Vietnam to do so, on 27 hectares with 4,500 palm trees and three cascading infinity pools.
- It is 7 miles from Hoi An and within 40 minutes of three UNESCO sites: Hoi An Ancient Town, the Imperial City of Hue and My Son Sanctuary.
- The smallest published suite or villa start at 937 sq ft (87 m²).
History
Originally opened in 2006 as The Nam Hai, the resort was acquired by Four Seasons in 2016, marking its relaunch with extensive renovations that modernized the villas while preserving traditional Vietnamese design inspired by ancient feng shui and Hue's royal tombs. This transformation elevated it to Forbes Five-Star status, blending cultural heritage with contemporary luxury. It holds cultural significance as Vietnam's only Forbes Five-Star resort for multiple years, celebrating central Vietnamese history near UNESCO sites.
The setting
Nestled on a pristine 1 km stretch of Ha My Beach, the resort is located 7 miles north of lantern-lit Hoi An Ancient Town and 30 minutes from Da Nang Airport, offering direct access to UNESCO World Heritage sites like Hoi An, My Son, and Hue.
Restaurants and bars
- Café Nam Hai — Café · Indian
- Lá Sen — Restaurant · Vietnamese
- NAYUU — Restaurant · Omakase
- Sol & Sao — Restaurant · Vietnamese
Experiences
- The Heart of the Earth Spa — Spa inspired by Thích Nhất Hạnh's teachings, with eight Lotus Pond Treatment Villas and crystal singing bowls tuned to 432 Hz.
- Nam Hai Earth Song — 150-minute signature ritual at the spa.
- Goodnight Kiss to the Earth ceremony — Ceremony held each evening, inspired by Vietnamese traditions of gratitude and connection to nature.
- Nam Hai Cooking Academy — One of the region's first resort-based cooking schools, with daily rotating Vietnamese culinary classes six days a week.
- Four Seasons Signature Experience: Discover Hoi An Hidden Gems — Signature tours include Hoi An Ancient Town, a Foodie Vespa Adventure, and Fishing Village & Basket Boat.
- Thắp Nến Candle Lighting Ceremony — Weekly ceremony inviting guests to pause, reflect and reconnect.
Amenities
- 3 cascading infinity pools (family, lap, adults-only)
- private beach
- Heart of the Earth Spa over lotus pond
- tennis/pickleball courts
- gym
- sauna/steam
- kids club
- cooking academy
- Private pool
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Best Spa Resort in Vietnam (Luxury Spa Edit Global Spa Awards (2026)
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
- 2 MICHELIN Keys
- Forbes Five-Star
- Vietnam's only Forbes Five-Star resort (7 consecutive years)
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