Where the Thu Bon River slows, life follows. On a quiet islet edged by nipa palms and river flow, Namia River Retreat invites travelers to trade noise for presence. At Namia River Retreat, a private pool villa in Hoi An, means more than a room with water; it’s a design-driven refuge where natural textures, herb-scented breezes, and the rhythm of the river make time feel unhurried.
Minutes from the Ancient Town yet set apart in spirit, Namia River Retreat offers a gentle pause, crafted for couples, families, seekers of stillness, and those drawn to the art of slow travel in Hoi An.
Location: 232 Tran Nhan Tong Street, Hoi An Dong Ward, Da Nang City.
Distance: ~15 minutes by bicycle from Hoi An Ancient Town
Rooms: 60 all-pool villas – each with its own private pool
Namia River Retreat’s private pool villas open to two distinct vistas: River View Villas frame broad, cinematic scenes of the Thu Bon River, where sunrise spills gold across water and bamboo shadows. Nipa Forest View Villas are wrapped by palms and birdsong, a cocoon of greenery and soft privacy. Whichever room you choose, the pace stays the same, guided by the river’s calm flow, in the serene rhythm of a boutique private-villa Hoi An escape.
The architecture of Namia River Retreat is inspired by its location on Three Villages Islet (Cồn Ba Xã) and is woven through three distinct design themes.
This theme is inspired by the Earth (Thổ) element and celebrates Vietnamese craftsmanship through natural woods, woven textures, and carefully hand-crafted details. “Crafted with Nature” is expressed throughout Namia River Retreat, including the Welcome Lounge, The Merchant restaurant, Nipa Pool Villas, the herb garden, and the Sunset Cruise dock, highlighting a connection to tradition, nature, and artisanal care.
The Life by the River concept shapes key areas at Namia River Retreat. At The Fisherman restaurant, the main pool, the Kids Zone, and the Basket Boat dock and River Pool Villas, design and experience reflect the gentle rhythm of the Thu Bồn River, with flowing curves, open horizons, and subtle references to local fishing life, creating a sense of time that moves as naturally as the river itself.
Inspired by Hoi An’s lanterns and full moon rituals, this realm embodies the calm, luminous spirit of the town from Lumina Wellbeing Spa, Yoga Studio, Blessing Tree area, to the Honeymoon Villa. Light is treated as a living material, gently filtered, reflected, and invited to nurture inner stillness.
Across Namia River Retreat, every element follows this quiet ritual: stone and timber soothe the senses, herb gardens perfume the air, and every path leads toward water or shade. Here, light becomes a guide – illuminating the way to rest, reflection, and the timeless rhythm of Hoi An for any Hoi An private pool stays.
Namia River Retreat provides a serene collection of private pool villas in Hoi An, including the River Pool Villa, Nipa Pool Villa, Nipa Family Villa, River Family Villa, and Honeymoon Pool Villa, each designed for privacy, style, and a deep sense of connection with nature.
A one-bedroom sanctuary with a private pool immersed in nipa palms. The palette leans toward honeyed wood, earthen tones, and hand-crafted textures, echoing Namia River Retreat’s “Crafted with Nature” spirit. Sunken bathtubs draw the eye toward rustling green. Mornings begin with Vietnamese coffee on the terrace as sunlight filters through palms and water glimmers against stone with simple rituals, quietly luxurious.
Two bedrooms embrace tropical garden view and private pool, with a generous living area for shared time. Nipa Family Villa feels like a well-loved home: long breakfasts in the room, a stack of books on the table, laughter echoing off the water. Afternoons stretch unhurried as children drift between pool and terrace; evening light threads softly through bamboo screens, warmth without rush for a family villa Hoi An escape.
Two bedrooms, a broad river terrace, and loungers set for gazing at the sky. The mood is open and blue: river, pool, horizon. Mornings begin with soft mist on water; by late afternoon, breezes carry the sound of oars. As the sun lowers, a private family barbecue takes shape on the terrace with flame, conversation, and the river’s slow silver making a gentle stage for togetherness among the best villas in Hoi An.
A one-bedroom haven designed for two, with 180° river views and layers of wellness: private sauna and cool plunge, jacuzzi, and an in-villa spa treatment room for a couple. A dining sala invites candlelit dinners; light pools along curved walls like lanterns glow. Every element feels intentional – scented with herbs, tuned for privacy to quietly perfect for a romantic villas Hoi An retreat.
At Namia River Retreat, wellness begins right within your private pool villa with space, light, and water flowing together in quiet harmony. Luxury here is felt in the breathing space between things: filtered through nipa leaves, softened by the hush of water, and framed by green or river light. Open-air sala lounges invite slow mornings, peaceful reads, or sunset wine. Beyond your villa, every detail at Namia River Retreat is designed to deepen that sense of ease and renewal, completing a wellness journey that feels both personal and profoundly peaceful.
Every element in your private pool villa is designed for comfort and serenity:
As twilight settles, guests receive a herbal tea and bath blend, lovingly prepared by Namia River Retreat’s Lumina Wellbeing. Blended with Namia River Retreat-grown botanicals right on the property, this gentle gift restores energy and soothes the senses after a long day.
For those seeking deeper restoration, the 90-minute wellness journey per person per night at Lumina Wellbeing Spa invites both body and mind into quiet harmony, gently grounding you after a day in the villa near Hoi An ancient town.
Namia River Retreat is a riverside rhythm – a suite of experiences designed to restore.
Every day, guests are invited to join the resort’s Daily Wellness Journey, which Yoga takes centre stage, offering multiple styles to suit different rhythms: Yang Yoga to energize, Yin and Sleep Yoga to release tension, Partner Yoga to build connection, and Dưỡng Sinh (Vietnamese Tai Chi) for gentle balance and vitality. Guests can feel free to take as many classes as they want, completely without additional charges.
Rooted in Vietnamese southern herbology, Lumina Spa and Wellbeing’s journey includes an herbal hammam, or Sauna & Cool Plunge with Breathwork, and your choice of Vietnamese therapies. All the herbal essences for your treatment would be prepared by our exclusive Apothecary, where the garden botanicals are freshly gathered, then blended, ground, or gently mixed to create treatments tailored for balance and renewal. Lumina Spa & Wellbeing shows the true wellness retreat Hoi An craft.
Mindful, sustainable, and rich in herbs, dining at The Merchant and The Fisherman draws on nearby farms and coastal fresh catch. Dishes are bright, textural, and guided by the seasons – made to be savored slowly, as gentle as the way the river moves.
Daily activities evolve with light and season; you can find the latest program in the Namia River Retreat resort’s activities calendar. When the day eases toward evening, lantern tones gather along the pool. Namia River Retreat becomes not just a place to stay, but a way of being: a simple, mindful, and deeply restorative private pool villa in Hoi An. Discover the art of mindful living at Namia River Retreat – where every moment flows with balance and intention.
Location: 232 Tran Nhan Tong Street, Hoi An Dong Ward, Da Nang City.
Phone: +84 (0) 235 3533 777
Email: hello@namiariverretreat.com
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1 Bedroom Villa with Spa Sala, Jacuzzi & Outdoor Private Dining
Indoor 100 sqm, Pool & Terrace 200 sqm, Total 300 sqm
– Private pool villa with 180-degree river view
– Open-plan bedroom with 4-poster bed
– En-suite bathroom, sunken bathtub, vanity and shower
– Pool with loungers, open-air lounge, river dining sala
– All standard facilities and bamboo bicycles
Facilities include wireless internet, air conditioning, tea & coffee
facilities, mini bar, safety box, telephone, television, hairdryer, double vanity, shower and sunken bathtub.
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18 King / Indoor 62 sqm, Pool & Terrace 86 sqm, Total 148 sqm
09 Twin / Indoor 62 sqm, Pool & Terrace 86 sqm, Total 148 sqm
– Private pool villa with direct River view
– Open-plan bedroom, sunken bathtub, pool view
– En-suite bathroom with vanity and shower
– Lounge opening onto terrace, pool with loungers
– All standard facilities and bamboo bicycles
Facilities include wireless internet, air conditioning, tea & coffee facilities, mini bar, safety box, telephone, television, hairdryer, vanity, indoor and outdoor shower and sunken bathtub
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2 Bedroom Villa with Kids Room and Outdoor Family Dining
1 Twin room & 1 King room / Indoor 80 sqm, Pool 130 sqm, Total 210 sqm
– Main bedroom, sunken bathtub, pool view
– Main en-suite bathroom, vanity and shower
– Twin bedroom with vanity and shower
– Indoor lounge, outdoor dining area, pool with loungers
– All standard facilities and bamboo bicycles
Facilities include wireless internet, air conditioning, tea & coffee facilities, mini bar, safety box, telephone, television, hairdryer, double vanity, shower and sunken bathtub (king), shower (twin)
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2 Bedroom Villa with Kids Room and Outdoor Family Dining
1 Twin room & 1 King room / Indoor 80 sqm, Pool 130 sqm, Total 210 sqm
– Main bedroom, sunken bathtub, pool view
– Main en-suite bathroom, vanity and shower
– Twin bedroom with vanity and shower
– Indoor lounge, outdoor dining area, pool with loungers
– All standard facilities and bamboo bicycles
Facilities include wireless internet, air conditioning, tea & coffee facilities, mini bar, safety box, telephone, television, hairdryer, double vanity, shower and sunken bathtub (king), shower (twin)
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12 King / Indoor 62 sqm, Pool & Terrace 86 sqm, Total 148 sqm
14 Twin / Indoor 62 sqm, Pool & Terrace 86 sqm, Total 148 sqm
– Private pool villa with garden and nipa palm view
– Open-plan bedroom, sunken bathtub, pool view
– En-suite bathroom with vanity and shower
– Lounge opening onto terrace, pool with loungers
– All standard facilities and bamboo bicycles
Facilities include wireless internet, air conditioning, tea & coffee facilities, mini bar, safety box, telephone, television, hairdryer, vanity, indoor and outdoor shower and sunken bathtub
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