Hoi An moves to a quiet rhythm of its own. Peace arrives effortlessly here: in the soft wash of the Thu Bon River, the honey-yellow rooftops of the Ancient Town, and the subtle scent of herbs carried by the breeze. This quietude makes Hoi An the ideal destination to craft a mindful retreat: a personal journey to slow down, reconnect with your body, and return to clarity. This guide leads you through designing your own mindful escape in Hoi An: setting intentions, choosing a sanctuary, shaping daily rituals, and exploring wellness, dining, and local experiences – all with the gentle rhythm of slow living in Hoi An.
Before booking your stay or planning an itinerary, pause for a quiet moment and ask yourself:
Consider framing your intention in a short, clear statement. Here are some examples:
“I want to rest, reconnect with nature, and feel creative again.”
“I want to learn Vietnamese wellness traditions and practice mindfulness daily.”
Your intention becomes the compass for your retreat, shaping how you move through space, time, and experiences.
With your intentions set, the next step is to select a sanctuary that supports your practice and aligns with the kind of renewal you seek. A mindful sanctuary should offer space for grounding, a rhythm that respects your inner tempo, and surroundings that gently nurture your mind, body, and spirit.
In Hoi An, Namia River Retreat naturally emerges as a mindful choice. Nestled on Con Ba Xa (Three Villages Islet) along the gentle Thu Bon River, Namia River Retreat combines calm, nature, and intentional design to offer a true riverside wellness retreat in Hoi An that slowly invites you back to yourself.
Namia River Retreat’s secluded location allows river breezes, shifting sunlight, and gentle waters to create a sense of inner calm. Guests often describe the immediate sensation of “returning” to nature, breath, and a gentler rhythm of living.
Namia River Retreat’s architectural soul is expressed through three core concepts:
Set along the gentle Thu Bon River, Namia River Retreat is a sanctuary where stillness, nature, and mindful design converge. Each space in Namia River Retreat is crafted to align with your personal intentions: rest, reflect, create, or renew. The all-inclusive wellness resort’s quiet riverfront location, surrounded by nipa palms and flowing water, offers the perfect backdrop for a mindfulness retreat in Hoi An.
Address: 232 Tran Nhan Tong Street, Cam Chau, Hoi An
Rates: From ~USD 500 per night
Nearby experiences:
At Namia River Retreat, every private pool villa, wellness ritual, and riverside corner is designed to support stillness, connection with nature, and moments of reflection, helping you craft an all-inclusive retreat experience.
Hoi An’s slow pace is mirrored in Namia River Retreat’s daily experiences. Guests can follow a suggested schedule or customise it for their personal rhythm, harmonising body, mind, and spirit.
All activities are complimentary for guests, thoughtfully designed to deepen mindfulness, connection, and renewal.
Dining at Namia River Retreat is an extension of mindful living. Every meal is designed to nourish body, mind, and spirit, reflecting the resort’s philosophy of connection to nature, to local culture, and to the rhythm of the Thu Bon River.
Meals are thoughtfully priced, averaging around USD 7 per dish, making wellness and mindful dining accessible throughout your stay.
At the heart of Namia is Lumina Spa & Wellbeing, rooted in Vietnamese Southern herbology (Thuốc Nam). Every experience is inspired by Vietnamese traditions that are deeply woven into the locals’ daily lives, designed to restore balance:
Set within spaces guided by the Ritual of Light, the Lumina Spa & Wellbeing’s architecture allows sunlight to soften your senses as tension melts away.
In their private villa, crafted by Lumina Spa, guests enjoy a personalised in-room ritual with herbal sleeping tea or an herbal bath with botanicals grown at Namia River Retreat’s herb garden, supporting mind-body harmony. Every stay includes a 90-minute nightly wellness journey, creating a deeply immersive experience of relaxation and renewal.
Hoi An’s slow-living culture comes alive at Namia River Retreat. Each activity encourages presence, connection, and gentle immersion into local life:
Namia River Retreat embodies mindfulness at every touchpoint. All 60 private pool villas offer serene views of nipa palm forests or the Thu Bon River, providing a sanctuary to start and end each day.
Namia River Retreat integrates the essence of Southern Herbology into our day-to-day wellness rituals: from Wellness Journey, healthy dining, to ritual practices and local experiences. Not just that, guests can move through our mindful spaces – like Lumina Spa, the Yoga Studio, Meditation Sala, Blessing Tree – each following the Ritual of Light concept that guides you toward clarity and intentional presence.
Namia River Retreat becomes both refuge and guide. connecting you with nature, Hoi An’s cultural heritage, and the quiet wisdom within yourself.
Location: Con Ba Xa Islet, 232 Tran Nhan Tong Street, Hoi An Dong Ward, Hoi An, Việt Nam
Phone: +84 235 392 2929
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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