A new riverside resort is setting a benchmark for wellness tourism in central Vietnam, blending traditional herbology with modern luxury.
Opened in December 2024, Namia River Retreat is Hoi An’s first all-private pool villa resort, offering a wellness-inclusive experience on a tranquil islet along the Thu Bon River.
The 60-villa property features private pools, indoor-outdoor living spaces, and architecture inspired by the surrounding nipa palm forest. At its heart is a 180-degree heated riverside pool with hydrotherapy waterfalls and reflexology jets.
Namia’s Lumina Spa provides daily complimentary 90-minute wellness journeys rooted in Vietnamese healing practices such as cupping, acupressure, and Dien Chan facial reflexology. Guests can choose from two wellness pathways: Deep Rest for emotional balance or Body Balance for physical restoration.
The retreat’s daily schedule includes yoga, Duong Sinh, herbal soaks, and riverboat sunsets. Culinary offerings at The Merchant and The Fisherman highlight sustainable seafood and plant-forward dishes curated by Hoi An-born Chef Thu Le.
Summer events include the Namia Dinner Duets in June and the Mindful Living Fair in July.
