When A Tree Bears Your Name
Arriving late at night, the scent of greenery and sea breeze greeted me. The pool shimmered beneath the moonlight, iconic and still. Though I’ve stayed at other five-star beachfront properties, this one stirred something deeper.
One of Vietnam’s first resorts, now nineteen years old, Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai exudes grace and mystique. Framed by 4,500 towering coconut palms, its tranquil beauty fulfills every traveler’s dream. As a backpacker visiting Hội An, I’d always pass by these palms, wishing I could stay. Finally, in June, that wish came true.
While cycling through the grounds, I heard a moving story. A guest and his family loved the place so deeply that, when he fell gravely ill, he requested a tree be planted in his name. A living legacy rooted in the resort.
If I were him, I'd do the same, spend mornings practicing yoga in secretive corners, afternoons tracing Hội An’s hidden gems, and basking under Hà My’s crystal-clear sunbeams, hailed by The Telegraph as one of Asia’s finest beaches.
The Allure Of "Quiet Luxury"
It’s no coincidence that “quiet luxury” has taken center stage, because only in stillness can we truly take everything in. Think outstanding service, villas that feel effortlessly serene, and architecture rooted in local heritage. The entire property evokes a sense of calm, timelessness, and understated elegance.
But look closer, and you’ll see that true luxury here lies in its recognition.
Since 2019, Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai in Hoi An has earned the prestigious Five-Star rating from Forbes Travel Guide, seven times in a row. It remains the only resort in Vietnam to be listed among the world’s finest.
The Heart of the Earth Spa was crowned “Best Emotional Recovery Space” by Condé Nast Traveler UK in the 2024 Destination Deluxe Spa Awards. It’s also the only Vietnamese spa listed in Vogue’s Top 100 Spas Worldwide.
Culinary excellence reaches its peak here. At Sol & Sao bar, you'll find Vietnam’s largest sherry collection. Meanwhile, NAYUU offers Central Vietnam’s first Omakase - an intimate counter seating just 16 guests per evening, across two sessions.
Created by Spanish chef Alex Moranda, trained in Japan since age 16, meals come alive as he chats with diners while crafting dishes by hand. Hand-poured sake harmonizes with each plate under soft lighting. The warm smile of long-time bartender Hạnh becomes the coziest note in your evening - whether solo or with friends.
The World Beyond The Resort
Your retreat isn’t confined to the grounds. It begins with a visit to a French artisan fish-sauce workshop in Hội An, sampling bánh mì phở drizzled with handcrafted sauce, or gathering around villagers to learn tofu and cheese made from green soybeans beside rice fields. You don't just love a resort; you fall for a region. Hội An is home to countless dreamers and eccentrics alike.
All your past worries fade when you listen to someone from remote highlands passionately describe restoring disappearing statues, the decline of traditional carrying baskets, and aging artisans with no successors… you suddenly realize you're part of their story.
After three hours exploring Hội An’s hidden gems, I thought I knew every corner. I was wrong. The town grows richer every day, full of fresh stories I’d never heard before.
Whispers Behind The Scenes
Guests often rave about five-star service - the kind that lingers in the heart long after check-out, next to the unforgettable spa sessions and exquisite cuisine.
I learned that staff memorize guest profiles so well that when someone returns, they feel instantly recognized, yet under strict instructions to remain warmly professional. For some reason, I found that utterly endearing.
It wasn’t until I got home that I realized I hadn’t taken a single check-in photo. Turns out, time had slipped by so quickly… because every moment there was already more than enough.
Wellness, Guided By Masters
All year round, Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai welcomes renowned wellness experts and healing practitioners, from meditation and yoga instructors to acupuncture specialists and cupping therapists.
Their sessions take place at The Heart of The Earth Spa, a sanctuary crowned by Condé Nast Traveler as the “Best Emotional Recovery Space”. Under expert guidance, guests are invited to reconnect with their inner selves, practice mindfulness, and unlock new sources of energy and clarity.
A Mind-Body Reconnection At The Heart Of The Earth Spa
At The Heart of The Earth Spa, guests can immerse themselves in a wide range of wellness and rejuvenation treatments from full-body massages and anti-aging facials to body scrubs, nourishing wraps, lotus pond bath soaks, and beauty services like waxing and nail care.
But this isn’t just about indulgence. The spa’s deeper mission is to guide guests into a state of connection with the earth and with themselves. Inspired by the teachings of the late Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, each treatment is thoughtfully designed around one of three healing intentions: Balance (to nourish the body), Creativity (to free the mind and invite new perspectives), and Non-Judgment (to cultivate stillness and compassion).
A signature experience not to be missed is the crystal singing bowl therapy. Eight handcrafted bowls, each tuned to 432 Hz - the frequency believed to resonate with nature’s vibration, create a healing soundscape that harmonizes body, mind, and earth in one meditative moment.
A Central Vietnam Coastal Oasis
From romantic one-bedroom villas to grand five-bedroom pool estates, each space is thoughtfully designed, rooted in traditional Vietnamese architecture. Private gardens, open-air showers, and rainfall showerheads melt into the coastal landscape.
Book any pool villa to receive exclusive resort credit and elevate your stay.
To experience your unforgettable summer retreat at Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, email reservations.hoian@fourseasons.com, call +84-235-394-0000, or visit Four Seasons Hoi An.