Flowing gently along the Thu Bon River, Namia River Retreat proposes a quieter definition of luxury - one shaped by Vietnamese herbal wisdom, mindful design, and sustainable intention. Here, wellness unfolds as a lived experience, measured not by schedules, but by breath, light, and time reclaimed.
At the cusp of spring, when the Thu Bon River moves with unforced grace and the air carries a sense of beginning anew, Namia River Retreat emerges as something felt rather than found. Arrival follows the river’s unhurried tempo, easing guests out of urgency and into a more instinctive rhythm of being.
Discreetly set along the water’s edge, Namia is Hoi An’s first and only all pool-villa, wellness-inclusive retreat. Just sixty villas lie cocooned among nipa palms and herbal gardens, where architecture yields gently to nature. Mornings begin with birdsong and filtered light; evenings soften beneath lantern glow. Time here does not hurry — it settles.
Wellness at Namia is not confined to a spa door. It is woven into the cadence of each day, expressed through thoughtful gestures, intuitive service, and a profound respect for Vietnamese heritage. Each stay includes a 90-minute wellness journey per person, per night, inspired by Thuốc Nam, Vietnam’s traditional herbal medicine. Herbal hammams infused with native botanicals, saunas, cooling plunge pools, and restorative therapies encourage deep rest and natural recalibration, guided by the body rather than instruction.
This philosophy extends beyond ritual into responsibility. Shaped by Lumina Wellbeing, sustainability informs every decision, from locally sourced materials and ingredients to the elimination of single-use plastics and conscious waste practices. Investment in people remains equally central, with local hiring, education, and mindfulness forming the backbone of Namia’s living culture.
Culinary experiences continue the dialogue between land, river, and history. At The Merchant and The Fisherman, contemporary cuisine reflects Hoi An’s legacy as a trading port, layered with seasonal produce, spice, and memory. Vietnamese single-origin coffee rituals and thoughtfully selected wines invite lingering moments of connection. As Chef Thu Le observes, food here becomes a vessel of memory, carrying place from kitchen to table.
In a world drawn to constant acceleration, Namia River Retreat offers a rarer luxury — a return to intention, presence, and human pace. Along the Thu Bon River, spring is not merely a season, but a way of living, gently restored.