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<h2><strong>Why stay?</strong></h2>
<p>Fronting the powdery, platinum-white sand of Ha My Beach, Four Seasons The Nam Hai has long tempted discerning holidaymakers with its quiet beauty and deep sense of place. Classic Vietnamese aesthetics meet 21st-century comforts at the resort’s enviable seaside location, shaded by 4,500 coconut palms and crowned with three infinity pools. Guests are but a short drive from Hoi An Old Town, yet far enough from the crowds that regularly descend on the UNESCO World Heritage site.</p>
<h3><strong>The area</strong></h3>
<p>Located on the site of a former fishing village, the Four Seasons serves as an idyllic base from which to explore Vietnam’s culturally rich central coast. You don’t have to wander far to see local fishermen hauling nets into bamboo basket boats or appreciate a well-preserved traditional temple within the premises that is still used for prayer and ritual performances. Sun-worshippers have plenty of space to lay out their beach towels, as the resort keeps a half-mile of sand to itself, bringing the cobalt-blue sea closer to your doorstep. Three times a day, a complimentary 15-minute shuttle service offers easy access to Hoi An’s magical Old Town.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-137665 size-full" src="https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/Four-Seasons-Resort-The-Nam-Hai-Review-6.jpeg" alt="A multi-bedroom beachfront villa at Four Seasons The Nam Hai." width="1200" height="800" srcset="https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/Four-Seasons-Resort-The-Nam-Hai-Review-6.jpeg 1200w, https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/Four-Seasons-Resort-The-Nam-Hai-Review-6-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/Four-Seasons-Resort-The-Nam-Hai-Review-6-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/Four-Seasons-Resort-The-Nam-Hai-Review-6-768x512.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p>
<h4><strong>The feel</strong></h4>
<p>Arriving guests pull up at a polished, temple-like lobby that frames the horizon like an artwork. Beyond, three palm-fringed infinity pools segue into the sea. The theme is Asian contemporary, with a symmetrical layout and clear straight lines throughout the property. Yet traditional elements are skillfully woven into the architecture: think sculpted cornices, intricately carved lattice screens, and terra-cotta tiled roofs. Slate grey stone and dark wood are the main construction materials, while jade-colored lanterns gracefully strung on the palm trees provide a burst of vivid color. The resort also celebrates local arts and crafts, as the lush grounds are dotted with hundreds of clay pots and statues from the indigenous Cham community—tributes to a bygone kingdom that once ruled this land.</p>
<h5><strong>Guest quarters</strong></h5>
<p>Designed to recall a fishing settlement, Four Seasons The Nam Hai comprises 100 villas carefully positioned for total privacy but all with direct access to the sandy beach. Entry-level accommodations start from 80 square meters, while family-oriented residences are undeniably capacious, coming with their own courtyards, dining areas, and pools embraced by sun-filled terraces. Each villa takes inspiration from <em>nha ruong</em>—a traditional timber-framed Central Vietnamese house built without the use of nails. Inside, an elevated platform features a sunken stone bathtub, a low desk, and a huge bed; floor-to-ceiling folding doors open out to a veranda. Generously sized bathrooms contain double vanities and rain showers, while the space connects to an outdoor shower within a tropical garden. A bonsai and a Tibetan singing bowl give the villas an added touch of Zen.</p>
<h6><strong>Food and drink</strong></h6>
<p>Restaurants range from the more rustic Lá Sen, where guests can enjoy vegan dishes and Southeast Asian plates with a splash of sophistication by the beach, to Cáfe Nam Hai, which serves indulgent Western and Indian cuisine in a sleek and modern setting. The morning meal at the latter is also worth rolling out of bed for, as it offers a sumptuous spread of tropical fruits, cheese, charcuterie, freshly baked bread, and pastries, as well as classic Vietnamese breakfast items. Nayuu, the newest of the bunch, specializes in <em>omakase</em> of Edo-mae sushi using the finest ingredients flown in from Japan: think A5 wagyu beef with excellent marbling, bluefin tuna, Hokkaido scallops, and all kinds of seasonal seafood.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-137666 size-full" src="https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/Four-Seasons-Resort-The-Nam-Hai-Review-7.jpg" alt="The intimate dining room at the resort’s Japanese omakase restaurant Nayuu." width="1200" height="800" srcset="https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/Four-Seasons-Resort-The-Nam-Hai-Review-7.jpg 1200w, https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/Four-Seasons-Resort-The-Nam-Hai-Review-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/Four-Seasons-Resort-The-Nam-Hai-Review-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/Four-Seasons-Resort-The-Nam-Hai-Review-7-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p>
<h6><strong>Wellness factor</strong></h6>
<p>The Heart of the Earth spa at Four Seasons The Nam Hai feels like a serene oasis from the outside world and the rest of the property. It features eight studio-like treatment rooms done up in <em>nha ruong</em> style, floating above a lotus-speckled lagoon. Here, guests can relax and recover with a wide range of healing massages inspired by the teachings of Vietnamese Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh. All are delivered with homemade massage oils and the restorative sound of quartz crystal bowls. Meditation and yoga classes, as well as sound treatment sessions, can be enjoyed in a separate pavilion.</p>
<h6><strong>Family matters</strong></h6>
<p>From lantern making and treasure hunts to decorating wooden fish, the action-packed program at Chuon Chuon Kids’ Club will keep the most spirited boys and girls entertained. Outside, a colorful playground is decked out with a mini-pool, splash park, trampoline, and toys. Next to it is the Four Seasons’ gardens where children can learn a thing or two about taking care of edible plants. Upon check-in, junior guests receive child-sized bathrobes along with brightly colored buckets, spades, and cuddly toys. Babysitting is also available on request.</p>
<h6><strong>Sustainability cred</strong></h6>
<p>Four Seasons The Nam Hai takes its eco-credentials seriously. Single-use plastics have been eliminated in favor of bamboo straws, refillable bath amenities, and on-site water filtration and bottling stations. Food waste is converted into compost and spread back onto the herb and vegetable gardens. Restaurants are guided by a farm-to-table approach: much of the produce used here is local, with some ingredients grown on-site. An Ethical Cup menu features coffee and tea sourced from sustainable Vietnamese producers that have achieved the Rainforest Alliance Certification.</p>
<h6><strong>What else?</strong></h6>
<p>The nightly Good Night Kiss to the Earth ritual offers guests a chance to self-reflect and think of their loved ones by writing a love letter and floating it on the spa’s lagoon. Epicures can discover the flavors of Vietnamese cuisine through a half-day experience that includes a market tour followed by a hands-on masterclass at The Nam Hai Cooking Academy. Off-site activities range from experiencing rural life on a farm to a guided tour of the My Son Sanctuary—the spiritual heartland of the ancient Champa kingdom.</p>
<p>Reviewed by <strong>Hai Anh Le</strong></p>
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A multi-bedroom beachfront villa at Four Seasons The Nam Hai.

Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An

Vietnam

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