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The Quiet Side of Hoi An
Where the River Meets Your Soul
Sleep deeply. Breathe slowly. A wellness journey on the Thu Bon River where you leave feeling more whole than when you arrived.
The Spirit of Nghê
In Vietnamese mythology, the Nghê is a sacred creature — part lion, part dragon — that guards temples and brings peace to those who seek wisdom. For centuries, the Nghê has watched over Hoi An's ancient streets.
We built Nghê Prana for the traveller who came to Hoi An for the wrong reason — the lanterns, the photos, the checklist — and realised, by the second morning, that what they actually needed was rest. Ayurvedic treatments. Yoga on the terrace. Silence at night.
Nghê Prana is run by a sister and brother who live on the property. We are not a management company operating a brand — we are a family who knows every guest by name, and we care more about how you sleep than how you rate us.
"Prana" is the Sanskrit word for life force — the breath that connects us all. Here, where the Thu Bon River carries centuries of healing energy, your prana is renewed.
The Thu Bon River
Hoi An is loud. The river is not.
The Ancient Town is ten minutes by bicycle — close enough for the lanterns, the pho, the night market. Far enough that what you hear at 2am is water, not scooters.
6:00 AM
Wake to the river.
No alarm — just light through linen curtains and the sound of water.
9:00 AM
Yoga on the terrace.
Breakfast by the water. Nowhere to be. Nothing to fix.
12:00 PM
The spa. The pool.
A book you have been carrying for weeks finally gets opened.
3:00 PM
The afternoon dissolves.
Blackout curtains drawn. Riverside quiet. Natural materials against your skin. Rest.
6:30 PM
Cycle to the Ancient Town.
Lanterns, phở, the night market — ten minutes away, a world apart. Return before nine.
9:00 PM
The turndown ritual begins.
Aromatherapy at the temples. The lights go soft. The river outside. Sleep.
Rooms & Suites
Every room faces the river. Blackout curtains. Nightly aromatherapy turndown. King beds made for two people who want to sleep, not scroll. Nothing louder than water.
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Wellness & Spa
Ayurvedic warm-oil massage. Vietnamese herbal steam. Shirodhara for a mind that won't quiet. Book a single treatment after check-in, or layer a few across a long weekend.
Shirodhara Therapy
Ancient Ayurvedic warm oil treatment that calms the mind and restores deep balance.
Breathwork & Meditation
Guided pranayama sessions on the riverbank at sunrise, connecting breath to the flow of water.
Herbal Body Rituals
Local Vietnamese herbs and flowers blended into healing baths, scrubs, and wraps.
Gong Sound Healing
Monthly full-moon gong meditation ceremonies that vibrate through every cell.
The Corn Restaurant & Bar
Seasonal, local, and health-conscious. Our kitchen celebrates the bounty of Hoi An's farms and the Thu Bon's waters.
Tonight's Feature
Silent Dinner Experience
A mindful dining journey without words — letting each flavour speak for itself.
Local Ingredients
Seasonal Menus
Experiences
Beyond your room, a world of healing, flavour, and discovery awaits.
Shirodhara Ayurvedic Treatment
A continuous stream of warm herbal oil is poured gently across the forehead, calming the nervous system and dissolving tension at its deepest roots. Rooted in 5,000 years of Ayurvedic tradition, this signature treatment is the soul of our spa philosophy.
Hot Stone Massage
Smooth volcanic basalt stones, heated and placed along the body's energy meridians, melt away muscle stiffness while restoring the flow of vital energy. A grounding ritual that reconnects you to the earth beneath the river.
Vietnamese Herbal Bath
Drawn from recipes passed between generations in the Quang Nam highlands, this aromatic soak combines lemongrass, ginger, pomelo leaf, and local medicinal herbs. The bath eases tired muscles and clears the mind after a day of exploring Hoi An.
Gong Meditation
In the amber glow of our riverside meditation pavilion, resonant gong vibrations wash over the body in slow, enveloping waves. This ancient sound-healing practice quiets the mind and leaves participants in a state of profound, floating stillness.
Guest Stories
Moments that linger long after checkout.
“The best place to stay in Hoi An. We stayed for 5 nights and had the best time at this boutique hotel. The rooms are very nice, the bed is extremely comfortable, and we had a nice view of the sunset. The swimming pool area is really nice as well. Breakfast was amazing with lots of options. They have free bicycles which is great because you can get to the city center in 10 mins and also go to the beach through the rice fields (aprox 40 mins). They also have some shuttle options which are complementary. The staff was great! Front desk staff really helpful and friendly. Especially Katy who checked us in and Vi who helped us with a situation we had during our stay. Very personalized stay as well. Recommend staying for at least 3/4 nights for getting the best out of town/beach nearby/and a day chilling in the hotel. I wanted to leave this comment on Booking but I couldn’t. Thank you!!”
Camila
· 2026-03-05T14:54:36Z
“We absolutely fell in love with this hotel, it was truly amazing. |We had been travelling Vietnam and this was our last hotel and I'm so pleased it was.|From the minute we arrived we were greeted by Katy and Hannah who were super friendly and helpful and this remained throughout our stay here.|The hotel is small but perfectly situated alongside the river which makes it such a serene and peaceful place to stay. |Our room was fabulous very clean, light and airy with a super view of the river. The bed was very comfortable. Air con worked well as did the WiFi.|The pool was a welcome treat in the afternoon when the heat was too much, we very much enjoyed a leisurely swim with a cheeky cocktail in hand !|The breakfast was great, and so were the dinners and lunch we enjoyed, cooked very well and delicious.|The hotel is situated a little outside the ancient town the free shuttle came in handy ,but also a grab taxi cost about £1.|We were truly sad to leave, as we met some super people, we have spoken highly of the hotel to our family and friends and hope to return soon .”
loonylou78
· 2025-09-23T23:59:59Z
“We absolutely loved our stay.The location is great, extremely quiet and out of the way but not too far into the old town at all. There are free bicycles available if you don’t fancy walking.Stephanie, Katy and all the rest of the hotel staff were always friendly and helpful and really made us feel welcome the whole time. Breakfast is really good quality and again, all staff are more than welcoming and helpful for any requirements. The hotel is beautiful and amazing value for money, we stayed in a junior suite and it was exactly what we expected and loved every minute.We booked the Hoi An Memories show and a trip to Marble mountain through reception and it was a very smooth process and prices were very reasonable. We would highly recommend staying here and will not hesitate to book again when we next visit Hoi An.”
Trip.com Member
· 2023-09-15T23:59:59Z
Rooted in Community
We believe a hotel should give more than it takes. Our sustainability initiatives honour the land, the river, and the people of Hoi An.
100%
Zero Single-Use Plastic
12+
Local Farm Partnerships
Since 2019
River Conservation
Monthly
Full-Moon Ceremonies
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Begin Your Stay at Nghê Prana
Riverside rooms, ten minutes by bicycle from the Ancient Town. Whether it's one night between Hue and Da Nang or a full week of doing nothing — we kept your room quiet.
Free cancellation · Direct from the family who built the hotel
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