Misty sunrise over the Thu Bồn River at Nghê Prana — a Hoi An riverside hotel and wellness spa

Experience The Quiet Side of Hoi An

The Best Riverview Hoi An Has to Offer

Sleep deeply. Breathe slowly. Enjoy True Luxury by The Thu Bon River

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The Nghê — guardian of Vietnamese temples and spirit of our Hoi An riverside hotel
Our Story

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.

Stunning aerial view of Hội An, Vietnam at sunset. City lights illuminate the historic riverside town.

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.

Hội An keeps lunar time

Counting down to the next full moon

Our riverside sits where the Thu Bồn meets the Old Town's lantern light. Every full moon, Hội An turns off its electric lights for the Lantern Festival — here is exactly how long until the next one.

Silhouette of anonymous fisherman standing in boat under large lift net while catching fish against picturesque sunset sky in Hoi An
Anonymous male fisher rowing boat on river near large lift net against cloudy sunset sky in Vietnam
Two women in traditional Ao Dai enjoy a street scene in colorful Hội An, Vietnam.

6:00 AM

9:00 AM

12:00 PM

3:00 PM

6:30 PM

9:00 PM

Wake to the river.

No alarm — just light through linen curtains and the sound of water.

Yoga on the terrace.

Breakfast by the water. Nowhere to be. Nothing to fix.

The spa. The pool.

A book you have been carrying for weeks finally gets opened.

The afternoon dissolves.

Blackout curtains drawn. Riverside quiet. Natural materials against your skin. Rest.

Cycle to the Ancient Town.

Lanterns, phở, the night market — ten minutes away, a world apart. Return before nine.

The turndown ritual begins.

Lemongrass on the pillow. Aromatherapy at the temples. The river outside. Sleep.

Ayurvedic spa treatment at Nghe Prana — a Hoi An riverside hotel and wellness spa on the Thu Bồn River
Sleep · Heal · Restore

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.

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Farm to Table

The Corn Restaurant & Bar

Seasonal, local, and health-conscious — riverside dining at our Hoi An riverside hotel. Our kitchen celebrates the bounty of Hoi An's farms and the Thu Bồn's waters.

The Corn Restaurant dining experience — restaurant of Nghe Prana, a Hoi An riverside hotel on the Thu Bồn River

Tonight's Feature

Silent Dinner Experience

A mindful dining journey without words — letting each flavour speak for itself.

Local Vietnamese cooking ingredients sourced for the restaurant of our Hoi An riverside hotel

Local Ingredients

Plated seasonal dish at The Corn Restaurant — Hoi An riverside hotel dining

Seasonal Menus

Explore · Taste · Transform

Experiences

Beyond your room, a world of healing, flavour, and discovery awaits.

Shirodhara Ayurvedic Treatment
spa

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.

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Hot Stone Massage
spa

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.

60 minLearn More
Vietnamese Herbal Bath
spa

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.

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Gong Meditation
mindfulness

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.

45 minLearn More
In Their Words

Guest Stories

Moments that linger long after checkout.

From 7+ verified Google reviews

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

Camila

Mar 2026

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

loonylou78

Sep 2025

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.
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Sep 2023

From the journal

Recent articles

Aerial view of Hội An's old town and the Thu Bồn riverfront — since 1 July 2025 the town has been reorganised into three new wards inside Đà Nẵng City.

Your Hội An Address Changed: A 2026 Guide to the New Ward Names for Booking, E-Visa and Taxis

On 1 July 2025 Hội An stopped being a city and was reorganised into Phường Hội An, Hội An Tây, Hội An Đông and Xã Tân Hiệp inside Đà Nẵng City. The practical 2026 guide to the new ward names: what to type on your e-visa, why Booking.com and your passport disagree, and what to tell a Grab driver — with one riverside hotel's old-to-new address as the worked example.

Fireworks bursting over a river city at night — a Đà Nẵng International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) competition night on the Hàn River, seen from a Hội An base 30 km south on the Thu Bồn.

Da Nang Fireworks (DIFF 2026) from the Hội An Side: Full Schedule and the Quiet-Water Way to See It

The Đà Nẵng International Fireworks Festival (DIFF 2026, theme "United Horizons") runs six Saturday nights from 30 May to 11 July 2026 with 10 teams. The verified night-by-night schedule, realistic transfer timing from the Thu Bồn riverside, and the case for day-tripping the fireworks from a quiet Hội An base instead of fighting the Đà Nẵng crowds.

Glass apothecary jars of dried medicinal herbs and ginseng (dược liệu) on wooden shelves — the herbal display at the heart of the Da Nang International Ngoc Linh Ginseng and Medicinal Herbs Festival 2026.

Ngọc Linh Ginseng Festival 2026: Vietnam's 'National Treasure', the Đà Nẵng Medicinal-Herb Event & the Herbal-Wellness Lineage Behind It

The first Da Nang International Ngoc Linh Ginseng and Medicinal Herbs Festival runs 1–3 August 2026, with a 'Ginseng Spirit' ceremony on 31 July in the Trà Linh highlands. A riverside Hội An wellness desk on what Vietnam's quốc bảo ginseng is, the verified festival schedule, and the thuốc-nam herbal lineage a Thu Bồn spa shares with it.

A close-up bowl of mì Quảng — turmeric-yellow rice noodles with shrimp, pork, fresh herbs, peanuts and a sesame rice cracker, the signature noodle dish of Quảng Nam, central Vietnam

Mi Quang: The Real Origin Story of Quảng Nam's 400-Year-Old Noodle (and Why Phú Chiêm Is the Source)

Mì Quảng is now a national heritage dish — recognised by decree in August 2024 — yet its origin is still genuinely contested in Vietnamese scholarship. We synthesise the Cham-assimilation argument of researcher Tôn Thất Hướng and the 17th-century Đàng Trong trade argument of Phùng Tấn Đông, drawn from Báo Đà Nẵng and Sài Gòn Giải Phóng, and explain why the village of Phú Chiêm, twenty minutes upriver from our riverside hotel on the Thu Bồn, is treated as the orthodox source.

A boatman rows at dawn on the calm Thu Bồn river in central Vietnam, fishing nets and bright sky reflected on the water — the setting of the Bà Thu Bồn river goddess festival in Duy Xuyên, Quảng Nam

The River Goddess Festival Most Tourists Never See: Bà Thu Bồn 2026 (Lễ hội Bà Thu Bồn)

Upriver from Hội An, the communities along the Thu Bồn hold a three-day festival for a river goddess — Lễ hội Bà Thu Bồn — that is recognised national intangible heritage yet has almost no English-language coverage. We translate the legend, the 2026 dates (28–30 March), the dawn water procession, and how to reach it from our riverside hotel on the Thu Bồn, synthesising VietnamPlus, Tuổi Trẻ, Thanh Niên and the Duy Xuyên tourism portal.

Round basket boats and wooden fishing boats on a central-Vietnam beach with a fishing village and mountains behind — the coastal communities near Hội An that hold the Cầu Ngư whale-worship festival (Lễ tế Cá Ông)

The Fishing Villages Around Hoi An: Whale Worship, Boat Songs and the Cầu Ngư Festival

The coastal communities around Hội An and Đà Nẵng worship the whale as a sea god and bury stranded whales with the rites of a village elder. Their spring festival, Lễ hội Cầu Ngư (the Whale God ceremony, Lễ tế Cá Ông), is national intangible heritage yet barely covered in English. We translate the belief, the rites, and the hát bả trạo rowing-song from Vietnamese sources, with notes from the fishing wards near our riverside hotel on the Thu Bồn.

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Rooted in Community

We believe a riverside hotel should give more than it takes. Our sustainability initiatives honour the land, the Thu Bồn, and the people of Hoi An.

100%

Zero Single-Use Plastic

12+

Local Farm Partnerships

Since 2019

River Conservation

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Sustainable community initiative at Nghe Prana — a Hoi An riverside hotel on the Thu Bồn River

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Begin Your Stay at Our Hoi An Riverside Hotel

Riverside hotel rooms on the Thu Bồn, 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.

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