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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Hội An keeps lunar time

Counting down to the next full moon

We are on the quiet side of the Thu Bồn, about 10 minutes by bicycle from 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.

Waking to the Thu Bồn River through the open balcony doors of a riverview suite at Nghê Prana
Warrior pose on the pool deck at Nghê Prana, reflected in the infinity pool with the Thu Bồn River beyond
The infinity pool at Nghê Prana, two stone Nghê figures at its far edge above the Thu Bồn River
The open-air jacuzzi at Nghê Prana running in its stone courtyard, framed by timber decking
The lit courtyard walkway at Nghê Prana at dusk, the hour guests set out for the Ancient Town
Twilight over the Thu Bồn River from Nghê Prana, the last orange light behind the mountains

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Wake to the river.

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

Breakfast by the water.

A slow morning on the terrace. 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.

A therapist working on a guest at Nghê Prana spa, a Hoi An riverside hotel and Vietnamese herbal spa
Sleep · Heal · Restore

Wellness & Spa

Warm-oil massage and Vietnamese herbal (thuốc nam) therapies. Lemongrass herbal steam. Hot-stone work for bodies that have been in transit too long. Book a single treatment after check-in, or layer a few across a long weekend.

Warm-Oil Signature Massage

Our signature full-body massage in warm herbal oil that calms the mind and restores deep balance.

Vietnamese Herbal Steam (Xông Hơi)

A lemongrass-and-herb steam (xông hơi) that opens the lungs and softens the body before treatment.

Herbal Body Rituals

Local Vietnamese herbs and flowers blended into healing baths, scrubs, and wraps.

Foot Reflexology

A grounding pressure-point foot massage that eases tired legs after long days walking the Old Town.

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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.

Tables set for breakfast on the riverside terrace at Nghê Prana, the Thu Bồn River just beyond the edge of the pool

At The Table

Riverside Farm-to-Table Dining

Seasonal Vietnamese and Western plates by the Thu Bồn — herbs, vegetables, and the morning catch from farms and the river.

Fish grilled in banana leaf with rice and fresh herbs, served on a banana leaf at Nghê Prana, Hội An

Local Ingredients

Clay-pot curry served with baguette and fresh herbs at Nghê Prana, a riverside restaurant in Hội An

Seasonal Menus

Guests with drinks at the poolside bar at dusk, the gilded Nghê mask on the brick wall behind — The Corn Restaurant & Bar at Nghê Prana, Hội An

Poolside Bar

Explore · Taste · Transform

Experiences

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

In Their Words

Guest Stories

Moments that linger long after checkout.

From 11+ 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

“I had an absolutely wonderful stay at Nghe Prana Hotel & Spa Hoi An. What truly set this apart was outstanding guest relations team guided by Hana. I was staying in another hotel in ancient town and cycling around Hoi An looking for a better hotel. This hotel is located right on the serene Thu Bon River in Cam Nam with perfect peaceful island vibe. From the moment I arrived, Hana helped us to arrange for room preference with good rate. She helped us to ensure our safety and arrange trasportation during night tour in Ancient town. A special thank you to Hana, who is above and beyond by helping us with last minute walk in room booking with her dedication, special care, warm attitude and quick problem solving made us feel incredibly valued. The room were comfortable and location was perfect. We will definitely return because of outstanding hospitality!”
Cheah Lin Chia

Cheah Lin Chia

May 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 .”
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loonylou78

Sep 2025

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Two therapists in dark uniforms stretching the legs of two women lying face down under white towels during a full-body massage (massage toàn thân)

Massage in Vietnam: The First-Timer's Guide, With Every Word on the Spa Menu Translated

Is Vietnam known for massage? Yes: xoa bóp and bấm huyệt belong to Vietnamese traditional medicine, state hospitals still offer them, and massage is judged the highest-paid trade open to Vietnamese who are blind. This first-timer's guide translates the words on a Vietnamese spa menu, says what you wear, what is on the bill and what to tip, and ends at our riverside spa on the Thu Bồn in Hội An, from 450,000₫ for 60 minutes, final price.

A therapist's thumbs pressing into the muscle beside a man's shoulder blade during a back massage

Should a Massage Hurt? If You're Holding Your Breath, It's Too Hard

Should a massage hurt? No. Firm pressure can be uncomfortable in a tight spot, but discomfort you can breathe through is fine and pain you brace against is too much. Here is where the line sits, with page numbers from the books our other spa pages use, the signs that mean stop, what a traditional massage in Vietnam can feel like, and a Vietnamese phrase card for the treatment room: lighter, harder, stop, not here.

A therapist in pink gloves brushing a thick white mask (đắp mặt nạ) onto the face of a woman lying with her eyes closed, her hair held back by a white towel band

Vietnamese Facial: Four Different Treatments Share the Name, With the Vietnamese Menu Words Translated

"Vietnamese facial" is not one treatment. It can mean a salon chăm sóc da mặt with extraction (lấy nhân mụn), Diện Chẩn facial reflexology, which the method's own history dates to 26 March 1980, the gội đầu dưỡng sinh head spa that washes and massages the face with the hair, or a mask of yogurt, honey or green tea. This guide separates them with the Vietnamese menu words and dated prices, and says plainly that our riverside spa in Hội An does only the last: three food masks, 450,000₫ for 45 minutes.

A therapist brushing a thick white mask across a woman's face, her hair wrapped in a white towel and her eyes closed

How Long Does a Facial Take? 30 to 90 Minutes, and Exactly 45 or 60 at Our Spa

How long does a facial take? Most take 30 to 90 minutes: an express facial or a HydraFacial about 30, a classic spa facial 45 to 75, and the mask itself 10 to 30 of them. Here are those trade and clinic figures side by side with where they disagree, every facial on our Hội An menu with its printed minutes and price, the time to set aside around one, and dermatology and Vietnamese hospital guidance on makeup afterwards and washing your face before.

Two therapists in dark uniforms massaging two guests on beds side by side in a bright room with long curtains and a balcony door

How Much Is a Massage in Hội An? We Read Ten Spa Menus to Find Out

We read the published menus of ten Hội An spas on 7 November 2026. The cheapest full-body hour runs from 370,000 to 550,000₫, with a median of 430,000₫, about US$17. Here is the same count for oil, foot, Thai and hot stone massage, why guides say 150,000₫ and resorts 1,400,000₫, and where our own menu sits, including where it is the dearest.

Basket boats, umbrellas and swimmers on a beach in Hội An, with a Vietnamese flag flying from a thatched post

Massage Near An Bàng Beach: We Are 5.8 km Away, So We Pick You Up Free

We are not on An Bàng beach, and we say so first: Nghê Prana's spa is 5.8 km away on the Thu Bồn, about 10 to 15 minutes by car. Since 6 November 2026 we pick anyone up for free from anywhere in Hội An, An Bàng included; message WhatsApp or Zalo +84 896 687 961 with a map pin and we reply within 15 minutes during spa hours. Here is how the one-way ride works, what to do about salt, sand and sunburn, and real prices from 450,000₫.

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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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