Anantara Hoi An Resort

Character and identity

This 93-room riverside resort sits on the Thu Bon, less than a kilometre from Hoi An's UNESCO-listed Ancient Town, with a promenade leading directly toward the lantern-lit lanes, teahouses and shrines of the old quarter. The architecture leans colonial, while rooms inside run crisp and contemporary, cool palettes and clean lines that play against the dense tropical planting of the grounds. A private jetty, riverfront pool and full-service spa anchor the amenities, the spa's 90-minute Vietnamese four-hand massage (two therapists working in tandem) being the signature indulgence.

Who's it for

Bottom line

The defining draw here is location: a walkable riverside stroll into the UNESCO quarter, paired with a calm, leafy retreat to come back to. Book a river-facing room to make the most of the setting, build in a spa afternoon for the four-hand massage, and aim for the cooler, drier months between February and April when Hoi An is at its best.