Old yellow-walled town houses light up at night with lanterns of every color. Hoi An, a port town whose old quarter is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most romantic places in Vietnam. The town is small, and it's only about a 15-minute drive from the old quarter to the sea. That's exactly why the tone of your trip shifts depending on whether you go for the atmosphere of the old quarter, a beach resort, or a riverside or countryside hideaway in between.
In this article, we sort Hoi An's hotels into three areas. For each, we first lay out the options in a quick-reference table, then cover the standout hotels one by one. Every place featured was chosen after checking its rating and operating status on Google Maps, one at a time (star counts are as of July 2026). We don't include booking-site links. Using only the map pins, find the one that fits your trip.
① The old quarter and within walking distance ── enjoy the lantern town on foot
The star of sightseeing in Hoi An is, above all, the UNESCO World Heritage old town. The Japanese Covered Bridge, old townhouses, tailors, and lantern shops line the river, and a nighttime lantern stroll is the town's top highlight. Stay in the old town or within walking distance and you can enjoy the quiet streets on foot in the early morning and evening, once the day-trippers have gone. It's the perfect area for people who want to get around mainly on foot.
| Hotel | Type | Google Maps rating |
|---|---|---|
| Anantara Hoi An Resort | Luxury (riverside, within walking distance of the Old Town) | ★4.7 · 1,263 reviews |
| Hoi An Historic Hotel | Mid to upper range (old quarter, pool) | ★4.5・2,605 reviews |
| De An Hotel | Mid-range (about 1.6 km to the Old Town) | ★4.9 · 1,195 reviews |
Anantara Hoi An Resort — an upscale resort along the Thu Bon River, within walking distance of the old town
A luxury resort right next to the Old Town, spreading along the banks of the Thu Bon River. Its calm colonial-style buildings and river-view gardens are the draw. Since the Old Town is within walking distance, you can enjoy Hoi An just as it's meant to be — walking the streets by day and strolling among the lanterns by night. You get both the town's atmosphere and the comfort of a resort.
Hoi An Historic Hotel ── a long-established, pool-equipped hotel in the old quarter
A long-established hotel with a pool in the heart of the Old Town. Steadily rated at ★4.5 with over 2,600 reviews, its biggest draw is a location within walking distance of everything. It's chosen by those who want to squeeze the most out of their sightseeing time and those who want to stroll the quiet Old Town morning and night.
② Beaches (An Bang / Cua Dai / Ha My) — take it easy at a seaside resort
About a 15-minute drive east of the Old Town, you reach a beach area of long white sands. An Bang Beach, busy with swimmers and cafés; Cua Dai Beach, lined with resorts; and Ha My Beach, wrapped in the deepest quiet ── each has its own character. It's for those who want to relax, moving between the pool and the beach. You can reach the Old Town by taxi or a resort shuttle.
| Hotel | Type | Google Maps rating |
|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai | Top luxury (all-villa) | ★4.7 · 1,130 reviews |
| Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort & Spa | Luxury (Cua Dai, colonial style) | ★4.6, 1,976 reviews |
| Hoi An Beach Resort | Mid-range (Cua Dai, river and sea) | ★4.3 · 2,555 reviews |
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai — dream, top-luxury villas spread along Ha My Beach
Along Ha My Beach, this flagship ultra-luxury resort of Hoi An spreads out with every room a standalone villa. Its refined design, ringed by lotus ponds, and its attentive hospitality are known to luxury lovers the world over. In a sea-view pool villa, you savor the luxury of doing nothing. It's a place fit for a honeymoon or a special anniversary.
Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort & Spa ── a colonial-style enclave on the sands of Cua Dai
A luxury resort facing Cua Dai Beach, built to evoke a French colonial townscape. Cobbled lanes and canals wind through the wide grounds, so it feels like walking through a little town. You can enjoy both the beach and the pool, and it's popular with families and couples alike. Here you can feel the mood of the old quarter right by the sea.
③ Between the old town and the sea — riverside and countryside hideaways
Between the old town and the beach, quiet stays are scattered along the river and amid the countryside. Here you step back from both the town's bustle and the beach's glare, spending unhurried time surrounded by greenery and water. You can cycle out to the peaceful countryside or the Tra Que vegetable village, or pass a whole day at your hotel's pool — touching Hoi An's laid-back, everyday side. It's favored by those who want quiet over flash, and a stay that feels like living here.
| Hotel | Type | Google Maps rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hoi An Ancient House Resort & Spa | Luxury (gardens, toward the countryside) | ★4.8 · 1,751 reviews |
| Koi Resort & Spa Hoi An | Mid-range to upscale (along the De Vong River, near the sea) | ★4.4, 1,596 reviews |
| Hadana Boutique Resort Hoi An | Luxury (between the old town and the sea) | ★4.6 · 1,896 reviews |
Hoi An Ancient House Resort & Spa ── a calm retreat wrapped in green gardens
A garden resort built in a lush green garden, making the most of the charm of an old traditional house. It rates highly at ★4.8 with more than 1,700 reviews, and its appeal is a stillness where you wake to birdsong. Whether relaxing by the pool or heading out by bike to the old quarter or the countryside, you can savor Hoi An at a leisurely pace.
Once you've picked an area — tips for choosing where to stay in Hoi An
Hoi An is a small town, and getting between areas isn't all that hard. Keeping the following three points in mind makes it less likely you'll agonize over choosing a hotel.
- For two nights or more, consider a two-base split of "old town + beach": Splitting your stay is a nice option too — the first day walking the Old Town among the lanterns, the next relaxing at a beach resort.
- Read the star rating together with the number of reviews: Even a 4.9-star rating doesn't mean much if it's based on only a few dozen reviews. Hotels with a high star rating AND a large number of reviews are far less likely to disappoint.
- Consider the distance from Da Nang too: Hoi An is a 40–50 minute drive from Da Nang airport. Planning your itinerary together with Da Nang keeps travel time from going to waste.
Note: the star ratings in this article were checked one property at a time on Google Maps as of July 2026. Before booking, follow the links to see the latest details to be sure. See alsoDa Nang hotel guideandA guide to Vietnamese foodis also worth a look.
Summary — choose your Hoi An stay by “town, sea, or in between”
When choosing a hotel in Hoi An, the shortcut is to decide — before "which hotel" — whether you want the old quarter, the beach, or a hideaway in between. To soak in the lantern-lit charm, go for the old quarter and within walking distance; to relax at a resort, the beach; to spend your time quietly, a riverside or rural hideaway. Because the town is small, splitting your stay between two bases is also a luxurious way to enjoy it. Choose the area that fits your trip, and all that's left is picking a property that fits your budget.
Follow the map pins to find the one place that stays in your travel memories. Thank you for reading to the end.
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