Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An RECEIVES 2025 GLOBAL RECOGNITION AWARD
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An has won the 2025 Global Recognition Award for its exceptional architectural excellence, authentic Vietnamese hospitality, and sustainability initiatives.
Located on Ha My Beach in Central Vietnam, this all-villa sanctuary combines 2,500 years of Vietnamese heritage with contemporary luxury. The resort creates an inspiring connection with nature, culture, and the inner self.
Architectural Excellence
The resort’s visionary architecture by Paris-based architect Reda Amalou reinterprets traditional Vietnamese nha ruong (house of panels). Inspired by feng shui philosophy and Hue’s royal tombs, the design creates a dramatic interplay between wind and water.
Key features:
100 villas with traditional timber frames and pitched tile roofs
Elevated sleeping platforms wrapped in gossamer netting
Multi-functional spaces for sleeping, working, and bathing
Seamless indoor-outdoor living
Culinary Excellence
The resort features three distinctive dining concepts:
NAYUU Restaurant – Central Vietnam’s first Japanese omakase experience with Kagoshima A5 Wagyu and Tokyo fish market specialties, led by Chef Alex Moranda.
La Sen Restaurant – Vietnamese-French fusion in a beachfront setting, meaning “lotus leaf” in Vietnamese.
Cooking Academy – Learn Vietnamese cuisine using ingredients from the resort’s garden with over 40 seasonal varieties.
Transformative Wellness
Heart of the Earth Spa sits on eight floating treatment pavilions overlooking a lotus pond. Inspired by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings, it features:
Crystal singing bowls (only complete eight-octave set in Vietnam)
Award-winning Nam Hai Earth Song treatment (Spa Treatment of the Year 2024)
“Goodnight Kiss to the Earth” candle ceremony
Full-day wellness retreats
Prime Location
The resort serves as a cultural gateway to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites:
Ancient town of Hoi An (10 minutes)
Imperial City of Hue
My Son Sanctuary
Location benefits:
30 minutes from Da Nang International Airport
Private kilometer of white sand beach
4,500 coconut palm trees
Access to the Cham Islands for diving
Sustainability Leadership
As an ASEAN-certified Green Hotel, the resort demonstrates environmental commitment through:
420,000+ plastic bottles eliminated annually
Solar-powered water heaters
4,000 tons of natural waste composted yearly
35-hectare grounds with 60+ local gardeners
Organic farm supplying restaurants
Distinguished Recognition
Awards and recognition:
Forbes Five-Star status (5 consecutive years)
Condé Nast Traveler Best Resorts in Asia (96.42 score)
Best Luxury Wellness Resort (Robb Report 2022)
Global Spa of the Year (SpaChina 2023)
Distinctive Features
Accommodation highlights:
All-villa property (1-5 bedroom options)
Private pools and outdoor showers
Direct beach access
Three cascading infinity pools
Family amenities:
Eight family villas with children’s rooms
Chuon Chuon kids club
Junior cooking academies
On-site temple for cultural ceremonies
Pinnacle of Excellence
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai exemplifies luxury hospitality at its highest standards. The 2025 Global Recognition Award celebrates the seamless integration of Vietnamese heritage with contemporary luxury.
This extraordinary sanctuary invites transformation where ancient wisdom meets modern comfort. Here, sustainability enhances luxury, and every moment becomes an opportunity for connection and renewal in Central Vietnam’s magnificent cultural and natural setting.
Prime Central Vietnam Location: Situated on a private kilometer-long stretch of Ha My Beach, 30 minutes from Da Nang International Airport and 10 minutes from Hoi An’s ancient town
UNESCO World Heritage Gateway: Provides direct access to three extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Hoi An ancient town, Imperial City of Hue, and My Son Sanctuary
Cultural Heartland Position: Located in Vietnam’s culturally rich central coast with easy access to Buddhist pagodas, royal tombs, historic citadels, and the beautiful Cham Islands just one hour offshore
Pristine beachfront location on Ha My Beach along Vietnam’s central coast, offering one kilometer of private white sandy beach
Extensive tropical grounds spanning 86 acres (35 hectares) of lush tropical gardens with lotus ponds and meandering walkways
Convenient accessibility located 15 minutes from Hoi An town center with complimentary shuttle service, and 30 minutes from Da Nang International Airport
100 luxury villas designed in authentic Central Vietnamese garden house style with traditional timber frames and pitched tile roofs
Varied villa categories including One-Bedroom Ocean-View Villas, Pool Villas with private infinity pools, Family Villas, and expansive Five-Bedroom Beachfront Pool Villas
Authentic architectural design incorporating Vietnamese feng shui principles with raised central sleeping platforms, gossamer nets, and seamless indoor-outdoor living
Premium amenities featuring sunken baths, private gardens with outdoor rain showers, private terraces, and complimentary bicycles
Five distinct dining venues offering diverse culinary experiences from Japanese omakase to Vietnamese-French fusion cuisine
NAYUU restaurant serving refined Japanese omakase menus curated by Chef Alex Moranda
Lá Sen beachside bistro celebrating Vietnamese cuisine elevated by classic French culinary techniques
Café Nam Hai featuring royal Indian cuisine with fine local ingredients for maximum freshness
Sol & Sao lounge offering sherry-based cocktails, Vietnamese tapas, and evolving experiences from morning espressos to moonlit nightcaps
On-site Cooking Academy with hands-on Vietnamese cooking classes using ingredients from the resort’s herb and vegetable garden
Three-tiered infinity pools cascading down to the East Sea, including a heated family pool and adults-only lap and Olympic-sized pools
Comprehensive sports facilities featuring three tennis courts, two pickleball courts, one padel ball court, one basketball court, and a fully equipped fitness center with sauna and steam room
Heart of the Earth Spa with floating spa villas offering signature treatments, wellness screenings, and naturopathy consultations
Water sports and beach activities including kayaking, jet-skiing, wakeboarding, and access to calm waters ideal for various aquatic pursuits
Cultural and wellness programs featuring yoga, meditation, tai chi, sound therapy sessions, and complimentary cultural activities
Dedicated butler service for Pool Villa guests providing personalized attention, welcome drinks, daily refreshments, and assistance with all requests
24-hour in-villa dining with floating breakfast options in private pools and romantic beachside dining experiences
Multilingual concierge team offering personalized assistance, airport transfers via BMW X7 or Hyundai Solati van, and local excursion arrangements
Complimentary services including premium Wi-Fi, daily newspaper, daily laundry for Pool Villa guests, and shuttle service to Hoi An
On-site bottling plant producing triple-filtrated water, eliminating over 420,000 plastic bottles annually (5.8 tonnes of plastic waste)
Extensive organic herb and vegetable farm with over 40 varieties of herbs, vegetables, fruits, and edible flowers, maintained by ten dedicated farmers
Local biodiversity support program employing over 60 local gardeners and featuring 4,500 coconut palms plus native plants like spider lilies and frangipanis
Sustainable dining initiatives including farm-to-table practices, vegan and vegetarian menu options, and the “Glow With Food” mindful-eating menu featuring plant-based creations
Environmental education programs offering eco-friendly activities for children, Vietnamese home remedy workshops using organic herbs, and composting exercises
Location
Block Ha My, Dong B, Điện Bàn, Quảng Nam 52000, Vietnam
RESORT INFORMATION
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Industry |
Hospitality/Luxury Hotels |
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Location |
Hoi An, Vietnam |
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What They Do |
Luxury resort and spa |
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Year Founded |
2016 |
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Company Size |
100-300 employees |
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