Along the gentle currents of the Thu Bon River, where nipa palms sway and lanterns begin to glow at dusk, Namia River Retreat invites travellers into a slower, more nourishing rhythm of life. Nestled on the tranquil Con Ba Xa islet, the wellness-inclusive resort thoughtfully weaves Vietnamese herbology, cultural connection, and mindful riverside living into every stay.
Surrounded by river life and native Nipa palms, its private pool villas, wellbeing journeys, and daily rituals offer a restorative lens through which to experience Hoi An - one rooted in presence, balance, and a deep connection to place. That philosophy naturally extends into Namia’s culinary experiences, where dining becomes part of the journey itself.
Overlooking the gentle flow of the Thu Bon River and framed by lush nipa palms, The Merchant Restaurant draws inspiration from Hoi An’s history as a vibrant trading port where cultures, spices, and stories once met along the water’s edge. The riverside dining space brings together contemporary Vietnamese cuisine with flavours rooted in memory and seasonality, alongside street food-inspired cocktails infused with local herbs, single-origin Vietnamese farm teas, and house-roasted coffee that reflect the richness of Hoi An’s culinary heritage.
At the poolside, The Fisherman Restaurant captures the spirit of the region’s coastal life through a seafood-focused dining experience shaped by the rhythms of the river and sea. Inspired by the waters of Cua Dai Beach and the fishing grounds of the Cham Islands, the restaurant celebrates fresh seafood, garden-led plates, and fire-grilled favourites best shared slowly by the Thu Bon River.
Together, the two restaurants embody Namia River Retreat’s sustainable dining philosophy - one grounded in local sourcing, seasonality, and a deep respect for the land and surrounding communities. The result is dining that feels both comforting and refined: nourishing food designed to be shared, savoured slowly, and deeply connected to place.
As sunset dawns on the river, the experience continues aboard The Merchant River Cruise, a floating extension of the restaurant. Beneath changing skies and the warm glow of lanterns, guests are invited to experience Hoi An from the waterways - drifting past riverside life with cocktails, canapés, and a Spice Route-inspired dining journey celebrating the seasonal flavours of Hoi An’s land and sea.
Thoughtfully designed with open-air decks and intimate dining spaces, the cruise captures the romance and timelessness of river life in Hoi An. It becomes a sensory voyage through the stories, flavours, and gentle pace that define the destination itself.
From riverside dining to lantern-lit journeys on water, Namia River Retreat invites guests to experience Hoi An through a more nourishing rhythm of life, one shaped by culture, seasonality, and the timeless flow of the Thu Bon River.