Little Hoi An . A Boutique Hotel & Spa

Rooms and decor

The Deluxe Pool View runs about 30 sqm and leans into the hotel's theme: dragon-and-lotus prints set in dark teak frames, a soft king bed under ivory cotton sheets, and a Vietnamese lacquer-style lamp throwing warm light. The bathroom mixes charcoal-grey and gold tile with a rain shower and a ceramic basin, and the toiletries carry a light pandan-and-lemongrass scent. A small balcony looks down on the glow of the indoor pool. Wi-Fi is fast and the air-con bites quickly — useful in Hoi An's humidity.

Food and amenities

The standout is the indoor Roman-style pool under a domed, lantern-patterned ceiling — the water stays warm year-round, so it swims well even in the wet season. Guests tend to swim early, then move straight to the steam room next door. The spa downstairs does a 90-minute aroma massage in a paired treatment room, and the therapists know what they're doing. The lobby café pours Hanoi egg coffee and cuts a lotus-shaped cake, and 24-hour room service covers late-night cravings. Breakfast gets praised in reviews for variety.

Location and getting there

This is where the 9.6/10 location score comes from. It's about 0.5 km across a small footbridge to the Japanese Bridge (Chua Cau) — call it 7 minutes on foot — and the orange lanterns reflecting off the Hoai River are the postcard you came for. The An Hoi night market is right next door: handmade paper lanterns, banh xeo, cao lau, all in one walk. On beach days the hotel runs a free shuttle to An Bang Beach several times daily. Da Nang International Airport is about 28-30 km out, roughly a 45-minute transfer.

Things to know before booking

Rates start near $60 a night, which is a step above some of the cheaper boutiques on this list — you're partly paying for the address. Because it sits right by the night market, evening noise can carry to rooms on that side, so ask for one set back if you sleep light. It's a small property, and the high score means rooms sell out fast in peak season — book ahead. Most Western passports get visa-free or e-visa entry to Vietnam, but confirm your own before you fly.

Our take

Little Hoi An . A Boutique Hotel & Spa is the pick for couples and families who want to be a few minutes' walk from the Japanese Bridge and the night market, with a heated indoor pool and a real spa to come back to. At 9.4/10, the location is the trophy here — you're across the river from the Old Town without paying Old Town prices.