Top Business Stays in Hoi An

Lavini Hoian Boutique Villa pairs an infinity pool with a private beach area, so families can switch between pool and sea in the same afternoon. The family-friendly restaurant serves Italian, Vietnamese and Asian dishes, which makes it easier to feed children with different tastes, and outdoor seating suits a relaxed meal. Parents can use the spa, the hot tub or the fitness centre while children rest. A score of 9.7 from over 700 reviews is outstanding.

La Charm Hoi An pairs genuine family rooms with an infinity pool and free bicycles, so children get a swim after a morning in the Old Town and parents get an easy way to ride around. The Japanese Covered Bridge is about an 8-minute walk, which keeps outings short for small legs. A 9.6 score across more than 5,000 reviews tells me the service is consistent, and free private parking helps if you arrive by car.

Laluna Hoi An Riverside Hotel & Spa sits by the river, and its soundproofed, air-conditioned rooms help children sleep well after a busy day. The swimming pool keeps them happy between outings, while parents can use the spa, sauna, steam room or fitness centre. The family-friendly restaurant serves a range of cuisines, and breakfast includes local specialities, a gentle way to try Hoi An flavours. A 9.6 score from more than 2,700 reviews tells me the service is reliable.

The Watermark Beachside Hotel is one of the strongest family options in Hoi An on paper, with a 9.6 rating from 185 guests. Family rooms have balconies and private bathrooms, the outdoor pool is open all year, and the buffet is child-friendly. Free bicycles are a good way to explore the area at a family pace. Parents can also use the fitness centre or join a yoga class while the garden and terrace give children room to play.

Maison Vy Hotel Hội An is a four-star hotel in the ancient town area of Hoi An, so the lantern-lit streets are close for an evening walk with children. The outdoor pool is the easy reward after a morning of sightseeing, and the snack bar keeps hungry kids happy between meals. Parents can book the spa, and rooms look over the city, the garden or the pool. With 9.5 from 174 reviews, I would book it for a family stay in Hoi An.

Hoi An Blue Sky Boutique Hotel & Spa gives families a rooftop pool and access to a private beach area, two good ways to cool off after a morning in the Ancient Town. Rooms have balconies over the pool or the city, plus a minibar for snacks. The breakfast buffet is varied and the restaurant serves Vietnamese, Asian and American dishes. Free bicycles suit older children, and a score of 9.5 from over 1,100 reviews is excellent.

Bonsai Villa Hoi An is a short walk from the Ancient Town, so families can visit the lantern-lit streets and be back at the pool before children get tired. Free bicycle rentals make the flat lanes around Hoi An fun for older kids, and the à la carte restaurant saves going out again in the evening. Rooms look onto the garden, which keeps the setting calm. Parents can book the spa, and a score of 9.3 from over 700 reviews is excellent.