Description
Located right on the doorstep of the ancient and colourful UNESCO town of Hoi An, Life Resort is a haven of tranquillity designed to blend harmoniously with the environment. Situated on the banks of the Thubon River, this contemporary style hotel is a great place to relax while experiencing the local surroundings of Hoi An. The resort's philosophy focuses on the body's ten senses and guests are encouraged to leave feeling that all of these have been stimulated.
With just 94 contemporary, clutter-free guest rooms, the service is excellent at Life Resort and you are made to feel truly welcome. All 3 venues for dining offer fresh, creative cuisine, the wellness spa has a variety of fantastic treatments guaranteed to revive and relax you and the swimming pool is simply stunning. Enjoy a wealth of new experiences from learning some Vietnamese, Tai Chi or painting, to boat tours and independent outings by bike with a gourmet picnic.
Accommodation
Life Resort has just 94 guest rooms ranging from Superior Rooms with private porches to Junior Suites which have the addition of a comfy seating area with sofa bed. The Riverview Junior Suites are highly recommended and have large terraces with fabulous views. Grand Suites overlook the garden or the river and have an even more spacious sitting room with a large sofa bed and DVD player.
Childcare
Children are welcome but there are no services except for babysitting. Junior and Grand Suites both have comfy sofa beds and Junior Suites can also connect to a Deluxe Room for those wanting more space for their family.
Facilities
The open air Senses restaurant offers fine dining with Western and Eastern influenced food. Cafe Vienna has a selection of pastries, teas and coffee and the Heritage Bar is a relaxing venue for informal meals and drinks. There is a swimming pool and the Life Spa wellness centre offers facials, massage, Thai Chi and traditional Chinese medicine.
Activities
Activities while at Life Resort include boat tours, bicycles for hire, Tai Chi and cultural excursions.
When to travel
The temperature is warm throughout the year (average 29°C), yet hotter around months June and July and cooler around December. Hoi An is affected by monsoon winds. The city will be constantly raining from September till January, and dry for the rest of the year. Overall, the best time to visit Hoi An is between February and June when rainfall is low and temperatures are pleasant. The temperatures can get hot during summer time and during the rainy season, particularly during October and November, rains can be frequent and heavy.
If you can, time your visit to Hoi An for the full moon during on the 14th day of the lunar year each month for the Full Moon festivals, when the town becomes the stage for traditional songs, dancing, games and food, with lanterns lining all of the streets.
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Location and directions
Hoi An, Vietnam
Located along the scenic Thu Bon River, Life Resort Hoi An is a short stroll from Hoi An Old Town. Cua Dai beach is only a 5 km drive or a short boat trip from life resort jetty.
How to get there
From Europe, you'll probably fly into Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi. Flight to Da Nang Airport from capital Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi take around 75-minutes. Life Resort is 45-minutes from Da Nang airport.
