Hoi An Swiss-Belhotel Golden Sand Resort & Spa

This large, coastal 5-star hotel is quite far from the town of Hoi An, but it has a shuttle service to the city at certain times. You can also take a cheap taxi outside of operating hours. The rooms are large and comfy, and the bathroom is great, too. It is made up of several buildings in a beautiful garden, but if anything stands out about the hotel, it's the vast pool (150 metres long) and the private beach.

Like almost all 5-star hotels in Vietnam, it’s difficult to find fault with this one. The rooms are huge and comfortable and both the Vietnamese and Western-style restaurants are among the best I tried. The kilometer-long private beach is clean and quiet. This is the perfect hotel if you’re looking for rest and relaxation. It’s a bit outside of Hội An but they offer free transportation to guests and certain hours.