Best Private Villa Hoi An with Pool: Complete Guide 2025

Here’s something most first-timers to Hoi An don’t realise until they’re already here: the best parts of this town aren’t inside the Old Town lantern maze at all. They’re out east, in the quiet strip of land between Cua Dai Beach and the Thu Bon River — where you can walk to the sea in three minutes, eat grilled morning glory at a plastic-chair roadside spot for 40,000 VND, and be back at your private pool before the sunscreen has even dried. That’s the Hoi An most visitors never find. It’s also exactly where The Hola 2 sits.

I’ve lived here for ten years. I’ve watched dozens of pool villas open and close. The ones that stick around are the ones that actually understand what families and small groups need — privacy, reliability, a kitchen that works, housekeeping that shows up, and a location that doesn’t force you into a tuk-tuk every time you want sand between your toes. The Hola 2 ticks every one of those boxes. This guide tells you exactly what to expect, what it costs, and whether it’s the right fit for your trip.

What Makes The Hola 2 Stand Out as a Pool Villa in Hoi An

There is no shortage of places billing themselves as villa accommodation in Hoi An, but the word “private” gets thrown around loosely. At The Hola 2, private actually means private. The entire three-bedroom villa is yours — no other guests sharing the pool, the kitchen, the garden, or the living spaces. The pool itself is 10 metres by 4 metres, which is a proper swimming pool, not the splash-pad size you sometimes encounter at budget listings.

The villa is modern and wellness-focused without being sterile. It sleeps six adults and up to two young children comfortably, with three ensuite bedrooms each measuring 25 square metres:

• Suite 1 – The Ground Floor Haven: King bed, no stairs, direct access to the kitchen, living room and pool. This is the room I’d put grandparents or anyone with mobility considerations in. It’s thoughtfully positioned — no stumbling down corridors at night.
• Suite 2 – The Canopy Retreat: King bed with a private balcony. This is the parents’ room. Quiet, elevated, and far enough from the kids that you might actually sleep past 6:30am.
• Suite 3 – The Flexibility Suite: Two single beds and a private balcony — set up for children, teenagers, or two friends travelling together. The twin configuration is harder to find than you’d think in Hoi An villas.

All bedrooms are air-conditioned, and daily housekeeping is included in the rate — not offered as a paid upgrade, just done. A washer and dryer with detergent is also included, which matters more than it sounds when you’re travelling with kids or staying longer than a week. There’s even a colour-coded cleaning system in place for hygiene standards. A baby cot is available on request at no extra charge.

The villa is officially registered and fully licensed — something that genuinely matters in Vietnam, where plenty of short-term rentals operate in a grey area. The Hola 2 is a legitimate boutique Airbnb in Hoi An, which means you have proper recourse if anything goes wrong. The host is reachable by message throughout your stay.

Rates run between 3,500,000 and 4,000,000 VND per night, depending on season and booking timing. For a fully private three-bedroom villa with a pool, daily housekeeping, and this location, that is fair pricing for what you’re getting. Check-in is at 2:00 PM and check-out at 12:00 PM.

Location: Between the Beach and the River

The Hola 2 sits between Cua Dai Beach and the Thu Bon River — and both are a three-minute walk from the front door. That kind of positioning is rare. Most pool villas in Hoi An either commit to being near the Old Town (meaning you’re in traffic and noise) or near the beach (meaning you’re 15 minutes from everything). The Hola 2 manages both without the trade-off.

An Bang Beach Hoi An is the beach locals and long-term expats actually use. It’s wide, it’s less crowded than some of the more famous stretches, and the seafood restaurants right on the sand are genuinely good. A sunbed will cost you 50,000–80,000 VND, and a seafood lunch runs 150,000–300,000 VND per person. Soul Kitchen beach bar is worth a cold Saigon beer in the late afternoon. The beach is at its quietest before 9am — walk straight from the villa and you’ll often have long stretches almost to yourself.

Hoi An Ancient Town is a 10-minute drive. Cua Dai Port, where you catch boats out to Cu Lao Cham island, is a five-minute drive. Da Nang airport to Hoi An is 28 kilometres — roughly a 45-minute private transfer, which the villa can arrange as a paid add-on (often cheaper than booking a local taxi on arrival).

For eating close by, Banh Mi Phuong is famous enough that you’ve probably already heard of it — it’s in the Old Town but worth the short drive. Closer to the villa, Morning Glory Restaurant on Tran Phu Street does excellent Central Vietnamese cooking. And for something genuinely local without the tourist premium, the unnamed com tam (broken rice) spots along the road toward Cua Dai serve breakfast and lunch for under 50,000 VND a plate. Nothing on a menu, you just point.

Add-On Experiences Worth Booking in Advance

The villa rate covers the villa. The experiences below are paid add-ons — worth knowing about before you arrive so you can plan rather than scramble.

Private Chef: This is the one I’d book without hesitation, especially for a first night when nobody wants to navigate an unfamiliar town. A chef comes to the villa and prepares authentic Hoi An food poolside — Cao Lau, White Rose dumplings, fresh Cua Dai seafood. Book 24 hours ahead. Eating Cao Lau made properly, at a table by your own pool, is a better introduction to this town than any restaurant in the Old Town.

Family Bonfire and Stargazing: Fire pit, marshmallows, sweet potatoes. Book 12 hours ahead. Sounds simple, and it is — but kids remember it for years. The sky out here away from the Old Town is darker than you’d expect.

Breakfast Service: Freshly prepared at the villa, costs $4 per person and includes one dish and one drink. No queues, no hunting for a cafe before the children melt down. Worth it on lazy mornings.

Kayaking is available on request for an additional fee. The Thu Bon River is three minutes away, and paddling it in the early morning when the light is low and the water is still is one of those Hoi An experiences that doesn’t make it onto enough itineraries.

Lunch, dinner, and minibar are also available — the minibar is stocked at the villa and charges only apply if you use it, which is a sensible arrangement.

Insider Tips: What Most Visitors Miss

Ten years in, here’s what I tell people who actually listen: book The Hola 2 during dry season, and book early. February through August is when Hoi An is at its best — temperatures sit between 25 and 28°C, the sea is calm, and the pool gets used every single day. Visiting in October or November means you’re rolling the dice on the rainy season, which can bring flooding near the Old Town and grey skies that make a pool villa feel like a questionable investment. For more detail on timing, read our guide on the best time to visit Hoi An.

The other thing tourists miss: the river at sunset. Everyone photographs the lanterns in the Old Town. Almost nobody walks three minutes from Cua Dai Beach to watch the Thu Bon go gold in the late afternoon. Bring a cold drink from the villa kitchen. You won’t regret it.

And if you’re travelling with another family or a larger group, The Hola 2 has an identical sister villa — The Hola 1 — right next door. Book both together and you’ve got six bedrooms, two private pools, and space for 12 adults plus children, with completely separate living areas. For groups that want even more space, The Manor sleeps 10 adults in four bedrooms on a quiet garden estate — details for all three properties are at ovuigo.com.

As Claire from London said after her stay at The Hola 2: “We came for five nights and extended to eight. The pool was perfect for the kids, the private chef dinner was the highlight of our whole Vietnam trip, and I genuinely didn’t want to leave. Hoi An is magical but having your own space to come back to every day made all the difference.”

Practical Logistics for Your Stay

A few things that save headaches:

• Getting there: Da Nang Airport is 28 km away. The villa offers a private airport transfer as a paid add-on — book it in advance, as it’s often more affordable than negotiating a taxi on arrival, particularly with luggage and children in tow.
• Currency: The villa rate is quoted in VND (3,500,000–4,000,000 VND per night). ATMs are available near Hoi An Old Town, and most taxi services and markets prefer cash.
• Getting around: Renting a bicycle or motorbike locally is easy and cheap. The Old Town is 10 minutes by car or a pleasant 20-minute bike ride. The beach is three minutes on foot.
• Groceries: There’s a Co.opmart supermarket in Hoi An town and fresh market stalls closer to the villa. The fully equipped kitchen means self-catering is straightforward — stock up on the first day.
• Check-in/out: 2:00 PM check-in, 12:00 PM check-out. Message the host in advance if you need flexibility — they’re responsive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the pool at The Hola 2 shared with other guests?

No. The pool is 100% private to your group. No other guests have access to it during your stay. The Hola 2 is a fully private villa rental in Hoi An — you’re not sharing any part of the property.

How far is The Hola 2 from Hoi An Ancient Town?

The villa is approximately a 10-minute drive from Hoi An Ancient Town. Cua Dai Beach is a three-minute walk, and Cua Dai Port — where boats depart for Cu Lao Cham island — is a five-minute drive. Da Nang Airport is 28 kilometres away, around 45 minutes by private transfer.

What is included in the villa rate at The Hola 2?

The nightly rate of 3,500,000–4,000,000 VND includes the private pool, air conditioning in all bedrooms, daily housekeeping, a fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer with detergent, and a baby cot on request. Breakfast, airport transfers, the private chef, and experiences like the bonfire and kayaking are available as paid add-ons and are not included in the base rate.

Book The Hola 2 for Your Hoi An Trip

If you’re looking for a private villa in Hoi An with a pool that actually delivers on the promise — genuinely private, well-located, properly managed, with space for the whole family — The Hola 2 is the one I’d point you toward without hesitation. Three ensuite bedrooms, a 10-metre private pool, Cua Dai Beach on your doorstep, and daily housekeeping included. Dry season runs February through August and availability fills up early, particularly for peak months.

Check availability and book directly through the official listing: Book The Hola 2 on Airbnb. For information on all properties in the collection, including The Hola 1 and The Manor, visit ovuigo.com.