Travel Guide: Mai Hoa Thụ Homestay, Hoi An

Nestled in the quiet leafy Cam Chau neighborhood of Hoi An, Mai Hoa Thụ (Plum Tree) Homestay offers a serene escape from the crowds of Hoi An’s UNESCO-listed Ancient Town, while keeping all the city’s iconic lantern-lit streets and golden beaches within easy reach. For travelers craving authentic Vietnamese hospitality, personalized service, and a peaceful garden setting, this family-run guesthouse checks every box.

Hotel Overview

Mai Hoa Thụ Homestay is located at 163/6 Tran Nhan Tong, Cam Chau, Hoi An, a 10-minute bicycle ride from the Ancient Town waterfront. All accommodations are smoke-free, soundproofed, and fitted with air conditioning, mosquito nets, and ceiling fans for year-round comfort. Each room includes a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries, towels, and slippers, plus garden views, a flat-screen cable TV, iPod dock, wardrobe, and free WiFi. Guests can start their day with fresh fruit and a made-to-order breakfast served in-room for a small fee, or relax in the property’s lush tropical garden or sunlit terrace with outdoor seating.

On-site amenities include free bicycle rental (the best way to get around Hoi An), a shared kitchen for self-catering, 24-hour front desk service, private check-in/out, tour booking, currency exchange, paid laundry and ironing service, and paid airport transfers and in-room massages. There is no on-site parking, which is not an issue for most travelers, as the homestay’s central location makes walking and cycling far more convenient than driving. English and Vietnamese are spoken by staff, ensuring seamless communication for international visitors.

Nearby Attractions

Three unmissable attractions are all within a 15-minute ride of the homestay:

• Hoi An Ancient Town: Just 3 kilometers away, this UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts 16th-century timber shopfronts, colorful covered bridges, and lantern-lit riverbanks. Don’t miss the Japanese Covered Bridge, morning street food markets, and a lantern boat ride along the Thu Bon River at sunset.
• An Bang Beach: A 12-minute bicycle ride from the homestay, this soft golden-sand beach is far less crowded than its more touristy neighbor Cua Dai. Pull up a plastic beach chair, sip fresh coconut water, and watch fishing boats drift along the coast.
• Cam Thanh Water Coconut Village: Located 4 kilometers from the homestay, this quiet mangrove village offers traditional bamboo basket boat tours through narrow coconut-lined canals, where you can watch local fishermen cast nets and try your hand at rowing.

Travel Tips

Book your room in advance during peak season (June to August and the Vietnamese Tet holiday in January/February) to secure your preferred garden-view room. Ask the front desk to arrange a lantern-making class or cooking class—they often secure better rates than online booking platforms. If you are arriving from Da Nang International Airport, pre-book the homestay’s paid airport transfer for a hassle-free direct ride, which takes around 45 minutes. Finally, pack light, comfortable clothing and mosquito repellent for evening walks through the garden and around town.