Travel Guide: New Destination Hoi An, Vietnam

Introduction

Nestled on the quiet, rural Cam Kim Island just a 10-minute ferry ride from Hoi An’s bustling UNESCO-listed Ancient Town, New Destination Hoi An delivers the best of both worlds: peaceful riverside countryside retreat and easy access to central Vietnam’s most beloved cultural hub. This intimate, community-focused guesthouse is perfect for travelers looking to escape the crowds of central Hoi An while still enjoying warm hospitality and thoughtful amenities. It is located at Tổ 5, Thôn Đông Hà, Xã Cẩm Kim, Cam Kim, Hoi An, Vietnam.

Hotel Overview

New Destination Hoi An is a small, quiet property designed for slow travel, with all the essentials for a comfortable stay. Every non-smoking room is soundproofed, fitted with air conditioning, crisp linens, a flat-screen TV, and a private en-suite bathroom with a shower (or optional tub), complimentary toiletries, a bidet, and a hairdryer. Most rooms open out to private balconies or terraces overlooking lush tropical gardens, with shared outdoor seating and an outdoor heater for cool evenings.

Complimentary WiFi is available across all public areas, and the 24-hour front desk offers everything from private check-in, tour bookings, and currency exchange to 24-hour security for complete peace of mind. On-site facilities include a shared guest kitchen with a washing machine and electric kettle, a small snack bar, an on-site mini-mart, and a range of paid activities to fill your itinerary: Vietnamese cooking classes, guided cycling and walking tours, cultural workshops, and offshore snorkeling, diving, and fishing trips. You can also book paid massages (from full-body to foot massages) on-site, rent bikes directly from the hotel, and arrange paid airport transfers or public transport tickets to suit your itinerary.

Attractions

Three standout local attractions are all easily accessible from the hotel:

• **Hoi An Ancient Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site): A 15-minute bike and ferry ride away, this 16th-century trading port is famous for its colourful lantern-lit streets, preserved wooden shophouses, Japanese Covered Bridge, and weekend night markets. Don’t miss the iconic lantern release ceremony on the Thu Bon River after dark.
• Cam Kim Island Coconut Village: Just a 10-minute bike ride from the hotel, this quiet rural village is known for its hand-woven coconut crafts and gentle bamboo basket boat tours through winding mangrove canals, where you can try your hand at catching crabs with local fishermen.
• An Bang Beach: A 20-minute bike ride from the hotel, this soft, golden-sand beach is lined with casual seafood shacks serving fresh grilled fish and cold beer, perfect for a lazy afternoon of swimming and sunbathing away from the busier tourist beaches further south.

Travel Tips

The property has no on-site parking, so if you’re renting a car, leave it at the public parking lot on the mainland before taking the short ferry across to Cam Kim Island. Bikes are the best way to get around the flat island and reach the ferry terminal, and renting directly from the hotel is cheaper than arranging rentals in central Hoi An. English is spoken by all front desk staff, so you’ll have no trouble communicating or adjusting your itinerary during your stay. Book paid activities like cooking classes and diving trips at least 24 hours in advance via the hotel’s tour desk to secure your spot, and don’t forget to pack mosquito repellent for evenings spent in the garden.