Sunrise Premium Resort Hoi An

This stylish modern design hotel is situated on lovely, well-landscaped beachfront grounds with lush plantings and trees all around. Guests pass through glass doors to enter the huge, open lobby with a soaring ceiling. The front desk is off to one side, and boutiques and a tour operator booth line the back wall. The look sets the tone for the style throughout the resort -- clean lines are accentuated by gorgeous wicker and wooden pieces like hanging light fixtures over stone tile floors. Outdoors, reflecting ponds are given even more personality with tastefully deployed sculptures set amid the water. Multiple casual seating areas provide places for guests to hang out, but the center of the action is at the two pools and pool bar. Couples make up the majority of the clientele, but families also come to take advantage of the spacious villas and the kids' club and babysitting services. Overall, the vibe is generally laid-back and serene, though in high season the resort can get crowded.

The resort is located on Cua Dai Beach along the main road in the area. It's about a 10-minute drive from the center of Hoi An, a charming market town and UNESCO World Heritage site. This beach strip is lined with hotels, and there are plenty of shops and eateries within walking distance. The famed Japanese Covered Bridge is about a 20-minute drive from the hotel, and the Marble Mountains are about a half-hour away. Bustling Da Nang,home to famous China Beach and a wealth of colonial architecture (though the latter won't be around forever given Da Nang's rampant development), is a 40-minute drive from the resort. Likewise, it's a 40-minute drive to Da Nang International Airport. 

The Sunrise offers a variety of room types, ranging from hotel rooms to an enormous Grand Villa. Deluxe Rooms are the smallest and offer a king-size bed or two twins. Suites add a separate bedroom, and Two-Bedroom Family Villas are also available. The Grand Villa is the most spacious and features a kitchen and a dining area. All units are beautifully designed employing stylish minimalism, with hardwood floors, wood furniture with clean lines, modern lighting fixtures, and neutral color schemes with lots of white and brown. Artwork is subtle -- typically carved wood or black-and-white prints -- and fresh flowers and silk bed runners provide welcome splashes of color. Modern amenities include flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and minibars. Bathrooms are modern and sleek, with above-counter sinks, walk-in showers with rainfall showerheads, deep soaking tubs, and upscale toiletries. Balconies or terraces are nicely furnished and offer views of the beach or gardens, and some have their own private plunge pools. 

Guests can choose between Asian and Italian fare, and there's also a lounge serving cocktails and light international fare, and guests can watch the chefs at work in the exhibition kitchen. The space is laid-back and casual, with a pool table, TVs, and a desk with a computer and printer for guest use. An excellent breakfast is included in room rates and offers live cooking stations serving everything from eggs and crepes to Asian noodle dishes. The adjacent patio is a beautiful place to sit in nice weather. Another bar serves drinks by the pool, and room service is available around-the-clock.

The hotel's huge Lagoon Pool is surrounded by lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees and there's a second pool overlooking the ocean that's suitable for swimming laps. There are also lounge chairs on the beach, though the hotel's stretch of sand is a bit underwhelming. The Bodyworks Spa offers a variety of treatments, including massages, detoxification programs, body scrubs, and anti-aging facials, with a focus on wellness and balance. The fitness center has a variety of modern cardio and weight-training equipment situated in front of floor-to-ceiling windows and large-screen TVs. Bikes can be rented, and there's an outdoor tennis court as well. 

A Kids' Club has indoor and outdoor spaces, a theater, and plenty of activities to keep the little ones entertained. The hotel's events space is suitable for business gatherings and weddings and other celebrations for up to 400 people and there's free Wi-Fi throughout the property. A variety of excursions and tours are available, including countryside tours, fishing trips, boat trips to nearby islands, diving trips, and golf outings, and there's a free shuttle to Hoi An for sightseeing and shopping. On-site parking is free and the hotel can arrange car services.