How to Rent an Entire Airbnb Villa in Hoi An
This guide explains how to find the best Airbnb accommodation in Hoi An, the best neighbourhoods to stay in, recommended Airbnb-style properties, and alternative ways to find accommodation outside the Airbnb platform.
Best Areas in Hoi An for Airbnb Accommodation
An Bang Beach (Best for Villas)
- Most villas located here
- Walking distance to beach
- Best for groups and luxury stays
Old Town / Cam Chau Area
- Close to restaurants and nightlife
- Fewer villas but still available
- Good balance of location and price
- Between the beach and Old Town and about 8 minutes by taxi from both
Tra Que / Cam Thanh (Rice Fields)
- Quiet countryside villas
- Larger properties with more space
- Best value for money
- Between the beach and the Old Town and about 8 minutes taxi from both
Each area offers a different travel experience depending on your travel style.
Where to Find Entire Villas in Hoi An
Airbnb (Primary Platform)
Search “Hoi An, Vietnam” and filter:
- Entire place
- Villa or house
- Pool
Airbnb remains the most reliable platform for short-term villa rentals (1–14 nights).
Booking Platforms That List Entire Villas
- Booking.com
- Agoda (note: Agoda is one of the best platforms for booking villas in Southeast Asia and often has the lowest prices a large percentage of the time. Agoda may show lower non-refundable prices first, so always check cancellation terms
- Vrbo
These platforms list many of the same villas as Airbnb, often with different pricing.
Facebook Groups (Direct Rentals & Better Prices)
Search for:
- Hoi An Rental Accommodation
- Hoi An Property Rentals
- Hoi An Expats & Locals
- Da Nang & Hoi An Villa Rentals
Some Facebook Rental Sites to try:
How it works:
- Owners or agents post villas
- You message directly
- Often cheaper than Airbnb (no service fees)
Booking Direct with Villa Owners
Steps:
- Find villa on Airbnb
- Google the villa name
- Contact the owner via website or Facebook
Many villas accept direct bookings and offer 10–30% cheaper rates.
Google Maps Search
Search:
- Hoi An villa with pool
- An Bang beach villa
- Private villa Hoi An
This reveals:
- Villas not listed on Airbnb
- Direct contact details
- Boutique private rentals
Key Tips for Renting Entire Villas
- Always verify the host before paying outside Airbnb
- Ask for recent photos or video walkthrough
- Check reviews from the last 12 months
- Confirm exact location (beach vs town vs countryside)
Quick Strategy (What experienced travellers do)
- Search Airbnb → shortlist 5–10 villas
- Copy villa names → search on Google
- Check Facebook groups for similar listings
- Message host directly for better price
Simple Summary
- Best platforms: Airbnb, Booking, Agoda, Vrbo
- Best deals: Facebook groups + direct booking
- Best areas: An Bang (beach), Old Town (central), Tra Que (quiet)
Price per week summary for an entire villa
- Budget villa (week): $400 – $800
- Mid-range villa (week): $800 – $1,800
- Luxury villa (week): $1,800 – $3,500+
Most travellers renting an entire villa in Hoi An will realistically pay around:
$US800 – 1,500 per week for a good private pool villa
But: it is significantly cheaper to go through a Facebook Page agent or direct with the owners and cheaper the longer you rent. Also: look for places without a pool are even cheaper.
Sites like Rent by Owner: will bring up many villas available for rent in Hoi An.
Airbnb An Bang Beach Villas
- 6 bedrooms, beachfront, private pool
- Suitable for large groups
- Direct beach access
- 1 bedroom, 2 beds
- Entire villa
- Near amenities and beach
- 5 bedroom house
- Great location
- Close to beach & all amenities
- 4 bedrooms, private pool
- Includes bikes and breakfast
- 5-bedroom villa
- private swimming pool located
- short walk from the beach.
- 3 bedroom villa
- 2 minutes from beach
- Close to all amenities
Summary
- Best platform: Airbnb, Agoda
- Best deals: Facebook groups + direct booking
- Best area for villas: An Bang Beach
- Typical price: $US100 – $250 per night for most villas
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