Wafaifo Resort, a new boutique urban resort in central Vietnam, is positioning itself as a leader in the area for technology-led health and wellness treatments for tourists. Wellness treatments to help guests achieve their own health objectives: weight loss, beauty, anti ageing, performance enhancement, physical or spiritual well-being, will include health diagnostics screenings (epigenetic testing), hyperbaric chambers, sleep technology and infrared saunas.
Wafaifo, derives from “wa” from water, and “faifo”, the historical name of Hoi An. Introducing itself as a new international hospitality brand and hotel, the 134-key boutique urban resort in Hoi An is scheduled to open on 1 September 2024 with an ambitious three-stage health and spa rollout that will greatly enhance wellness, spa and medical options for tourists visiting Hoi An and the greater Danang area. This 134-room and suite lifestyle resort introduces advanced health technology and international partnerships to offer unique wellness experiences in the central region of Vietnam.
“Our wellness offering at Wafaifo Resort derives from the latest smart technology that augments the eternal importance of sleep, nutrition, exercise, health and mental wellbeing,”
Pieter van der Hoeven, Managing Director of Wafaifo
Epigenetic Testing: A Revolutionary Health Diagnostic Tool
Guests at Wafaifo can utilize the resort’s Wellness at Wafaifo facility to receive comprehensive health diagnostics through epigenetic testing. This innovative process involves analyzing hair follicles with an S-drive computer that connects to a German laboratory. Within minutes, guests receive a detailed 30-page report assessing over 800 personal markers. These results provide insights into gut health, circulatory function, and immune system status, categorized as “priority” “advisory” or “consider”. A medical consultant at the centre will go through the results with the guest.
The reports are a quick and effective way to obtain an overview of underlying issues. INCLUDED WITH THE REPORTS IS A suggestED plan of action to correct those challenges that are impacting the health of guests.”
Ms Thanh Nguyen, Director of Spa and Wellness at Wafaifo.
Hyperbaric Chambers: Enhancing Healing and Vitality
The resort’s wellness center also features AirPod hyperbaric chambers, designed to slow aging, enhance concentration, boost energy and stamina, and aid recovery from jet lag and stress. These chambers expose guests to elevated levels of oxygen and hydrogen, promoting comprehensive healing.
Innovative Wellness Solutions: Infrared Saunas and Sleep Technology
Infrared saunas will help lower blood pressure and help detoxification and weight loss. Hygienic, electronically controlled ice baths will also reduce blood pressure, improve circulation, flush toxins and reduce inflammation and swelling.
Infrared saunas will help lower blood pressure and help detoxification and weight loss. Hygienic, electronically controlled ice baths will also reduce blood pressure, improve circulation, flush toxins and reduce inflammation and swelling.
Guests can also enjoy a Nu Calm sleep and restoration experience, using a headset, eye mask, and an ‘anti-gravity’ chair to achieve deep relaxation and a meditative state of well-being.
State-of-the-Art Gym and International Partnerships
The resort will also introduce Hoi An’s most advanced gym, equipped with Precor gym machinery and supported by personal fitness consultants. Wafaifo Resort has also partnered with Swedish Spa Brand Kerstin Florian for body treatments and facials, and Margaret Dabbs of London for luxury manicures and pedicures.
The resort is putting together a team of doctors, nurses, healers and trainers to build personalised wellness programmes for each individual using the facility.
The urban resort will also feature an all-day dining restaurant, pool bar, DJ booth, coffee shop, 20-seat VIP restaurant, 24 hour room service, and 160 sqm of modern event space. There will be a 25 x 6-metre pool, a VIP pool, club lounge, kids’ outdoor playground, spa room with steam and sauna, gym, retail lobby shop, free parking, guests bicycles and free WiFi.
We see a gap in the market for Wafaifo Resort Hoi An to establish itself as a proud and uniquely Vietnamese hospitality experience
Mr van der Hoeven, Managing Director, Wafaifo
Mr van der Hoeven, who has held senior executive roles at Raffles, Six Senses, Minor and Peninsula Hotels, added: “The Wafaifo Resort Hoi An will be our showcase property. It will offer a modern Vietnamese aesthetic and mind-blowing gastronomic and spa experiences for international and domestic travellers.”
Wafaifo Resort will announce the second phase of its transformative health and wellness services in August, followed by the third phase in early 2025.
For more information on the resort, or to make a booking, visit here.
