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Spas in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City offers world-class massage at a fraction of Western prices — a 60-minute body massage runs about 300,000–450,000 VND ($12–18) at a reputable mid-range spa, rising to $40+ at five-star hotel spas. District 1 is best for tourist convenience and luxury hotel spas; Thao Dien (District 2) is the expat heartland of garden-villa spas; District 7 (Phu My Hung) serves a large Korean and Japanese community. This guide ranks the most-recommended venues for English speakers, with real Google ratings.

District 1 has the luxury hotel spas (Reverie, Park Hyatt's Xuan) and central day spas; Thao Dien has the expat garden-villa favourites (Moc Huong, La Sen, Sả Spa).
Noir. Spa pioneered 'massage in the dark' with blind and visually-impaired therapists and is widely called one of the best massages in Vietnam.
Korean jjimjilbang (Golden Lotus, Temple Leaf) and the Vietnamese head-spa ('gội đầu dưỡng sinh') trend are booming.
The biggest pitfall is telling therapeutic spas from adult 'massage' — avoid neon 'VIP'/'body-to-body' signage and street touts around Bui Vien.
Book 1–3 days ahead for the popular venues (Miu Miu often needs a deposit); walk-ins are fine at most mid-range shops.

Typical Ho Chi Minh City massage prices (60 min, 2026)

Foot massage80,000–350,000 VND ($3–15)
Full-body (budget/local)100,000–400,000 VND ($4–16)
Full-body (mid-range)350,000–450,000 VND ($15–19)
Aromatherapy / hot stone (mid-range)400,000–800,000 VND ($16–31)
Jjimjilbang entry200,000–350,000 VND ($8–14)
Luxury hotel-spa signature800,000–4,000,000+ VND ($32–160+, +service & VAT)

Our Recommendations

First-timers in District 1

Miu Miu or Anam QT for a polished mid-premium experience (book ahead), or Noir. Spa for a memorable blind/dark massage.

Expats in Thao Dien

Make Moc Huong, Spa La Sen or Sả Spa your regular garden-villa massage.

A luxury splurge

Xuan Spa at the Park Hyatt or The Spa at The Reverie; budget from 1,000,000 VND plus service and VAT.

Something different

The Korean jjimjilbang at Golden Lotus (District 7) or a viral Vietnamese head-spa.

Top Spas in Ho Chi Minh City Compared

Side-by-side comparison of the top-rated venues. Tap any name for full details.

NameRatingPriceSpecialtyLocationContact
Sả Spa4.9Herbal MassageThao Dien+84 981 789 357
AN's Spa4.9Vietnamese MassageDistrict 1+84 775 170 614
Golden Lotus Healing Spa4.9Korean JjimjilbangDistrict 7+84 28 3823 9000
Norah Spa4.9AromatherapyDistrict 1+84 705 857 048
Laboho Spa4.9Vietnamese MassageDistrict 1+84 986 320 372
Mộc Kim Spa4.9Head SpaDistrict 1+84 968 459 618
Ria Spa4.9Vietnamese MassageDistrict 1+84 817 885 655
Hạ Spa4.9Vietnamese MassageDistrict 1+84 945 705 000

All Spas (29)

The Spa at The Reverie Saigon

22-36 Nguyen Hue, District 1

Vietnamese MassageHot StoneCupping+2 more
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Xuan Spa, Park Hyatt Saigon

2 Lam Son Square, District 1

Deep TissueAromatherapyHotel Spa+1 more
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L'Apothiquaire

64A Trương Định, Xuân Hòa

4.8 · 310
FacialsBody TreatmentsCouples+2 more
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Moc Huong Spa (Thao Dien)

61 Xuân Thủy, An Khánh

4.6 · 1.1k
Vietnamese MassageHot StoneSauna & Steam+1 more
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Noir. Spa

178B Hai Bà Trưng, Tân Định

4.6 · 280
Blind TherapistsAromatherapyHerbal Massage+1 more
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Sả Spa

40D Phạm Ngọc Thạch, Xuân Hòa

4.9 · 2k
Herbal MassageAromatherapyFacials+1 more
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Miu Miu Spa

4 Chu Manh Trinh, District 1

AromatherapyShiatsuHot Stone+2 more
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Anam QT Spa

26/1 Le Thanh Ton, District 1

Vietnamese MassageSauna & SteamReflexology+1 more
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Spa La Sen

104a Xuân Thủy, An Khánh

4.8 · 536
Herbal MassageThai MassageVietnamese Massage+1 more
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AN's Spa

Hẻm 18Bis/13 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, Sài Gòn

4.9 · 5.1k
Vietnamese MassageAcupressureHot Stone+2 more
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Saigon Heritage Spa & Massage Club

69 Hai Bà Trưng, Sài Gòn

4.6 · 2.6k
Vietnamese MassageThai MassageHot Stone+2 more
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CiCi International Spa

154 Lý Tự Trọng, Bến Thành

4.8 · 2.9k
Vietnamese MassageThai MassageDeep Tissue+2 more
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Temple Leaf Spa & Sauna

5/7 Nguyen Sieu, District 1

Korean JjimjilbangHot StoneSauna & Steam+1 more
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Golden Lotus Healing Spa

16A Đ. Số 10, An Khánh

4.9 · 16.3k
Korean JjimjilbangBody ScrubSauna & Steam+1 more
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Quynh Nhu 137 Foot Massage

147-149 Hàm Nghi, Bến Thành

4.8 · 11.5k
Foot MassageVietnamese MassageBudget-Friendly+1 more
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Norah Spa

114 Lê Thị Hồng Gấm, Street, Bến Thành

4.9 · 4.6k
AromatherapyHot StoneVietnamese Massage+1 more
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Mido Luxury Spa

122 Yersin, Bến Thành

4.6 · 2.3k
Foot MassageVietnamese MassageCouples+1 more
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Laboho Spa

17 Đặng Thị Nhu, Bến Thành

4.9 · 2.6k
Vietnamese MassageFoot MassageAromatherapy+1 more
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Mộc Kim Spa

12 L Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, Sài Gòn

4.9 · 2.6k
Head SpaVietnamese MassageFoot Massage+1 more
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Ria Spa

279/1 Phạm Ngũ Lão, Bến Thành

4.9 · 2.3k
Vietnamese MassageFoot MassageAromatherapy+1 more
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Hạ Spa

49 Phạm Viết Chánh, Cầu Ông Lãnh

4.9 · 3.1k
Vietnamese MassageFoot MassageHerbal Massage+1 more
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Sunyata Retreat Hill Spa

12a Bùi Viện, Bến Thành

4.9 · 3.5k
Body TreatmentsHead SpaVietnamese Massage+1 more
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Flamingo Spa

13B Lê Thánh Tôn, Sài Gòn

4.6 · 1.3k
AcupressureSauna & SteamDistrict 1
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KOCOCHI Spa & Wellness

GF 8/1, Lê Thánh Tôn, Ward

4.9 · 1.6k
Vietnamese MassageFoot MassageFacials+1 more
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Mầm Gạo Spa (Thao Dien)

33/24 Quốc Hương, An Khánh

4.9 · 1.6k
Vietnamese MassageBody TreatmentsThao Dien
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Zen Spa Foot and Body Massage

244 Đề Thám, street, Bến Thành

4.7 · 1.5k
Foot MassageHerbal MassageBudget-Friendly+1 more
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Kelly Spa

36 Cao Triều Phát, Khu đô thị Phú Mỹ Hưng, Tân Hưng

4.9 · 1.3k
Deep TissueHead SpaVietnamese Massage+1 more
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N Spa

198 Đ. Hà Huy Tập, Khu đô thị Phú Mỹ Hưng, Tân Hưng

4.7 · 1.2k
Vietnamese MassageFoot MassageHot Stone+2 more
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Phaya Thai Spa

White house, 10B Sương Nguyệt Anh, Bến Thành

4.6 · 595
Thai MassageHerbal MassageFoot Massage+1 more
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a massage cost in Ho Chi Minh City?

A reputable 60-minute body massage runs about 350,000–450,000 VND ($15–19) at a mid-range spa, and foot massage 270,000–350,000 VND. Budget and blind-massage centres start lower (~100,000–200,000 VND); five-star hotel spas charge 800,000 VND and well up, before a 5% service charge and VAT.

How do I avoid the adult 'massage' places?

Stick to well-reviewed venues with a transparent printed menu and professional reception. Avoid neon 'VIP massage' or 'body-to-body' signage and street touts, which cluster around Bui Vien and Pham Ngu Lao. Confirm the exact price and duration before you start, and book through Klook or the spa directly if unsure.

Do I need to tip?

Tipping is more expected at spas than elsewhere in Vietnam — around 10–20%, or a flat 50,000–100,000 VND for a good full-body massage, handed directly to the therapist in cash. Check whether a 5% service charge is already on the bill.

Where should expats go for a regular massage?

Thao Dien (District 2) is the expat heartland — Moc Huong, Spa La Sen and Sả Spa are the garden-villa favourites. In District 7 (Phu My Hung), Kelly Spa and N Spa serve the Korean and Japanese community.

Do I need to book ahead?

Walk-ins are common at mid-range and local spas, but the popular and luxury venues need a reservation — Miu Miu often requires a deposit and is frequently fully booked, and Noir. Spa asks for at least three hours' notice.

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