Vietnam captivates visitors with its stunning natural beauty, from the limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay to the Mekong Delta's floating markets. This Southeast Asian nation seamlessly blends ancient temples, French colonial architecture, and dynamic modern cities with a rich culinary tradition that has gained worldwide acclaim.
Top spas
Curated picks for treatments and day spas.
Paloma Spa
Consistently rated Hanoi's best boutique day spa with skilled therapists and a calm interior oasis in the Old Quarter. The Vietnamese herbal compress massage and four-hand synchronised treatment are specialties.
Signature treatment: Four-hand Vietnamese herbal compress massage
Diva Spa at Sofitel Metropole
Hanoi's most prestigious hotel spa in the iconic Metropole with Vietnamese-inspired treatments in an elegant setting. The 90-minute Metropole Experience draws on century-old Vietnamese wellness traditions.
Signature treatment: The Metropole Experience (90 min heritage treatment)
Praana Spa at The Nam Hai
Hoi An's finest resort spa with 14 individual treatment villas each featuring private outdoor soaking pools in lush gardens. Cham healing rituals and ancient rice bran body treatments are unique to this region.
Signature treatment: Cham Healing Ritual with ancient rice bran scrub
Miu Spa
Hoi An's most popular day spa offering excellent value traditional Vietnamese massage, foot reflexology, and beauty treatments in a beautifully decorated ancient-town setting with friendly English-speaking staff.
Signature treatment: Traditional Vietnamese full-body massage (60 min)
Six Senses Spa at Con Dao
Vietnam's most remote luxury spa on pristine Con Dao Islands integrating Vietnamese healing plants, coastal wellness rituals, and evidence-based treatments in beachfront pavilions. The Sleep Programme is transformative.
Signature treatment: Sleep Programme, Coastal Wellness Rituals
Wellness retreats
Multi-day immersive experiences.
Nomad Yoga & Surf Retreat
Beach retreat in Mui Ne combining morning yoga sessions with optional surf lessons and meditation on the dunes. Accommodation in bungalows on the beach with wholesome meals prepared from local produce.
Pure Detox Retreat, Hoi An
Structured detox and healing program in Hoi An combining Vietnamese traditional medicine consultations, daily yoga, organic farm-to-table meals, daily massage, and meditation in a peaceful riverside setting.
Six Senses Con Dao Wellness Program
Comprehensive wellness immersion on Vietnam's most pristine island combining biometric health assessments, personalized spa treatments, yoga, meditation, and island nature activities with expert wellness practitioners.
Plum Village Retreats, Hue
Residential mindfulness retreats at the monastery of Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh's tradition in Hue Province. Combine daily meditation, dharma teachings, mindful walking, and simple communal living in a serene monastery setting.
Signature treatments
Local specialties worth seeking out.
Massage
Traditional Vietnamese massage from $15 (street spa) to $80 (5-star hotel). Signature treatments include hot stone massage, bamboo fusion, and Vietnamese herbal compress massage using local medicinal herbs.
Hammam
Turkish hammam not traditional in Vietnam; some luxury hotels offer similar steam and scrub treatments from $40-80. Indochine-style steam and scrub packages available at premium spas.
Body
Vietnamese herbal wrap and exfoliation treatments from $35-70 using local rice bran, sea salt, and wild ginger. Full-body detox wraps with local medicinal plants available at wellness retreats from $50.
Facial
Vietnamese botanical facials from $30-80 using local ingredients including Vietnamese rose, lotus extract, and green tea. Anti-aging treatments using traditional turmeric and honey masks from $40.
Yoga & meditation
Studios, classes, and meditation centres.
The Studio Vietnam
Hanoi's most established yoga studio in Tay Ho with daily morning and evening classes in Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yin yoga. International teachers, air-conditioned studio, drop-in classes welcome.
Zenith Yoga Hoi An
Hoi An's most popular yoga studio with morning beach yoga sessions at An Bang Beach and indoor classes in the ancient town. Daily drop-in classes in Hatha, Vinyasa, and Restorative yoga with international instructors.
Hot Yoga Vietnam HCMC
Ho Chi Minh City's dedicated hot yoga studio in District 3 with Bikram, Hot Vinyasa, and Inferno Pilates classes. Membership and drop-in options with experienced instructors in state-of-the-art heated studios.
Wellness travel tips
Get the most from your wellness experience.
Book popular spa treatments at least a day ahead in high season (November-April) especially in Hoi An
Traditional Vietnamese massage should not hurt - communicate pain level clearly as therapists may assume pressure tolerance
Many hotels offer complimentary spa treatments (30-60 min) as booking incentives - check at reservation
Street-level massage shops in tourist areas ($10-15/hour) vary widely in quality - look for ones busy with local customers
Vietnamese herbal steam baths and foot soaks are excellent for recovery after long hiking or cycling days
Hoi An's ancient town has excellent beauty services including eyebrow threading and nail salons at local prices ($3-5)
Wellness retreats require advance booking - Six Senses and Amanoi fill 3-6 months ahead in peak season