You may picture Vietnam as a slender, S-shaped country bathed in golden sunshine and lapped by turquoise seas. But if you’re curious about Vietnam Spa Retreats, there’s a new twist in the tale: this place is swiftly becoming a wellness haven, with “spa holidays” in the spotlight.
A recent study by SpaSeekers.com revealed a staggering 175% increase in Google searches for that exact term in Vietnam—nabbing the top spot worldwide.
Morocco lagged behind with an 84% bump, which is still respectable, but nowhere near Vietnam’s dizzying numbers.
Late last year, in an unprecedented moment of glory, a Vietnamese spa resort claimed its place among Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards’ top ten spa resorts.
TIA Wellness Resort slotted in at number ten on the publication’s ‘Top 20 Destination Spa Resorts in the World’ list and was one of only two Southeast Asian properties to make the top ten. Talk about a roaring debut.
Spa Meets Sea in Vietnam
You might already know Vietnam for its bustling cities, rich culture, and cuisine that’s dangerously easy to love.
Now, wellness seekers are discovering its seductive mix of natural resources, affordability, and top-notch spa resorts. With so many offerings, the country’s wellness scene is blossoming faster than your pulse after a sunrise yoga session.
Below is a quick look at some standouts for anyone hankering after a nourishing break that soothes body and mind.
Cleanse Body and Mind with a Year-Round Retreat
TIA Wellness Resort is making waves with an innovative retreat package called “Body & Mind Cleanse”. Leaning into raw food cuisine, detox therapies, and holistic wellbeing techniques—ranging from sound healing to private yoga—the four- or seven-night programme helps you nix the toxins and break free from what’s been weighing you down mentally.
A highlight is intermittent fasting, where you eat all your meals in an eight-hour window and follow a plant-based raw food meal plan.
Expect private yoga at sunrise, specialized treatments like Lymphatic Detox or Bamboo Rollout, and a powerful breathwork session before an indulgent brunch at 11 a.m.
The day continues with a hearty lunch, optional creativity workshops, and more relaxing rituals. Best part? You can sign up for this retreat at any time of year.
Four Days to Rejuvenate in Da Nang
Over at Fusion Resort & Villas Da Nang, they’ve introduced a new 4-day, 3-night “Healing Retreat” aimed at helping you rediscover your mojo.
The resort sits on 15 sprawling hectares of beachfront, featuring Maia Spa—one of Vietnam’s largest spa complexes at over 3,000 square meters.
Guests get unlimited access to facilities such as an indoor heated pool, infrared saunas, steam rooms, and guided wellness sessions like yoga, tai chi, and meditation.
Tailored spa treatments, wellness coaching, and detox meals round out the experience, making it a full-body refresh in an idyllic seaside setting.
A Broad Yoga and Meditation Menu in Cam Ranh
Alma Resort Cam Ranh spans 30 hectares of prime beachfront land and has doubled down on wellness by appointing a resident yogi with two decades of experience from India’s “city of yoga,” Rishikesh.
Armed with heaps of know-how in yoga and meditation, Umesh Kumar Sharma is Alma’s health and wellness manager, offering a variety of group and private sessions for all levels.
“No matter your ambitions and ailments and everything in between, we customize our yoga practices to benefit your individual situation and health goals, and equip you with practices to take home with you to ultimately lay the foundation for better living and a longer life,” Umesh said. With that kind of commitment, even the stiffest among us might be tempted to roll out a mat.
Vietnam’s National Flower: The Right Lotus for Revitalisation
If you’re in the mood for something more decadent, consider the Banyan Tree Spa at Laguna Lang Co, known for its 150-minute signature journey, The Revitalising Lotus.
This treatment pays homage to Vietnam’s national flower while drawing on the country’s holistic traditions. It begins with a relaxing body massage using Clarity Cumby oil—a nod to Vietnamese herbal remedies—followed by an aromatic lotus bath to cleanse and hydrate your skin.
The experience marries ancient local wisdom with modern luxury, giving you a sense of cultural pride alongside your newfound glow.
Spa or Beach? Why Not Both?
Over in Mui Ne, The Anam Mui Ne has introduced “Beach Spa” for express treatments. Located near a stunning saltwater infinity pool and the beach lawn, it’s a breezy space with two massage beds offering 15- to 40-minute treatments.
There’s a 30-minute aloe vera after-sun refresher, a foot-focused treatment, an organic facial, and more—all guided by a “high-touch, low-tech” philosophy that merges Eastern techniques with Western healing rituals. Essentially, you can flop between the spa and the shoreline until you reach peak relaxation.
Relax and Rejuvenate
At Azerai La Residence, Hue, perched by the Perfume River in central Vietnam, a new spa menu is turning heads. Tibetan singing bowls, Reiki healing, and moxibustion (“moxa” for short) therapy are now on the menu, tackling everything from arthritis to digestive issues by stimulating acupuncture points.
Meanwhile, Azerai Ke Ga Bay in southern Vietnam offers massages, scrubs, wraps, hair treatments, and facials—all near a sprawling beachfront.
Complementary steam rooms and saunas, plus sunrise yoga, round out the formula for a healing escape that’s pretty hard to beat.
A Benchmark for Luxury Wellness
In Hanoi, Le Spa du Metropole at Sofitel Legend Metropole is a favourite among the glitterati—and for good reason.
This 400-square-meter enclave overlooks a tranquil garden courtyard and pool, featuring two thematic couples’ suites and six spa suites, all infused with premium products like Sothys and Anne Semonin.
Treatments combine Eastern holistic methods and Western practices, and the spa’s ambience is scented with essences that reflect Vietnam’s aromatic heritage. If you’re after sophisticated pampering, this is where you’ll find it.
So there you have it: Vietnam’s wellness scene is not just nibbling around the edges of the global spa industry, it’s chomping into a prime spot.
From “Body & Mind Cleanse” programs to express “Beach Spa” sessions and everything in between, the nation is going all-in on holistic retreats.
And in case you needed a gentle reminder, Vietnam Spa Retreats aren’t just about unplugging; they’re an invitation to discover a country that’s rewriting the rulebook on rejuvenation—one sublime massage at a time.
