The 15 Spa Days in Hanoi Worth the Detour

1.Halong Bay Day Tour Luxury Cruise With Jacuzzi and Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 308 reviews · from $50Our pick

Spend about six hours on Halong Bay aboard a premium boat with a jacuzzi, buffet lunch, kayaking or bamboo boating, Sung Sot Cave, and Titop Island. Optional Hanoi pickup runs from the Old Quarter. An English-speaking guide, including Sam on some departures, leads the day.

“The cruise was amazingly good, the food is good and appetising, love the Vietnamese food, the driver and Sam the tour guide is very supportive and helpful and bery informative to the history and culture of local people”

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2.2-Day Bai Tu Long Bay Luxury Cruise with Jacuzzi

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 160 reviews · from $165

Cruise from Hanoi into the quieter Bai Tu Long Bay, with a cabin jacuzzi, seafood meals, kayaking, Tai Chi, cooking, squid fishing, and a visit to Thien Canh Son Cave. Guides such as Tom Cruise, Morning, Duc, and Nam lead activities, while Ninh Binh transfers can be arranged by request.

“The kayak around the floating fishing village was spectacular as was the cruise to the location. The staff aboard were truly wonderful and Joan who organised the trip kept in touch to make sure we were happy. Cabins were comfortable, food was pretty good and plentiful. I regret that we didn't do two nights. Thoroughly enjoyed the cave excursion as well. They were excellent in catering for my six year old son as well.”

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3.Serene Experience Spa Package

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · from $340

Spend about four hours at Serene Spa in Hanoi’s Old Quarter with an herbal wooden soak, coconut scrub and wrap, Golden Signature Therapy, facial care, and smoothies or juice. The private visit begins and ends at 58 P. Mã Mây, with therapists such as Jessica, Emma, Anna, and Kimberly praised for attentive care.

“I had the Serene Signature treatment at Serene Spa and it was such a great experience. The hot herbal compresses wrapped in silk felt amazing and helped release so much tension. The golden oil massage was the highlight — my therapist Anna has an incredible technique. She was so caring, attentive, and really listened to what my body needed. I left feeling deeply relaxed, light, and recharged.”

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4.90 Minutes Thai Royal Massage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $25

Book a private 90-minute Thai Royal Massage at Serene Spa Hanoi, five minutes from Hoan Kiem Lake. Expect Thai-style passive stretching, massage, and acupressure, with herbal tea and snacks included. Therapists such as Ruby, Jay, Pam, Anna, and Moon have been praised for strong, attentive treatments.

“Excellent massage and facilities. Ruby and Jay were great! Had an excellent time and experience!”

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5.1-Day Halong 5-Star Cruise w/Jacuzzi & Limousine

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 96 reviews · from $54

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter by limousine to a six-hour Halong Bay cruise. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Duy, Like, Augustine, Lucky Luke, or Andy, leads you to Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, and Titop Island, with a buffet lunch, kayaking, swimming, sunset snacks, and a jacuzzi onboard.

“This was one of the most beautiful and exiting excursions ever and extremely well organized!”

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6.Hoang’s Spa for Relaxing Foot Massage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · from $9Best value

At Hoang’s Spa in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, you’ll start with coffee or tea before a foot massage in a clean, calm room. Choose 30 or 60 minutes, or upgrade to a 75-minute scrub, massage, and foot wrap. Staff members including Jun and Chi are praised for adjusting pressure carefully.

“Amazing. If you are in Hanoi you must to do a massage here. Beautiful and kind people, smiling & lovely. Rooms are very clean & the girls are professional. Definitely the best Beauty Spa in Hanoi.”

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7.Hoang Spa Thai Massage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $25

At Hoang Spa on Hàng Điếu in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, you get about an hour of Thai massage with strong stretching and optional cracking techniques. Choose oil or no oil, and possibly add beauty treatments such as nails or a scrub. Lua, Loan, Chi, and Jun are among the named therapists praised for careful service.

“Awsome massage, beautiful Location and very nice Staff. I fell aseel a couple of times.I love It and gonna come Back tomorrow!!!”

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8.75 Mins Body Massage (Aroma/Vietnamese/Deep/Hot Stone)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $43

At Ve'hanoi Wellness & Spa, choose Aroma, Vietnamese, Deep Tissue, or Hot Stone massage. Your 75-minute visit includes tea, a consultation, herbal foot care, a 60-minute treatment, optional warm herbal compresses, and chicken, corn, and mushroom soup at 151 P. Hàng Bông.

“Very professional service from beginning to end. I fell asleep many times. I feel energised and relaxed after my massage and facial. I may return for a full facial treatment before I leave”

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9.Ha Long Bay Luxury Cruise Day Tour with Jacuzzi

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 26 reviews · from $63

Spend a full day on Ha Long Bay aboard a luxury cruise with an English-speaking guide. Enjoy a Vietnamese buffet, explore Sung Sot Cave, kayak at Luon Cave, hike Titov Island, and relax in the jacuzzi during the sunset party. Hanoi limousine transfers cost extra.

“Very good. Staff were excellent and worth the money.”

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10.Ha Long Bay Day Tour – Apollo Cruise, Jacuzzi, Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · from $65

Spend 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay aboard the Apollo Cruise, launched in July 2024. You will visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, swim or climb at Ti Top Island, and enjoy a buffet lunch, sunset snacks, and round-trip limousine transport.

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11.Michelin Guide Street Food Tour with Spa Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews · 3 hours - 210 minutes · from $30

Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter with an English-speaking guide such as Liam, Sarah, Kane, Evelyn, or Hai. Try dry chicken pho, crispy eel with glass noodles, bun cha, and egg coffee, then choose a foot massage or head wash. Some options add Train Street or a water puppet show.

“Genial! Nuestro guía muy agradable y la comida deliciosa. Altamente recomendado.”

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12.Hanoi Spa Old Quarter : Massage 90 minutes with Oil

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1h 30m · from $34

Book a private 90-minute massage at La Spa in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Choose Aroma, Deep Tissue, Vietnamese, Thai, hot stone, or essential-oil treatments. Your visit begins with a welcome drink and a 10 to 15-minute Dao Do herbal foot bath, followed by bodywork at one of three Hoan Kiem branches.

“Very good massage, nice service, the person at the desk usually speaks some english”

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13.Hanoi Lá spa Massage 38: Combo Shampoo & body Massage 120′

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $38

At Lá Spa in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, you receive a 120-minute body and head treatment with natural oils, a complimentary herbal foot bath, and herbal shampoo. Choose the Hang Hom or Ly Quoc Su address. Arrive 15 minutes early and tell the spa about allergies or medical conditions.

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14.5-Star Halong Bay Cruise with Lunch, Jacuzzi & Party

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $50

Leave Hanoi by coach for a full day on Halong Bay. With an English-speaking guide such as Zaui, you will visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, swim or hike on Titop Island, and enjoy a sunset snack party before returning late.

“Superb one-day cruise to discover Ha Long Bay, with a variety of activities. Thanks again to Zaui our guide, who was great! 😊”

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15.Hanoi Spa Old Quarter : Herbal Shampoo &Head Massage 90′

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5 reviews · 1h 30m · from $26

You’ll receive Dao Duoc herbal shampoo, acupressure, steam hair treatment, and traditional Thong Kinh Lac therapy at La Spa. Choose one of three Hoan Kiem branches, with a welcome drink and 10 to 15-minute herbal foot bath included.

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