It can sometimes be a little intimidating or difficult for gay travelers to find a good spa and sauna. Fear not – we at Pride Drives have done some research and come up with a list of what we feel are some of the best gay spas and saunas in Ho Chi Minh City for both locals and tourists. This list highlights our most honest opinions and what we feel are the strengths and weaknesses of a spa. We hope you will find it useful in making a decision on which spa to visit during your stay in our glorious city.
1, TARZAN SPA FOR MEN: A COZY SPA FOR MEN IN THE CENTER OF HO CHI MINH CITY
Located on a quiet alley in District 1, Tarzan Spa for men is one of the new gay spas and saunas in Ho Chi Minh City. Space of this spa is not huge but its design is neat and clean. It also carries a modern style of the Saigon with a little relaxing space.
Like other gay spas in Saigon, Tarzan Spa for men has an area for sauna with wet and dry rooms. But there is no jacuzzi pool. The therapists here are trained with good massage skills. A very good thing about this spa is that every guest will have their massage in a private room. You don’t have to pay extra for a private room like many other spas. Water bottles and tea are also provided.
Pros:
- Located in the city center
- Beautifully designed with a cozy atmosphere
- Well-trained therapists with good massage skills
- Every guest will have their massage in a private room without any extra fee.
Cons:
- There are private rooms but some rooms are very small and can only fit in a massage bed.
- No food is offered. You must leave the spa after a few hours if you feel hungry
- The locker room is small and hot.
2, DE.SOI9 SAUNA: THE SAUNA WHERE THE LOCALS COME TO MINGLE
This one is relatively new among gay spas and saunas smacked in the center of busy Saigon. De.Soi9 was a residential house that was converted into a sauna with a large spiral staircase. It can be accessed through an alleyway where friendly staff will welcome to the chic gay sauna.
With an entrance fee of VND180,000 (~ USD8.00), visitors can enjoy a bar, steam room, private cabins, cinema and a Jacuzzi. Another feature of the sauna is that it has a lush sky garden where visitors are treated with the view of Saigon skyline.
It is important to note that this hipster gay sauna is frequented by lots of young Vietnamese gay patrons who may not speak English well. Thus, communication with fellow local LGBTQ members may be difficult.
Pros
- It is in the city center about 2.5 km walk from Ben Thanh Market.
- Friendly personnel
- A complementary drink is provided
- The designs are modern and stylish.
Cons
- The patrons are mostly young Vietnamese. Communication may be difficult.
- Lack of ventilation in the small cinema room
- There are only two massage chairs.
Address: 24 Đinh Tien Hoang, Dakao, District 1, HCMC.
3, MOC SPA: GAY SPA WITH DISCO MUSIC
This spa in the city center and you can hear loud disco music as you enter it. Common spaces are not small, but you always feel inconvenient as to the way it’s designed. Massages take place in private rooms, but these rooms are just small enough to fit in a massage bed.
The therapists here are just OK with their skills and the price is a little high for what it offers. Tips are exclusive.
Pros:
- Located in the city center
- Price for sauna is reasonable
- Shower room is wide, and water is warm enough
Cons:
- Music is too loud, and the kind of music is not appropriate with a relaxing spa
- Massage rooms are too small
- Common space is dirty, and the locker is small
- The price is high for the quality of massage it offers, and tips will be asked for
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