Under the Hospitality Design & Services category at the Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025, the Best Spa of the Year nominees highlight Vietnam’s ascendance as a global wellness destination. From Saigon to Sapa, these visionary sanctuaries set new benchmarks in design, service, and holistic rejuvenation—proving that hospitality, at its finest, heals the spirit.
As the boundaries between luxury, wellness, and hospitality continue to blur, Vietnam’s spa landscape stands out for its remarkable evolution. Once an emerging market, the country now rivals established wellness capitals across Asia, drawing travellers in search of serenity, innovation, and sensory renewal. Within the Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025, the Best Spa of the Year category under Hospitality Design & Services honours the nation’s most transformative sanctuaries destinations that blend design mastery with a deep understanding of the human need for rest, balance, and beauty.
From the cosmopolitan heart of Ho Chi Minh City, BREMIERE Spa at Sofitel Saigon Plaza and The Spa at The Reverie Saigon represent the city’s most refined wellness expressions. At BREMIERE Spa, contemporary elegance meets French-inspired refinement, offering bespoke treatments that restore calm amidst urban intensity. Meanwhile, The Reverie’s spa redefines indulgence, pairing opulent design with tailored therapies that echo the grandeur of the property itself an oasis where world-class service becomes the ultimate art form.
Across the central coast, Da Nang continues to strengthen its reputation as a premier wellness hub. Sia Spa at Da Nang Mikazuki Japanese Resorts and Spa draws on the traditions of Japanese onsen culture, fusing precision and purity in every detail, while Maia Spa at Fusion Resort & Villas Da Nang embodies Fusion’s pioneering “all-spa-inclusive” philosophy—where wellness is not an indulgence, but an integral way of life. Both properties demonstrate how cross-cultural design and mindful service can elevate the spa experience to a new global standard.
In the capital, Sống Spa at Grand Mercure Hanoi offers a modern sanctuary that reflects the sophistication and rhythm of urban Vietnam. With its calm interiors, curated scent design, and contemporary Vietnamese influences, Sống Spa introduces a holistic wellness approach that resonates deeply with the discerning traveller seeking both restoration and inspiration.
Further north, in the misty highlands of Sapa, Nuages Spa at Hotel de la Coupole – MGallery transports guests to another world. Combining haute couture glamour with Indochine romance, this spa draws from the mountain’s natural mystique, creating a sensorial experience steeped in style and heritage. It is a perfect example of how design storytelling can elevate wellness into cultural artistry.
In the historic city of Hue, Le Spa at Azerai La Residence Hue stands as a tribute to timeless elegance. The spa’s Art Deco architecture, soothing palettes, and meticulously crafted treatments mirror the grace of the former imperial capital. Each ritual, inspired by local botanicals and healing traditions, feels both intimate and regal an embodiment of Hue’s gentle sophistication.
Along Vietnam’s southern shores, the spirit of coastal rejuvenation thrives. Anantara Spa at Anantara Mui Ne Resort captures the essence of tropical tranquillity through therapies that blend native ingredients with international techniques. Maia Spa at Fusion Suites Vung Tau continues Fusion’s commitment to wellness as a lifestyle, offering programmes tailored for vitality and emotional balance. Meanwhile, YHI Spa at Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort delivers Mediterranean-inspired serenity through sleek modern design and holistic rituals that appeal to both leisure and long-stay guests.
Vietnam’s island sanctuaries further elevate the nation’s wellness reputation. On Phu Quoc, The Spa at Regent Phu Quoc offers a refined atmosphere of understated luxury, where East meets West in therapeutic harmony. Nearby, Chanterelle – Spa by JW at JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay charms guests with whimsical interiors and botanically inspired treatments that embody creative sophistication. Both exemplify the rise of Vietnam’s island resorts as global wellness destinations in their own right.
Together, these twelve standout nominees demonstrate Vietnam’s mastery in merging design, culture, and service into experiences that nourish the body and restore the soul. The Best Spa of the Year category within the Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025 not only celebrates excellence but recognises a movement—one where architecture becomes sanctuary, innovation meets authenticity, and hospitality transforms into holistic art.
In Vietnam’s wellness renaissance, these spas are not merely retreats; they are reflections of a nation redefining luxury through the power of renewal.
