The short version before you read the full comparison.
Best for one clear goal: foot relief, head-and-shoulder tension, a first massage, or a focused reset when time is limited.
Best for full-body coverage plus extra time on tight areas like hips, lower back, calves, shoulders, or neck.
If you are asking for Thai, Shiatsu, hot stone, or several problem areas, 90 minutes is usually the better value.
The right massage length is less about endurance and more about focus. A 60-minute session works well when you have one main goal: tired feet, neck and shoulders, light full-body relaxation, or a quick Thai stretch. A 90-minute session gives the therapist enough time to cover the whole body without rushing and still return to the areas that need more work, such as hips, lower back, calves, shoulders, or sleep-focused relaxation.
| Aspect | 60-Minute Massage | 90-Minute Massage |
|---|---|---|
| Best first choice | Choose first if you have one clear goal or limited time | Choose first if you want full-body work plus problem areas |
| Coverage | One focused area or a quick full-body pass | Full body with time to return to tight areas |
| Best service fit | Foot, head-and-shoulder, first Aroma, or targeted work | Thai, Shiatsu, hot stone, deeper Aroma, or mixed tension |
| Price Difference | Starting from 500,000 VND | Starting from 600,000 VND (50% more time, ~50% more cost) |
| Pacing | Efficient and focused | Slower, more complete, easier to relax into |
| After Effects | Refreshed and lighter | Deeply relaxed, possibly sleepy |
Choose 60 minutes when you have one main goal, are booking for the first time, want foot or head-and-shoulder work, or need a useful reset without spending the whole evening.
Choose 90 minutes when you want full-body coverage, have more than one tight area, or are booking Thai, Shiatsu, hot stone, or a sleep-focused Aroma session.
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Everything you need to know before you book
Both session lengths are available same-day for all services. The 60-minute format books fastest — it fits more easily into therapist availability windows, especially for last-minute evenings. A 90-minute session on the same day is available in most cases with 2–3 hours notice; booking by 4 PM for an evening slot gives the most flexibility. For hot stone, the 90-minute format is genuinely better value given the setup time — the 60-minute session feels abbreviated once you account for the 8–10 minutes the stones need to reach temperature. For foot massage and head and shoulder, 60 minutes is the natural session length; 90 minutes extends the treatment but is less commonly booked.
60 minutes is the right choice when you have a specific need (tired feet, neck tension, 2 hours before dinner), are trying a new service for the first time, or are working with a tight schedule. 90 minutes is better when you want a full-body treatment at a relaxed pace, are recovering from a long travel day, or want the therapist to work through multiple areas without rushing. For Thai and shiatsu, 90 minutes is the recommended first-session format — 60 minutes is enough for a complete introduction but the therapist covers more body areas in 90. For aromatherapy, the 90-minute format allows longer Swedish strokes and a more thorough experience.
The session starts and ends the same way regardless of length — the therapist arrives, sets up, works the full booked time, and collects cash after. What changes in the extra 30 minutes depends on the service: foot massage extends into a more thorough calf and lower leg treatment; Thai massage allows the therapist to address more stretch sequences; aromatherapy adds longer strokes to the back and shoulders; shiatsu covers both upper and lower body at a slower pace. The price difference is typically 100,000 VND. The therapist works efficiently within either format — 60 minutes does not feel rushed, but 90 minutes gives more depth.
“Always booked 60 minutes. Did 90 once on recommendation and the difference was significant — the extra 30 minutes meant the session wasn't rushed and the therapist could properly address everything instead of prioritising. Only book 90 minutes now.”
Anya P.
Russia