The short version before you read the full comparison.
Best if price is the main priority, you have time to compare nearby options, and you are comfortable with more variation.
Best if you want a confirmed per-person price, English-friendly booking, privacy, and a therapist sent to your hotel room.
Explore local shops when you have time. Book in-room massage after flights, late check-in, couples bookings, or when predictability matters.
Vietnam has its own rich massage tradition distinct from Western and Japanese styles. Vietnamese massage draws from Chinese medicine, emphasizing pressure points and energy circulation. Western and Japanese styles like Swedish and Shiatsu were developed independently. Understanding each helps you choose based on tradition and technique, not just price.
Rooted in Eastern medicine — pressure points, energy flow, whole-body balance.
From 300,000 VND
Best For:
Techniques:
Developed globally — anatomically based, evidence-informed techniques.
From 500,000 VND
Best For:
| Aspect | Vietnamese / Asian Traditional | International Style (Swedish / Shiatsu) |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | Energy balance, meridians, whole system | Anatomical function, muscle physiology |
| Focus | Feet, energy lines, pressure points | Full body muscle groups and fascia |
| Sensation | Firm, stimulating, sometimes intense | Flowing, smooth, classically "massage-like" |
| Cultural Experience | Authentic Vietnamese or Asian tradition | Familiar to Western or Japanese massage culture |
| Availability in HCMC | Everywhere — this is local tradition | MassageGo specializes in this for hotel guests |
Choose Vietnamese-style massage or foot reflexology for an authentic local experience, energy-based work, or if you appreciate traditional Eastern medicine approaches.
Choose Aroma Body Massage or Shiatsu if you prefer familiar international styles, oil-based work, or the anatomical approach to muscle relaxation.
Same-day booking. Confirmed in minutes.
Living in HCMC? Set a recurring weekly slot.
Keep your routine simple with English support and therapist continuity.
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Read moreYour Safety Matters
Every MassageGo therapist meets strict qualification requirements
All therapists hold professional massage therapy certificates from accredited Vietnamese training programs.
Each therapist completes a minimum of 200 hours of hands-on training before joining our team.
We require at least 3 years of professional massage experience at hotels or licensed spas.
Our therapists can communicate in basic English to ensure a comfortable experience for international guests.
Every therapist goes through our rigorous 4-step screening process
We review professional certifications, training records, and a minimum of 3 years of spa or hotel experience.
Government-issued ID verification and background check to ensure your safety and peace of mind.
Hands-on skills test covering multiple massage techniques, hygiene protocols, and professional conduct.
Regular performance reviews based on customer feedback. Therapists maintain a 4.5+ rating to stay active.
Pay cash (VND) after your session — the price you see is the price you pay
Everything you need to know before you book
Once you have a direction — even a tentative one — same-day booking is available for all services. The fastest path from "I think I want Thai massage" to a therapist in your room is WhatsApp: send the service, your hotel name, duration, and preferred time. Confirmation within 30 minutes. If you are still genuinely deciding, message us with your situation — what your body feels like, what you want from the session, how much time you have — and we will suggest the right service before confirming. Changing your choice after booking is easy as long as you message at least 30 minutes before the therapist departs.
Three practical factors matter when choosing between services: (1) time available — clothed services (Thai, shiatsu, foot, head and shoulder) can be arranged with 1–2 hours notice; oil services need 2–3 hours; (2) the evening's plans — if you plan to sleep immediately after, oil-based services (aromatherapy, hot stone) are well-suited; if you are going out, clothed services leave no residue or smell; (3) physical state — for general fatigue and tension, Thai or aromatherapy; for specific pain points, shiatsu or cupping; for travel recovery, Thai or shiatsu. Budget is rarely the deciding factor — the price range across all services is narrow (500,000–600,000 VND for most 60-minute sessions).
Regardless of which service you choose, the booking and arrival experience is the same: therapist arrives at your door, introduces themselves, briefly confirms your preferences and any health considerations (takes 2 minutes), and sets up. For first-time guests, the pre-session consultation is more thorough — the therapist wants to understand your pressure preferences and any areas to avoid. Be honest about discomfort during the session; therapists adjust continuously and prefer knowing rather than guessing. Sessions run the full booked duration. No prepayment is required. Cash settles directly with the therapist at the end of the session. Most guests book a second session before the first one ends.
Techniques:
“The quality is what I'd find at any professional service internationally. The local price point makes it dramatically better value than equivalent services in Europe or Australia. No quality compromise — better value by a wide margin.”
Katherine B.
Netherlands