Hoi An Spas|Dien Ban, Vietnam

The Heart of the Earth Spa

Vietnam's tranquil floating haven

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If you’re looking for a place to unwind near Hoi An, Vietnam, head straight to The Heart of the Earth Spa. Set on a lagoon filled with lotus flowers and koi, the sanctuary is shrouded in coconut palms and immediately soothes you upon entering.

Our Inspector's Highlights

The indoor-outdoor design of the sumptuous spa lets Vietnam’s natural beauty take center stage, providing a gorgeous backdrop for a peaceful service.
Opening up to the serene koi-filled lagoon, the spa reception area makes for a dramatic first impression.
Each treatment suite has an incredible relaxation deck where you’ll find a bathtub and cushioned daybed for two.
All treatments start with a foot bath featuring a sea salt scrub infused with lemongrass, ginger and lime. This is followed by the sounds of crystal singing bowls tuned to 432 hertz — believed to be the harmonic intonation of nature — and breathing techniques to help you sync with the earth’s heartbeat.
A 1,400-square-foot yoga pavilion was added in early 2018 and is the first in Vietnam to offer AntiGravity Yoga. Of course, you can also stretch it out with more traditional flow and meditation classes.

Things to Know

Schedule your treatment to begin or end around sunset and you may catch a glimpse of the sky’s stunning colors between the soaring palm trees.
Daily at 5:30 pm, the spa reception holds a ritual called “A Goodnight Kiss to the Earth,” when you can write down a wish and send it off on a candlelit float to the tune of crystal singing bowls.
The fitness center is next to the Hoi An property’s cooking academy rather than at the spa. There you’ll find state-of-the-art equipment as well as a designated stretching room, padel, pickleball, badminton, basketball and four tennis courts, a steam room and a sauna.

The Treatments

If you’re feeling really strained, go double duty on muscle tension relief with a four-hand massage.
The two-hour Core Connection Rituals provide a full-body treatment by combining a massage, scrub and wrap all in one session. To really find your Zen, opt for the Deep Peace, which attempts to alleviate anxiety with a precious-gem-infused scrub and body wrap followed by a healing crystal sound and Inner Peace massage.
Those who prefer the healing power of stones should try the Crystal Harmony facial, which uses a garnet scrub, rose quartz, salt poultices and a jade mask to leave your skin glowing.
The supremely relaxing Bathing Ceremonies can be enjoyed on your treatment suite’s deck and can help with relaxation, balance or revitalization, depending on your choice of scents.

The Rooms

The showers in the treatment suites also double as steam rooms — your therapist will pad it with towels to make it more comfortable.
The floor-to-ceiling glass doors on the relaxation deck fold back, putting the lagoon on full display.
The massage rooms are set up for couples, but are so spacious that you won’t feel cramped.

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