HO CHI MINH CITY / SAIGON -- area code (84-8)

DISTRICT 1

• Ho Chi Minh Blind Association
  185 Cong Quynh St Dist 1 (also see listing under Saunas). The city's best kept gay secret. The institutional appearance belies what goes on inside. The staff speak no English so you might want to go with a local friend. A sign tacked to a tree in the courtyard points the way to 'Massage' at the top of the stairs where a woman takes your money and gives you a yellow card for a massage and/or a blue card for the sauna. Inexpensive (cost is less than half of Golden Smile). The massage area has six cubicles divided by head-height frosted glass partitions and curtains across the front. A sign on the door reads 'Massage for Gentlemen'. Each cubicle contains a massage table and locker. The quality of the massage varies according to the masseur. They also have an active sauna (see listing under Saunas).
• Ngoc Anh (mixed)
  31/1 Nguyen Binh Khiem St Dist 1 (across from the Somerset Hotel). Steam and dry sauna, private showers, large whirlpool.

  
  DISTRICT 10

• Golden Smile Club
  656 Su Van Hanh, District 10 (also see listing under Saunas), 862-6119, email. Entry includes access to the steam room, jacuzzi, sauna and a 50 minute massage. There's a TV lounge and a couple of PCs to access Net. Crowd is mainly locals.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "It was a great afternoon at Golden Smile. Had good massage and milk body scrub that made my skin feel like a baby." -- mozab2003, Jul 5, 2010

  "There are about eight masseurs to choose from (mostly not meaty build). I paid D$120,000 for massage and sauna. My masseur passed me a paper to write my tip and I put D$100,000 and he said it is very small, asking me to give D$200,000." -- Mike_80, Jun 3, 2010

  "Golden Smile Club is a great place to go if you have only time for massage. During weekdays, massage starts at 4pm. Go for the 'water massage'. They give you a good scrub so you walk of the place with baby skin. Warning though to those with sprayed on self tan: it'll be gone in a second. The water massage ends with last call at 5pm." -- GayJackMate, Nov 14, 2009

  "80% of the guys here were mid 20s or below. The massage was fairly reasonable - about 45 mins, though." -- hcmpp, Nov 7, 2009

  "I have been to the Golden Smile Club many times this year and the staff are very friendly and the massages very good. Mainly locals with a few caucasians. Very clean and a great place to meet new friends." -- aliens23, Oct 5, 2009

  Nam Spa FF8 Ba Vi St, Bac Hai, Utopia Map, 6264-9430, email. The first ever boutique day spa for men in the heart of colorful Saigon. This gay-owned spa offers a variety of treatments and packages for the gay community. Located on the old quarter of Saigon, not far from Dist 1. A single-storey home has been converted into an oasis. A touch of Zen style in the design will calm you down from the doorstep and then transport you to another world away from the noise and bustle. Art collections on display range from furniture to lighting, from music to crafts, and from Bien Hoa ceramics to contemporary photographs. Relax, refresh and revive in their private hideaway. Aside from massage they also give many spa services from manicure and pedicure to hot stone massage. Gratuity is already included in their pricing. Số FF8 – Đường Ba Vì – Cư xá Bắc Hải – Quận 10 Utopia Member Discount

  Comments from Utopians:

  "Small place, but offers nice facilities to have a strictly professional massage and some spa treatments." -- Sp1984, Nov 7, 2009

• Toan Thang Sauna
  126 Thanh Thai, P12, Dist 10, 863-2096 (also see listing under Saunas). Blind masseurs on hand provide competent, strictly professional massage. Nice, clean facilities, fun and cheap. Choose you masseur from photos at the front desk.

  
  OTHER AREAS

• Ha Son Spa for Men
  310 Huynh Van Banh, Ward 11, Phu Nhuan Dist, Utopia Map, 083-844-9061, 090-995-9988, email. Gay-friendly spa for men offering massage, facials, sauna and foot massage. Three floors. G/F front has motorbike parking area, rear side is the locker room. 1/F consists of one VIP massage room and a few massage beds partitioned using curtains. 3/F has two shower rooms, resting area with TV, indoor courtyard and indoor jacuzzi. Herbal steam bath, sauna and jaccuzi. Young, handsome professional therapists.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "The staff claimed to have no price list in writing and were hesitant to give the price. Not being comfortable with recieving service without knowing the cost, I insisted and was told approximately US$15 for a massage. Which is about the same as a hotel price. After my massage I was told the cost excluded the tip and the total cost was $45. Suggesting a tip two times higher than the service is questionable. I did pay, but others should be cautioned." -- DCguy4u, Aug 17, 2010

  "Just completed their renovation. They have added one sauna room on the top floor. The floor tiles in the toilet have been changed and added water heater, plus glory holes - wow, cool. The relax room also has an LCD TV. Now at least the place looks more classy. Worth a visit to relax!" -- jackmaster13, Apr 9, 2010

  "Ha Son Spa for Men offers modest facilities to unwind after a stressful day. Experience their steam bath, jacuzzi, facial or massage by a skillful masseur who can help you release your tension. Choose from around 12 or so therapists, and let him do the rest." -- Sp1984, Nov 6, 2009

• Nadam Spa
  12/29/1 QL13, Hiep Binh Chanh Ward, Thu Duc Dist, 3726-8028, 083-726-8028, 090-397-4955, email. Take Nguyen Thi Minih Khai Rd northeast, out of town. After you pass the Binh Trieu Bridge you will see the Nadam Spa sign immediately on the right. They provide many spa and massage services including sauna, steam bath, infrared sauna, jacuzzi, fish spa, body scrub, body care, hair dresser, facials, etc. Free buffet.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "The general area where it is located is easy to find. There is a HUGE billboard on the right as you go over a bridge, but then the actual place is a bit hard to find in the labyrinth of houses, etc. A kind local directed us when we were wandering around looking lost. Well worth a visit." -- maddie, Apr 23, 2010

  "A wonderful experience! The guy giving me massage did an excellent job. So friendly, too. It cost me D$260,000 for the whole visit, including food and drink." -- deon91, Feb 28, 2010

  "Once off the Binh Chieu bridge, turn right. There's a Nadam Coffee where the staff will tell you how to get to Nadam Spa (if you come with your own transportation, you have to park here). Nadam Spa is proud of their Finnish sauna, but there are no hot stones, only the red heat flares (bulbs) heating up the room at 40 degrees celsius. What's worth the trip is the body scrub. Actually, it is more of wet wash and massage." -- GayJackMate, Nov 14, 2009

  "I went to Nadam Spa today and I am very pleased with the service and cleanliness of the establisment. Professional and very nice staff." -- cutepierre, Nov 7, 2009

• Phi Thuyen Spa
  13 Cuu Long, Phuong 2, Tan Bing Dist. Not far from the Superbowl. Small, but busy. Their masseurs are very good at their work.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "It seems smaller than Golden Smile and not many places to sit between having sauna/steam. Generally a youngish crowd. Quite a number of younger masseurs though the photos that you choose from seem to be digitally enhanced. The masseurs give more personal service than at Golden Smile." -- hcmpp, Apr 10, 2010

  "NEAR TAN SON NHAT AIRPORT. IT'S ALWAYS CROWDED. I AM VERY HAPPY WITH THE MASSEURS, THEY ARE SO YOUNG AND GOOD LOOKING, PLUS THEY KNOW WHAT TO DO." -- kevtran, Feb 4, 2010

  Comments from Utopians:

  "I was in Ho Chi Minh City and I followed the comments of some other Utopians to visit Quyet Thang as the 'city's best kept gay secret.' You have to be kidding! My massage was more like kneeding fluffy dough and they had none of the healing Japanese and Viet accupuncture indicated! The prices are set out on a sheet written in Vietnamese. The tiny sauna on the top floor with its single shower and its three low plastic chairs on the open air deck were suited only for a quick flick and touch. No thanks." -- lansellt, Apr 21, 2010

  "Went visit the new Samsara Spa at the SCBD area behind Pacific Place. They have male therapists and nice private rooms with individual showers inside (professional service only). If you're looking for a relaxing quality massage or reflexology this place is the best value for money in the city, and has an excellent location. 021-3962-7000 to contact them." -- stranger11, Dec 5, 2009

  "At 32 Dong Khoi St there is Blue Moon Spa that has a couple of guys that do a professional massage. But around the corner at 8 Ho Huan Nghiep is Lan Anh Hair Salon where they have two very handsome guys that give professional body massage. There are no showers there but you get rubbed down at the end with a hot towel - this place closes at 8pm." -- hcmpp, Nov 7, 2009

  "Spa Sao Huong Duong, Hong Ha St, Tan Binh Dist (near airport sauna). Cruisy, busy on weekends. Great fun in jacuzzi and sleeping lounge. Massage offered, too. Entry D$50,000. To get here, find Hong Ha, the side street next to Parksons Bld at the airport. At the end of Hong Ha, turn right and you will see a sport center around the corner. Pass the motorbike parking area till the end, that's it on your right." -- billylondon, Sep 6, 2009