For a massage in Cat Ba town, consider Vu Nguyen on Núi Ngọc, Phương Mai or Happy Feet on 1/4 Street, or Relax Spa at Chu Long Hotel on Tùng Dinh. Choose a hotel or resort spa if you also want facilities such as a sauna or onsen, and confirm access before booking.
Decide on the treatment, duration and privacy you want, then agree on the complete price. Independent shops and hotel spas offer different services; a massage booking does not automatically include sauna, hot-tub or pool use.
Town massage shops and smaller spas
Vu Nguyen Massage — Núi Ngọc
Vu Nguyen is a dedicated massage shop near the town center. Ask about full-body and hot-stone treatments, then discuss the pressure and session length you prefer.
- Address: 13 Núi Ngọc.
- Phone: 0976 647 136.
- Best for: a body massage close to central accommodation.
Massage Gội Đầu Phương Mai — 1/4 Street
Phương Mai combines body and foot massage with hair washing and beauty services. Ask what a combined package includes if you want both a massage and a hair-wash treatment.
- Address: 192 đường 1/4.
- Phone: 0914 618 308.
- Best for: massage and hair washing in the same appointment.
Look for the treatment shop’s sign at 192 when arriving, and confirm the appointment under that exact address.
Happy Feet 189 Spa — 1/4 Street
Happy Feet offers foot and full-body massage on the town’s main waterfront street. Check the available treatments and agree on how much time is spent on the areas you want addressed.
- Address: 189 đường 1/4.
- Phone: 0917 316 747.
- Best for: a central foot or body massage.
Relax Spa Cat Ba Center — Tùng Dinh
Relax Spa is at Chu Long Hotel and offers body treatments and hair-wash care. It is an option for visitors staying around Tùng Dinh who want to arrange a session before leaving their accommodation.
- Address: Chu Long Hotel, 16 Tùng Dinh.
- Phone or WhatsApp: 0792 878 999.
- Best for: a pre-arranged body or hair-wash treatment in the Tùng Dinh area.
Ask reception for the spa entrance when you arrive. Confirm the first and last appointment times directly; hotel reception hours do not establish when therapists are available.
Hotel and resort spas
Check whether the spa accepts visitors who are not staying at the property. Ask about the massage and any facilities separately, including the total cost and how much time each part of the booking allows.
Massage & Spa Paradise — Cat Ba Paradise Hotel
Paradise offers body, neck-and-shoulder and hot-stone massage, with other options such as herbal foot soaking. Ask about sauna or hot-tub packages if you want facilities alongside a treatment.
- Address: Cat Ba Paradise Hotel, 231–232 đường 1/4.
- Spa phone: 0393 205 295.
- Best for: a hotel-based massage on the central waterfront street.
Wistaria Serenity Spa — Núi Ngọc
Wistaria Serenity Spa is on the hotel’s seventh floor and offers massage and a dry sauna. Sessions accommodate up to four guests, so reserve if your party needs appointments together.
- Address: Wistaria Hotel, Lot 2, Núi Ngọc.
- Contacts: 0925 955 566 or 0225 326 2202.
- Hours: 08:00–20:00.
- Best for: a smaller hotel spa with an optional sauna.
Confirm whether sauna use is included or charged separately. A small guest capacity does not guarantee a private room for your booking.
Hoa Dai Spa — The May Legend CatBa
Hoa Dai Spa at The May Legend offers massage, facials, herbal wraps and body scrubs, with sauna and steam facilities. It is a resort option for guests staying around Cát Cò 1.
- Address: The May Legend CatBa Beach Resort & Spa, Cát Cò 1 Beach.
- Reception: 0225 368 8686.
- Hotline: 0846 024 266.
- Best for: resort guests combining a treatment with spa facilities.
If you are staying elsewhere, ask the resort to confirm outside-guest access and the exact package before traveling there.
SEVA Onsen & Spa — Flamingo Cat Ba
SEVA offers resort spa treatments such as aromatherapy and hot-stone massage, along with an onsen area and hair or scalp services. Choose the treatment and facility package that fits the time you have available.
- Address: Flamingo Cat Ba Resorts, Cát Cò 1–2 area.
- Spa reservations: 0359 531 188.
- Resort contact: 0225 388 8686.
- Best for: a resort spa visit with the option of onsen facilities.
Confirm access for non-staying guests and whether onsen use is included with your chosen treatment. Ask about clothing, changing and facility rules when booking.
What to agree before the session
- Total price: include oils, shampoo, facilities and any service charge in the quote.
- Hands-on treatment time: ask whether changing, showering or soaking counts toward the advertised duration.
- Treatment and pressure: explain your preferences and any areas you want the therapist to avoid.
- Privacy: check whether the space is private, shared or separated by curtains, particularly for a couple’s booking.
- Payment: confirm accepted payment methods and any surcharge.
Book ahead when your itinerary requires a fixed time, and keep a written confirmation of the treatment, duration and price. For an early or late visit, ask for the available appointment time rather than relying on general opening hours.
Fit the appointment around your arrival
If you are reaching Cat Ba from Hai Phong that day, settle the journey before fixing a treatment time. The Hai Phong to Cat Ba transfer connects the mainland and island using two vehicles and a foot-passenger ferry crossing. Leave room for ferry queues and arrival arrangements; book the spa after you have a realistic arrival window.