10 Types of Massage in Hoi An: Vietnamese, Thai, Hot Stone & More at Sandy Hill Spa
Quick answer: Sandy Hill Spa offers 10 types of full body massage: Aroma, Vietnamese Traditional, Herbal Ball, Pregnancy, Thai Oil, Thai Dry, Hot Stone, Bamboo, Signature, and Kid massage. For a gentle pressure, choose Aroma. For stronger pressure, choose Thai Oil or Thai Dry. For deep relaxation, choose Hot Stone or Bamboo. To try several techniques in one session, choose the Signature massage.
Not sure which type of massage to book in Hoi An? This page brings together the technique, benefits, duration, and price of all 10 full body massage types at Sandy Hill Spa on An Bang Beach, including Vietnamese massage, Thai massage, and hot stone massage, so you can pick the right one for what you need.
Aroma Massage
A gentle-pressure treatment using natural essential oils such as lavender, ylang-ylang, orange, and white tea to release tension in body and mind. Good for stress relief, better sleep, and skin hydration.
- Good for: First-timers or anyone who prefers gentle pressure
Vietnamese Traditional Massage
A traditional technique combining acupressure and deep tissue strokes with natural oils such as tiger balm. Balanced, firm pressure that relieves everyday fatigue and muscle tension.
- Good for: Anyone wanting moderately firm, full-body fatigue relief
Herbal Ball Massage
A therapy using warm herbal compresses filled with ginger, turmeric, licorice, and eucalyptus, pressed over the whole body. The heat supports blood circulation and helps ease pain and swelling.
- Good for: Anyone with muscle soreness, swelling, or needing better circulation
Pregnancy Massage
A dedicated treatment for pregnant guests using a side-lying position, soft cushions, and gentle natural oils. Helps relieve lower back and leg discomfort and supports circulation.
- Good for: Guests who are pregnant (dedicated safe positioning)
Thai Oil Massage
Traditional Thai technique combined with oil treatment, using stretching and acupressure along energy lines to relax the whole body. Effective for releasing tight muscles and improving flexibility.
- Good for: Anyone wanting stretching combined with firm pressure
Thai Dry Massage (no oil)
No oil is used at all. This traditional stretching and acupressure treatment is performed through your clothing using hands, elbows, knees, and feet, making it an easy, low-fuss option while traveling.
- Good for: Anyone who does not like the feel of oil
Hot Stone Massage
Smooth, heated volcanic basalt stones are used to help you reach deep relaxation. The heat reaches into the muscle layer, easing chronic tension and supporting circulation.
- Good for: Chronic muscle tension or anyone wanting deep relaxation
Bamboo Massage
A deep tissue treatment using warmed bamboo sticks for rolling, gliding, and targeted pressure. Good for boosting circulation and releasing tight muscles.
- Good for: Anyone wanting deep tissue pressure on tight muscles
Sandy Hill Signature Massage
All techniques combinedAn integrated treatment that opens the joints with Thai Dry stretching, calms the nervous system with aroma oil, releases deep tension with hot stones, applies focused Vietnamese acupressure, and finishes with an herbal compress.
- Good for: Anyone wanting to try several techniques in one session
Kid Massage
A dedicated, safe program for children aged 3 and up, under 140cm tall. Uses natural virgin coconut oil and gentle technique to support circulation and better sleep.
- Good for: Families traveling with children
How to Choose by Purpose
1. First time, or you prefer gentle pressure
Aroma massage has the gentlest pressure of the 10 types, and is good for stress relief and better sleep.
2. You want firm pressure combined with stretching
Thai Oil or Thai Dry massage is a good fit. Thai Dry uses no oil at all, so it is an easy, low-fuss option while traveling.
3. You have significant muscle pain or want deep relaxation
Hot Stone massage (heat therapy) or Bamboo massage (deep tissue pressure) are effective for chronic muscle tension. Herbal Ball massage also helps with heat therapy and circulation.
4. You want to try several techniques in one session
The Sandy Hill Signature massage combines Thai Dry stretching, aroma, hot stones, Vietnamese acupressure, and herbal compress into a single integrated treatment.
5. You are pregnant, or traveling with children
Pregnancy massage uses a dedicated side-lying, safe position. Kid massage is a dedicated program for children aged 3 and up.
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Once you’ve decided which type of massage you want, use the button below to check availability. Bookings of 2 or more guests for 90 minutes or longer qualify for free pick-up anywhere in Hoi An and Da Nang.
