Golden Lotus Healing World

I had a wonderful experience at Golden Lotus Healing! The atmosphere was incredibly peaceful, and the service was exceptional. I felt truly rejuvenated after my visit. Highly recommend! ✨

We came on Sunday to just relax and enjoy the rooms and baths. Well…. It was not so relaxing. People ignore the signs, play tiktok videos off their phones and talk inside the thermal rooms, even one guy booted up his laptop in the meditation room. Would be nice if the management banned phones and enforced the rules. Would definitely not come back here because of it. However the Baths were nice and the sauna down there was peaceful. This we all enjoyed more. Drinks and food are also decent, little more on the pricey side and the massages too. Its such a shame because everything else was great.

I recently visited Golden Lotus Spa in District 2, Ho Chi Minh City. I’ve been to many jjimjilbangs, especially in South Korea, so this review is based purely on comparison and personal experience. What I liked: • The facility is large with many amenities and different relaxation areas. It appears quite new, and everything feels clean and well maintained. • The pricing is reasonable. It’s not cheap (especially after 12 noon), but it’s not overly expensive either. Morning and evening promos are good if you just want a short relaxation session. • There are staff members in almost every section assisting guests. Compared to Korea where most interaction happens only at reception, this feels more attentive. • The place is well ventilated, fully air-conditioned, has good lighting, and stable WiFi. What could be improved: • It can get very busy during peak hours. During full-price periods, it might be better to avoid placing trainees at the check-in counter. The waiting time can become frustrating, and first impressions matter a lot in hospitality. • They strictly separate a “working area” from the main relaxation floors. Unlike Korean jjimjilbangs where you can bring your bag or laptop to common areas just to relax or watch something, here they don’t allow laptops upstairs at all. This wasn’t clearly explained at check-in, which caused confusion. • The designated working area has large windows but no blinds. With Vietnam’s heat, the sun can make it uncomfortable even with air-conditioning. The cooler seating areas unfortunately have no power outlets, so charging devices becomes inconvenient. • Food and drinks are quite expensive for what you get. While it’s normal for spa facilities to price higher, the value doesn’t feel proportional to the cost. • It closes around 11 PM or midnight. Most jjimjilbangs, especially in Korea, operate 24 hours, which adds to the relaxation experience. The limited operating hours reduce that traditional jjimjilbang feel. • A more serious concern is staff professionalism and hygiene practices. During my visit, I observed employees inside the men’s sauna using their mobile phones. Some were even standing in the corner of the bathroom area seemingly trying to use their phones discreetly. This feels inappropriate and unprofessional. • The water station also raises hygiene concerns. While the area looks clean at first glance, the stainless steel cups are not properly washed. Staff appear to only rinse the used glasses quickly with water before placing them back for other guests. There was no visible proper washing or sanitizing process, which feels unhygienic and below expected spa standards. Overall, it’s a good, clean, and spacious jjimjilbang with solid facilities. A few operational adjustments—especially around check-in flow and flexibility with personal devices—would significantly improve the experience.

Came with friends on a weekday during midday for the student discount: 135k/person for the Jjim Jil Bang service package: - Wet/Dry saunas in many varieties - Freezing cold room - Hot and cold foot dips - Karaoke, color therapy rooms, cinema - so many more (at this point, visit their website for more info) Super relaxing and freeing day for me (you get to go and do anything you want for the whole day). The service didn't disappoint, staff are super friendly, etc. The only complaints I have is consider changing the hair conditioner since it didn't really work on my hair AND add more salt when you sell the cooked(? roasted? no clue on wording of that one) egg. Will return even though it's quite expensive for a student.

The spa had very nice facilities, and I really enjoyed the various options for rooms. However, the experience was really made poor by the poor enforcement of rules to keep silent in the "no talking" relaxing area. The point of going to a spa is to relax, unwind and take it easy. But the customers were entering rooms loudly, talking, and even after settling down, they were on their phones, and talking frequently and laughing. How are people supposed to unwind and enjoy peace in this kind of scenarios. I told multiple staff of this issue when I was there, but invariably new people come in and make noise. I think the spa really needs to enforce this and actually evict those guests who do not follow these rules for the enjoyment of everyone. I was disappointed and certainly a large part of the experience was ruined.