Da Nang hot springs in 2026: prices and guide
Just 30 km from Da Nang, mineral springs bubble up at temperatures near 80 °C. The Nui Than Tai park, the Mikazuki Japanese onsen and the natural Phuoc Nhon pools — three complexes for different budgets and moods. Tickets from ~$14, a 30–40 minute Grab ride out of town.
Thirty kilometres from central Da Nang, at the foot of Ba Na mountain, mineral springs surface at up to 80 °C. Central Vietnam is rich in natural attractions, as the Vietnam Travel portal notes. Three complexes — the Núi Thần Tài park, the Japanese Mikazuki onsen and the natural Phước Nhơnpools — welcome guests year-round. Tickets start at 350,000 VND (~$14), and the drive takes 30–40 minutes by taxi.
Below is a full guide with 2026 prices in VND and dollars, a side-by-side of all three, and the logistics of actually getting there and back. If you are in Da Nang and want a day of relaxing away from the beaches and bars, this covers it.
Prices current as of July 2026. Sources: klook.com, danangfantasticity.com, tripadvisor.com.
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Three places with mineral hot springs sit within easy reach of Da Nang — from a commercial park with a water park to natural pools in the forest.
| Place | Distance | Ticket | Format | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nui Than Tai | 30 km, 30–40 min | 450,000 VND (~$18) | Park + onsen + water park | Families, couples, groups |
| Mikazuki | 25 km, ~40 min | 350,000–400,000 VND (~$14–16) | Onsen + water park on the coast | Couples, Japan fans |
| Phước Nhơn | 25 km, ~35 min | Ask on arrival | Natural pools | Quiet-seekers, expats |
All three sit in the Hòa Vangdistrict or on the edges of Da Nang, ringed by mountains and tropical greenery. No public bus goes out there — it is Grab, taxi or motorbike only.
Nui Than Tai — the main hot-spring park
Núi Thần Tài park (Công Viên Suối Khoáng Nóng Núi Thần Tài) spreads across 60+ hectares of tropical forest inside the Bà Nà – Núi Chúa reserve, in Hòa Vangcommune. Hot mineral water rises from deep underground — up to 80 °C at the source, cooled to a comfortable 35–40 °C in the pools. The water carries calcium, magnesium and silica.
The park opened on 27 April 2016, operated by the DHC corporation with the onsen run under Japanese specialists. It is open daily 8:30–17:30. Phone: +84 236 372 9999.
What the ticket includes
The Standard package at 450,000 VND (~$18) covers everything except massage and lunch. For that you get a full day in the hot springs, the Japanese onsen, saunas, a water park with slides, a dinosaur park and an effects cinema.
Children 1–1.4 m get 50% off. Kids under 1 m go free.
| Package | Price (VND) | Price (~USD) | What's included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 450,000 | ~$18 | Springs, onsen, sauna, water park, "Jurassic Park," 9D–12D cinema |
| Detox 01 | 805,000 | ~$32 | Standard + 60-min body massage |
| Detox 01 + lunch | 1,085,000 | ~$43 | Standard + massage + buffet |
| Detox 03 + lunch | 1,027,000 | ~$41 | Standard + foot massage + mud bath + lunch |
The park zones — how to fill a day
The park easily fills a full day, 8:30 to 17:00. Free golf carts shuttle between the zones.
- Sacred Lake Long Hồ — an emerald pool of hot mineral water at the foot of the cliffs. Warm, calm, no waves
- Japanese onsen — authentic architecture, water at 38–40 °C, separate zones for men and women
- Himalayan salt sauna — walls of pink Himalayan salt. 15–20 minutes is the sweet spot
- Mud, herbal and milk baths — mud from the mineral deposits by the springs. Included only in Detox 03 or for an extra fee
- Water park — slides of varying steepness, a lazy river, inner tubes. On weekdays part of it is closed
- "Jurassic Park" — life-size dinosaur figures that move and make sounds
💬 "Beautiful, surrounded by nature, very peaceful, perfect for relaxing and escaping the busy city vibe." — TripAdvisor, visitor review, 2025
Than Tai: pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Huge grounds (60 ha) — never cramped | 30 km from the centre, transport needed |
| Variety: springs + onsen + water park + mud | Not every attraction runs daily |
| Standard (~$18) buys a full day | Lunch is extra, or pay up for Detox + lunch |
| Free golf carts between zones | Finding a Grab back is hard |
| Japanese staff, cleanliness, service | Weekends bring crowds and queues |
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Message the managerMikazuki Onsen — a Japanese onsen on the 22nd floor
The Da Nang Mikazuki Japanese Resorts & Spa stands in the Xuân Thiều area of Liên Chiểu— on the seafront, 25 km from the centre. It is a Japanese project: Japanese investors, and the minerals for the water imported from springs in Japan.
The onsen on the 22nd floor has open-air and covered pools at 38.5 °C. In the morning, when the mist hasn't lifted and the sun cuts through the clouds, it is genuinely meditative.
Ticket (onsen + water park): 350,000–400,000 VND (~$14–16).
What Mikazuki has
- 22nd-floor onsen — open-air and covered pools, water at 38.5 °C with Japanese minerals. Separate zones
- Water park — slides and pools on the lower level. Smaller in scale than Than Tai
- Beach bar — cocktails with a sea view
- Japanese restaurant — sushi, ramen. Resort prices, good quality
Who it suits: couples after a calm day with a view. Anyone who dreamed of an onsen but never made it to Japan. For kids and slides, Than Tai is the better call.
The Phước Nhơn springs — the natural alternative
The Phước Nhơn mineral springs are not a theme park but a natural site, in Phước Sơn village, Hòa Vangdistrict. The area covers roughly 24,000 m², 25 km from the centre along Highway 14B.
Facilities are basic: no water parks, cinemas or buffets. What you get instead is quiet and few people. The springs are cooler — around 40–50 °C — and carry sulphates and calcium. Locals come in the mornings; for them it is an everyday ritual.
Who it suits:anyone who prefers nature to attractions. Expats living in Da Nang who want out of the crowds. Photographers — the morning mist here is unreasonably photogenic.
Downsides: hard to reach without your own transport. Confirm the entry price on arrival. Changing rooms are rudimentary. Bring your own food.
How to get to the hot springs from Da Nang
All three are out of town, 25–30 km away. City buses don't run there.
By Grab or taxi
| Route | Grab fare | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Centre → Than Tai | 300,000–400,000 VND (~$12–16) | 30–40 min |
| Centre → Mikazuki | 200,000–250,000 VND (~$8–10) | ~40 min |
| Centre → Phước Nhơn | ~250,000 VND (~$10) | ~35 min |
The real problem is the ride back. At Than Tai and Phước Nhơn there are almost no Grab drivers on site.
Two fixes:
- Ask your driver to wait. Pay an extra 100,000–200,000 VND (~$4–8) for 4–5 hours of waiting. Agree on it before you set off
- Book a round-trip taxi. A taxi with waiting time starts at 800,000 VND (~$32). Vinasun and Mai Linh are the most willing
The park shuttle
Than Tai runs a transfer from central Da Nang. Book ahead by phone: +84 236 372 9999. The schedule shifts seasonally — check 1–2 days before your visit. The shuttle is free for ticket holders, but seats are limited.
By rented motorbike
The route to Than Tai: Dragon Bridge → Nguyễn Văn Linh → Nguyễn Hữu Thọ → Cách Mạng Tháng Tám → the Hòa Cầmflyover → Highway 14B → 14 km to the park.
Motorbike rental runs about 125,000 VND/day (~$5). If you do ride, carry your passport, international licence and rental papers — checkpoints on the way out of town are routine.
From Hoi An
Hoi An to Than Tai is about 55 km, an hour by car. A Grab is 400,000–500,000 VND (~$16–20). Tour agencies in Hoi An run group transfers — from about $15–20 per person.
Price comparison — which option is best value
What does a day at the hot springs cost once you count everything — ticket, transport, lunch?
| Option | Ticket (~$) | Transport RT (~$) | Lunch (~$) | Total (~$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Than Tai Standard | ~18 | ~32 | ~4–8 | ~54–58 |
| Than Tai Detox 03 + lunch | ~41 | ~32 | included | ~73 |
| Mikazuki onsen + water park | ~16 | ~20 | ~6–10 | ~42–46 |
| Phước Nhơn | ~8 | ~20 | bring your own | ~28 |
| Herbal Spa (in the city, 60 min) | ~12–20 | 0 | — | ~12–20 |
Transport is the biggest line item. With two or four of you, the Grab fare splits. Solo, it stings: ~$32 just to get there and back.
On a budget? A city spa — Herbal Spa or Silk Spa. A quality massage for $12–20, nothing spent on transport.
Want a full-day adventure? Than Tai Standard. Park, springs, onsen, water park.
After the aesthetics? Mikazuki. Cheaper than Than Tai, a Japanese feel and an ocean view.
Craving quiet? Phước Nhơn. The cheapest option — just you and hot water among the trees.
The best spas in central Da Nang
Don't want to spend half a day on the road? The city has dozens of massage places. The going rate for 60 minutes is 200,000–500,000 VND (~$8–20) — often less than the tip you'd leave at a spa back home.
| Name | What they do | 60 min (~$) | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbal Spa | Herbal Signature, Four/Six Hands | ~12–24 | Best-reviewed in Da Nang |
| An Spa Sauna | Deep tissue, Vietnamese techniques | ~10–16 | Natural oils |
| Koi Spa | Thai massage, aromatherapy | ~16–24 | Premium end |
| Silk Spa | Hot stones, herbal compresses | ~8–14 | Cheapest of the good ones |
Herbal Spais the standout. The "Six Hands Massage" — three therapists working at once — puts you under in five minutes. About 500,000–600,000 VND (~$20–24) for 90 minutes.
Silk Spa does hot stones for 200,000 VND (~$8). Sixty minutes of relaxing at a fraction of home prices. The decor is plain, the therapists experienced.
When is a city spa the better play than the trip out of town? When you only have 2–3 hours free. Or after a full day on your feet — a Ba Na Hills or Marble Mountains excursion — when you just want your back unknotted.
When to go to the hot springs
March–Augustis the best window. Sunny, dry, all zones open, temperatures 28–35 °C. The catch: in July–August it is hot, and soaking in warm water at 35 °C outside is an acquired taste.
December–Februaryis surprisingly good. Air at 18–24 °C, cooler still up in the mountains. The contrast of hot water and fresh mountain air is exactly the real-onsen feeling — and there are fewer tourists.
October–November— better to skip. It is the rainy season: slippery mountain roads, possible flooding, part of the attractions closed.
Weekdays vs weekends.On weekends Vietnamese families fill Than Tai by 10–11 a.m. Weekdays are another story: arrive at opening (8:30) and you'll have the sacred lake almost to yourself for the first couple of hours.
Before you go — what to know
What to bring:
- A swimsuit (the on-site choice is thin, and sizes run Asian)
- A towel (park rental is ~30,000 VND)
- Dry spare clothes and underwear
- Sunscreen SPF 50+, water-resistant
- Cash (cards aren't accepted everywhere)
- Water — it's pricier inside the park
Tips from regulars:
- Arrive by 8:30 — the first hour the park is half-empty
- Take a lunch package (Detox + lunch). The buffet is decent: rice, soups, seafood
- Start with the onsen, then mud, then the water park. Not the other way round
- The wristband is your locker key and wallet (an internal tab). Don't lose it
Per TripAdvisor, visitors suggest allowing at least 4–5 hours for Than Tai. Mikazuki needs 3–4 hours — you can pair it with the beach.
FAQ
How much is a ticket to the Da Nang hot springs?
The standard ticket to Nui Than Tai park is 450,000 VND (~$18). Packages with massage and lunch run 772,000 to 1,085,000 VND (~$31–43). Mikazuki is 350,000–400,000 VND (~$14–16). Add a round-trip Grab: about $16–32.
How do I get from central Da Nang to Than Tai?
A Grab or taxi is 300,000–400,000 VND (~$12–16), 30–40 minutes. The park runs a shuttle — book by phone at +84 236 372 9999. By motorbike it's Highway 14B, but the road is mountainous.
Can I visit the hot springs from Hoi An?
Yes. Hoi An to Than Tai is 55 km, about an hour. A Grab is 400,000–500,000 VND (~$16–20). Tour agencies in Hoi An run transfers from about $15–20.
Are the hot springs good for kids?
Than Tai, yes. Water park, dinosaurs, cinemas. Under 1 m go free, 1–1.4 m get 50% off. The hot pools (38–40 °C) don't suit small children, but the water park is safe.
How long do I need?
Than Tai — at least 4–5 hours, ideally a full day (8:30–17:30). The grounds cover 60+ hectares. Mikazuki — 3–4 hours.
Is there a Japanese-style onsen in Da Nang?
Two. The onsen at Than Tai — authentic architecture, separate zones, water at 38–40 °C. And the 22nd-floor onsen at Mikazuki — minerals imported from Japan, a bay view.
Which hot springs are better — Da Nang or Nha Trang?
Nha Trang has the Tháp Bàmud baths and I-Resort — the focus is mud treatments. Da Nang offers more variety: springs + water park + onsen + sauna + jungle trails. For a full day, Da Nang. For mud and a lower bill, Nha Trang.
Data current as of July 2026. Prices and conditions can change — confirm before you travel.