How much do mud baths cost in Nha Trang?

A mud bath at Thap Ba — from 260,000 VND (~$10); A Mud House bungalow at I-Resort — up to 1,500,000 VND (~$58); Budget per person for a typical visit — 300,000–500,000 VND (~$12–20, roughly); Kids under 1.3 m — 50% off (usually get).

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Nha Trang mud baths: prices and which to pick in 2026

Nha Trang has several mud-bath complexes. Thap Ba and I-Resort tap a genuine geothermal mineral bore. The "mud" is white clay stirred into warm mineral water — and 20 minutes in it really does leave your skin smooth and your joints quieter.

Updated 16 July 20266 min read

Spa therapist applying aromatic oil to a client's back during a massage — Mud bath first, oil massage second — that is how the classic spa program runs

A mud bath starts at 260,000 VND (~$10) per adult at Tháp Bà, and a mud bath in a private Mud House bungalow at I-Resort runs up to 1,500,000 VND (~$58) per person. The out-of-town complexes sit 4–9 km from the centre and Galina is right in the city — a 10–20 minute Grab ride at most.

Below: a close look at the three main complexes, a comparison table with two more, current 2026 prices and a map with coordinates.

Which mud bath to pick

Eight smooth hot stones in two rows along the spine, a spa room under violet light — Beyond the mud, Nha Trang's complexes sell hot-stone massage and oil programs. Photo: Maximl020, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Comparison of 5 Nha Trang mud baths — price, distance and highlights
Complex	From centre	From (VND)	Highlight	Best for
I-Resort	4 km	350,000 (~$14)	Water park + spa	Families, couples
Thap Ba	4–5 km	260,000 (~$10)	Strongest mud	Budget
100 Egg	9 km	300,000 (~$12)	Egg baths in the forest	Couples, photos
Galina	in the centre	350,000 (~$14)	No travel needed	Saving time
Hon Tam	on an island	450,000 (~$18)	Mud + island trip	A different day out

Tight budget — Thap Ba. Want a water park and a bit of polish — I-Resort. After quiet and a good photo — 100 Egg.

New to the city? Pair a mud bath with the beaches and the old Cham towers. The Nha Trang overview shows how the day fits together; for salons, oil massages and hotel spas, see the spa and massage guide; for yoga retreats and spa-inclusive resorts across the country, see wellness retreats in Vietnam.

I-Resort — the most popular complex

Spa resort pool with palm trees and sun loungers at sunset — The open-air pool-and-lounger format: I-Resort has several, plus mineral-water waterfalls

I-Resort Suối Khoáng Nóng is Nha Trang's flagship mud bath. The grounds are styled as a Vietnamese village — bamboo, stone, wooden bridges. There are 4–5 mineral pools, waterfalls, grottoes with Charcot showers, plus mud and herbal baths.

The mineral water (in the fountains, waterfalls, Charcot showers, plunge pools and all the pools) is like Essentuki No. 17 [a salty Russian mineral water], just at different temperaturesTitov on I-Resort, forum.awd.ru, 2015, translated by VietnamSpot

I-Resort prices 2026

I-Resort prices 2026 — packages and cost
Package	Price (VND)	Price (~USD)
Mud bath, 1–3 guests per tub (adult)	400,000	~$15
Mud bath, 4–10 guests (adult)	350,000	~$14
Special mud bath (Bùn khoáng nóng đặc biệt)	600,000–650,000	~$23–25
Mud House bungalow, per person	1,400,000–1,500,000	~$54–58
Kids under 1.3 m	50% off

Pros: handsome grounds, plenty to do, easily a half-day out. Con: packed by midday. Come for the 8:00 opening — the first two hours are almost empty.

Address: Tổ 19, thôn Xuân Ngọc, phường Tây Nha Trang (before the 2025 reform — Vĩnh Ngọc), Khánh Hòa.

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Thap Ba — the original mud bath

Spa complex pool with a canopy and loungers in a tropical setting — A pool under a canopy with loungers — the reason people stay half a day at a mud bath

Suối Khoáng Nóng Tháp Bà is one of the oldest complexes in the city. It sits at the foot of a hill beside the Cham towers of Tháp Bà Ponagar, so you can do both in one morning.

Thap Ba's mud is reckoned the most mineral-rich in Nha Trang. The grounds are plain, no design flourishes — but it costs less than I-Resort.

If you compare them, the healing mud at Thap Ba really is thickerartxenia, forum.awd.ru, 2015, translated by VietnamSpot

Thap Ba prices 2026

Thap Ba prices 2026 — packages and cost
Package	Price (VND)	Price (~USD)
Mud bath, 1–2 guests per tub	350,000	~$14
Mud bath, 3–5 guests	300,000	~$12
Mud bath, 6+ guests	260,000	~$10
Pool only, no mud	120,000	~$5

Adult prices from the complex's own price list, September 2026.

Pros: cheaper than I-Resort, the Po Nagar towers next door. Cons: modest grounds, little beyond the mud itself.

Want more than mud? The Po Nagar towers are five minutes away by Grab — they head up the Nha Trang attractions guide.

Address: 438 Ngô Đến, Ngọc Hiệp, Nha Trang.

100 Egg — a leisure park with mud baths

Coconut palms above the sea — tropical green along the coast — 100 Egg sits in a banana forest south of Nha Trang — 20 hectares of tropical green

Trăm Trứng Nha Trang — literally "a hundred eggs" — is the most photogenic of the lot. Egg-shaped tubs are scattered through a banana forest across 20 hectares. It is quieter than I-Resort or Thap Ba, because at 9 km south of the centre the crowds don't make it out here.

100 Egg prices 2026

100 Egg prices 2026 — packages and cost

Entry and pools, no mud150,000 VND ≈ $6
Mud bath, VIP 1 package300,000 VND ≈ $12
Mud, jacuzzi and mineral pools (Thư giãn)350,000 VND ≈ $13
Top package, VIP 3700,000 VND ≈ $27
Child ticket100,000–490,000 VND ≈ $4–19

Adult prices from the park's own price list, October 2026.

Pros: few people, great photos, grounds like a botanical garden. Cons: far from the centre — a taxi runs roughly 100,000–150,000 VND (~$4–6) each way.

Address: Đại lộ Nguyễn Tất Thành, phường Nam Nha Trang (before the 2025 reform — Phước Đồng), Khánh Hòa.

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What the mud actually does

A drop of essential oil poured onto a palm during a spa treatment — After the mud, skin soaks up oils better — which is why the oil massage usually comes next

Nha Trang's mud baths use white clay rich in silica and mineral salts. Warm mud (38–42 °C) opens the pores, draws out toxins and boosts circulation. After 15–20 minutes in the bath, skin feels noticeably softer.

In hot weather many people can't last the 20 minutes allotted for the session; they get up and leaveartxenia on Thap Ba, forum.awd.ru, 2014, translated by VietnamSpot

The treatment is said to help with:

aching joints and muscles
skin issues (dryness, minor irritation)
stress and poor sleep
general fatigue

The standard routine: 15–20 minutes in the mud → rinse off under a shower → 30 minutes in a mineral pool → rest.

Skip it if you have: open wounds, high blood pressure, an acute inflammatory condition, or you're pregnant. The health claims here are general information, not medical advice — check with a doctor if in doubt.

Getting there and practical tips

Seaside resort terrace with a beach umbrella and an ocean view — I-Resort, Thap Ba and 100 Egg sit outside central Nha Trang — a 10–20 minute Grab ride from the seafront

Transport

Cost of getting to Nha Trang's mud baths
Route	How	Price	Time
Centre → I-Resort / Thap Ba	Grab	50,000–80,000 VND (~$2–3)	10–15 min
Centre → 100 Egg	Grab	100,000–150,000 VND (~$4–6)	20 min

Grab is the easy call — 20–30% cheaper than a metered taxi, English-friendly app, no haggling. Open it, type the address, pay the fixed fare in cash or by card. It runs fine on hotel wi-fi and a Vietnamese eSIM, no VPN needed. Taxis, motorbikes and buses are covered in the Nha Trang transport guide.

What to bring

Swimwear — essential
Towel — I-Resort provides one; at Thap Ba and 100 Egg bring your own
A change of clothes — the mud rinses off fully, but you'll be damp for a while
A waterproof phone case — the only way to get photos in the mud
Water — your own bottle won't hurt

Best time: the morning. By 8:00 I-Resort is nearly empty. Tour groups start arriving around 11:00, and by midday there are queues. Weekdays beat weekends.

The whole visit takes 2–3 hours. Pair it with an island tour, or with the Po Nagar towers if you're heading to Thap Ba anyway.

Prices current as of July 2026. They can change — check the complex's own site or confirm on the spot before you go.

FAQ

A mud bath at Thap Bafrom 260,000 VND~$10
A Mud House bungalow at I-Resortup to 1,500,000 VND~$58
Budget per person for a typical visit300,000–500,000 VND~$12–20roughly
Kids under 1.3 m50% offusually get

I-Resort is for comfort and fun: landscaped grounds, a water park and a restaurant. Thap Ba is for saving money — the mud is just as good (many say more mineral-rich), and it costs less: 260,000–350,000 VND against 350,000–400,000 VND at I-Resort. Families lean I-Resort; budget travellers lean Thap Ba.

Yes. Thap Ba and I-Resort draw on a genuine geothermal mineral source (about 56–60 °C at the wellhead, cooled for bathing). The mud itself is white clay stirred into the mineral water, and the effect on your skin is real either way.

Yes, all complexes welcome children. I-Resort and 100 Egg are the best for families: kids pools, slides and room to run around. Children under 1 m often enter free, and under 1.3 m get 50% off.

Morning. Arrive at 8:00 and you'll nearly have the place to yourself. By 11:00 tour groups roll in, and by midday there are queues for the baths.

Swimwear, a towel (I-Resort provides one free), a change of clothes, a waterproof phone case and a bottle of water. Lockers are usually on site, and at Thap Ba you can rent a towel or swimsuit for 10,000 VND (~$0.40).

A mud bath is a Nha Trang must. Pick the complex by budget, go in the morning and don't forget the phone case. And after the mud, a hot shower back in your own hotel room is worth every dong — the Nha Trang hotels guide covers where to base yourself.