Top Spa & Wellness Stays in Hue

NANO Eco-Hostel in Hue has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and a balcony, unusual comfort for a hostel and practical for families. The saltwater swimming pool is a favourite for children, and the lush garden gives them space to play. Rooms look over the pool, the garden or the mountains, and the restaurant and bar mean you can eat without heading into town. With 9.7 from 188 reviews, I recommend it for families who like a nature setting.

Berry Boutique is one of the rare Hue addresses with a children's playground and a picnic area, next to a year-round outdoor pool. Family rooms are air-conditioned, each with a balcony or terrace over the garden, the pool or the city. The breakfast buffet features local specialities, a gentle way to introduce children to Hue cooking. Its 9.7 rating from 50 reviews is excellent, and I would book it for a family stay.

aNhill Boutique in Hue is a 5-star boutique hotel with rooms looking over the garden or the pool. The infinity swimming pool is the obvious favourite for children, and complimentary bicycles make short family rides around Hue easy. The family-friendly restaurant and the bar keep evenings simple, and parents can book the spa. Pets are welcome too. A 9.5 rating from 101 reviews is outstanding, and I would choose it for a comfortable family stay in Hue.

Meliá Vinpearl Hue offers families an indoor pool, which is useful in a city where rain can arrive in any season, along with a family-friendly restaurant, a bar and a coffee shop on site. Parents can take turns in the spa, sauna or fitness room. A 9.5 score from more than 4,200 reviews is unusually high for a hotel of this size. Rooms look out over the city, and I would book it as a calm base between visits to Hue's historic sites.

Jade Scene Hotel offers a lot for a three-star hotel in Hue: a rooftop swimming pool for children, family rooms with city views, and a garden and sun terrace for slower moments. Parents can use the spa, steam room and sauna, and the outdoor fireplace makes a nice spot on cooler evenings. The traditional restaurant serves well-reviewed Vietnamese cooking, a good way to try Hue dishes without going out. A 9.3 score from more than 3,000 reviews backs it up.

White Lotus Hue Hotel works well for families thanks to its family rooms and a swimming pool with a view, a welcome break after a hot morning at the Imperial City. The restaurant serves both international and local dishes, which helps with fussy eaters, and the sun terrace gives parents a quiet corner. Trang Tien Bridge is close, so evening walks along the Perfume River are easy. A score of 9.2 from over 1,500 reviews backs this up.

The Times Hotel has something rare for a small hotel in Hue: an outdoor play area, which gives children space to burn off energy after a morning at the citadel. Family rooms are air-conditioned with garden or city views, and the on-site restaurant serves Vietnamese dishes when nobody wants to go out again. Cycling is offered, a good way to see the city with older children, and parents can use the spa. A score of 9.1 from nearly 500 reviews is reassuring.

Jade Hotel is about 1 km from Dong Ba Market, close enough for a family walk to Hue's busiest market. Rooms have a private bathroom and a TV, the on-site restaurant keeps meals simple, and the sun terrace is a place to rest between outings. Bike and car hire make it easy to reach the Citadel or the royal tombs with children, and private parking is available. Pets are welcome too. With 9.0 from 987 reviews, I find it a sound base in Hue.

Spatel d'Annam has family rooms and an outdoor pool open all year, which gives children something to look forward to after visiting the Imperial City in the heat. The pool bar makes a lazy afternoon easy, and the traditional restaurant serves meals on site when nobody wants to go out again. Complimentary bicycles are a fun way for older children to explore Hue's flat streets, and parents can book the spa. A score of 9.0 from nearly 1,000 reviews is solid.

Vina Vintage Hotel offers aparthotel-style rooms with a dining table, which makes simple family meals and snack breaks easier. Soundproofing helps young children sleep, and ground-floor units avoid stairs with a pushchair, though there is also a lift. A balcony with city views and a terrace give some outdoor space, and the 24-hour front desk handles late arrivals. Parents can use the public bath and the spa. A score of 8.9 from over 900 reviews is good.

Thanh Lich Hue Hotel has a child-friendly buffet, a real help with picky eaters, and an indoor pool that works whatever the weather, which matters in Hue during the rainy season. Air-conditioned rooms with city views keep the family comfortable after visiting the citadel, and free WiFi helps plan the next day. Parents can enjoy dinner at the French restaurant or a drink at the bar. A score of 8.9 from more than 500 reviews is good for a three-star hotel.