Running and Gyms in Nha Trang, Vietnam

Chances are, if you find yourself in Nha Trang you have made your way up or down the east coast of Vietnam and have run in some of the most picturesque and beautiful places that the country has to offer.  Nha Trang town and beach may not be as beautiful as Ha Long Bay or Mu Ne (unless you are staying in one of the very expensive resorts like the Vinpearl, Diamond Bay or Ana Mandar resort on one of the islands in Nha Trang Bay), but as it is Vietnam’s number one beach resort for local holiday makers there are still some amazing places to run.

Running Route One – Pacific Coast Highway

The Pacific Coast Highway (or Tran Phu Street) makes for some great running as the road cuts right through the city with the beach front only a stone’s throw away, making for some great views of the coast line without having to run too far out of the city.

Tran Phu Street stretches from Nha Trang Port right through to the other side of the city before turning into the coast road Dai Lo Pham Van Dong, which is popular with bikers and travellers on two and four wheels for its amazing views and sparse traffic.

If you start in the city and run towards the port to the south then you will easily have covered 16km if you retrace your steps and run back to the city from the port entrance, but you can always grab a taxi or motorbike taxi (great fun!) back to Nha Trang at any point along the highway for 10,000 – 20,000 VND

Nha Trang Beach and Tran Phu Street

Runing Route Two – Nha Trang Beach Front

Although it is possible to run along the beach in Nha Trang, a steep camber and the large number of tourists make it unsuitable for running. Instead, you can try running in one of the shaded park areas in-between the beach and Tran Phu Street (pacific highway) which have some large quad areas which can be utilised for some pyramid speed work runs.

Running Option Three – Gyms in Nha Trang

Because Nha Trang is such a popular tourist destination for Vietnamese and South East Asia holiday makers (just Google ‘Nha Trang Blogs” for more info), there are a large number of big chain hotels that have extensive gyms for the use of hotel guests or paying visitors to use. Even if you aren’t a fan of treadmill running, the heat in the Nha Trang summer time can easily reach 43degrees, in which case you may find that running indoors isn’t such a bad idea!

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Nha Trang Sheraton - Sheraton Fitness

Without doubt the largest and most extensive gym available in any Hotel in Nha Trang,The Sheraton Fitness Club was designed by the world leading fitness company Core Performance. Along with its amazing Ocean View (unrivalled in the whole of Nha Trang) it has a large range of cardio equipment as well as a professional range of weights, a dedicated stretching and yoga area and one of the largest infinity pools out in the area, located on the 6th floor. In fact is has so many treadmills that you can be sure that you will never be queuing for a run no matter what the time of day! The gym is open 24hours a day (with key access) and guests can pay a one off fee to use the facilities or combine use of the gym with a spa package.

26-28 Tran Phu Street, Nha Trang City, Tel (84)(58)388 0000

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Novotel Gym

By far the best value Hotel gym in Nha Trang – For $10 a day you can be treated like a VIP in the Novotel Spa and Fitness suite. Although spa treatments are extra, you are given free towels and bath robes and left to wonder in and out of the sauna and steam room at your leisure. If you make it to the fitness room, you will find a dotting of treadmills and fitness equipment which wouldn’t impress the regular gym-goer but is enough to have a decent workout. There is also a small infinity pool on the fourth floor which is good for a splash and a sunbath and also commands a great view of the beachfront.

On a sidenote, the bar at the Novotel is pretty expensive but if you sit in the lounge area you can use one of the two very nice Apple computers for any blog writing or any of those other things that you can use the internet for!

Nha Trang Novotel Gym

50 Tran Phu Street, Nha Trang, Tel (+84)58/6256900

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Nha Trang Evison

The Evison in Nha Trang has all the facilities of a large western health club and spa but as it is located right on the beach front you have to ass a few zeros to the end of the price tag.

Featuring tennis courts, a large swimming pool, an extensive gym and a whole host of activities on the beach front and in the sea, the Evison has everything that you might need and then some more.

Tran Phu Beachside, Tel (058) 829 829

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Nha Trang Sunrise Beach Resort

Again, the Sunrise Beach Resort is one of the more expensive hotels in town and therefore using the gym as a guest carries a hefty price tag. You do however have a large range of fitness equipment to choose from even though the free weighs are lacking.

12 Tran Phu Street, (058) 820 999

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