Shenzhen spas = "a hotel you can stay overnight in + buffet + massage"
In the past two years, Shenzhen spa clubs have upgraded dramatically: they're no longer old-school "massage parlours," but 24-hour one-stop spaces with unlimited fruit and ice cream, cinemas and karaoke, and showers and beds to sleep in. For Hongkongers, the biggest selling point is — cross the border at night, play all night, and only head back to Hong Kong the next day, without booking a hotel separately. This guide rounds up 6 popular clubs covered by Hong Kong media and review sites, with border distance, prices and key facilities.
Quick guide: Closest to Futian Checkpoint — TENZ (10-minute walk from Lok Ma Chau); opposite Luohu Checkpoint — Ming Yang Spa; for cheap — Tangyue from ¥79.
1. Around Futian Checkpoint / Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint
1. TENZ (Futian Checkpoint)
The one Hongkongers know best, formerly Water Cube, now reopened after a major makeover. Five floors high, about 40,000 square metres, over 300 massage rooms, with hot springs, sweat steaming, Japanese/Thai massage, ear cleaning and eye heat therapy, plus karaoke, a cinema, board games, mahjong and arcade games; for all-you-can-eat and drink there's Häagen-Dazs, Thai fragrant coconut water, Thai mangosteen, Peruvian green grapes and Hainan longan. Buying the "all-play ticket" lets you use all the facilities.
Address: 1st to 5th floors, podium building, Gangcheng Huating, Guohua Road, Futian Checkpoint, Shenzhen
Transport: about a 10-minute walk from Lok Ma Chau Checkpoint | Opening hours: 24 hours
Price: all-play ticket from about ¥288
2. Tangyue Hot Spring & Sweat Steam House (Futian, Chegongmiao)
Nearly 65,000 square feet of space, with hot springs, sweat steaming, foot therapy, massage and distinctive sweat-steam cave rooms; entertainment facilities include tea art, film and entertainment, and e-sports. Food options are plentiful: beef noodles, Japanese char siu rice bowls, Japanese flame-seared crab stick rice bowls and Japanese chicken steak rice bowls, with different dishes at different times, plus unlimited ice cream and fruit.
Address: 1st and 2nd floors, Block B, Tai'an Xuan, Building 109, Tairan 4th Road, Chegongmiao, Futian District, Shenzhen
Transport: Chegongmiao Station on Line 1, or Line 4 then change to Line 1 | Opening hours: 24 hours
Price: from about ¥79
3. PACIFIC SPA
Offers Chinese massage, Thai massage, sauna and ladies' body scrubs; ladies get half-price deals at designated times, making it good value for a girls' trip or for parents and kids. The 24-hour package includes sauna, unlimited fruit and drinks, billiards, table tennis and arcade games, from about ¥99.
4. Shenzhen Tangquan No.1 SPA
An upmarket option with near hotel-standard sleeping berths; just choose a package that includes overnight stay or all-play and you can stay the night, ideal for itineraries that arrive in Shenzhen late or head back to Hong Kong the next day.
2. Luohu Checkpoint: Ming Yang Spa (5-minute walk)
5. Ming Yang Spa
Right diagonally opposite Luohu Checkpoint, just a 5-minute walk. Offers relaxing foot baths, massage and tuina, essential oil spa, wellness therapy, and head treatments and ear cleaning; you can watch films in the massage rooms. Buying designated packages lets you stay overnight in a massage room, an upstairs overnight room or a lounge chair in the main hall. There's a buffet dinner every evening from 17:30 to 19:30 (fried chicken wings, fried rice and other snacks), unlimited fruit and drinks at other times, and if you're hungry at night you can order instant noodles with egg or dumplings, all free of charge.
Address: 1st floor, Huaqiao Building, Heping Road, Luohu District, Shenzhen
Transport: about a 5-minute walk from Luohu Checkpoint | Opening hours: 24 hours
Price: from about ¥118
3. Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint / Nanshan: Tai Er SPA
6. Tai Er SPA (Nanshan)
Over 30 chain stores in Shenzhen, with branches in Futian, Luohu and near Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint. Specialises in authentic Thai spa, ear cleaning, and head and full-body massage; before starting, the therapist does a milk foot scrub. One netizen tried the 80-minute couples' full-body hot oil spa, averaging about HK$300 per person.
Address (Nanshan branch): Room 1101, 11th floor, lower zone, Block B, Tianli Central Business Plaza, Haide 3rd Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen
Transport: Houhai Station on Line 2, near Coastal City
Price and facilities comparison (September 2026 reference)
| Club | Nearest checkpoint | Entry price (reference) | Overnight stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| TENZ | Futian Checkpoint (10-minute walk) | From ¥288 | Yes |
| Ming Yang Spa | Luohu Checkpoint (5-minute walk) | From ¥118 | Yes |
| Tangyue Hot Spring & Sweat Steam House | Futian (Chegongmiao) | From ¥79 | Yes |
| Pacific SPA | Luohu / Futian area | ¥99 package | Yes |
| Tai Er SPA | Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint (Nanshan) | Per treatment, about HK$300 per person | Some branches |
Note: prices are reference prices from Hong Kong media reports in September 2026 and will change with season, time slot and package contents; the latest quotes from each club's official channels/platforms prevail.
Practical tips for overnight spas
- Bring ID: large mainland spas require real-name registration, so bring your Home Return Permit.
- Check what the package includes: an "entry ticket" may not include massage; massage, ear cleaning and spa are mostly charged separately per item, so ask clearly before paying.
- Grab an overnight spot early: lounge chairs in the main hall and cinema seats are first come, first served; if you want a private sleeping room you'll need to pay extra or choose a pricier package.
- Last train times: if you don't plan to stay overnight, remember the Shenzhen metro's last train and checkpoint closing times; Luohu and Futian checkpoints are generally not 24 hours.
- Tipping: some clubs state no tipping is required, so if you get a hard sell you can simply decline.
Transport: how to get there from the three checkpoints?
- Luohu Checkpoint → Ming Yang Spa is right there as you exit (5-minute walk); you can also change to Line 1 to go elsewhere.
- Futian Checkpoint → after crossing at Lok Ma Chau, about a 10-minute walk to TENZ; for Tangyue in Chegongmiao, take Line 1 direct.
- Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint → change to Line 13 / Line 2 for Houhai and the Coastal City area.
FAQ
Can you really stay overnight at a Shenzhen spa without booking a hotel?
Yes. Many 24-hour clubs offer massage rooms, private sleeping rooms, lounge chairs in the main hall or cinema seats; just buy a package that includes overnight stay or all-play and you won't need to book a hotel separately.
Is it safe to go alone (especially for a girl)?
Large chain clubs have fairly complete facilities and separate rest areas, so it's generally fine; some clubs have ladies-only floors or ladies' discount time slots, so look out for "female-friendly" labels when choosing.
How are spa and massage charges calculated?
Usually split into "entry/all-play ticket" and "treatment fee"; the entry ticket covers hot springs, rest areas and unlimited food, while massage, spa and ear cleaning are charged separately per item. Prices range from ¥79 to over ¥300.
Can I bring children?
Some clubs have family areas, such as TENZ and Ming Yang Spa; but sweat-steam and hot spring high-temperature areas aren't suitable for young children, so ask clearly before entering.
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