
Why Golf Simulators Are Becoming a Must-Have for Luxury Resorts in Vietnam
November 15, 2025Inside TSL Danang: A Luxury Indoor Sports Lounge Hidden Within Hyatt Regency
A visiting travel journalist uncovers Vietnam’s most surprising all-weather sports experience.
By a Visiting Travel Journalist
Special to The Sports Lounge

As I bounced and splashed over the
wet cobblestones in the golf buggy that led to the nondescript, black,
gymnasium-style doors marking the entrance to TSL in Danang, I had no
idea what awaited me on the other side. From the outside, it looks almost
intentionally understated—an industrial façade tucked inside the Hyatt
Regency Danang Resort & Spa. But the moment the doors swung open, the
space revealed itself like a secret: warm lighting, refined textures, with
upbeat rhythms setting the mood for a premium indoor sports lounge
unlike anything I’ve seen in Vietnam. Two smiling receptionists greeted me as I
entered, and the rainy gloom outside vanished immediately.
TSL—short for The Sports Lounge—aims
to redefine what indoor recreation means in a resort city known mainly for
beaches, golf, and family travel.
Inside, I found a full-sized professional squash court, a cutting-edge Impact
Vision golf simulator, and a plush lounge that blends private-club calm
with a modern sporting edge—an unexpected gem for visitors seeking rainy day
activities in Danang.
What struck me most, though, was the
energy. A group of four guys were rotating between the squash court and the
ping-pong table in the reception area. Music was pulsating, sweat dripping,
rackets swinging, fist pumps and friendly grunts echoing across the space. I
loved the show and immediately wanted in. TSL offers beginner lessons with an
in-house squash coach, I was told, along with racket and non-marking shoe
rentals—perfect for newcomers or hotel guests wanting to try squash in
Danang.

Just across the reception area, the golf
simulator lounge shifted the mood entirely—dim, quiet, and undeniably
upscale. It had the polished comfort of an elegant man cave, the kind of space
equally suited for a solo practice session, an unexpected date night, or
even—judging by the pewter beer bucket on the side table—an indoor outing with
the boys. The giant screen glowed with crisp, hyper-realistic graphics that
made even a beginner feel transported onto a championship fairway.
This was where I met the owner, and
as I sank into one of the comfortable rocking chairs for our chat, it struck me
how intentionally the room was designed—not just for golfers, but for anyone
seeking a refined indoor escape so close and yet so far from the world outside.
In an interview, founder Jai
Mehta shared the broader vision behind TSL:
“Our goal was to build a space that feels upscale yet welcoming—somewhere
hotel guests and local residents can learn, mingle, and play while being
protected from the elements,” he said. “At TSL, it’s not only about the
sport. It’s about providing the experience of being in a beautiful,
comfortable, temperature-controlled environment while you play.”
And they have. The combination of
expert coaching, luxury interiors, and all-weather accessibility makes TSL a
valuable addition for travelers seeking more than sun loungers and spa days—or
wet loungers and puddles on a day like today. For Hyatt Regency guests,
families, locals, and anyone searching for unique indoor activities in
Danang, TSL stands out as one of the city’s most thoughtfully designed new
spaces.






