7 Best Spas in Chiang Mai
Last Updated on October 26, 2016
Thailand is known for its amazingly skilled spa therapists and a long history when it comes to spa treatments. Chiang Mai is like any other city in Chiang Mai, speaking an abundance of spas awaiting you here. Before you start researching, let us help and show you the 7 best spas in Chiang Mai:
Fah Lanna is a modern, luxurious spa with a design that reminds one of the gorgeous spas known from top-notch resorts in Southeast Asia. It incorporates many natural elements such as bamboo and wooden walkways along water ponds, making it look like an oasis in the middle of the city. The service and treatments are comparable to those of a 5-star hotel, but with prices starting at just 250 THB for a traditional Thai massage, it offers a far better value. Fah Lanna has currently two locations, one in the Old Town, the other at the Night Bazaar.
Locations:
Old Town: 57,57/1 Wiang Kaew Road, near corner of Jabhan Road, Sripoom Open: daily, 10:00-22:00 Contact: 053 416191 or 088 804 9984
Night Bazaar: 186/3 Loi Kroh Road, small lane between McDonald’s and Burger King Open: daily, 10:00-23:00 Contact: 082 0303 029
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Oasis Spa Chiang Mai has currently four locations in Chiang Mai and is widely renowned for its excellent service and variety of treatments. The high quality and well-trained service is throughout the same, regardless which of the four you choose. All spas offer an extensive menu of different treatment types such as facials, wraps, scrubs and reflexology in addition to jacuzzis, outdoor showers and steam baths. The spacious treatment rooms consist of a lot of wood and provide a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere that lets you relax and rejuvenate.
Locations: Four locations around town Open: all from 10:00-22:00, daily. Contact: 053 920 111
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Cheeva Spa has been multiple times awarded by Thai Spa Awards, TripAdvisor and Thailand Tourism Awards for its outstanding spa treatments. Since inception, it maintains being one of Chiang Mai’s top spas with a wide range of treatments and packages offered such as Coconut Honey Scrub or the Cheeva Detox Package. Treatment prices are higher than normal spas in town, but still lower than compared to western countries, with prices starting at 1300 THB for a 60-minute treatment.
Locations:
- 4/2 Hassadhisawee Road, northwest of the Old Town
- Baan Sirimankalajarn 6 Soi 7, Sirimankalajarn Road, near Nimmanhaemin Road
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Open: all from 10:00-21:00, daily Contact: 053 405 129
- Women Correctional Institute
Yes, you read that right – Women Correctional Institute. Just on the opposite of the institute is a spa that serves as training facility where a ‘massage course rehabilitation program’ is offered to inmates during the last six months of their term. Don’t worry, the ladies are eager to change and working hard for their new lives. The security takes over the role of the receptionist and schedules the appointments, which, by the way, are only possible for the same day. It is notable to say that the spa has an open area only, speaking massage beds are separated by curtains.
Location: 100 Ratvithi Road, junction Ratvithi Rd. / Jhaban Rd. Open: daily, 09:00-16:00 Tel.: 053 122 340 > No website.
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Lila Thai Massage has several locations around town, offers great treatments for low prices and is the ideal solution if you don’t want to spend 2000 THB on a massage, yet still looking for quality treatments. The spas are designed in a mix of modern and Thai style, the treatments rooms, however, are simpler equipped and not comparable to Fah Lanna or Oasis Spa. Many former inmates of the above mention Women Correctional Institute start their careers here after being released. Treatments start from 200 THB per hour.
Locations: six locations around town
Open: all from 10:00-22:00, daily Contact: individual, check the locations
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Kiyora Spa is nestled between Thapae Gate and Night Bazaar. Though it’s relatively new, it already enjoys a good fan base with lots of returning customers. The spa features spacious private treatment rooms that provide a warm and relaxing atmosphere. Treatments include Thai Yoga Massage, Aromatherapy, Chocolate Body Scrub among numerous more, while prices start at 800 THB for one hour.
Location: 26/1 Chang Moi Soi 2, around 200m eastwards from Thapae Gate Open: daily, 10:00-22:00 Contact: 052 003 268
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Green Bamboo Massage focuses on traditional northern Thai massages while being eco-friendly and offering own developed organic cosmetic products. Treatments include the rare Tok Sen, an ancient Lanna Thai Massage technique, Bamboo Massage or Coconut Oil Massage. Prices are very reasonable and start at 130 THB for a 30min Head Massage.
Location: 1 Moon Muang Road, Soi 1 Open: Mon to Fri from 10:00-21:00, Sat & Sun from 11:00-21:00 Contact: 089 827 5563
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