There are many options for day spas in Chiang Mai, ranging from the full luxury treatment to more down-to-earth treatment with matching prices. In fact, Chiang Mai is an ideal place to indulge yourself since its spas offer some of the best value in all of Thailand. The Thais do the spa experience very well, including their own Thai massage treatments delivered with their usual pleasant and soft character at a fraction of the price back home.

The growth in spas in Thailand in recent years reflects the Thais’ expertise in creating a relaxing, tropical environment and offering a pampering experience. An afternoon spent in these peaceful spas of Chiang Mai is certainly a rejuvenating reward. The following are some of the most popular spas in town:

Sinativa Spa: a long established spa in the Nimminhemin area with a good reputation. They offer skin detoxification, facial treatment, a relaxing full body holistic aroma massage, anti-oxidant body scrub, herbal steam, and a mineral scented floral bath in a Jacuzzi.

Cheeva Spa:  featuring alarger and more luxurious premises, Cheeva Spa continues to offer the best possible massage and beauty treatments in Chiang Mai. Customers from around the world return year after year for the wonderful service that Khun Parisa and her staff provide.

Rarinjinda Wellness Spa and Resort: relatively new facility with a new standard in independent spas opposite the Riverside restaurant. Unlike the lovely landscaped atmosphere of others, this is an actual live-in centre with a luxurious resort/hotel and fully-equipped spa, all in one modern building. These professionals offer a complete wellness experience.

Peak Spa: pampering yourself at the luxurious Peak Spa is the perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle of city life. The chic and contemporary settling is matched by the first class service received. Hair cuts and colouring, and pedicures and manicures are all available from expert staff.

Oasis Spa: over the past few years this award-winning spa has become one of the leading spa groups in Thailand and now has two well-appointed branches, with one conveniently located in the old town beside Wat Phra Singh; another in the Nimmenhemin area. Facilities include a Jacuzzi and steam bath and they offer a range of packages to suit all budgets and time scales, in nice surroundings.

Kiyori Spa: It is conveniently situated in a lane just near Thapae, for you to pop in yourself, and has a a luxury feel to the place including some unique (and rather bizarre) packages, such as the chocolate massage. They get good reviews on TripAdvisor despite being relatively new.

Ban Sabai: located on Charoen Prathet road alongside the river, this Chiang Mai spa offers a relaxing retreat with affordable prices in a convenient location. They also have a resort spa outside the city in San Phi Sua, if you need to get away from the hustle and bustle.

Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel & Spa: intimate hotel and resort constructed in elegant 19th century colonial style. It boasts a quiet ambience, while refined architecture bestows a peaceful atmosphere from which it is possible to explore historic Chiang Mai. Natural materials have been used throughout the 19 guest rooms and the standard of ayurvedic spa treatments and organic products mirrors this exquisite attention to detail.

The Dheva Spa: the ultimate in luxury, in the exceptional grounds of the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, this is not only the last word in posh, but is also housed in an extraordinary recreation of a Mandalay temple. It is a tad expensive but offers high quality treatment suites, with staff trained to the highest level in ayurvedic and health treatment methods.

Source：Qiang Mai One Stop