A Guide to the 6 Best Spas in Phuket

Powder-puff beaches, multicultural cuisines, vivacious nightlife, and glittering cabaret shows – Phuket is rightly known as the Pearl of the Andaman. Of course, you can also find plenty of spas in Phuket. But which are the best ones on the island? Where will you doze off as the massage therapist applies warm jasmine oil to your body? Here are the 6 best massage parlors in Phuket – some of which are included in TAGTHAi Phuket Day Pass.

1. Tarn Tara Spa

Set in a tropical garden behind the Buddhist temple of Wat Chalong, Tarn Tara Spa is one of the oldest and best day spas in Phuket. Tarn Tara Spa’s employees are old hands, so to speak, and know how to ease tension. But first things first. The skilled therapists ask guests to complete a form upon arrival so they know which body parts to focus on. 

You can tell them you prefer gentle, medium, or firm pressure. Now picture how your muscles will relax when warm oil is applied to your skin.

Perfect for couples, this place offers spa packages, including a session in a steam room, and you can enjoy a bath in a hot tub, which is a great stress reliever. The couple spa package includes body scrub treatments, making skin look smooth. If you travel with the Phuket Day Pass, you’ll get a free Thai or oil massage. Just pre-book it in the app, and you’re good to go.

2. Sansabai Massage

Directly opposite the Jungceylon Mall in Patong’s nightlife mecca, Sansabai Massage is centrally located. Yet, the quiet retreat seems like a world away from the clubs, beer bars, and karaoke joints. When you open the door, the smell of fresh Thai herbs will make you feel calm before having a spa massage in Phuket.

Apart from a soothing oil massage or a therapeutic Thai massage, an excellent choice is also the back and shoulder massage. Tell them you want firmer pressure if the medium is too light pressure, and enjoy the calm in a comfortable leather chair before a fun-filled night on Patong’s Bangla Road.

By pre-booking a massage in the TAGTHAi app, you can also receive a Thai massage combining compression, passive stretching, and acupressure. Health benefits like relieved back pain or an improved posture are well-known.

3. The Raintree Spa

Hidden in a splendid orchid garden amid Phuket Old Town, The Raintree Spa is surrounded by nature. Walk past the giant Jamjuree trees, purple orchids, and fragrant frangipani, and you’ll receive a genuinely soothing massage in Phuket Town, e.g., the essential oil aromatherapy.

You can expect private, atmospherically lit rooms where calming tunes are played lowly. Rest assured, even the foot massage rooms always stay quiet as The Raintree Spa only allows three people at a time.

TAGTHAi’s Phuket Day Pass lets you choose from sets like two-hour Thai massages and foot reflexology to target specific pressure points to make problems like jet lag melt away. As is proper for a good spa in Phuket, The Raintree Spa also provides jacuzzi tubs for relaxation-seekers. You can also sweat in a herbal steam room.

4. Kim’s Massage

The word of heavenly massages in the old town has spread. With several branches across Phuket Old City, Kim’s Massage is said to be the best massage in Phuket. Within walking distance of the colorful, Sino-colonial rowhouses that visitors like to photograph, this place is a godsend. 

Step inside the air-conditioned room that smells of eucalyptus, and the considerate staff will serve you a chilled pandan drink and an invigorating, lemongrass-fragranced towel. You can take your time in the comfy leather armchair. All around you are black polished marble floors and reddish-brown, eye-catching furniture.

Once you’ve got a good eyeful of the Chinese craftsmanship, head to the garden and enjoy your massage in Phuket Town. Several therapists are kneading and rubbing people’s feet, but no one speaks as they’ve all drifted into deep relaxation.

If you have chosen an aromatic oil massage, walk up the carpeted stairs and look forward to pure bliss.

5. Arkanit Signature Massage & Spa         

One of the best spas in Phuket, Arkanit Signature Massage & Spa is nowhere near as famous as Kim’s Massage, but that does not detract from the massages’ quality. Skilled therapists can tell if your spine isn’t aligned and will help loosen your muscles’ knots.

Snuggled into an upscale area close to the open-air shopping mall of Porto de Phuket in Cherngtalay, Arkanit Signature Massage and Spa differs from the typical Thai massage parlor in Phuket. 

Of course, you can get Thai massages and oil massages at Arkanit, but the staff also offers Swedish massages with heated neck support. Imagine! With a focus on the spa experience, it’s only natural that hot stone treatments are available, too.

Arkanit Signature Massage & Spa is not included in TAGTHAi’s Phuket Day Pass. But if you’re traveling on a budget and want a top massage, Arkanit is worth checking out. The prices are more affordable here than elsewhere.

6. Deep Relax Spa

A guide to the six best spas in Phuket would not be complete without mentioning Deep Relax Spa. It’s located on Boat Avenue in the Laguna area near Bangtao Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. The massage parlor’s name sounds promising, and it does not disappoint. The best part is that Deep Relax Spa is included in TAGTHAi’s Phuket Day Pass.

If you pre-book a massage in the app, a driver will collect you from your accommodation. Soft instrumental spa music will get you in the mood on the way. Once you arrive, the staff will provide a chilled welcome drink and wash your feet.

This massage spa in Phuket offers a range of packages like stress-relieving aromatherapy and body scrub. The therapist will squeeze and rub your body for two full hours. This would set you back $62 without TAGTHAi’s Phuket Day Pass.

The Tranquil Package includes a mineral jacuzzi and milk bath and a Thai and foot massage. Needless to say, hot stone or herbal compress treatments are available, too. Got a lot of time on your hands? Choose the four-hour sun, sea, sand, and signature treatment.

Whichever of these spas in Phuket you like, each one is worth visiting. And with TAGTHAi’s app on your phone, you can travel in a wallet-friendly way. Enjoy!

Visiting the Best Spas in Phuket? Make Payments Effortlessly

Imagine stepping out of your massage wrap and paying without touching a single banknote. That’s the beauty of TAGTHAi Easy Pay! With an e-wallet made for tourists who value both wellness and convenience.

 

Get your free PAY&TOUR prepaid card, link it to the TAGTHAi app, and enjoy cashless, fuss-free spa experiences via PromptPay QR. It works at many wellness shops and spas across Thailand and includes perks like free KBank ATM withdrawals and easy refunds. Because when you’re this relaxed, payment should be effortless, too!

Note: Easy Pay only works at stores or restaurants that use a corporate (legal entity) bank account with PromtPay.