Spas in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai's spas sit in four places visitors use: the Old City inside the moat, where most massage shops and day spas are within 1.3 km of Tha Phae Gate; Nimman, the café district to the west, home to the city's most-reviewed massage shops; the Night Bazaar side east of the moat; and the resort spas on the Ping River and in the hills outside town. A 60-minute Thai massage costs 300-350 THB ($9-10) at a well-reviewed budget shop, 400-600 THB ($12-18) at most mid-range spas, 800-990 THB ($24-30) at the Old City day spas and 1,600 THB ($48) at a riverside resort spa. Every venue here has a Google rating of 4.5 or higher across at least 200 reviews.
Typical Chiang Mai massage prices (60 min, 2026)
Our Recommendations
Green Bamboo Massage in the Old City or Kunlarat Massage near the Night Bazaar: 300 THB for 60 minutes of Thai massage, with full menus online.
Muse, Varalee or Vintage Thai Massage 2 in Nimman, each with more than 5,000 Google reviews.
Fah Lanna (800 THB Thai massage, tax included) or Zira Spa (990 THB) in the Old City.
RatiLanna on the Ping River: 1,600 THB for 60 minutes of Thai massage with tax and service included, and booking terms that cover guests staying elsewhere.
Onsen at Moncham in the Mae Rim hills, 650 THB day entry for guests who are not staying (11am-5pm).
Top Spas in Chiang Mai Compared
Side-by-side comparison of the highest-rated venues. Tap any name for full details.
| Name | Rating | Price | Specialty | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divana Lana Spa | 5 | — | Resort Spa | Wat Ket | +66 61 509 5859 |
| Ziri Massage and Spa | 5 | — | Massage | Old City | +66 94 484 8168 |
| Rachamaya Retreat | 5 | Thai massage 600 THB (60 min); four-hands Thai 1,300 THB (60 min) | Thai Massage | Old City | +66 81 663 2324 |
All Spas (37)
Divana Lana Spa
36 Rat Uthit Road, Wat Ket, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand
Ziri Massage and Spa
99/3 Ratchapakhinai Rd Old City Tambon Si Phum, Mueang Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Rachamaya Retreat
177/1 Ratchamanka Rd Old City Tambon Phra Sing, Muang, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Heavenly Spa
Kad Farang, Ban Waen, Hang Dong, Chiang Mai 50230, Thailand
Zira Spa
8 Ratchawithi Road, Soi 1, Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
ChabaPrai Massage & Spa
41/1 Ratchamanka Road, Phra Sing, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Antique Massage
32-34 Wua Lai Road, Hai Ya, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
Muse Massage and Spa
2 soi9 1 Nimmanhaemin Tambon Su Thep, chiangmai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Varalee Massage
12 Siri Mangkalajarn Road, Soi 7, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Vintage Thai Massage 2
47 Nimmanhaemin Road, Soi 5, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
The Square Massage
Nimman 11, Nimmanhaemin Tambon Su Thep, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Refresh Thai Massage
11/2 Ratchamanka Road, Phra Sing, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
The Home Massage and Spa
17 Ragang Rd, Tambon Hai Ya, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
Cozy Massage and Spa
2, 3 Nimmanahaeminda Road Nimmanhaemin Tambon Su Thep, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Come Ma Massage
58 Prapokklao Road Old City Tambon Phra Sing, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Retreat Nimman Massage & Spa
7, 1-7/3 Nimmanhaemin Soi 17 Nimmanhaemin Tambon Su Thep, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Malinda Thai Massage
58 Sirimangkalajarn Road, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Kunlarat Massage
164/93 Chang Klan Road, Chang Khlan, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
SiamDara Massage CNX
33 Tha Phae Road, Soi 1, Chang Moi, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
Sport Massage Chiangmai
Pansook Quality Condo, Soi Ratchaphuek, Tambon Chang Phueak, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand
Oasis Spa
4 Samlarn Rd Old City Tambon Phra Sing, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Calm Massage and Spa
18/3 Khang Ruan Jum Road, Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
The Artist Spa
8/3 Nimmanhaemin-Sukkasem Road, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Chinola Massage
179/2 Ratchamanka Rd Old City Tambon Phra Sing, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
DN Wellness Massage
95/42 Nimmanhaemin Road, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Lian Linn Massage
17/16 Morakot Road, Chang Phueak, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand
Let's Relax Spa
11, Floors 1, 2 and 4, Nimmanhaemin Road, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Supattra Blind Massage
Sri Poom Rd Old City Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Onsen at Moncham
293 Moo 2, Pong Yaeng, Mae Rim, Chiang Mai 50180, Thailand
Green Bamboo Massage
1/1 Moon Muang Road, Soi 1, Phra Sing, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Srimantra Spa
78 Charoen Prathet Road, Chang Khlan, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
RatiLanna Spa
33 Changklan Rd, Tambon Chang Khlan, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
RarinJinda Wellness Spa
1, 14 Charoen Rat Road, Wat Ket, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand
Makkha Health & Spa
4 Soi Sam Lan 2 Old City Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Fah Lanna Spa
57, 57/1 Wiang Kaew Road, Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Lila Thai Massage
31, 33 Rachadamnoen Rd Old City Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Thai Massage Conservation Club
9 Soi Ratchadamri, Chang Phueak, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a massage in Chiang Mai?
About 300-350 THB ($9-10) for 60 minutes of Thai massage at a well-reviewed budget shop, 400-600 THB ($12-18) at most mid-range spas, 800-990 THB ($24-30) at the Old City day spas, and 1,600 THB ($48) or more at a resort spa. Dollar figures use 33.36 THB to the dollar (US Federal Reserve, 18 September 2026).
Should I tip for a massage in Chiang Mai?
It is up to you. Fah Lanna, Let's Relax, Oasis and RatiLanna all say tips are discretionary. C&R Thai Massage, a local shop, suggests 50-100 THB for a one-hour massage and 100-200 THB for two hours, handed to the therapist.
Is Thai massage safe?
For most people, yes: the US National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health describes serious harm from massage as rare. Tell the therapist before you start if you are pregnant, have osteoporosis, take blood thinners or have had recent surgery, and say "bao bao" (softer) or "jep" (it hurts) if the pressure is too strong.
What is Tok Sen?
A northern Thai (Lanna) technique in which the therapist taps a wooden tool along the body with a small mallet. Green Bamboo, Come Ma, Lila and Fah Lanna offer it, from 400 THB for 60 minutes.
How can I check a massage shop is licensed?
Thailand's Health Establishment Act 2016 requires massage and spa businesses to hold a licence and display it, and therapists to be registered. The Ministry of Public Health's portal at spa-services.hss.moph.go.th lets you look up both.
In-Depth Guide
Best Spas & Massage in Chiang Mai by Area: Old City, Nimman, Night Bazaar (2026)
Where to get a massage in Chiang Mai by area: the walkable Old City, Nimman's most-reviewed shops, the Night Bazaar side and the riverside resort spas.
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How Much Does a Massage Cost in Chiang Mai? (2026 Price Guide)
What a massage costs in Chiang Mai in 2026: 300-350 THB for an hour of Thai massage at budget shops, 400-600 at mid-range spas and 800-990 at day spas.
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Is Massage in Chiang Mai Safe? What to Expect and What to Avoid (2026)
Is Thai massage in Chiang Mai safe? How to check a licence, what to tell the therapist, how we screened out adult venues, and what reviews complain about.
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