Curated list of top-rated spas

137 Pillars Bangkok offers modern luxury in a bustling city center. Beyond its stunning design and amenities, the spa and wellness center provide an unforgettable oasis of relaxation and rejuvenation.

A Sanctuary of Wellness:

Two infinity-edge pools offer sweeping views of the city from the 27th floor and the rooftop, respectively, and a modern, glass-walled gym houses cutting-edge equipment and private yoga and Muay Thai sessions, but the real star of the show here is the Nitra Serenity Centre. The spa, which sits on the 28th floor, offers a wide range of holistic face and body treatments, including both traditional and modern practices.

Holistic Treatments and Luxurious Experiences:

Notable treatments include Reiki and The Sleep by Design Therapy, which is geared towards jet-lagged travelers.

Capella Bangkok, nestled by the Chaophraya River, offers a tranquil escape with its Auriga Wellness spa, catering to diverse spa-goers. Experience traditional Thai treatments amidst modern luxury and serenity.

Exploring Thai Traditions:

For visitors who are after something a bit more modern, Auriga offers a selection of treatments with 111Skin, a global skincare brand known for its innovation. Guests can try a Meso Infusion Body Hydration massage, where intense movements encourage lymphatic drainage and a professional-strength Meso Infusion Mask deeply moisturizes the skin.

Divina offers a unique blend of affordability and luxury, set in a traditional Thai house with a serene garden. Personalized treatments and attention to detail make it a standout choice.

A Tranquil Escape:

Private treatment rooms have the usual soft spa music, and the English speaking therapists are never chatty, respond well to feedback and ask if the pressure is okay. Some of this seems like standard procedure for spa treatments, but few places in town nail the details as well as Divina.

Hidden amongst the monumental Banyan Tree Bangkok's impressive stature is a true haven, in which the hustle and bustle of the surrounding city fades into the background while tranquility takes centerstage. From the moment you enter the Banyan Tree Spa, passing by a lit-up display of bamboo stalks and walking through a minimalist, black-stone hallway, you’ll swear you’ve been transported to a secluded wellness oasis—and in many ways, you would be correct.

Tranquil Escape:

Its treatments draw from centuries of Asian tradition and techniques spanning generations. Guests can choose from unique therapies, like the Tropical Rainmist, which couples the sensory pleasures of a trickling rain shower with an invigorating body scrub to purify the skin and infuse it with moisture.

Although Thai massage—the combination of yogic stretches and acupressure to increase mobility, improve alignment, and relieve muscle and joint pain—is now very much a global phenomenon, it all started in the heart of Bangkok, at Wat Pho Temple. The temple may today be known best as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, but for several centuries, it served as the center for medicine. It remains the preeminent destination for learning the art of Thai massage—an experience that even Bangkok tourists can partake in.

A Legacy of Healing:

In addition to professional courses, in which students learn and practice the technique for 120 to 200 hours, the massage school offers short courses. With these offerings, anyone interested in massage can learn the ins and outs of Thai massage, facial massage, Ascetic self-stretching, and more over the course of five days.

Since first opening its doors six years ago, Suvarnaveda Wellness, also known as Ayurvedic Wellness Center Bangkok, has been wowing locals and visitors alike with its proven herbal remedies and ancient Ayurvedic therapies. Located in Bangkok’s Asoke Neighborhood, this wellness destination doesn’t waste time with decorative frills or facilities and instead lets its treatments take center stage.

Ancient Therapies, Modern Results:

In addition to its Ayurvedic treatments, Suvarnaveda Wellness is known for its longer, more time-intensive therapies. Those willing to commit up to three weeks can choose from Weight Balance, a 15- or 21-day therapy that combines custom diet with lifestyle modification and yoga postures to decrease subcutaneous fat and tone the body; the Master Cleanse, a 15- or 21-day program that uses diet, massage, shirodhara, steam, and body packs to clear toxic build-up from its root; and Rejuvenation for Senior Citizens, a 10 to 15-day program that helps older guests embrace this period in their lives.

A hidden gem in the middle of Bangkok, the Harnn Heritage Spa is located on the 12th floor of the fittingly named Zen Tower office building and has a refreshingly approachable take on traditional Thai therapies. The spa boasts 10 treatment rooms as well as a foot massage lounge with panoramic views of the city and allows guests an immediate sense of refuge as they take in the setting’s palatial celadon green walls, carefully curated artwork, and minimalist design.

Tranquil Oasis:

Treatments include the Lumpini Body Brilliance, an exfoliating treatment that harnesses Harnn’s collection of scrubs and a soothing body mask to reveal skin’s natural radiance; the Nana Infusion Herbal Steam, which uses a steam of Asian herbs and healing oils to remove toxins through sweat; and the Sukhothai Passage, which combines a relaxing tea bath with an acupressure foot massage and a Thai Aromatic Massage for the ultimate tension relief.

Wellness retreats may no longer be the groundbreaking type of travel that they once were, but Bangkok’s RAKxa Wellness & Medical Retreat is a refuge like no other. Located a short boat ride from the city center amidst the lush ‘Green Lung’ (or Bang Krachao) island, this sanctuary is known for its tailored wellness programs. Each one is designed for your individual needs, preferences, and goals by renowned medical doctors and traditional healing masters.

Tailored Wellness Programs:

The latest and greatest in longevity practices and medical innovation are on deck, including DNA testing, cryotherapy, whole-body light therapy, hyperbaric chambers, and laser therapy.

Innovative Therapies Meet Tradition:

But it’s the combination of these modalities with traditional treatments—like singing bowl healing, acupuncture, Shirodhara oil dripping, and flotation therapy—that really allows guests to go a step further in their wellness journey.

What really sets this wellness haven apart from other spots is its focus on the mind. For those in search of a truly memorable treatment, Omroom suggests Memory Therapy, which seeks to discover and analyze childhood thought patterns, shift the mind into a meditative state, and set toxic thought and energy free by using theta brain waves. Shamanic Light and Transformation, a similar treatment—and perhaps a natural next step following Memory Therapy—explores the subconscious mind, using color, shape, and metaphor to release blocked energy, and clears unnecessary energy to help you get in touch with your true self.

Mindful Healing Therapies:

Past Life Regression Therapy, another standout, allows visitors to access and re-experience their past lives or incarnations with the goal of learning how these experiences inform their own patterns and beliefs.