Sawasdee ka! After living in Thailand for three years, one thing I know for sure is how amazing a good Foot Massage feels after a long day exploring. Chiang Mai has so many options, it can be hard to choose! That’s why I’ve put together this list of 10 fantastic spots, all with over 200 reviews, so you know they’re tried and tested. You can expect great service and that wonderful feeling of relaxation.
Finding a place that offers good value and a truly authentic experience is key. These selections should help you find the perfect escape for your tired feet!
If you find yourself down south, check out my recommendations for Bangkok too: Discover the best foot massage spots in Bangkok.
Relax Express@Chiangmai Gate
- Rating: 4.9
- Price: Excellent Value
- Recommended: Visitors seeking a top-tier, professional, and deeply relaxing massage experience.
Walking into Relax Express feels like stepping into a calm oasis. The staff immediately makes you feel welcome with genuine warmth and professionalism, creating a truly positive vibe from the start.
Many guests rave about the therapists, calling them intuitive and incredibly skilled at finding and easing every sore spot – some even call it the best massage they’ve had in Thailand! Whether you opt for a Thai massage, foot rub, or body scrub, you can expect a thorough and deeply relaxing treatment in a spotlessly clean setting. They also add lovely touches like welcome drinks and post-massage tea, making the whole experience feel special and an excellent value. Booking is easy too!.Reviews
- Incredibly hospitable and professional staff create such a warm atmosphere. Best massage in Thailand!
- Booking was easy, the place was clean and smelled wonderful. Felt so rejuvenated afterwards!
- Best Thai massage in Chiang Mai! Perfect way to end the trip. Great customer service.
- The Thai massage was just okay, didn’t feel as authentic as some others I’ve had.
- My therapist P’Kate gave an amazing, thorough massage. I’m super impressed, definitely coming back!
- My masseuse Ket was very professional. A clean and welcoming spa, highly recommend.
- It was good, but maybe not the ‘magical’ experience some described. Still pleasant though.
- My therapist was intuitive and addressed my needs perfectly. Amazing and professional staff!
- Nuan was professional and friendly, focusing on my sore spots. Felt so relaxed after.
- This place is fabulous! My masseuse removed weeks of tension. Probably the best massage ever.
Zen Sense Health Spa
- Rating: 4.8
- Price: Good value, promotions sometimes available
- Recommended: Travelers seeking a modern, tranquil spa with diverse treatments.
Zen Sense offers a really clean and peaceful escape with its modern decor creating a truly relaxing atmosphere from the moment you arrive. The staff are generally welcoming, and many guests have had heavenly experiences, praising specific therapists like Anna and Nan for their perfect pressure and skilled techniques.
They offer a great range of treatments, from Thai massages to facials, often at a good value, especially if you catch a promotion. While most experiences are positive, a few visitors mentioned inconsistent skill levels between therapists or occasional noise, so it’s something to keep in mind. Overall, it’s a lovely spot for a rejuvenating treatment.Reviews
- Genuinely one of the best massages ever! The foot, neck, back special was heavenly.
- Pure relaxation! Great technique, perfect pressure, and peaceful ambiance. Highly recommend!
- A wonderfully peaceful and relaxing experience. Very clean, staff met us with a smile.
- My therapist seemed inexperienced, using force rather than skill. Didn’t feel like a proper massage.
- Anna’s skills are remarkable! Friendly, welcoming, and a truly relieving massage experience.
- Most professional and nicest place I’ve been. Awesome service and so clean. 10/10!
- The pressure was inconsistent, sometimes too light, sometimes painful. My neck hurts more now.
- Amazing spa! The aromatherapy oil massage was so relaxing and soothing. Dreaming about it!
- Nan and Rean are incredible therapists, making you feel truly special. Spotless place!
- Phi gave a wonderful Thai massage! Beautiful spa and great service. Will be back!
ChabaPrai Spa
- Rating: 4.9
- Price: Higher-end, but considered worth it for the experience.
- Recommended: Those seeking a premium, quiet spa experience with excellent facilities.
ChabaPrai Spa delivers a truly luxurious and serene escape. From the beautifully decorated reception to the spacious, clean treatment rooms, the whole place exudes a high-end spa feel.
The staff are consistently praised for being highly professional and attentive, using intake forms to tailor the massage to your specific needs – whether you want strong pressure or focus on certain areas. Therapists like Rain and Nikki get special mentions for their skill. Guests love the thoughtful extras like the initial foot wash and the tea and cookies afterward. It’s a bit pricier, but the overall quality, private rooms, and excellent facilities (including showers!) make it feel worthwhile for a special treat.Reviews
- Beautiful spa, very professional. Foot wash and tea were perfect touches to the experience.
- Best massage and facial ever! Very professional, looked after us so well. Definitely worth it.
- An absolutely amazing, serene, and luxurious experience. Felt completely rejuvenated!
- My massage was poor, surprisingly. Had to ask for a new masseuse after a few minutes.
- One of the best massages of my life! Luxury feel, spot-on ambiance, beautifully decorated.
- Five stars! Very professional, quiet, respectful therapists. Couples room was so relaxing.
- The massage was okay, but my stiff muscles remained mostly the same afterward.
- Excellent massage! Asked for firm pressure, and they delivered. Great experience and service.
- My therapist Rain is friendly and kind. She makes me feel welcomed. Will return!
- Highly recommend Nikki for Traditional Thai massage. Professional and good skill, will come back.
SiamDara Massage CNX
- Rating: 5.0
- Price: Good value, offers promotions.
- Recommended: Anyone seeking top-rated, friendly service near the night market.
Holding a perfect 5.0 rating, SiamDara truly stands out for its exceptionally friendly and welcoming staff who make you feel at ease instantly. The environment is consistently described as clean, comfortable, and soothing.
They efficiently handle walk-ins, often getting you started much quicker than expected, which is a huge plus. Before your massage, they check your preferences, ensuring a personalized experience – reviewers rave about getting the exact pressure they asked for, with therapists like Male noted for delivering powerful tension release. What really elevates the experience are the delightful extra touches: welcome drinks, foot scrubs, and especially the post-massage ginger tea served with incredibly sweet fresh fruit. It’s a fantastic, heartwarming experience overall.Reviews
- Staff are so friendly and welcoming! Massage was relaxing with perfect pressure. Highly recommend!
- Walked in, got a session in 10 mins! Excellent environment and service, quality massage.
- Incredible one-hour massage! Staff were friendly, welcoming, felt completely at ease and rejuvenated.
- Massage skill was good and comfortable, but not outstanding compared to other places nearby.
- Strongest Thai massage of my life! Masseur Male delivered perfectly. Soothing environment.
- One of the best massages in months! Therapist focused perfectly on my traps. Wonderful!
- The experience was good overall, but the promo price felt like the standard elsewhere.
- Staff nice and friendly, massage great. Loved the fresh fruits after! Highly recommend!!
- Professional, warm & friendly staff. Fantastic 2-hour Thai massage with hot press. Relaxing!
- Very clean, very nice service. Hibiscus tea before, ginger tea and fruits after. Lovely!
Kunlarat Massage
- Rating: 4.9
- Price: Excellent value, lower than Old Town.
- Recommended: Those prioritizing highly effective, therapeutic massage over fancy decor.
Kunlarat Massage consistently earns rave reviews for one main reason: incredibly skillful and effective massages. While the decor is simpler than some spas, the environment is clean, professional, and welcoming, with friendly staff.
This place truly shines in delivering results, especially for deep tissue work, untangling stubborn knots, and targeting specific aches and pains – guests mention feeling reborn! Therapists like Beauty, Tintin, Lala, and Dao are often requested by name for their talent. It’s known for offering fantastic value, with prices often lower than shops within the Old Town, making it a favorite for repeat visits. Just be sure to book ahead, as its reputation means it gets busy!.Reviews
- Wonderful experience! Amazing skills and technique. Quality unbeatable for the friendlier price.
- By far the best near our hotel. Beauty and Tintin were THE BEST! Clean, professional.
- Best foot and neck/shoulder massage in 4 months! Perfect intensity, got all knots out!
- The oil massage was relaxing, but maybe not as hard/deep as I prefer sometimes.
- Lala did wonders for my lower back! Left feeling reborn. Mindful, kind, consistent.
- Dao’s skills were very, very good. Entertained all requests, deep tissue greatly improved shoulder.
- It’s good, but wish they had some relaxing music and maybe a nicer smell.
- High quality services, low prices. My favorite in Chiang Mai, worth any wait!
- Best Thai massage here! Clean, friendly, professional staff. Knew what they were doing!
- Excellent deep tissue! Therapist targeted sensitive parts with care and enormous skill. Perfect stretches.
Daracha Spa
- Rating: 4.8
- Price: Good value for the quality.
- Recommended: Visitors wanting a reliable, pleasant spa experience with nice extras.
Daracha Spa creates a lovely first impression with its clean, beautifully decorated, and calming atmosphere. Guests often mention the friendly welcome and the peaceful vibe.
The massages themselves, whether Thai, foot, or their popular jet lag relief option, are frequently described as skilled, effective, and deeply relaxing – many felt completely refreshed or even “reborn” afterward! What makes Daracha stand out are the thoughtful little touches: the welcome tea, the post-massage tea and local snacks, and attentive gestures like bringing a remedy for a cough. While a couple of reviews mentioned minor issues like noise or feeling rushed, the overwhelming experience is positive, offering fantastic value and a genuinely pleasant retreat.Reviews
- Amazing experience! Clean, calming, welcoming atmosphere. Masseuses truly outstanding and skilled.
- 60 min jet lag massage, never felt more refreshed! Small but mighty therapist got knots out.
- Very good massage, calm atmosphere, kind people. Little offerings complete a beautiful experience!
- Counter staff were lovely, but my massage therapist felt a bit rude, ignored my requests.
- Friendly, welcoming, pleasant atmosphere. Good foot & Thai massage. Recommended, will go again!
- Worth every penny! Friendly staff, cool place. Tea and snacks were a lovely touch.
- Felt rushed at the start, had to pay upfront. Noisy with traffic/staff talking.
- Small things made it fantastic! Super attentive and kind. Brilliant all-round experience!
- Fantastic Thai Massage! Total relaxation guaranteed. Nicely decorated, super friendly staff.
- Felt light and refreshed after 1hr Thai massage. Attentive staff knew all sore spots. 10/10!
ChabaPrai Massage
- Rating: 4.8
- Price: Excellent value, especially packages.
- Recommended: Travelers needing skillful massage and perhaps shower facilities.
ChabaPrai Massage garners high praise for its exceptionally skilled therapists who deliver truly outstanding and often pain-resolving massages, whether you choose Thai, foot, oil, or even Indian head massage. The atmosphere is clean and serene, and importantly, they use proper elevated massage tables in private rooms, adding to the comfort.
They pay attention to detail, using intake forms for customization and offering lovely welcoming touches like cool tea, rice cakes, and a foot scrub. A standout feature is the availability of ensuite shower facilities in some rooms, making it super convenient before heading to the airport. Overall, it offers excellent value for top-quality service in a professional setting.Reviews
- Pim gave the best massage I received in Thailand! Willing to revisit. 😀
- Resolved my shoulder/back pain completely after 60 min Thai massage. Absolutely impressed!
- Dedicated rooms with real tables! Masseuse used good, strong pressure and focused where asked.
- Masseuses were chatting for the first 10 mins during our couples massage, a bit distracting.
- Most relaxing massage, we both dozed off! Shower facility was so convenient before flight.
- Best foot massage ever! Perfect pressure and a nice scrub beforehand. Would recommend.
- Massage tables are quite hard, typical for Thailand but less comfortable than US ones.
- Laa and Benz were wonderful, warm, hospitable. Taught us Thai words! Excellent experience.
- Massages are amazing and great value. Foot scrub, tea, rice cakes are lovely touches.
- Felt rejuvenated, energy flowing again! Women were so kind, ambiance is great. Loved it!
C and R Thai Massage
- Rating: 4.8
- Price: Reasonable prices, good value specials.
- Recommended: Those seeking authentic, expert Thai massage, especially with herbal compress.
Known as a long-standing spot for the “real deal,” C and R Thai Massage is praised for its authentic and high-quality traditional Thai massages. Many reviewers highlight the expertise of the masseurs, particularly their ability to release deep tension – some call it life-changing! The herbal compress treatment is also frequently recommended, often combined with Thai massage for ultimate relaxation, leaving guests feeling like “butter.” The staff are generally friendly, and the environment is clean, with shower facilities available.
While most experiences are excellent and offer great value, especially the multi-hour specials, a few noted inconsistencies with booking times or finding the foot massage area less comfortable.Reviews
- This place is the real deal! Excellent quality and expertise. Highly recommend!
- Exceptional Thai massage! Left feeling refreshed and renewed. Can’t wait to return!
- Deep Thai Tension Tame massage changed my life! Removed all lingering tension.
- It was okay, just a basic rub. Better technique found elsewhere for the price.
- Amazing two-session head, neck, foot massage! Outstanding, professional, relaxing service. Fantastic price!
- Reasonable price, professional masseurs, friendly staff. Wonderful and relaxing time here.
- The foot massage chairs weren’t very comfortable, and the lighting was a bit harsh.
- Best massage in Thailand! 2hr hot compress massage was incredible. Left feeling like butter 🙂
- My therapist Aoi was awesome! Dedicated, concentrated on key areas. Great experience.
- Best massage ever! Stretched out and rubbery after flying. Cannot recommend enough!
Relax Express
- Rating: 4.8
- Price: Consistently excellent value.
- Recommended: Those seeking deep relaxation, especially foot massages or body scrubs.
Relax Express truly lives up to its name, offering a wonderfully serene and calm environment that feels zen from the moment you step inside. It’s consistently praised for being spotlessly clean and professional.
Guests rave about the massages, calling them thorough, comfortable, and effective, whether it’s a Thai oil massage, body scrub, or their highly-regarded foot massage (done on comfy, fully reclining sofas!). The staff are welcoming and attentive, listening to your needs and focusing on problem areas. Thoughtful details like the initial foot wash and refreshments before and after elevate the experience, making it feel like excellent value. It’s a reliable choice for pure, blissful relaxation.Reviews
- My best massage in Thailand! One hour of pure pleasure. Incredible service and touches.
- Clean, serene, calm parlor. Body scrub was one of the best treatments I’ve had.
- Comfortable, detailed foot massage. Worth the price, fully reclining sofa for recharge.
- The massage was good, but perhaps a little pricier than similar quality places nearby.
- Tried Traditional Thai Massage, absolutely amazing! Relaxing and invigorating. Highly recommend!
- Wonderful foot massage experience! Impeccable technique, perfect pressure. Felt refreshed and light.
- It was relaxing, but the masseuse didn’t seem to touch my spine area much.
- My favourite spot! Staff are kind, listen to needs, treat problem areas. Great touch!
- Very calming and relaxing from the moment you walk in. Lovely, professional staff.
- Felt cosy and cared for. After traditional Thai massage, slept sweetly like a baby!
Karina Thai Massage
- Rating: 4.7
- Price: Very affordable, excellent value.
- Recommended: Those needing skilled, therapeutic massage (deep tissue, sports, injury) at great value.
Karina Thai Massage offers a truly authentic experience, focusing on highly skilled, therapeutic massage rather than luxurious frills. The setting is clean, quaint, and traditional (fan-cooled, which some prefer).
What makes this place special is the expertise, especially for deep tissue, sports massage, or working sensitively with injuries and chronic pain. Therapists like Pin, Dada, and Lat, along with owner Karina herself, are praised for their knowledge, strength, and attentiveness. They customize the strength and are great communicators, especially regarding health issues. It’s renowned for delivering outstanding results and exceptional value at very affordable prices, making it a top choice for those needing serious bodywork.Reviews
- Pin and Dada were fantastic masseuses! Thorough, professional, great value for money.
- Visited 3 days straight! Thai, foot, sports massage – all amazing. Loved the intense pressure!
- Best massage in Chiang Mai! Oil massage felt like deep tissue, worked out all knots.
- Sports massage pressure was intense, maybe too strong for some but perfect for my needs.
- Sweetest ladies, skilled back cracking! Very good prices, clean bench, refreshing water.
- Honestly, best massage here. Worked out knots patiently, felt like new. Highly recommend!
- The therapists chatted amongst themselves during the massage, which was a little distracting.
- Outstanding place for perfect Thai massage! Competent staff, charming, clean location.
- Lat was amazing! Very strong, attentive. Thoroughly enjoyed the deep tissue experience.
- This place is special. Top notch skills with sensitivity. Exceptional positive energy. Simply best!
Conclusion
After three years living here, exploring Chiang Mai never gets old, and finding a great foot massage is always a highlight! Whether you’re visiting or living here like me, tired feet are practically guaranteed after exploring the temples and markets. This list gives you some fantastic options, from the super professional Relax Express@Chiangmai Gate to the incredibly therapeutic Kunlarat Massage.
You really can’t go wrong with any of these choices for a Foot Massage in Chiang Mai. Many offer amazing value for money and those extra thoughtful touches like welcome drinks just make the experience even better. Personally, I love how places like SiamDara give you that lovely fresh fruit afterwards!
Remember to book ahead if you can, especially for the popular spots. Enjoy pampering those feet – you deserve it!
Want to know more about what makes Thai foot massage so special? Learn about the techniques and benefits here.