Finding A Health Spa In Phuket Is Easy

Choosing a health spa in Phuket might be more difficult: you really are spoilt for choice.

There are a number of independent spa operators on the island and, of course, in common with most lodgings around the world, almost every hotel has one. The quality and the breadth of services will vary, but if a good health spa in Phuket is an essential part of your vacation in Thailand, I recommend in the first instance looking at the luxury hotels.

Arguably the best Spa facility on the island is the Banyan Tree Spa at the Banyan Tree Phuket . When it comes to awards I tend to be a little cynical but there must be some substance when a hotel, like this one, is voted World's Best Spa Resort by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, the Top Spa & Retreat Experience by Arts & Entertainment Television Networks, USA, and a Top 10 Hotel Spa by Travel & Leisure magazine. There is a wide range of treatments available from body scrubs, to facials, manicures and pedicures. There are also complimentary (chargeable for visitors) yoga classes.

The Banyan Tree Phuket even has a dedicated Spa Pool Villa featuring a ‘floating bed’ pavilion with king-sized bed, a swimming pool in landscaped gardens, an open-air sunken bathtub, Jacuzzi, steam and sauna room, massage pavilion and an outdoor Thai sala. Need I go on?

There are two major spa operators in Asia which are competing for your business and which can be found in many high-end hotels: they are Angsana and Mandara.

Angsana Spa has been developed by the Banyan Tree Spa, one of the leading brands in the region. Named after a tree found in the tropical rainforest, Angsana Spas place particular emphasis on the use of aromatherapy. They also offer body scrubs, skin treatments, facials and a variety of massages including Thai, Swedish, Hawaiian, Balinese, Indian Head and warm oil. You will find an Angsana Spa at the Dusit Laguna, Laguna Beach Resort, and Sheraton Grande Laguna.

Mandara Spa claims to be the largest operator of tropical garden spas in hotels and resorts in South East Asia. Established in Indonesia in 1996, Mandara Spa currently operates in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Maldives and Thailand. The name Mandara comes from an ancient Sanskrit legend about the gods' quest to find the elixir of immortality and eternal youth. The company’s philosophy is to have a three-part menu, incorporating one-third Balinese treatments, one-third traditional and classic techniques stemming from Europe or Asia, and one-third indigenous (in this case) to Thailand. You will find a Mandara Spa at the JW Marriott Phuket.

If your health spa in Phuket does not have to have a brand name attached then you could also consider:

Chedi Phuket The Spa features four indoor and outdoor treatment rooms, and a plunge pool with sweeping views of the Andaman Sea.

Le Royal Meridien Phuket Yacht Club Le Royal Massage offers Thai and Swedish massage, aromatherapy and Shiatsu.

The Mangosteen Resort and Spa. The Solitude Spa features 4 air-conditioned rooms with a wide selection of treatments including Thai and Swedish Massage, body wraps, facials, manicures and pedicures.

So you see it will really not be difficult finding a health spa in Phuket where you can enjoy the pampering that you so richly deserve. (My wife has just offered to go try them all out – she wishes!)

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