Oasis Spa offers several relaxing venues in the city

There are many options for day spas in Chiang Mai, ranging from the full pamper luxury treatment, to more down to earth treatment with matching prices. In fact, Chiang Mai is an ideal place to indulge yourself, it's laid back and cheap and you'll certainly want to stay longer. The growth in spas in Thailand in recent years reflects the Thais expertise in creating a relaxing environment and offering a pampering experience and a treatment should certainly be on your itinerary. Here are some recommended spas in Chiang Mai.

Oasis Spa
Over the past few years this award winning spa has become one of the leading spa groups in Thailand and now has two well-appointed branches with one conveniently located in the old town beside Wat Phra Singh, another in the Nimmenhemin area. Open from 10am to 10pm. Facilities include a jacuzzi and steam bath and they offer a range of packages to suit all budgets and time scales, in beautiful surroundings.- Tel. 053 920111

Sinativa Spa
This is a long established spa in the Nimminhemin area with a good reputation. They offer skin detoxification, facial treatment, a relaxing full body holistic aroma massage, an anti-oxidant body scrub, herbal steam, and a mineral / scented floral bath in a Jacuzzi. Tel. 086-659 2545.

Rarinjinda Wellness Spa and Resort
This relatively new facility has set a new standard in independent spas with its fancy building opposite the Riverside restaurant. Unlike the lovely landscaped atmosphere of others, this is an actual live-in centre with a luxurious resort/hotel and fully equipped spa all in one modern building. These professionals offer a complete wellness experience. Riverfront near Nawarot Bridge. Tel. (053) 247000.

Ban Sabai
Located on Charoen Prathet road alongside the river, this Chiang Mai spa offers a relaxing retreat in stylish rooms, with affordable prices in a convenient location. They also have a resort spa outside of the city in San Phi Sua, if you need to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Tel 66 (0) 53 285 204. Ban Sabai Spa Villa 66 (0) 53 854 778