20points · on 2 of 4 lists: Tripadvisor and Phuket 101
Pearl Spa sits inside the Avista Grande resort and takes its theme from the pearls of the Andaman Sea, with pearl treatments alongside Thai massage, aromatherapy and facials. The Signature Pearl Massage is its named treatment, and the spa won Best Luxury Resort Spa in Asia at the World Luxury Spa Awards three years running. It takes people who walk in off the street as well as hotel guests.
“The place is beautiful, peaceful, and perfect for turning off the mind for a while.”
a Google reviewer
“One of the best massages we’ve had in Thailand”
a Google reviewer
- Price
- 60-minute massage from about THB 2,500
19points · on 2 of 4 lists: Tripadvisor and Clever Thai
InBalance, the spa at Novotel Phuket Kata Avista, was named Best Luxury Hotel Spa in Thailand at the 2024 World Luxury Spa Awards and won a Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice award in 2025. Its traditional Thai massage centers on stretching and posture, and the Deep Muscle Massage brings sports-massage pressure for anyone who wants it firm. The resort sits on the hillside above Kata and Karon, and the spa has its own nail salon.
“I had a headache before the massage, and it completely went away afterwards.”
a Google reviewer
“She asked if the pressure was good, she was attentive and her technique made my body lighter.”
a Google reviewer
19points · on 2 of 4 lists: Holidify and Clever Thai
Let's Relax Spa is a Thai spa chain with branches in Patong, Karon, Kata and Boat Lagoon, so there is usually one close to where you are staying. It costs far less than the resort spas ranked above it, with a 90 minute foot, shoulder and head massage costing 1,100 baht at the Patong Third Street branch, and covers Thai massage, reflexology, aromatherapy and facials. Its packages go beyond the standard menu, such as Golfers' Heaven, which pairs foot reflexology with a 90 minute hot stone massage, and a four hands Thai massage with two therapists working at once.
“Consistent quality, good hygiene, variety of treatments.”
a Google reviewer
“The therapist was very skilled and spoke great English, which made the experience even better.”
a Google reviewer
Google ratings from Google on 3 October 2026. Quotes are from the published lists and reviews named beside each one.
The lists we counted
- Tripadvisor · October 2026
- Phuket 101 · September 2026
- Holidify · 2026
- Clever Thai · March 2025
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