Makkha Health & Spa Chiang Mai (Ancient House)
A traditional northern Thai house spa in Chiang Mai's old city, blending historic architecture with skilled wellness treatments.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 10:00–23:00
Communicate Pressure Preferences
Thai massage can be intense. Say 'bao bao' for lighter pressure or 'nak nak' for harder. A good therapist will check in, but don't hesitate to speak up — suffering in silence defeats the purpose.
Details
- Phone
- +66 98 239 9088
- Website
- www.makkhahealthandspa.com
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
Set within a restored traditional Thai house in the Si Phum neighborhood of Chiang Mai's old city, this spa offers a distinctly atmospheric alternative to modern wellness facilities. The historic architecture creates a sense of place that feels genuinely rooted in northern Thai culture, and the venue has received recognition for both its interior design and the quality of its treatments. Signature offerings include oil massages and the four-hand aroma oil massage, where two therapists work simultaneously using aromatic oils that visitors frequently single out for praise.
The experience extends well beyond the treatment room. Guests are welcomed with tea and cookies on arrival, and hotel pickup is available for those who prefer a seamless door-to-door visit. Post-treatment touches such as mango sticky rice round out an approach to hospitality that reviewers consistently describe as attentive from start to finish. Therapists are noted for skilled, professional technique that balances firmness with care, and the overall atmosphere is considered genuinely tranquil — well suited to unwinding after a full day of sightseeing.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Aug 2026
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- 1 minMakkha Health & Spa Chiang Mai (Colonial Gardens)Wellness & Spas · 50 m · 4.8★
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Reviews from Google
A real retreat for ladies after several hours of flight, a whole day of tour, sight seeking and shopping in Colourful Chengmai. The spa’s receptionist made easy for foreign English speaking clients as they communicated well on the services they rendered. The massage room was comfortable suitable for muslim ladies. The massage therapist services was a real mental relaxation , wellness which destress the tired body and be ready for the next day trip and advanture. Their fee was not harmful to my purse for 90 minutes treatment including foot massage and i was grateful they accepted credit card. Booking the spa time is recommended and tips to the therapist is in cash only.
This place is amazing! No wonder it has so many prizes. I went alone and I got a room with shower and spa but the bathtub is only for spa package. I had the 4 hand aroma oil. Both therapists were so professional. 80% their movement are sync. They have Tesla for hotel pick up if your order is more than THB1000. Will definitely come back and remember to book online! Easiest is from their website.
Amazing SPA experience. Service and communication were great, sense of interior and decor are on point, my masseur ZAI is very professional, her power was smooth and firm. Even a mango sticky rice after massage. Highly recommend.
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38/1 Soi Ratchamanka 8, Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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Book Longer Sessions
A 60-minute massage is fine, but 90 or 120 minutes allows the therapist to work thoroughly. The price difference is often only 200–400 THB for an extra hour — worth it for a deeper, more relaxing experience.
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Makkha Health & Spa Chiang Mai (Ancient House): Frequently Asked Questions
Is Makkha Health & Spa Chiang Mai (Ancient House) worth visiting?
Makkha Health & Spa Chiang Mai (Ancient House) holds a 4.8★ rating from 1,398 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated wellness & spas in Chiang Mai.
What are the opening hours of Makkha Health & Spa Chiang Mai (Ancient House)?
Makkha Health & Spa Chiang Mai (Ancient House) is typically open 10:00–23:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Makkha Health & Spa Chiang Mai (Ancient House)?
The best months to visit Chiang Mai are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January & Songkran (April) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: Mid-February – April (smoke & heat).
Where is Makkha Health & Spa Chiang Mai (Ancient House) located?
Makkha Health & Spa Chiang Mai (Ancient House) is at 38/1 Soi Ratchamanka 8, Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand, in Chiang Mai. Getting around Chiang Mai: Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks); Grab (available in city center).
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