Makkha Health & Spa Chiang Mai (Colonial Gardens)
A calm colonial-garden spa in the old city that takes late bookings right up to 11pm.
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
- Address
- 4 Soi Sam Lan 2, Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
- Phone
- +66 65 478 5358
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
The late closing is what makes this one worth knowing about. Doors stay open until 11pm every day, seven days a week, which means you can spend the whole day on temples and markets and still get a proper Thai massage at the end of it rather than a rushed hour squeezed between stops.
It sits in the Colonial Gardens off Soi Sam Lan 2, inside the old city, and the setting does a lot of the work. Traditional Thai therapies sit alongside more contemporary treatments, and the pace is unhurried in a way plenty of the city's high-turnover shophouse places aren't. If you've been walking Chiang Mai for three days and your calves have opinions about it, this is the sort of place I'd point you to. If you just want a cheap thirty-minute foot rub, there are simpler options a short walk away.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026
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4 Soi Sam Lan 2, 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.
Try a Herbal Compress
Add a herbal compress (luk pra kob) to your massage — steamed bundles of lemongrass, turmeric, and camphor pressed into sore muscles. It's deeply therapeutic and uniquely Thai. Usually just 200–300 THB extra.
Makkha Health & Spa Chiang Mai (Colonial Gardens): Frequently Asked Questions
Is Makkha Health & Spa Chiang Mai (Colonial Gardens) worth visiting?
Makkha Health & Spa Chiang Mai (Colonial Gardens) holds a 4.8★ rating from 2,003 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated wellness & spas in Chiang Mai.
What are the opening hours of Makkha Health & Spa Chiang Mai (Colonial Gardens)?
Makkha Health & Spa Chiang Mai (Colonial Gardens) 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 (Colonial Gardens)?
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 (Colonial Gardens) located?
Makkha Health & Spa Chiang Mai (Colonial Gardens) is at 4 Soi Sam Lan 2, 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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