The Home Massage & Spa At Chiang Mai Gate
Positioned just outside Chiang Mai's historic old city walls near Chiang Mai Gate, this wellness centre has built a strong reputation among both international travellers and locals for delivering authentic Thai massage and spa treatments in a welcoming, unpretentious setting. Its location makes it a natural stop for those spending the day exploring the nearby temples, markets, and old city streets. Visitors can expect a genuine local spa experience rather than a polished resort environment. The focus is on traditional Thai massage techniques, with staff consistently praised for their attentiveness and skill across treatment types. The atmosphere is relaxed and accessible, catering equally to first-time spa visitors and seasoned wellness travellers. The space is designed for comfort without formality, and the quality of treatments is reflected in the consistently strong feedback from a broad range of guests. Good to know: The spa operates seven days a week from 10am to 10pm, which offers useful flexibility for fitting a session around a full day of sightseeing or as an evening wind-down. During Chiang Mai's peak tourist season, roughly November through February, popular time slots can fill quickly, so booking ahead or arriving earlier in the day is advisable. The website at thehomemassageandspa.com provides further information on treatments and may allow advance reservations.
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After The Home Massage & Spa At Chiang Mai Gate, round out your day in Chiang Mai with contrasting stops nearby.
Location Info
96/2-3 Thanon Rat Chiang Saen, Tambon Hai Ya, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand+66 88 151 8884www.thehomemassageandspa.com/Tips for Visiting Wellness & Spas
Learn Wat Pho First
Wat Pho in Bangkok is the birthplace of traditional Thai massage education. Their on-site massage pavilion offers excellent treatments from students and graduates at reasonable prices — and you know the technique is authentic.
Communicate Pressure Preferences
Thai massage can be intense. Say 'bao bao' for lighter pressure or 'nак nак' for harder. A good therapist will check in, but don't hesitate to speak up — suffering in silence defeats the purpose.
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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Tha Phae Gate
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Wat Phra That Doi Kham
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: March – May (smoke & heat)
Rainy season
June – October
Avg. temperature
15°C – 36°C(59°F – 97°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January & Songkran (April)
Getting there
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) has direct flights from Bangkok (1 hr), Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. Overnight sleeper trains from Bangkok take ~12 hrs.
Getting around
- •Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks)
- •Grab (available in city centre)
- •Motorbike rental (฿150–250/day)
- •Tuk-tuks (negotiate price first)