SANKARA - Traditional Thai Massage & Nail Spa
Massage and nails under one roof in Ao Nang, open till 11pm, and busy enough that you should book.
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
- 080 040 1665
- Website
- www.sankarathailand.com
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
Two things happen here, and they're worth separating. The massage side is the strong one, as the coconut oil massage and the foot massage packages come up again and again in reviews, with therapists who take their time rather than working through you on autopilot. It isn't the cheapest room on the strip, and people who've paid say the quality justifies it. If you're after an hour of quiet after a day on the longtail boats, this is the sort of place that does the job.
The nail side is more of a mixed bag. Gel pedicures get done well often enough, but at least one guest ended up with colors nothing like the ones they picked, and found it awkward to raise. Point at the bottle, confirm before they start, and ask for a specific technician if a friend recommends one. Reviewers name Bella and Sai for nails.
It stays open until 11pm daily, which makes it useful when everything else in Ao Nang is winding down and you've got an early flight tomorrow.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Reviews from Google
Assa and I decided to try this spa because heard good things. We were able to book via whatsapp, quite responsive. She had a foot massage that she enjoyed but we don't have the lady therapist's name and I got a full body aromatherapy massage with Tiger who was so warm and charismatic. He really took such care during the massage and you can feel that he was not on autopilot. A masseuse at that spa has a tough job as the spa is very popular even during off season but yet he was still very courteous and attentive to the problem knots on my shoulders and forearm. Is not a fancy spa, as some of the massages are just separated by curtains so expect a little cozy feeling but the prices are quite reasonable. So I highly recommend the spa for the value equivalence. After an active two days of island tours, I came back for a deep tissue remedial massage with Boi and he was fantastic and professional. He also did some Thai stretching too. I have so much respect for the staff as they are so busy even off season; I hope they get to rest in between clients!
I had a wonderful experience at Sankara. The massage was excellent and very relaxing, performed by a skilled Thai lady who really know what she was doing. I also had my nails done and was extremely happy with the result. It is a bit on the expensive side, but you truly get what you pay for quality, care, and a great overall experience. If you’re booking a nail treatment, I highly recommend asking for Bella. She was amazing!
I went to the Sankara salon for a gel polish pedicure. The ladies were helpful and the salon looked nice, but I am not completely satisfied with the results. I picked two colours to paint my toe nails but the colours I ended up with were completely different. At one point I saw the lady who was doing my nails put the nail polish applicator in the wrong colour bottle, so that might be the reason why the colours did not match. It was difficult to communicate the mistake but the end result looks fine. The attached photo's show what I asked for and what I got.
A sample of visitor reviews from Google. Read all 4,111 reviews on Google.
141, 1, Tambon Ao Nang, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Chang Wat Krabi 81000, Thailand
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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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SANKARA - Traditional Thai Massage & Nail Spa: Frequently Asked Questions
Is SANKARA - Traditional Thai Massage & Nail Spa worth visiting?
SANKARA - Traditional Thai Massage & Nail Spa holds a 4.6★ rating from 4,111 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated wellness & spas in Krabi.
What are the opening hours of SANKARA - Traditional Thai Massage & Nail Spa?
SANKARA - Traditional Thai Massage & Nail Spa 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 SANKARA - Traditional Thai Massage & Nail Spa?
The best months to visit Krabi are November – April, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – February — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: May – October (rough Andaman seas).
Where is SANKARA - Traditional Thai Massage & Nail Spa located?
SANKARA - Traditional Thai Massage & Nail Spa is at 141, 1, Tambon Ao Nang, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Chang Wat Krabi 81000, Thailand, in Krabi. Getting around Krabi: Long-tail boats (islands & Railay Beach); Songthaews in Ao Nang.
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