SAMA Onsen & Massage
A Japanese-style onsen and massage house hidden behind a gas station, and far calmer inside than that sounds.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 10:00–21:30
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
- 082 249 9622
- Website
- samaonsenspa.com
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
Set your expectations for the arrival, not the inside. This place sits at the back of a gas station, which does nothing for the sense of occasion when you pull up. Walk through the door and it changes completely, with clean lines, calm tones, Japanese styling done with some care. Regulars come back for the therapists, and the oil selection gets brought out for you to choose from rather than decided on your behalf.
The pairing that makes sense here is a soak in the onsen followed by bodywork, and everything you need is provided. Couples treatments are popular, and the scrub and aromatic massage comes up again and again in what people write afterwards. It draws locals as much as tourists, which is usually the right signal in Phuket.
Book ahead. It fills up and walk-ins are a gamble, especially in high season. Klook bookings are common and generally go through cleanly, though a few people have turned up to be told their reservation wasn't confirmed, so a direct call to the venue before you travel is worth the two minutes.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Reviews from Google
🌿 For Indians Visiting Phuket & Unsure About Thai Massages — My Honest Review If you’re visiting Phuket and feeling scared or confused about which spa is safe and genuine, I totally understand — I was the same! But I found Sama Onsen Massages, and it turned out to be one of the best experiences of our trip. We took the Couple Onsen Relaxology Massage, and the whole environment was super clean, peaceful, and classy (sharing pictures for assurance). What I loved the most is that we could choose the oil type and the pressure level exactly the way we wanted. I was SO happy with their service that I even took an extra 60-minute foot massage, and honestly that was amazing too! If you want a safe, respectful, and truly relaxing Thai massage in Phuket, this place is a big YES from me. 💯✨
This is my second time visiting the Sama Onsen spa and once again I had a wonderful massage experience. The therapist was highly skilled and attentive and you can choose the oil many option which makes the treatment more personalized. The atmosphere was calm clean and relaxing. I left feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Highly recommended.
SAMA Onsen and Massage is a Japanese themed massage place with a nicely decorated interior. The design is clean and calm, with Japanese elements that make the space feel pleasant and thoughtfully styled when you first walk in. The location, however, was a bit unusual. It sits at the back of a petrol station, almost like the convenience stores you often see attached to gas stations. Because of that, the overall arrival experience did not quite give the relaxing or premium spa feeling you might expect from a place with such a nicely designed interior. I opted for the scrub and oil massage package. The massage technique itself was good and I did feel relaxed during the treatment. The therapists were professional and the scrub portion was done properly. Where the experience became less enjoyable was the layout of the facilities. After the scrub, I had to walk across the hallway wearing only a towel to get to the shower room. There were also no towels provided to dry off afterwards, only a robe. That made the transition a bit uncomfortable and took away from the relaxing atmosphere. Many massage places that offer body scrubs usually have a shower within the treatment room so everything can be done privately and conveniently. This arrangement felt awkward and not very well thought out. Overall the massage itself was decent, but because of the layout and location it is not somewhere I would return to.
A sample of visitor reviews from Google. Read all 2,948 reviews on Google.
2 1 Soi Saphanhin, Talad Yai Muang Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand
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SAMA Onsen & Massage: Frequently Asked Questions
Is SAMA Onsen & Massage worth visiting?
SAMA Onsen & Massage holds a 4.9★ rating from 2,948 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated wellness & spas in Phuket.
What are the opening hours of SAMA Onsen & Massage?
SAMA Onsen & Massage is typically open 10:00–21:30 — 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 SAMA Onsen & Massage?
The best months to visit Phuket are November – April, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: May – October (rough seas).
Where is SAMA Onsen & Massage located?
SAMA Onsen & Massage is at 2 1 Soi Saphanhin, Talad Yai Muang Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand, in Phuket. Getting around Phuket: Grab (widely available); Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate).
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