Every now and then, we all deserve a little pick-me-up, and whilst your average massage is pretty good in itself, a Thai massage is next level. Upping the intensity and depth of a massage with Thai-derived techniques, the Thai massage is healing for the mind, body and soul – just expect a bit of soreness the day after. Luckily for us, the city is full of them so you can treat yourself to some real wellness, and here’s our guide to the best Thai massage spots in Manchester.
1. Top Thai Massage
Top Thai Massage is focused on providing high-quality services and customer satisfaction, with a full range of high quality traditional massage services with world-renowned Thai hospitality, ensuring every visit is relaxing and rejuvenating. Top Thai Massage is situated in the heart of Manchester City Centre (China Town), convenient for both residents and visitors to Manchester, and all treatments are very affordable.
📍 Top Thai Massage, 84 Portland St, Manchester M1 4GX.
2. Lotus Thai Spa
Relax and be re-energised at Lotus Thai Massage with a wide range of massage techniques including Swedish, hot stone, herbal compress and traditional Thai. Other services include ear candling, head massages, foot massages, aromatherapy treatments ad so many more. Couples massages are also available, alongside services for sports injuries – whatever your ailments and needs, you can have them treated here.
📍 Lotus Thai Spa, 58 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JU.
3. The One Thai Massage
All treatments at The One Thai Massage are primarily aimed at relieving stress and tension, and each session is customised to your specific needs. Enjoy an authentic Thai massage from therapists trained by experts or opt for one of the selected holistic therapies and massages, all designed to leave you feeling amazing.
The team has created a welcoming setting where you can take your time, unwind fully and enjoy a wonderfully relaxing massage. There are five spacious treatment rooms, which occupy two floors. Each room is equipped with massage beds specially handmade in Thailand, and all of the rooms are furnished using a blend of traditional and modern luxury. Shower facilities are available and there’s a waiting area where guests are offered complimentary beverages.
📍 The One Thai Massage, 75 Bridge St, Manchester M3 2RH.
4. Arokaya Thai Massage
Alongside traditional Thai massage, where your therapist will use their palms, fingers, elbows and knees to apply firm pressure to your body, plus being stretched and twisted into various positions to remove tensions in tendons, ligaments and cartilage around your joints, Arokaya Thai Massage also offers Tok Sen therapy, an ancient northern Thai practice that involves the use of a special wooden hammer, made from the bark of the tamarind tree, to relax muscles in a rhythmically tapping motion.
Tok Sen therapy helps with physical aches and pains, energy blockages, pure circulation, nerve problems and so much more, so is always worth a go if conventional practices aren’t helping. Get to Arokaya Thai Massage and discover your new favourite massage technique.
📍 Arokaya Thai Massage, 557 Barlow Moor Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 8AN.
5. Thai Orchid Massage & Spa
Just a few doors down from Lotus Thai Massage, Thai Orchid Massage & Spa provides a serene and clean environment where you can escape from the stresses of everyday life. Experienced therapists are dedicated to helping you achieve ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation, with Swedish, hot stone, deep tissue, aromatherapy and plenty of other services to choose from. The therapists are committed to customising each session to address your specific needs and promote overall wellbeing, so what are you waiting for?
📍Thai Orchid Massage & Spa, 62-64 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JU.
6. Siamease Thai Spa
As an acclaimed Thai Massage centre, Siamease Thai Spa is renowned for its offering of indulgent, de-stressing massage treatments including Swedish, Balinese, hot oil treatments and more. The dedicated team of experienced masseuses are unrivalled in a range of traditional massage therapies, treating people who travel to Manchester from far and wide, and locals alike, to experience the relaxing massage therapy the Siamease Thai Spa offers.
The hour-long four hands massage comes in at £90 and is the most expensive option, which is comforting when you think about the spa treatments elsewhere, the cheapest coming in higher than this. Experience the indulgence at Siamease Thai Spa, and it might just be your new favourite.
📍 Siamease Thai Spa, Ground Floor, 48 Faulkner St, Manchester M1 4FH.
7. Smile Thai Massage
Smile Thai Massage is a traditional Thai Massage spot, brought to you from Phuket in the heart of Thailand. The Thai Massage masseurs and therapists in Manchester offer a range of quality, authentic Thai Massage treatments for all genders, with the aim to restore the body’s natural balance and wellbeing through skilled, therapeutic Thai Massage.
With a choice of traditional Thai, hot stone therapy, aromatherapy and prenatal options, there’s something for everyone, and the interiors are simply sublime, so as to make visitors feel as ease. Open seven days a week, Smile Thai Massage goes above and beyond to make its services accessible to everyone.
📍 Smile Thai Massage, 116 High St, Manchester M4 1HQ.
8. Zen Thai Spa
Zen Thai Spa is a little piece of paradise based within central Manchester. A well-established spa, the therapists are trained to the highest standards and between them have decades of experience in massage therapy. With over 2,000 square feet of fully refurbished premises, nine spacious therapy rooms and a number of comfortable lounge areas and a VIP dining area, Zen Thai Spa gives you an authentic Thai spa experience.
Packages are available for couples and spa days, or you can just book in for a single treatment – whatever you fancy. Some of the packages even include a vegetarian detox meal or fresh Thai spicy salad, jasmine rice and Tom Yum soup… delicious!
📍 Zen Thai Spa, 10 Lever St, Manchester M1 1LN.