Banyan Tree Phuket

Frequently Asked Questions

• Best time to visit: The spa is available to visit any time of year, but reservations are recommended.
• Open/close: 10:00 am to 6 pm
• Advanced booking required? All appointments must be booked in advance, and clients are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes early to avoid having their treatments cut short.
• Day pass available? Yes
• Customizable packages available? Personalized packages of up to 150 minutes are available; consult with staff for details

At The Spa

The spa experience at the Banyan Tree draws mostly on ancient Asian traditions, including Thai wellness practices. There is no electronic treatment device to be found at the spa, as the majority of the treatments rely on touch and natural elements. Even the facial and body treatments are based on natural herbs and spices that can only be found in Thailand.

The principles behind the Banyan Tree approach are based on the 8 Pillars of Wellbeing, a framework that supports balance in the mind and body. Among the spa’s 8 pillars are rest, movement, mindfulness, groundedness, and nourishment, which are all represented in the spa’s individual and group programs for guests.

In effect, the real innovation at Banyan Tree Spa comes from the ever-evolving integration of traditional and modern healing modalities in their treatments. Eastern and Western massage techniques are employed in personalized packages, while facials integrate tools such as jade and ice cubes on top of the usual touch-based strategies.

Many guests at the spa are encouraged to take as much time as possible to concentrate on their relaxation. Most treatments start with a 30-minute calming ritual where guests are encouraged to linger for refreshments and preparations for their treatments of choice. Once they are completely relaxed, they are led to their suites, where the pampering commences.

FACILITIES

The treatment pavilions at the Banyan Tree spa are built in such a way that integrates nature into the design. To that end, there are locations in each pavilion where the outdoors and the indoors flow into each other, creating the sense of being pampered in the middle of nature.

Apart from the treatment pavilions, the spa has several distinct facilities where guests are welcome to interact with each other. The Fitness Pavilion has room for group classes of every kind, while the Wellness Centre serves as a dedicated space for meditation and mindfulness exercises.

Outdoors, an al fresco Nature House also serves as a venue for cooking classes and other activities, which guests can participate in at an extra charge. Meanwhile, a lakeside labyrinth provides guests with the opportunity for quiet contemplation.

Perhaps the closest that the Banyan Tree has to a high-tech facility is the therapy pool, where the Weightless Therapy treatments are administered. Weightless Therapy treatments combine techniques and principles from meditation, sound baths, and even Thai massage as the body floats in water.

SIGNATURE TREATMENTS

The spa at the Banyan Tree Phuket is known for several signature treatments that concentrate mostly on inducing relaxation and peace of mind. These treatments implement a variety of techniques derived from Thai tradition, combined with creative ideas from other modalities.

For massages, the Purposeful Massage menu aims to harness the power of oil-based massage in providing solutions to specific health concerns for guests. These concerns range from sleep deprivation and chronic muscle tension to physical and mental detoxification from the demands of modern life.

Another massage-based signature treatment is the Master Therapist Experience, where guests can consult with the spa’s own Master Therapist to create a repertoire of treatments that meet their needs. No two Master Therapist sessions are the same, as the package of treatments vary from guest to guest.

The spa’s own Sense of Place treatment takes inspiration from island life on Phuket, and especially the view of the beautiful sunrise over the island. The Rise and Shine treatment involves an exfoliant scrub followed by a mask with gold dust to reveal smooth skin, a massage with herb-infused pouches, and a revitalizing rice-based facial.

The Royal Banyan treatment package combines Eastern and Western techniques designed to ease muscle aches and increase blood circulation. The package includes a massage with pouches dipped in sesame oil and a jade facial massage.

For a different kind of treatment, the Plant-Based Restorative Journey involves a smudging ritual for the face and body followed by a massage and a facial. This ritual is designed to ground the body and enhance the connection with nature. A cannabis-based booster can be added to the treatment ritual as well at an extra charge.

Because of the specialized nature of these signature treatments, the spa recommends booking them at least 24 hours in advance.

SERVICES

Apart from treatment packages based on Thai, Indonesian, and Chinese healing modalities, the spa also offers customizable treatment packages for female and male guests. These packages include a combination of massages, body treatments, and facials for maximized pampering.

There is also an all-in Banyan Tree Connections program designed for enhancing relationships between couples, which include treatments for mind and body as well as accommodations and romantic dinners.

The spa also offers workshops for creating spa products similar to the ones used for treatments. These workshops include sessions for creating herbal compresses, massage oils, and even Thai-style herbal inhalers.

In addition to the spa proper itself, the Banyan Tree Spa and Wellbeing Academy also operates on the premises, offering training for those who want to pursue careers in the wellness spa industries. The academy is the first of its kind to be accredited by the Thai education and health ministries in providing training for local and international practitioners.

For guests who want to treat their loved ones, gift certificates can be purchased at the spa. Check with staff members for details.

THE WELCOMING EXPERIENCE

One enters the Banyan Tree spa expecting a relaxing treatment or two to help them forget the outside world. What each guest gets, however, is a way to heal from the demands of modern life, easing deep-seated bodily tensions while encouraging inner peace and calm.

With de-stressing massages and treatments using plant-based ingredients unique to Thailand, the spa experience at Banyan Tree draws from traditions and wisdom that take the rhythms of the body and the natural world into account. Guests emerge from their spa experiences refreshed and transformed, with an improved perspective on life.

Getting There

Banyan Tree Spa is located within the Banyan Tree Resort on Bang Tao Beach in Cherngtalay, along the west coast of Phuket. The resort has pool villa options for accommodations, as well as a variety of restaurants and its own beach club.