Spa & wellness · FACIALS AND BODY SCRUBS
Mud from a geothermal field, black soap from an olive press, salt off a Balinese beach. These 15 are compared on what goes on your skin, how long you are in the room and what it costs.
At Hell’s Gate near Rotorua, you coat your skin in mineral-rich mud, rinse, then relax in sulphur spas and hot pools. Allow about an hour, with roughly 20 minutes in the mud bath itself. Bring old swimwear and a towel, or hire both onsite. You can also add a geothermal walk or ask about guides such as Evee.
“Very nice and relaxing experience. Went there with my wife and had a wonderful time. Would definitely recommend others 😊”
At Hells Gate, 15 minutes from Rotorua, you’ll coat your skin in warm geothermal mud for 20 minutes, rinse, then relax in sulphur pools for as long as you like. A cool plunge, showers, changing rooms, and optional shuttle service make this an easy, practical spa outing. Bring swimwear and expect a lasting sulphur smell.
“Such an awesome experience. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. You could tell they were passionate about their jobs. Health and safety was explained wonderfully. Very clean and tidy. Highly recommend. It is on the little pricey side however everything we do in NZ is.”
Spend two hours at Bali Orchid Spa near Denpasar with a foot wash, one-hour Balinese massage, body scrub, yogurt moisturizer, and flower bath. Hotel pickup is available from Kuta, Seminyak, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, and Sanur for bookings of two or more. Expect ginger tea or coffee, friendly staff, and a shared flower-bath setup unless you pay for a private bath.
“They are very nice, professional, and sanitary. My friends and I enjoyed ourselves and would do it again in a heartbeat.”
Spend two hours at Satya Bali Spa with an English-speaking therapist, beginning with a thalasso foot wash and herbal welcome drink. Your treatment includes a 60-minute Balinese massage, Indonesian lulur scrub, yogurt moisturizer, shower, and flower bath. Some bookings also include pickup and drop-off, so confirm transport with the spa.
“we where looked after so well amazing massage made my day 😍”
At Bali Orchid Spa, you receive a 60-minute Balinese massage followed by Indonesian lulur scrub, clay body mask, yoghurt moisturiser, and a flower bath. The private activity suits couples or solo visitors staying in Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Nusa Dua, or Jimbaran. Transport, English or Indonesian service, and a welcome drink are available depending on your booking.
“The package included one hour massage, scrub and 15 min flower bath. I got to the place 30 min early and was admitted ahead of time! The atmosphere and ambience were great and all the staff were very professional.”
Spend two hours at a Kemer hammam with sauna heat, a traditional body scrub, foam wash, tea, and a 20-minute aromatherapy oil massage. Pickup covers hotels in Kemer, Kiris, Camyuva, Tekirova, Beldibi, and Goynuk. The routine is affordable and easy to book, but timing and service can feel rushed.
“Herşey çok güzeldi bütün çalışanları ilgiliydi tekrar gelecegım 👍🏻👍🏻”
Leave Bandung for a private 10-hour trip to Kawah Putih, Rengganis Ciwidey hot springs, a sulfur mud bath, and the tea fields of West Java. Your English-speaking guide-driver, such as Aghna Ihsan, Momo, Dede, or Cici, handles the route, stories, and hotel pickup. Expect rustic facilities, strong sulfur smells, walking, and extra entrance fees.
“Well organised tour, Friendly guide and driver. Overall a very good day !”
At Cam On Spa in central Hue, you receive a 10-minute imperial herbal foot soak, a 60-minute freshly brewed herbal hair wash with head, neck, and shoulder massage, then 30 minutes of jade facial care. Tea, water, local treats, and panna cotta are included.
Spend about two hours at an Osaka temple for a 90-minute wellness course combining incense, meditation, a foot bath, scalp massage, matcha facial care, and a traditional tea ceremony. You will change into a yukata and receive smartphone photos. Treatments are individual, while the tea ceremony may be shared.
“Lovely temple, beautiful experience and the host are very nice and it’s an experience I highly recommend.”
Spend about two hours in a Marmaris hammam with sauna time, a body scrub, foam massage, and oil massage. Round-trip hotel transfers are included, though Turunc and Adakoy hotels are excluded. The $18 price is appealing, but confirm which treatments are included before paying for extras.
“Well organised trip to the Turkish Bath. Excellent treatments with optional extras like facials, deep massages, etc. Great value for money”
Book a 50 to 260-minute private spa session at Nón Spa on An Thuong 3 Street in Da Nang. Choose massage, foot care, facial treatment, body scrub, herbal bags, hot stones, nail care, or hair washing. You get a quiet air-conditioned room, welcome tea, snacks, towels, locker use, and shower access.
“This was the best thing ever. After traveling continuously for 2 months I needed a relaxing day and this gave that. The body scrub smelled so good and felt even better putting me to sleep. The massage was the right amount of pressure”
At Orient Express & Spa by Orka Hotels in Sirkeci, you get a private Turkish bath session with sauna, steam room, a 45-minute massage, face mask, peeling, and pool access. Tea, coffee, and a small sweet are included. The experience is offered in English and lasts about two hours, though timing can vary.
“Overall the experience was lovely. The haman room was traditional and large. Massage was good but room very cramped. We were two in the room and the ladies struggled to get around the beds. Also they spoke to each other during the massage which I do not like. However their technique was good and we felt super clean and relaxed afterwards. Good value for money. If you are staying in sultanahmet there is no need for the pick up. Its quicker to walk. Our return pick up never made it back to pick us up due to heavy traffic, so we walked back and it took all of 8 mins.”
At Madrid Day Spa by Nuilea, an approximately two-hour private treatment combines a detox back and leg massage with rosehip and Aloe Vera cleansing, Japanese facial massage, and a firming mask. Appointments may be handled by Jackie, Carmen, Estrella, Rosa, or Yaki. The spa is at C. del León 4.
Spend about two and a half hours at The Home Massage and Spa in Chiang Mai, starting with hotel pickup, cool tea, and a foot cleanse. Your private treatment includes a body scrub or wrap, relaxing oil massage, and one facial treatment chosen from the menu. Expect a quiet room, fresh clothing, warm tea, snacks, and a ride back.
Book a private two-hour treatment at Bali Orchid Spa near Kuta and Denpasar. Your visit includes a foot wash, 60-minute Balinese massage, body scrub, yogurt moisturizer, and shared flower bath for two. Pickup and return transport are offered, with time slots to fit your schedule.
“Wonderful experience from driver pickup to the full service. Would definitely do it again. The couples massage and pedal bath was Incredible”
Springs, marble, steam or a table and an hour.
