Best spas in KL
We all need to treat our body to some TLC every once in a while. With stiff shoulders from crunching work at our desks to sore feet from all that walking, a special pampering sesh is just what we need to recharge and reset our bodies.
If this describes you, spoil yourself with a visit to one of these spas in Kuala Lumpur that offer rejuvenating treatments to address those pesky aches – from your head to your toe.
Table of Contents
- Best spas in KL
- 1. Hanami – Japanese onsen experience
- 2. Lax. Retreat – personalised ambience for your massage
- 3. Qi Odyssey – oil-free massages
- 4. Baliayu Spa Sanctuary – Balinese deep-tissue massage
- 5. The Ruumah Spa – massages from RM48
- 6. Yu Wellness – herbal baths with 38 Chinese herbs
- 7. Natural Healing Spa – affordable foot scrubs
- 8. Alam Beauty & Wellness Spa – no-frills spa for Thai massages
- 9. Uroot Spa – a wholly Malaysian massage for the body
- 10. Ayur-V Ayurvedic Hair & Beauty Care – traditional Ayurvedic treatment
- De-stress at these relaxing spas in Kuala Lumpur
1. Hanami – Japanese onsen experience
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You might have heard about or seen photos of Hanami, a Japanese onsen spa with branches in KL and Puchong. They’ve been catching the attention of Malaysians with its sleek zen interiors and menu of treatments that include a Japanese onsen bath (RM168) complete with a 40-minute soak, mineral bath salts, and complimentary snacks and tea.
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They also have treatments that tackle specific areas on your body. To melt your tension away, their Revitalise (from RM378 for 90 minutes) treatment sees an expert placing heated stones on your back to increase blood circulation and help detox the body.
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Likewise, their Ashi Reflexology (RM88 for 60 minutes) focuses on your foot and shoulders in a rejuvenating massage that promises to soothe the senses and alleviate pain.
Hanami @ KL
Address: No. 39, Level 2, Lot 1, TSLAW Tower, Jalan Kemuning, Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 10am-10pm, Daily
Contact: 012-230 2698 | Hanami’s website
Hanami @ Puchong
Address: 21, Jalan Puteri 7/15, Bandar Puteri, 47100 Puchong, Selangor
Opening hours: 10am-10pm, Daily
Contact: 03-8060 3813
2. Lax. Retreat – personalised ambience for your massage
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Lax. Retreat resembles a trendy boutique more than it does a spa with its dusty pink interiors and contemporary, minimalist furnishings. They dub themselves a self-cafe oasis for the modern millennial woman, offering a bevy of pampering and beauty treatments to reflect this.
This aesthetically pleasing spa is best known for their refreshing manicures and pedicures, but they also go beyond aesthetics with their diverse array of body and facial treatments. Their most affordable The Peak and The Base massage are priced RM85, tackling head, neck, and shoulders and lower body, legs and feet respectively in the 25-minute session.
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For those ready to indulge further, experience 60-minute The Lax Signature (RM195) inspired by Nusantara traditions. This massage goes beyond the physical, alleviating stress, anxiety, and rejuvenating the soul with a combination of massage technique.
They think of the little things for their patrons too, like letting you choose the background music, the room scent, and oil with each massage session.
Address: 2-17, Level 2, The Linc KL, 360, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400, Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 10am-8pm, Daily
Contact: 017-347 7623 | Lax. Retreat’s website
3. Qi Odyssey – oil-free massages
If you’re constantly on the move and yearn for a quick massage break, there’s Qi Odyssey to save the day with their oil-free and seated massages. This spot in Bukit Jalil offers oil-free and non-greasy reflexology and body massages all under one roof.
Their popular Silver Cloud Massage (RM68) is a 30-minute half-body massage designed to target tension in the neck, back, shoulders, and head.
You can choose to have a Jade, citrusy Autumn, or Blossom massage oil blend that all promises to leave your skin feeling soft and supple.
Adorable bath bombs for your feet massage.
To address those aches and tension in your feet, there’s the Monk’s Feet Massage (from RM98) that’s a combination of a hot foot soak and reflexology.
For the soak, you can opt for the standard Chinese herb of your choice – ginger root, artemisia argyi, or saffron – or a bath bomb (RM5) infused with essential oils.
Address: J-12-1 & J-11-1, Pusat Bandar, Jalan Jalil Utama 2, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, WPKL
Opening hours: Mon-Thu 11am-9pm | Fri-Sun 10am-10pm
Contact: 03-9770 1773 | Qi Odyssey’s website
4. Baliayu Spa Sanctuary – Balinese deep-tissue massage
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A Balinese massage is the way to go if you’re looking for a full-body rub-down that tackles the scalp all the way down to the toes. A trusty place to head to for this reinvigorating deep-tissue massage is Baliayu Spa Sanctuary, an establishment that’s been around for decades – their first branch in Bangsar opened way back in 2006.
They currently operate three outlets in the Klang Valley.
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Baliayu specialises in detox and lymphatic treatments, with their Balinese massage therapy offering patrons relief from body and muscle aches. A go-to treatment is the Bali Aromatic Oil Massage, priced from RM158 for a 60-minute session.
It combines gentle stretching and massage with essential oils, and targeted pressure to enhance blood flow and repair damaged tissues.
Address: Lot P Floor, G-35, Jalan Sri Hartamas 1, Sri Hartamas, 50480, Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 10am-10pm, Daily
Contact: 019-911 3433 | Baliayu Spa Sanctuary’s website
5. The Ruumah Spa – massages from RM48
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Nestled in Kota Damansara, The Ruumah Spa is a luxurious spa that’s become popular among city-dwellers for their extensive menu of TLC treatments covering facials and traditional massages.
Their TRS signature massage (from RM48), for starters, uses botanical oils to help rejuvenate the body. It also blends together Chinese massage to relieve back aches, Malay massage to tackle abdomen tension, and Indian massage to stimulate reflex zones in the foot.
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Besides this, this spa also offers patrons a plethora of beauty treatments. They include body scrubs (RM89) with rose himalayan salt, lulur boreh, or coconut, and facials (from RM89) like the Botanical Facial that includes a deep cleanse to remove dead skin cells.
A specialty here as well are their massage for expectant and new mums. They use traditional Malay massage techniques to tackle and help improve issues like blood circulation and abdominal pain.
Address: S-1-23A & R-3-12, Emporis Mall, Persiaran Surian, Kota Damansara, 47810, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours: 10am-7pm, Daily
Contact: 03-7613 7901 | The Ruumah Spa’s website
6. Yu Wellness – herbal baths with 38 Chinese herbs
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Yu Wellness presents themselves as Malaysia’s first herbal spa. This ultra-luxe sanctuary in Mont Kiara beckons the weary with tempting pamper treatments that’ll have you feeling like a baby right after – case in point, their signature Herbal Bath (RM269).
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This meticulously crafted treatment will treat your body to 38 natural Chinese herbs during a lavish 1-hour soak in a wooden bathtub. The holistic experience helps to detoxify the body, getting rid of those icky toxins and impurities to leave you feeling revitalised and renewed.
Complimentary snacks and hot drinks will be provided during the bath.
Address: 2, Jalan Solaris 4, Solaris Mont Kiara, 50480, Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 11am-8.30pm, Daily
Contact: 011-3790 3888 | Yu Wellness’s Facebook | Instagram
7. Natural Healing Spa – affordable foot scrubs
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Natural Healing Spa in Shaw Parade is one of the more affordable spas on this list, with a comparable myriad of treatments to help soothe the senses and get rid of pesky aches. Here, they tailor their massages to the principles of Oriental therapy, targeting specific points to alleviate muscle tension and body aches.
For a treat for your sore feet, indulge in a 30-minute foot scrub for RM60, which eliminates dead skin cells and leaves your skin polished to perfection.
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While you’re here, take your self-care journey up a notch with additional treatments such as a 1-hour Body Scrub (RM100) or Foot Reflexology (RM98). Other treatments to try include cupping that will give your body that much-needed TLC.
Address:: 3rd Floor, Shaw Parade, L3-08, 152, Jalan Changkat Thambi Dollah, 55100, Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 12pm-12am, Daily
Contact: 011-2122 2828 | Natural Healing Spa’s Facebook | Instagram
8. Alam Beauty & Wellness Spa – no-frills spa for Thai massages
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Tucked inside Anggun, a boutique hotel in the heart of KL, is Alam Beauty & Wellness Spa. This no-frills spa specialises in a blend of traditional Malay and Thai massage, with their knowledgeable masseuses often receiving praise from patrons.
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Their prices for treatments are also raved by patrons for being reasonable, with treatments starting from RM130. A signature here is their 60-minute Oil Thai Massage (RM150). This massage is recommended for those with spine pain, as it combines chiropractic techniques with the perfect amount of pressure, offering both relief and relaxation.
There’s also the Herbal Ball Compress massage, with a bundled ball of herbs included to help improve blood circulation and relieve tension.
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Address: 9, Tengkat Tong Shin, Bukit Bintang, 50200, Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 12pm-11.30pm, Daily
Contact: 019-212 0639 | Alam Beauty & Wellness Spa’s Facebook | Instagram
9. Uroot Spa – a wholly Malaysian massage for the body
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A play on the Malay word urut meaning massage, Uroot Spa is dedicated to providing a soothing experience rooted in Malaysian therapy traditions. Their signature is the Urutan Malaysia Massage (from RM149) that’ll knead, stretch, and press away pain points from your head to toe with a blend of Malay, Chinese and Indian massage techniques.
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Those seeking to pamper their bodies even more can explore additional treatments like the Relaxing Sleep Massage (from RM139), a 1-hour session to promote restful sleep and deep relaxation, and the classic Head & Shoulder (RM79) massage.
Address:: LG1-5, Lower Ground 1, Arcoris 10, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 11am-9pm, Daily
Contact: 017- 8813990 | Uroot Spa’s website
10. Ayur-V Ayurvedic Hair & Beauty Care – traditional Ayurvedic treatment
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Ayur-V Ayurvedic Hair & Beauty embraces the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, a traditional holistic treatment native to India. Their treatments cater to both men and women alike, utilising Ayurvedic oils that are widely believed to help alleviate tiredness and restore the body’s vitality.
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While this spot is best known for their hair treatments that patrons recommend for silkier tresses, they offer a collection of massages that address aches in your body. They also have happy hour deals, available from Mondays to Thursdays, 11am-3pm.
There are the Back & Body Massage (RM89/hour) and the Abhyanga Body Massage (RM99), consisting of a deep massage infused with warm sesame oil and hot herbal pouches that help enhance blood circulation.
Address: No.1, 29, Jalan Prima SG 1, Prima Seri Gombak, 68100 Batu Caves, Selangor
Opening hours: 10am-7pm, Daily
Contact: 012-202 7882 | Ayur-V Ayurveda Hair & Beauty’s Facebook | Instagram
De-stress at these relaxing spas in Kuala Lumpur
With the constant hustle and grind, we sometimes forget to thank our bodies until that stiff neck or shoulder pain becomes unbearable. So, if it’s been a while since you’ve had a me-time session, visit one of these spas in KL to bid farewell to those body aches. You definitely deserve it.
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