Exhausted from busy day trips? Or maybe you’re just looking to let loose from the daily grind? Spa culture is definitely a huge industry in Phnom Penh and you won’t regret adding it to your itinerary.
Relatively speaking, Cambodia is less known for its massage culture than Thailand for example. Cambodia’s style of massage is known as Khmer massage. Both are quite similar although Khmer massage is gentler than the sometimes painful Thai approach. I’ve included 4 spas in Phnom Penh from different price points that feature extensive menus.
Anna’s Spa
Anna’s Spa is best known for their extensive menu along with their reasonable prices. Apart from the Khmer, Chinese, and stone massages, they offer facials and waxing for all your spa needs! An exclusive room for couples is also available. They also recognise the importance of customer taste in the atmosphere. Each room has a light dimmer for you to set the lighting to the vibe that you want. Some spas can be a bit obnoxious with their music, not Anna’s; as the customer, you have complete control over the background music and it’s freely adjustable in each room.
Address: #49de0, St 430, Phnom Penh 12307, Cambodia
Phone: +855 77 266 272
Offering a great experience for a reasonable price, Anna’s Spa is pretty popular. Book a session before your spot gets taken!
Samatha Spa
Next on the list we move to the more premium range. The modern fusion aesthetic of the decor reflects the services that Samatha offers. From traditional Khmer to Hawaiian Lomilomi, you’ll find a wide selection for a reasonable price. If you’re looking for something unique, try their “Four Hand Relaxing Oil Massage”. The package is a combination of Khmer massage and aromatherapy.
Address: #7CD Street 278 Sangkat Beng Keng Kang I Khan Chamkar Morn, Phnom Penh
Phone: 023 210 278, 096 5751 278, 077 751 278
Packages start at $37 SGD for a foot reflexology massage and go up to $71 SGD for the “Four Hand Relaxing Oil Massage”
Nika’s Seeing Hands Massage Therapy Center
Definitely the most unique on the list, Nika’s is a blind massage centre. With over 20 years under her belt, the owner trains the visually impaired in a variety of techniques including Shiatsu and Anma massage. The rooms are simple, yet clean and fully air-conditioned. Not only will you walk out feeling refreshed, it’s also a comforting thought to know that the money is providing employment for the needy. The best part? Prices start at $10 SGD per hour for body massages. It’s definitely one of the most affordable in the city.
Address: House #75D, St. 395 Sangkat Boeng Keng Kang (BKK) II, Khan Chamkamorn, Phnom Penh 12000
Phone: +855 12 948 088
https://www.nikasmassagecenter.com/
Support the visually impaired with a $10 SGD/hour shiatsu!
Bodia Spa
Bodia Spa does not kid around with their therapeutic and rejuvenating services. Some of their treatments include “Pre & Post Pregnancy Massage” and anti-inflammatory facials. With 4 branches in Phnom Penh and 3 in Siem Reap, their services are a bit on the high-end, but they’re guaranteed to make you feel that it was worth every penny.
Located just a few blocks away from the National Museum and the Royal Palace, the riverside branch is perfect for a relaxing evening. Everything you want from a spa in Phnom Penh is here: modern Khmer architecture, private rooms, and a jacuzzi among other things.
Address: Corner Sothearos Bld & Street 178 (above U-Care Pharmacy)
Phone: 023 226 199
Packages start at $71 SGD for a 2-hour session and $178 SGD for a 4-hour couple session.
