Best spas in Hong Kong to get pampered

Hotel Icon's outpost of the renowned Angsana Spa by Banyan Tree is decorated in modern Southeast Asian style and offers VIP treatment rooms, Angsana blended massage oils, body care with aromatic baths, and treatments ranging from massages and facials to body polishes and conditioners.

Signature treatments include the Floral Chic, a combination of all Angsana Spa’s classic therapies which includes a 60-minute Angsana massage, a 15-minute nourish body wrap, a 45-minute floral pouch scrub, and a 60-minute choice of facials; and the Vitality Starter, which helps to release built-up muscle tension and boosts flexibility. It includes 30 minutes of muscle stretching, followed by a 30-minute herbal salt compress, and a 60-minute choice of body massages.

Located inside Rosewood Hong Kong, Asaya turns the traditional spa concept on its head to lead guests on a more personal journey to wellness. It focuses on five elements – emotional balance, fitness and nutrition, body treatment, skincare, and community, whereby expert instructors and technicians lead you through treatments and workshops. For those who like aromatherapy essential oils, don't miss Aroma Atelier, where they select essential oils from British natural skincare brand Votary and French body care brand Maison Caulières. Here, aromatherapists will choose the right essential oils according to your preferences for aromatherapy massage treatments.

Visit the Aesop store on Gough street or Harbour City for facials designed to melt your stress away with the calming effects of a nourishing treatment. Upon arrival, you will have a consultation with a therapist who will help you understand your skin and address any concerns or requirements. Tailored to each and every customer, no facial is alike as custom-blended formulations are used to care for specific needs. You can choose either a 60-minute or 75-minute appointment, which will include a double cleanse, exfoliation, custom-blended products applied under steam, a massage from the scalp down to the neck and arms, a purifying clay masque, and more. Afterwards, there'll also be a post-facial consultation, where your facial therapist will suggest the right Aesop skincare products best suited for you.

Baku is a multi-concept spa and coffee shop that opened in the early summer of 2022. Inspired by the Ryukyu Islands in Okinawa, Japan, the bright orange-red building spans 7,000sq ft and features six massage rooms offering a range of treatments such as foot bath and massage, hot stone or lymphatic massages, as well as special treatments catered for female-only. Guests can choose from a selection of massage oils from Japan, France, and the UK and enjoy an aromatherapy bath with handcrafted Japanese aroma balls. Afterwards, relax at the coffee shop and try a specialty coffee or dessert.

Housed inside Mong Kok’s Cordis Hotel, Chuan Spa welcomes tired Hongkongers with one of its many holistic treatments. Inspired by the five elements and traditional Chinese medicine, Chuan Spa offers everything from full body massages that use acupressure and stone therapy to facials, foot therapies, and all-in-one treatments that will leave you feeling rejuvenated from head to toe.

As one of the most popular skincare brands in the world, you can trust the facial and body treatments at Clarins to take good care of your skin. Located in Central Building, Clarins Skin Spa offers a whole host of specialised facials catered for a wide range of skin types and needs including lifting, hydrating, and whitening, so you’re bound to find one that suits you. Clarins also offers treatments for men and pregnant ladies.

Embark on a wellness escape with Elu. A foot in the door, and you are immediately transported to a calming and nature-inspired retreat. The signature indulgence package is the best of both face and body treatments, all packed into 120 minutes. Start with a tension-releasing oil massage to stimulate the nervous system, before restoring and reconditioning with a gemstone facial that increases lymphatic drainage, reduces swelling, and leaves your complexion smooth and luminous.

If you’re after some next-level, luxurious pampering, you can’t go wrong at the Four Seasons. Rooms range in style – from contemporary Western luxury to traditional Chinese design – and all are airy, light, and spacious. If you’ve already made the most of the pool terrace and its stunning views, head to the spa for one of the signature massages or facials. And if holistic healing piques your interest, check out the rotation of wellness experts-in-residence who specialise in everything from reiki to yoga to sound therapy.

Conveniently located along Cochrane Street, Iyara is one of the best venues to unwind and unplug during the work week. Using natural and organic products, Iyara specialises in different body massages, body treatments, facials, manicures and pedicures, waxing services, along with treatments exclusively for men.

With an interior inspired by 1930s Shanghai, the Spa at Mandarin Oriental is a stylish destination for relaxation and tranquillity. The setting is luxurious and the treatments are just as opulent. From aromatherapy massages, lymphatic drainage, and Chinese doctor consultations to reflexology, facials, mum-to-be experiences, and even a digital wellness escape (a much-needed therapy for those who are guilty of too much screen time); The Mandarin Spa is the luxury spa of dreams.

Take your pick from a wide range of spa and beauty treatments as well as holistic services at Landmark Mandarin Oriental’s award-winning Oriental Spa. For first-timers, you can't go wrong with any of their signature treatments; but if you're looking for something with a little more privacy, book yourself a Sanctuary Suite. a Yin and Yang room, or a private mosaic Rasul chamber for the ultimate relaxation time. 

For the definition of luxury and lavish relaxation, look no further than the Peninsula Spa. Housed inside Hong Kong’s ‘grand old lady’, the spa’s design fuses traditional Chinese elements with contemporary flair featuring warm tones of marble, rustic woods, and textured granite. Signature treatments include Qi Balancing Meridian Massage and Margy’s Monte Carlo: Ultimate Radiance Aesthetic Facial, which transforms the skin by stimulating the production of new collagen that will leave the skin with a healthy and youthful glow.

On top of having the highest bar, highest pool, and the highest jacuzzi in the city, the Ritz-Carlton hotel also has the city’s highest spa and is the only place in Hong Kong where you can get a massage while cocooned by clouds. They offer a collection of signature spa and massage treatments including a line of soothing facial treatments that combine Western and Asian influences and techniques. 

Located inside Wan Chai’s waterfront hotel, the Grand Hyatt, The Plateau Spa is a minimalist zen haven complete with residential suites (because you’ll never want to leave). Go for the signature hot stone plateau massage or the lymphatic drainage massage, and enjoy the panoramic harbour view from inside the treatment room and the infinity whirlpool bath.

Sense of Touch is one of Hong Kong’s most popular spa and beauty parlour chains, offering a wide range of body treatments, facials, and nail services at affordable prices. With branches located in Central, Tseung Kwan O, and Repulse Bay, Sense of Touch has a wide range of treatments in store, from pampering treatments that will heal and beautify to detox treatments, facials, and energising massages.

Tucked away on the upper floors of Sino Plaza in Causeway Bay is Weirdo Beauty, a beautiful oasis offering targeted integrated treatments tailored to each individual’s lifestyle and skincare habits. Utilising a range of medical-grade professional equipment, techniques, and exclusive products – including the brand’s vegan and cruelty-free salon-grade Odriem range – each bespoke treatment aims to provide precise, fast, and efficient solutions for every skincare need.

A sanctuary of calm and holistic wellness, Wellness at The Murray offers a range of massage treatments and beauty rituals at the spa to restore health and vitality. With three single rooms and two couple treatment suites, each space comes with its own private steam and sauna facility to relax and unwind within the privacy of your room. Massages here are bespoke and can address specific concerns that help destress, detox, energise, and promote better sleep.