Samunta Thai Spa at 180 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga, is a Thai spa where the massages are the main draw. The Samunta Signature Massage combines deep pressure, nourishing oil and heated Thai herbal packs. The Thai traditional massage uses acupressure with yoga stretches, and a hot stone massage uses warm stones bathed in essential oils. A four-hands massage has two therapists working at once, one on the feet and one on the head, neck, back and shoulders. There is also a pregnancy massage and a head massage with warm organic coconut oil.
Facials use a seaweed mask, a heated mangosteen and herbal compress, or a hot and cold treatment. Body treatments include a coffee scrub, which the website says reduces the appearance of cellulite, and a coconut and sugar scrub for dry, sensitive skin. Couples can book a romantic treatment side by side. The website says the therapists are trained to the spa's own standards. Our pick in Pakuranga for a Thai massage with a herbal pack.