Senses Thai Spirit, at 5 Brown Street in Ponsonby, is a spa for women only. The website describes a blend of traditional Thai and Oriental therapies, and calls the spa a ladies-only sanctuary to unwind. Packages include fresh fruit and tea or sparkling water, a choice of Swedish, oriental blend, traditional Thai acupressure or aromatherapy massage, and a head massage. A body treatment can finish with body butter. Gift vouchers are available, and bookings can be made online or by phone on 0274 381 065.
Customers mention hot stones most often, along with pressure point massage, lymphatic massage and pregnancy massage. They describe the therapists as experienced, and one visitor said the therapist fitted them in at short notice and made them feel cared for. Open Locally lists three other Thai massage therapists within a kilometre. Mai Day Spa, 0.3 km away, is rated 4.9 from 191 reviews, and Calm Thai Spa, 1.0 km away, is rated 4.8 from 79. Of the four with 10 or more reviews in these figures, none is rated higher than this spa. Our pick in Ponsonby for a women-only spa day.