Balinese Thai Spa VS Aruyah Spa

Back in 2016, I stayed at Aleenta Hua Hin Resort and Spa in Bangkok and experienced one of the best resort spas I have ever encountered. The name of the Spa in that resort is Ayurah Spa and it was awarded World Luxury Spa Award Winner 2016. The Ayurah Spa was definitely different from Balinese Thai Spa as it offers a full range of Treatments designed to relax and heal. 


Resort Spa
Aside from the location of residing within a resort. Ayurah Spa offers treatment such as Mind Balance, Body Rejuvenation, and Holistic Wellness. A full range of wellness-oriented to general massage therapy available with normal duration hours at a Spa. However, it is also worth noting that Aruyah Spa is not a destination spa as the Spa Company has a separate outlet called Ayurah Spa & Wellness Centre. The center offers an entire rejuvenating journey of well-being and balance of body and mind. The sanctuary takes a more medical and results-oriented approach to wellness, with rejuvenating spa treatments and spa therapies.

Day Spa

In contrary to the Resort Spa I have experienced in Thailand, Balinese Thai Spa is a deep-rooted traditional Day Spa located in the middle of other shophouses. Balinese Thai offers a wide array of massages, including the ever-popular authentic Balinese, Javanese and traditional Thai massages. With their highly trained and experienced masseuses from the Indonesian island of Bali, they are able to provide both health benefits and relaxation during treatments. Similar to other Day/City Spas, tourist would not be the ideal audience, as they are usually Singapore Citizens living around the area. It is also worth mentioning that the Guest Return Rate of Balinese Thai would definitely be higher compared to Aruyah Spa as the main channel of customers depends on the tourist staying at Aleenta Hua Hin Resort and Spa.

Spa Treatments available at Aruyah Spa in Aleenta's Luxury Beach Resorts & Villas in Thailand

Ayurah Spa & Wellness Centre in Phuket, Thailand

Day Spa
In contrary to the Resort Spa I have experienced in Thailand, Balinese Thai Spa is a deep-rooted traditional Day Spa located in the middle of other shophouses. Balinese Thai offers a wide array of massages, including the ever-popular authentic Balinese, Javanese , and traditional Thai massages. With their highly trained and experienced masseuses from the Indonesian island of Bali, they are able to provide both health benefits and relaxation during treatments. Similar to other Day/City Spas, tourist would not be the ideal audience, as they are usually Singapore Citizens living around the area. It is also worth mentioning that the Guest Return Rate of Balinese Thai would definitely be higher compared to Aruyah Spa as the main channel of customers depends on the tourist staying at Aleenta Hua Hin Resort and Spa. 

Spa Experience
Personally, I believe that both Spas were on the similar level in terms of the massage therapy I had received. I noticed that many Spas adopt the customs of serving teas to guests before and after the treatment was done, as well as the consultation forms to be signed before service. However for the preparation of guest was poorly executed in Balinese Thai where the therapist failed to inform me the standard protocol to undress into a towel and so on. While I believe that it was a simple and honest mistake, it is worth noting that all procedures should be standardized and uniform. Despite that, I have learned many things from Balinese Thai that no Lectures or Tutorials would ever be able to teach me, and I am truly grateful for the experienced to have an in-depth understanding of the Spa Industry in Singapore. Balinese Thai pride themselves to be Honest, Transparent and Service-Oriented, all of which I absolutely agree. The 10-hour attachment has been the most interesting segment throughout my course of study, and I was really glad to have met so many wonderful Therapists and Managers who have taken their time for the attachment. 

Photo of my attachment with Miss Lily in Balinese Thai