A contrast-therapy day spa in Hang Dong, Chiang Mai, built around a wood-fired sauna, herbal steam room, ice bath and pool, with a 500 THB day pass.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$$
- Day pass
- $500
- Hotel guests only
- No
- Adults only
- Yes
- Minimum age
- 15
- Access
- Day passWalk-ins welcome
- Good for
- Adults only
- Price
- Luxury
Wellnest Sauna & Ice Bath sits in Tambon Nam Phrae, Amphoe Hang Dong, just outside central Chiang Mai. The focus here is heat-and-cold contrast therapy: a wood-fired sauna, a herbal steam room, an ice bath and a pool, plus a relaxation lounge and a work lounge for guests who want to stay longer. There's also healthy food and drinks on site, and accommodation for those who'd rather not leave after a session.
Access is by day pass, priced at 500 THB, and walk-ins are welcome — no hotel booking required. The spa is adults-only, with a minimum age of 15, and it operates with a liability waiver covering both the sauna and the ice bath, since both carry real physiological risks like dizziness, dehydration or sudden cold-water shock. Staff ask guests to disclose heart, blood pressure, circulation or respiratory conditions, and pregnant guests or anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs are not permitted to use the facilities.
Beyond the sauna and ice bath circuit, there is one spa treatment on the menu, though the website doesn't break down what it involves. Hours run from noon to 7pm most days, stretching to 10pm on Thursdays, and the spa is closed Mondays. Staff speak English and Thai, and the place is reachable by phone for bookings or questions. Given the price tier and the overnight stay option, this reads less like a quick drop-in sauna and more like a small wellness retreat built around repeat visits or a longer stay.
Good to know
- Do I need to book in advance or can I just walk in?
- Walk-ins are welcome, and a day pass is available on arrival; confirm current availability by phone before heading over.
- How much does a day pass cost?
- A day pass is 500 THB, giving access to the sauna, steam room, ice bath and pool.
- Is there a minimum age?
- Yes, Wellnest is adults-only with a minimum age of 15, and guests under 18 should check any additional requirements with staff.
- What are the opening hours?
- The spa opens from 12:00 to 19:00 most days, stays open until 22:00 on Thursdays, and is closed on Mondays.
- Are there health restrictions for using the sauna or ice bath?
- Yes, guests with heart, blood pressure, circulation or respiratory conditions, as well as pregnant guests or anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs, are asked not to use the facilities.
Details checked November 3, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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