IllustrationSurfer's Massage Sirène by Silvia Ortiz
Editor's pickA massage therapist working out of the Rancho Itauna beach club, with a name that points at post-surf work. On Google it holds a perfect 5.0 from 149 reviews, the most on this list.
Updated October 2026 · No paid placements
How we choose: we took the massage places Google Maps returned for our search around Santa Teresa and Mal Pais, kept only those Google files as a massage spa or massage therapist, rated 4.4 or higher with at least 40 reviews and still open, and ordered them by a review-weighted score. Two of the five also come to your home or hotel, which is common in a village this spread out along one road. Prices come from each venue's own website, checked in October 2026; we have not visited these places, and no venue paid to be listed.
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The lowest price each place publishes on its own website; the three bands are cut from this list.
IllustrationA massage therapist working out of the Rancho Itauna beach club, with a name that points at post-surf work. On Google it holds a perfect 5.0 from 149 reviews, the most on this list.
IllustrationA bodywork studio in Playa Carmen founded in 2016, according to its site. The menu runs from relaxing and deep tissue massage to Lomi Lomi, Mayan abdominal massage, somatic bodywork, Reiki and acupuncture.
IllustrationA massage and wellness team whose site lists surf and sport massage, trigger point work, physiotherapy, lymph drainage, pregnancy massage and facials. A practical pick if you are sore after a few days in the water.
IllustrationA mobile therapist who, per the Google listing, comes to clients around Santa Teresa and Cobano and offers massage and beauty treatments. Rated 5.0 from 108 reviews.
IllustrationA team of massage therapists with a studio in Playa Carmen, next to Viwolf ATV Rentals, plus visits to homes and hotels. Its site lists deep tissue, trigger point, sports, Thai, reflexology and Swedish massage, from 50 USD for 30 minutes to 165 USD for 120 minutes.
Last verified: ratings, review counts and open status were read from Google Maps on 20 Oct 2026. Ranking rule: rating 4.4 or higher with at least 40 reviews, one branch per brand, ordered by a weighted score that pulls small review counts toward the average, so a 5.0 from 15 reviews cannot beat a 4.8 from 900. Method and author on How we rank.
Last verified: ratings, review counts and open status were read from Google Maps on 20 Oct 2026. Ranking rule: rating 4.4 or higher with at least 40 reviews, one branch per brand, ordered by a weighted score that pulls small review counts toward the average, so a 5.0 from 15 reviews cannot beat a 4.8 from 900. Method and author on How we rank.
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For businessesOf these five, only Santa Teresa Massage Therapy publishes prices: at its Playa Carmen studio 30 minutes is 50 USD, 60 minutes 90 USD, 90 minutes 130 USD and 120 minutes 165 USD. The others quote on request.
Yes. Santa Teresa Massage Therapy offers sessions at your home or hotel, and Karla Calderon works as a mobile therapist around Santa Teresa and Cobano.
Surfer's Massage Sirene works at the Rancho Itauna beach club, and BeWell Costa Rica lists surf and sport massage and physiotherapy.
Yes, in most cases. These are small teams and solo therapists; Santa Teresa Massage Therapy says it works by appointment only, and most bookings go through WhatsApp.
No. The ranking is editorial and unpaid: Google massage listings rated 4.4 or higher with at least 40 reviews, ordered by a review-weighted score.