“Very good in deep tissue massage. Was having lower back pain for many years but after several sessions my back is back to normal.”
Kenneth N.
Thika Road, Akai Plaza · Nairobi
Calm spa.
Sharp cuts.
Thika Road’s destination for massage, spa and beauty — deep tissue treatments, facials and nails, plus haircuts and beard grooming next door.
On-site servicesM-Pesa & card acceptedGood for kidsWheelchair-accessible
About Ideal
Where the spa table meets the barber’s chair
Tucked into Akai Plaza on Thika Road, Ideal Spa & Barberhas built its reputation one massage, one facial, and one haircut at a time — earning a perfect 5.0★ rating on Google.
It’s a business built on service, not scale — the kind of place where regulars ask for Peter, Mary or Sylvia by name.
- M
Mary
Massage therapist — deep tissue & relaxation
- S
Sylvia
Beautician — facials & skin treatments
- P
Peter
Barber — fades, cuts & beard shaping
What we do
Services
Browse by category, then message us on WhatsApp to check availability and current pricing.
Spa & Massage
Our most-booked treatment — Mary's deep tissue sessions are the most-praised in our reviews.
- Deep tissue massage
- Relaxation massage
- Steaming
- Full-body spa treatment
Barber
Precision fades, classic cuts and a proper beard shape-up — finished the Ideal way.
- Classic & skin-fade haircuts
- Beard trim & hot shave (kunyoa ndevu)
- Hair colouring
- Kids' haircuts
Beauty & Nails
Professional nail care and gentle, skin-specific facials with visible results.
- Manicure & pedicure
- Facial treatments
- Waxing
- Body scrub
Prices vary by treatment — message us on WhatsApp for current rates.
Verified on Google
What clients say
★★★★★5.0 average rating on Google
“Been there over the weekend for facial treatment and am already seeing remarkable improvement on my face. Thank you Sylvia.”
Val S.
“Professional beauticians, I would recommend everyone to visit Ideal. Good work on my nails.”
Fatma W.
“Great barber services. Very helpful and nice staff. I highly recommend.”
Amos W.Local Guide
“Felt relaxed after a deep tissue massage by Mary, thank you Ideal for the warm welcome.”
Nduta K.
“The best in Thika Road for haircut and beauty services. Nice customer service.”
Mercyline M.
Find us
Location & Hours
7 Thika Road, Akai Plaza, Nairobi
- Monday
- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Ready when you are
Book Your Visit
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Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you take walk-ins, or do I need to book?+
Walk-ins are welcome, but booking on WhatsApp first helps us guarantee you a slot, especially on weekends.
Do you offer both barber and spa services in one place?+
Yes — haircuts and beard grooming, plus massage, facials and nail care, all at our Akai Plaza location on Thika Road.
What payment methods do you accept?+
M-Pesa and mobile/NFC card payments are both accepted on-site.
Is it suitable for kids?+
Yes — we're marked “Good for kids” on Google and welcome younger clients for haircuts.
Where exactly are you located?+
7 Thika Road, Akai Plaza, Nairobi — see the map above for directions.