The Best Massage Place in Bali

One of the pleasurable activities of holidaying is getting a massage – a deep-tissue kind that literally pries your muscles from the bone or one that presses all the hurt and pain away, or a most relaxing one that leaves you snoring soundly on the bed. Whatever you want to achieve in your session, it should make you feel relaxed and energized after.

BEST MASSAGE PLACE?

Bali is fortunately abundant with massage and spa centers, from the cheap to the luxurious and with every massage style one would prefer. 

Living in the bukit peninsula, I think I’ve tried almost every massage place there is here and I’ve realized I like the “traditional style” of massage over the more popular Shiatsu and Swedish styles. More so, I’ve discovered my favorite relaxation spot in the Jimbaran Wellness Center, where I've been regularly getting wonderful treatments for about a year now.

Located in Ungasan (top of the hill), beside the Circle K and just before the Nirmala Supermarket, if you’re coming from the highway, this for me is the best massage and spa center in the bukit, if not the island.

They provide a variety of massage and spa treatments at reasonable prices that will suit your needs. You may also choose from their selection of body oils to use in your treatments. I am very particular about this as I easily get skin allergies from products so it was great to know they use organic oils and lotions in their treatments.

The center is mid-sized with about 16-18 rooms, a small salon on the ground floor, toilets and shower. The rooms are tidy with warm-colored painted walls; soothing 'nature' or local music is played while scented oils are burned to enhance relaxation. 

The beds, sheets, and towels are clean, and they also provide disposable underwear to use so as not to oil up your underwear or bikini.

The center recently added a second floor with 12 rooms including 2 couple's rooms all curtained for your privacy.

The staff are very well-trained (with certifications) and formal. They speak and understand English so communicating is no problem. For the men with dark desires this is not the place for you. No 'happy endings' here. This is a legit massage center so please treat the therapists with respect.

After your session you may rinse off at the clean showers area with hot water and soap.

Below is the very friendly Ms. Ayu, the center manager. She will patiently explain all treatments and packages to you so don't hesitate to ask her about the best treatment for your needs.

You may set an appointment although not necessary as they normally accommodate walk-ins.

About 2-3 times a month, I return here either to de-stress after a long week’s work, to treat myself to some “me” time, or unwind my “surf-wrecked” muscles (especially this!). With their affordable rates and 5-star service, it’s like getting a treatment from an upscale spa or hotel for a tenth of the price!

I mean, for IDR 130,000  / ~$13 (as of press time) you get an amazing ‘traditional massage’ therapy session in a beautifully private, air-conditioned, and clean ambiance. I like it so much that I've given massage vouchers as presents to my friends which they were only too happy to receive!

The center has all kinds of massage and spa treatments and packages to suit your needs. Click here for the center's complete menu and to get more information.

Of course there are many other places in Bali one can get wonderful massage treatments at even cheaper prices (~$4 to $6) -- there are loads in the Bukit area as well as the older ladies that offer massage at the beaches. I've tried those too and they're not bad but I don't particularly enjoy getting sand all over while trying to enjoy my session.  

I am just very particular about my "relaxation" time. I prefer to be in a clean, private, and air-conditioned place that play nice, calming music so I don't hear the motorists roaring past nor smell the street outside. I'm also highly careful with the hygiene of the place, the tools, and the therapists themselves. Besides, isn't it always important to get treatments from well-trained therapists? 

Unfortunately, most of the cheaper places don't provide this level of comfort and sanitation. 

So, if you're like me willing to pay tiny bit more for comfort and pleasure (I mean, it's not really that expensive especially compared to treatments in western countries), check this place out and get amazing treatments your body will thank you for!

Disclaimer: I do not get any special favors, discount or commission in recommending this place. I do so simply due to the satisfaction I get from the treatments and to answer the queries I get from visiting friends regarding quality massage places in the bukit.