Despite us constantly reminding you to go out and have fun, we know it isn't that easy. There's traffic and the overall commute to think about, the ever-increasing prices of goods, and much more. Heck, simply finding time to book a service can be put off repeatedly, because you know, priorities. Still, we implore you to find time for yourself. You deserve to unwind after a long week at work and pamper yourself. No longer will you be able to use the excuse "But I don't know where to go" since we're giving you a list of accessible spa locations within the Metro. From affordable to high-end, you have a pick of some of the best massage spots around. What are you waiting for? Pick up your phone and book that full-body massage.
LOOK: 7 Must-Try Spas in Metro Manila for Every Budget
1. The Spa Wellness
You've probably seen a couple of The Spa Wellness branches around the Metro. Typically tucked in a quiet corner of the mall, The Spa Wellness has various massages and packages on its menu like Thai, Swedish, and Shiatsu massages. They also offer hot stone massages and the traditional hilot. A visit to The Spa Wellness also gives you your choice of rooms from the ultra-luxe Villa, all the way down to the more communal Deluxe Room, with each room varying in price depending on the service.
Rates: start at P1122
Location: The Podium, Power Plant Mall, Alabang Town Center, Shangri-La Plaza, Bonifacio High Street, Trinoma Mall, Greenbelt 1, and Ayala Malls Manila Bay.
2. Chi, The Spa at EDSA Shangri-la
If you thought going to a hotel spa was expensive, you thought wrong. One of the more well-known hotel spas in the Metro, EDSA Shangri-la's Chi offers luxury pampering at mid-tier prices. They offer the usual massage services but if we were to suggest, book yourself a package instead which gives you two services at a reduced rate.
Rates: start at P3500
Location: EDSA Shangri-la, 1 Garden Way, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong
3. I'M Onsen Spa at I'M Hotel
Don't you find it odd that you're usually hungry after a massage and that everything you eat tastes 100 times better? We don't know the science behind it either but if there's one place that can easily answer any hankerings post-massage, it's I'M Hotel and their spa. Guests have the option to avail of the I'M Onsen Spa's treatments a la carte, with afternoon tea, or a three-course dinner at one of the hotel's restaurants.
Rates: start at P2000
Location: 7862 Makati Avenue, Makati City
4. Le Spa at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Most spas offer the typical Thai, Swedish, and Shiatsu types of massages separately but if you're a fan of all three methods, then you best book your pamper sesh at Sofitel's Le Spa. Filipino Pride is a massage offered by Le Spa that combines all three techniques that give you an hour or an hour and a half's worth of relaxation. And if you time things right, your massage ought to finish by sunset. Now that's one way to destress.
Rates: start at P3000
Location: CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City
5. The Retreat Spa at Okada Manila
You've probably been seeing Okada Manila's The Retreat in your TikTok algorithm lately and wondering what's so special about this hotel's spa. Well, for one, it has a heated massage bed (yes, that's a thing) and a dedicated pool for the spa so you can arrive earlier than your appointment and go for a dip without the noisy children that most hotel pools have. They're also one of the few spas around that perform touchless therapy techniques like Reiki and Crystal Healing.
Rates: start at P4,500
Location: New Seaside Drive, Entertainment City, Parañaque City
6. BlueWater Day Spa
BlueWater Day Spa is known for its Theater Spa where guests can watch a movie while getting pampered. They're also known for their Athlete's massage which targets specific muscles aimed to help relieve pressure after a hard day of sports training. BlueWater Day Spa has an app of their own where you can easily book appointments at their many branches across the Metro, perfect for when you suddenly decide you need a little bit of pampering.
Rates: start at P850
Location: Banawe, Ortigas, and Makati.
7. NUMI Wellness Spa
If you want a quick massage to relieve the tension after spending hours and hours going around the mall, you best head on to one of NUMI Wellness' branches. The mall-based spa offers your typical massage techniques but one of their more popular menu items is their NUMI Signature Foot Reflexology and Foot Massage. A bit of a warning though, if you're ticklish, we suggest you go for something else instead like Head, Shoulders, and Arms Reflexology service as they really work their magic getting all those knots and kinks out.
Rates: start at P580
Location: SM Mall of Asia, SM Bacoor, Lucky Chinatown, and Newport.
*This story originally appeared on Spot.ph. Minor edits have been made by the Preview.ph editors.
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