In Reply to: Facial massage posted by gunn parker on Friday, 3. October 2008 at 12:03 Bali Time:
Hi,
The Melasti Beach Resort at Legian has a proper spa - the Melasti Beach Beauty Spa at the front on the road side.(Jl Padma Utara) If you are staying in Melasti street - you can walk along the private beachside road which will be much quicker for you than going through all the winding streets - starting at the Legian Beach Hotel it is probably a 5-10 minute walk along the beachside. You may have to register with the security guard located at the beach entrance as they don't just let anyone walk through but if you have an appointment, they will ring the spa and get someone to come down to the entrance and walk you through the complex back to the actual spa. It is very nice and serene - similar to beauty spas back here. They use the Martha Tillar products too which a lot of forumites mention and which as very nice (and cheap). I went to the spa every second day in April during my visit - the hot rock massage is fantastic - the facials are good (although sometimes you will share a room with someone else unless you specifically ask not to.) They do nails/hair etc - I have heard that the hair cream bath is superb but didn't actually try it myself. You can email them before going and get them to email you a price list at spabali@biz.net.id. Best to make a booking as they book out quickly. A little bit more expensive than street prices but a very nice experience and still cheap by aussie standards. I still have the price list for April here - the one hour facial is listed at 85,000RP plus taxes (of about 21%)- just over $13.50 Aussie all up! Their number is 761 861. You can always get a good massage on the beach - the older ladies are the best -very strong hands - but be prepared to have all the beachsellers hassling you to buy from them while on the beach the whole time (so not always that relaxing!)