Massage , Thai etc

[Jollygoodfellow]

Not sure if this is the right place to post this topic so moderators feel free to move it 

Anyway what do you guys pay for a massage?  New Thai massage place opened on ground floor here but not sure if prices are good or not and have no idea what a Thai massage is but staff are friendly when l chat them up  talk to them.

[Old55]

About 300 pesos average? But  for a quality massage in a nicer facility a little more. 

Highly recommend the Korean owned massage place next to Quest hotel near Ayala Cebu City. The price Is 400 hr?

YoLo massage spa. 

Edited July 16, 2019 by Old55

[sonjack2847]

You have not had a Thai massage until you have been to Pataya and it is a lot more than 300 pesos end of story .

[Old55]

25 minutes ago, sonjack2847 said:

You have not had a Thai massage until you have been to Pataya and it is a lot more than 300 pesos end of story .

I knew it wouldn't take long. 

[Dave Hounddriver]

The Thai massage here is like vinegar.  Its not the real thing and it leaves a sour taste in your mouth.  The Swedish is OK, unless they rub you the wrong way.  All in all I'd look for a place that offers a good combination massage, if I were you. Expect to pay around 300 for an hour plus tip.  I cannot advise what a good tip is but maybe someone else can advise how much to tip. 

[OzeMike]

1 hour ago, Old55 said:

I knew it wouldn't take long. 

I am told it is very quick

[jimeve]

2 hours ago, sonjack2847 said:

You have not had a Thai massage until you have been to Pataya and it is a lot more than 300 pesos end of story .

Happy endings.

[sonjack2847]

2 hours ago, Old55 said:

I knew it wouldn't take long. 

It takes about 1.5 hours.

 

[Mike J]

Not sure if it was Thai, but was having pain in neck between shoulder blades.  Had upper body 30 minute massage from one of the blind masseurs at Gaisano Mall.  This guy had STRONG hands.  Felt like he could push his thumbs through sheet metal!  Cost was 100 peso for 30 minutes, head, neck, back, arms, hands.  Also gave him 50 peso tip.  I notice I can now turn my head further to right and left with less pain, and the pain between shoulders is gone.  Will be going back on a regular basis for sure. 

[Snowy79]

I'm a bit of a massage junkie.  I usually opt for Thai but the standard varies massively depending on who provides it.  In Puerto Galera it's between 400 to 500 peso on average.  On Bohol I paid 400 peso and on Boracay it's anything between 250 and 1,000 peso. 

My ex trained as a masseuse whilst with me and is licensed.  The vast majority aren't.  Her instructor gives me my ideal massage and since qualified my ex gave me one and I was surprised but she was almost as good as her instructor. 

Be careful if you ask for a combination in Manila.  My ex got a job in one " respectible" spa.  She is the only one there licensed and was asked to train the others.  After two days she was asked if she had done any combinations.  She explained that she knows different styles so it shouldn't be a problem.  The owner asked her to watch one of the girls doing one.  It turned out their idea of a combination wasn't her idea.  

In short it involved the guy getting completely naked, a full body massage and lets just say a helping hand.  She resigned after seeing it as the boss said he expects her to do them also.