Weekend Spa @ Amante

I've been hearing good reviews from Amante and wanted to try it long time, but I always allocate my spending for therapist to cure my neck and shoulder instead. 

Although I enjoyed their massage by using vouchers, but I don't have the obligation to blog. I write this post just because I feel like sharing. :)

I visited their branch in Jaya One.

I had 2 vouchers, Amante Signature Warm Oil Therapy 60 mins - RM132 and Hot Stone Massage 30 mins- RM88. So I gave the hot stone voucher to Xiang while I get to enjoy the warm oil massage. Xiang needed to top up about RM50+ and extend his massage time to 1 hour.

The services available:-

The products on display.

All the fancy nail colours and stuffs.

This mani/ pedi section is just beside the registration counter, there were a few customer inside so I didn't invade this area to respect their privacy. :)

The customer waiting area.

Xiang was filling up simple personal information at the front desk.

We were then ushered to another section, it wasn't packed as I expected although it was a Saturday, probably the time is already 5pm. There are only a few rooms so it's advisable to make appointment prior to your visit. 

The interior, very Balinese style made me miss Bali already!

Towel, disposable panties and shower cap are ready on the massage bed.

I was told that I get to enjoy their Signature Warm Oil Therapy, and I thought it would be the usual massage with warm oil, but it wasn't, it was actually a DEEP TISSUE PRESSING massage technique followed by the hot stone, with the use of sunflower essential oil. The stone is quite hot, and the masseur has a real good strength in deep pressing massaging technique. I couldn't really relax for the entire massage session, it's probably due to it was the first time that I experienced a deep tissue massage. According to the masseur, this technique is good for detoxification.

The hot stone used for the massage.

While Xiang enjoyed a more relaxed version as he didn't get the deep pressing massage, mostly the hot stone did all the massage work with little bit of hand massage. Although I couldn't relaxed during the massage but I had a deep and sound sleep that day. 

Hot ginger tea is served after the massage session.

Me with messy hair after the massage, it is good to unwind and relax time after long hour of teaching on a Saturday. Felt so refreshed after! The only thing that they're lack of is they don't provide shower rooms, I was so smart enough to shower before going for the massage. We were advised not to shower within 1 hour after the massage too, so we strolling around the mall and had our dinner before heading home. 

You may check out their Facebook or Website for more information.

Bali Part II - The Relaxing Spas

Bali trip wouldn't be a complete one without a traditional Balinese massage. We only planned to have one massage on our travel itinerary but since there's a gap hour in between on the first day, our driver helped us to book for only 1 hour massage. 

Tamara Spa Bali, located in Nusa Dua 

There are few choices of aroma to choose from for our massage oil.

Waiting for them to ready the room.

There are 'houses' for massage rooms, two different rooms for each house.

Very traditional and unique design.

The room, it's air-conditioned but it isn't that new.

We only had 1 hour massage and didn't get to shower later cause we booked the room last minute, but we girls are used to applying body lotion so it's still bearable for me. I chose the aromatherapy massage, the massage was just okay (I could be quite demanding when comes to facial and massage, I only fully enjoy the massage if it's really good).

We were served with a cup of hot ginger tea after. THIS IS REALLY GOOD!

Love how they design their place, massage rooms surrounded by plants.

More discount will be given if you're going in group, and pay with IDR instead of USD. 

_________________________________________________________________________________

Our second spa was in Ubud.

Ubud is more peaceful and less activity area, longer spa session is advisable to kill the time. And for the record, most of the spa closed at 8pm in this area. So better make reservation to avoid any disappointment. 

Before entering our spa room, this place is for a nature lover.

The reason we chose here because of the paddy view! ♥♥

Everything looks fine but there's NO AIR-COND. I'm a Malaysian living in khatulistiwa with summer all year long, I still prefer having spa/massage in an air-cond room.

There are different spa packages to choose from:-

Sedona Beauty Package

-Greentea Bath

-Facial

-Hair cream bath

-Manicure & pedicure

RP 495.000

Lotus Package

-Javanese Lulur

-Facial

-Hair Cream bath

RP 350.000

Jepun  Package

-Balinese Boreh

-Hair Cream bath

-Manicure & Pedicure

RP 395.000

Cempaka Package

-Facial 

-Hair Cream bath

-Manicure & Pedicure

RP 325.000

Melati Package

-Balinese Massage 

-Facial

-Hair Cream bath

Rp 280.000

(more information on http://www.sedonaspa-ubud.com/ )

I chose the Lotus Package. You may nego to change some of the thing you dislike in the package, ie. you may change the Javanese Lulur to Green Tea Bath in the Lotus Package.

To be honest, I don't really satisfy with all the services. But this is a good experience to enjoy the spa with the fresh, haze-free air in the tranquility room. For my package, I get body scrub + massage + flower bath (about 1.5 hour), facial (about 20 mins) and hair spa (about 20 mins). So total time is about 2.5 hours (just an estimation, I forgotten the exact total hour). 

My recommendation is to get a massage for your package so that you could experience the serenity massage and avoid Facial and Manicure & Pedicure. The facial and pedi mani were really bad, the were still some product leftover after my facial. This is a place to unwind your soul more than body, sounds ironic but it's true! Trade your money for an experience instead of expecting for a high quality spa and you won't be frustrated. 

The best thing of this spa, flower bath with a cup of hot ginger tea and fruits!

A great shower after the massage and flower bath to wash away the scrubs and oil.

The beautiful pathway outside the spa rooms.

Travel Tips:

1. Most of the spa business provide free pickup service, you may book the free pickup service while making your reservation.