A Balinese massage at Bliss Massage costs Rp 77,000 at their place, and that single price says a lot about the spot. It is a traditional massage parlour on Jl Uluwatu II, not a spa as such. The treatments are traditional Balinese-style and therapeutic, and they are excellent. You come here for the massage itself, not for a long menu of extras.
Visiting Bliss Massage
| Type | Sights |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | daily 10:00-22:00 |
| Price | Balinese massage is Rp 77,000 at their place or Rp 120,000 if they come to your hotel |
| Getting there | On Jl Uluwatu II; they also travel to your hotel |
| Address | Jl Uluwatu II |
| Official site | http://plus.google.com/108902121587486486913/about |
| Map | Open the map |
The Balinese style is a firm, flowing massage that works on tired muscles. It suits travellers whose bodies are stiff from long flights, hours on a scooter or days of walking. The parlour is open every day from 10:00 to 22:00, so you can fit it into a morning, an afternoon or the end of a long evening. If you would rather stay put, they will also come to your hotel.
A parlour, not a spa
The word spa brings to mind a lobby, a menu of packages and a quiet corner with a plunge pool. Bliss Massage is a different kind of place. It is a traditional massage parlour, and the focus stays on the treatment. That is the whole idea.
The therapy here is Balinese in style and therapeutic in purpose. It is meant to ease sore muscles and leave you loose, not just pamper you. If you want to feel what a local-style massage is really like, this is a straightforward place to find out.
Two ways to get your massage
You can go to the parlour on Jl Uluwatu II, where a Balinese massage is Rp 77,000. That is the simple route if you are already out and about in the area. You walk in, have your treatment and go on with your day.
Or you can have them come to you. The same Balinese massage is Rp 120,000 at your hotel. The price is higher, but you do not have to travel anywhere afterwards. You can go straight from the massage to your bed, which many people find a fair trade after a tiring day.
Fitting a massage into your day
The doors are open daily from 10:00 until 22:00. That is a wide window, and it gives you room to plan around your other trips. A late morning massage can ease you into a slow day. An evening one can follow a full day of sightseeing and send you back to your room relaxed.
The late closing is especially handy on a day when you have been busy until sunset. You do not have to rush to get there. If you choose the hotel option, the evening hours let you book a treatment after dinner and fall asleep soon after.
Other places in the area
Bliss Massage sits among several places in the south that visitors enjoy on the same trip. Bamboo Spa, By L'Occitane and Alam Jimbaran Spa are nearby if you want to compare a traditional parlour with a more polished spa setting. Together they show the range of what is on offer for a rest day.
Waterbom is also close by and is a natural partner for a massage. A day of slides and splashing is a good reason to book a treatment afterwards. The Bali Mandara Toll Road is in this part of the south too, which is helpful to know when you plan how to move between these stops.
Before you go
How much is a massage at Bliss Massage?
A Balinese massage is Rp 77,000 at the parlour itself. If you want them to come to your hotel, it is Rp 120,000.
What are the opening hours of Bliss Massage?
It is open daily from 10:00 to 22:00. That covers mornings, afternoons and evenings.
Is Bliss Massage a spa?
Not as such. It is a traditional massage parlour that offers excellent, traditional Balinese-style therapeutic treatments.
Can I have a massage at my hotel?
Yes. They will come to your hotel, and a Balinese massage then costs Rp 120,000. At their own place on Jl Uluwatu II it is Rp 77,000.
Nearby places to see
- Bamboo Spa, By L'Occitane (0.29 km)
- Alam Jimbaran Spa (1.65 km)
- Bali Mandara Toll Road (3.9 km)
- Waterbom (6.36 km)
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