POSEIDON SPA Waiting Area

Basically, my previous Chinese post covered everything I wanted to say. It was an exaggerated experience. But the massage itself was completely terrible. The head massager kept rubbing for no apparent reason. A head massage at any random salon that's done after a quick shampoo is much better. The foot massage was even worse. They were pulling my toes. No way! A good massage oil should be absorbed by the body, but it wasn't. My whole body was greasy afterward. What annoyed me most was that during the exfoliation, they used a cap and asked me to wrap my hair. "Oh, royal service!" I could do it myself, no problem. The problem was that it was difficult to wrap it properly while lying down. She didn't adjust her posture and just started. My hair was covered in a ton of sticky oil, and when it dried, it felt like glue. Finally, I got back to the hotel around 10:30 PM. I showered again to prevent the oil from getting on the sheets. I laughed my ass off with a straw quilt. I had to wash my hair again. I will definitely not go there again. A word of advice to anyone who's been told by a tour guide that it's the most luxurious in Long Beach...it's not. I won't go through this again.

The service was great! They also offer nanny car pick-up and drop-off. However, the driving skills were just average; it's worth trying once!

There were lizards everywhere, so I just stopped to watch them (so cute). I went at night and it was too cold to use the swimming pool, so I just soaked up in the jacuzzi while munching on the banana chips provided by the lobby. The session went from scrub to massage. The scrub bed was a bit dirty, so I lay down a towel. The space was grand, and the massage bed was in a connected inner room. Since I had the door open while getting the massage, I could hear the sounds of the wind and water, which was incredibly relaxing. Laundry service is provided for free, and the shower facilities are well-equipped. You can definitely see that they put a lot of effort into the service and hospitality, excluding the massage itself, so I was very satisfied (the lizards were so cute).

I originally intended to book Mandala Spa, but my poor judgment led me to be lured in by the tour guide's beautiful photos and the seemingly luxurious name of the package: "Imperial Gold Leaf Spa." Remember to confirm the package details, including the number of hours and the specific services offered—the more detailed, the better—to avoid a huge disappointment. Also, ask beforehand if you can change therapists if you feel the service is unsatisfactory. I paid $120 for this "Imperial" experience thinking it would be amazing, but I was too optimistic. Please see my long review and details below: Poseidon Spa is a Korean-owned place, perfect for Instagram-worthy photos. After being taken by shuttle to the resort located in the mountains, the "Imperial" experience begins. You're greeted with an extravagant setup: the entrance steps are lined with therapists who bow and say "Welcome Ma'am/Sir" as guests pass by. Then you're led to a more secluded reception area (there was another group of Korean guests on the shuttle bus who were being explained their packages at the general reception area near the entrance). A glass of grape juice (delicious!) is served, and the explanation of the massage package begins. The explanation feels rushed, as if they're hurrying you to finish it to move on to the next step. After leaving the pavilion, the masseuse will kneel down on one knee in full view of everyone, raising the backs of your hands to her forehead and silently pressing them for three seconds. It might be some kind of ritual; I'm not sure if it's a Philippine tradition or just a show. For someone like me, it felt a bit unusual, like being in a royal palace. Next, you walk past a pool; the first half of the water is greenish and murky, like eutrophic. Only at the sculpture of a sea god spouting water is the water clean. The room this time boasts a supposedly infinity pool, a bubble bath, and a private massage room. The total time was 2.5 hours: 1. 30 minutes were for an introduction to the environment and taking Instagram-worthy photos. It's recommended to bring a nice swimsuit, otherwise you'll be completely naked during the session. I didn't know this the first time and didn't bring one. There are other restaurant buildings across the way; you can see them with binoculars, although you can cover yourself with a towel. Below the pool are residential areas with chickens, hence the squawking. There was also a faint, unpleasant smell, like something Alice's car had passed by. So I quickly took some photos and went back inside. 2. 30 minutes was for a back exfoliation. They used an unknown oil mixed with coarse sugar granules, which tasted sweet. Only the back was treated; you had to do the front yourself. The effect was quite good; my skin felt smoother. Because my hair wasn't tied up, the masseuse tried to fix it with the available materials, but failed. She seemed like a beginner. I felt a little strange at this point. 3. The last 1.5 hours was the actual massage, and also the worst part. It started with a back massage. After applying oil, she just groped around aimlessly, completely ignoring fascia and acupoints, just sliding her fingers across the surface. I got impatient and asked her to massage my face instead. After washing her hands and applying cream, she again groped around aimlessly, completely missing the target areas! Then I asked her to massage my tense neck, but she again completely missed the mark, just pressing directly on the neck muscles! Unsurprisingly, I was in pain and injured the next day. At the end, you usually sit down to rest and enjoy some hot tea or snacks, but this place didn't offer that at all. They just took you to a shuttle bus and left without even asking how you were doing... $120 USD bought you a lavish setup, all show and no substance. The technique was completely subpar, very disappointing! Many places aren't ready after the pandemic, and this expensive spa resort was no exception. If you want to take beautiful photos and don't care about the massage technique, you can choose this place; but I believe most people want to enjoy good technique and relax until they fall asleep. I deeply regretted this experience. I would have been much better off choosing a massage parlor on the street that led me to a small room; their techniques might have been much better! PS. The only good things about this place were the exfoliation and the complimentary dried bananas. The massage itself wasn't even worth one star. Oh, by the way, this place seems to be in the city center. The $120 service I received was at the one next to the golf course. I saw a review left by Victor, and the shop even replied. This was also recommended by the tour guide, and I was extremely disappointed. Although the tour guide mentioned it to the shop afterwards, and they said they would let us have a free proper massage the next day, it was a pity we had to leave, so we'll have to wait until next time (I wonder if

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Young Turks Club, run by Im Seong-nim, is located on a large 2,000-pyeong (6,600-square-foot) site. It's a 10-minute shuttle ride from Boracay D'Mall (located in a corner). It's a very popular spa among Koreans, and while the prices are high, it's a truly luxurious experience worth experiencing at least once. The spa is magnificent and offers excellent service. The masseuses are well-trained, so they can handle any order you need.