Blu-Zen Massage and Spa Center Makati

Blu-Zen Massage and Spa Center is a small hole-in-the-wall type of an express spa facility located on Calatagan Street in Makati near Cash and Carry. They offer various types of massage from European, Swedish, Thai, Shiva's to name a few. Just like any other businesses, Blu-Zen has promos like the introductory price of their new Slimtonic Massage for only Php400* per session. The European massage however was the deal that I bought from Ensogo for only Php150 at a 50% off rate.  

Tarpaulin banner on the bamboo designed wall
Blu-Zen Massage and Spa Center Makati

It was quite a unique experience to have tried Blu-Zen's European massage. They have this different technique of using the therapist's arm blades and fists, varying the pressure from moderate to hard, depending on the customer's needs. 

Blu-Zen massage techniques will relax the body, targeting the parts that normally suffer from stress, most especially the upper and lower backs, and the thighs and legs. 

Blu-Zen's signature massage technique is the use of Orange Oil, which gives a relaxing and healing scent in the entire one-hour spa session. Blu-Zen recommends undergoing this massage at least twice a week, with four days in between for further body relief.

Cute shell accent on their counter top
Blu-Zen Massage and Spa Center Makati

The dim light on the massage room
Blu-Zen Massage and Spa Center Makati

Blu-Zen Massage and Spa Center Makati

Philippines Spa O' Meter

CLEANLINESS / SANITATION

The one thing they most certainly neglect was the washroom. The effort was there to design the sink with pebbles on the sink connecting with the outside theme. However, the stink smell of the washroom just turned me off.  Guest may also feel doubtful on the sheets as it smelled like it was used by a few customers already. And there were no pillowcase. 

PRIVACY / SECURITY

There was no place to put your stuffs on. Though they offered to keep it on the cabinet underneath the counter top outside the massage room, you cannot feel relaxed knowing you're stuff was just there. What if there are a lot of guests especially on peak hours? I'm sure the cabinet couldn't hold everyone's belongings and the staffs wouldn't be sure to keep an eye on them the whole time.

QUALITY OF MASSAGE

The European massage was great. I left the place smelling so yummy orange.

FACILITIES

Since it's just small, there were nothing much except the massage rooms which were divided by curtains. 

STAFF ETIQUETTE

The staffs were friendly and polite. The sad part was they weren't trained well to do what customers' expect them to do. Guests, whether first timers or spa enthusiasts, should be served well. When we were lead to the tiny massage space, the staffs didn't prepare the robes or towels we should use then they asked if we were ready. We asked what were we expected to do since they didn't instruct us that we should get ready for the massage proper and that were we supposed to be fully naked? It was the only time that they gave us towels.

VALUE FOR MONEY

If the quality of massage is the only component to gauge if the Php150 was valuable, I may agree. But people availing of these deals from group buying sites are expecting to get quality discounts. Paying Php150 seems like the actual worth of the entire service and not a discount. Thus, making the customers feel fooled. The pictures on the Ensogo site are the evidence too. The photos are already false advertisement. 

VALUE FOR TIME

Sure they started on time, but the staffs' knowledge on the proper procedures prolonged the waiting. Also, if customers are only up for a quick good massage, then this one is valuable. But if you are looking for a relaxing massage just right before going home to sleep, or impressing someone, or giving it as a gift, then this is waste of time. 

Do I recommend Blu-Zen Massage and Spa Center to other people? No.

Will I go back to Blu-Zen Massage and Spa Center? No.

Comments and Suggestions:

Keeping the washroom clean is a very big plus. Add at least a tissue roll on the inventory for customers to use. 

For more information on Blu-Zen Massage and Spa Center Makati, you may contact:

Serge - 0917-760-4648

Blu-Zen Massage and Spa Center is located at 4410-B Calatagan St., Brgy Palanan, Makati City Philippines. (Near Cash and Carry, Fillmore St)

Operating hours: 2pm to 3am

Also offers home and hotel service.

*promo price is subject to change without prior notice.