Gita Spa & Massage

The massage was ok, quite strong, but shorter than arranged. They searched and focused on some store points Had the Hot Stone Massage, 90 min (only 75 min). The massage bed was little uncomfortable and people came in and out. No showers, no massage slip. Friendly staff.

Really good strong deep tissue massage, didn't really get into my lower legs as much as I wanted them to, I did ask but perhaps I should have reiterated as it was a different woman who did my massage to the woman (proprietor I guess) who I spoke to at the door.

I would have liked to have had the dude who does legs as a specialty do my legs as I read about him in some other reviews here but he didn't seem to be there when I was there.

I had wanted just a deep tissue massage but they seemed insistent that a hot stone massage was the best thing for me, I couldn't really be bothered to argue so I went ahead and had one, it was fine, and the stone part of it doesn't really detract much from the rest of the masssge as after a short amount of rubbing with them they're just placed on parts of you and left there so it's not like you lose much massage time from having it done (though you do have to stay quite still afterwards or they slip off you, haha, but that's probably not a problem for most people), I thu k I would have found the stone thing more relaxing had this been my first massage of the holiday but we've been getting massaged all week so really I just wanted someone to work into the last few tight spots with strong fingers/thumbs.

Speaking of strong fingers and thumbs though, my masseuse, Ita, had very strong digits for such a small lady, and she really got into some good bits when she was doing my back and shoulders, so kudos in that regard. I would say overall to be fair this is probably the strongest deep tissue massage I've ever had in Bali and I've had a fair few from. Some different places so probably the great reviews here a pretty justified.

I would have given a 5 but for a couple little nitpicky things:

1) Seemed to be very hard to book for a later time, I don't know why they couldn't just tell me to come back at a specific time, it seems to all be done on a just come in basis and if they're busy then you have to come back a few minutes later or you can book a time but only within the next couple hours or so, maybe I should have just insisted, I dunno, but that seems to he a bit of a common theme in Bali with lots of things, booking a time for stuff is always a bit of a headache, haha, I dunno why.

2) I didn't get as strong or long a massage on my forearms and lower legs as I had wanted, which is a shame because lots of strength and time went into my back and shoulders and that part was top notch, which had I had a problem with my back and shoulders would have been superb, but they're already pretty good, so I would have preferred more of that time and energy be devoted to my forearms and lower legs instead. That being said I will be going back again and this time asking for more strong massaging and lengthier massaging on the parts I want, as perhaps there was just a breakdown in communication. Also, one man's niggle is another man's boon: my missus does have issues with her neck back and shoulders and so I told her she would absolutely love what they did to me done to her, as I say it is I easily the strongest deep tissue massage I've experienced in that area so I'm not surprised at all that so many other reviews here have raved about having had their back issues fixed at this place, can totally believe they're definitely the place to go if that's your issue (which I think for most people it usually is), just be aware that it is a firm massage for sure.

If you want a good firm massage and to loosen up your back, neck and shoulders, I can highly recommend Gita's Spa, say you want a strong deep tissue massage and if they tell you to go for the hot stone one, just do it, it's fine, it's 150,000 idr for about 90mins or thereabouts (about 15 AUD) which is a steal compared to the 90 - odd you'd pay - and I have done - for someone in Oz to do it and they wouldn't do as good a job as this place does.

4 out 5 stars (but I've been a bit stingy with that score)

Fantastic! Wayan is the only masseuse I will ever use. She has healed many problem areas for me with her strong massages and herbal treatments. I have recommended her to many people and they all agree, even professional masseuses from Australia and USA.

Problem with back muscles from 3 weeks gone in 1 hour massages.
Already tried another massages places, none beats this one.
Very recommended.
And cheap too.

Best massage of my life so far.it felt like she broke me down and rebuilt me from scratch.the healing massage was amazing. I also got a facial and pedicure and would also recommend them as well. Suggest you go here more than one day, sadly i found the the day before i had to fly back home. Will definitely visit if I am in Bali again.

My partner and I chose this place due to the online reviews and were equally as pleased as the others. We actually arrived as they were leaving for the day, but there was no hesitation.we went straight in for 1 hour of incredible massage. It was a double act between wayang and a lovely gentleman who's name I missed. She focusses on back, shoulders, neck and he is a leg specialist. Between them they cover face and arms. It was incredible.excellent technique, very very strong, attacked our shoulder knots from every angle. Wayang used hot stones to help soften the tissue and it worked so well to help her get into the really tough bits. The gentleman used a scrub oil on the legs. These little touches were done with purpose and meaning. We felt great afterwards. Do not judge this book by its cover. I've been to some of the nicest spas in Dubai and have never had a treatment like this. It's fair to say this is all substance and no style. But if it's a decent massage you are after do not hesitate to pop down to Gitas opposite Sang Ria Grill down the little lane on the right. Money well spent!

My experience with this Spa reminded me to never judge a book by its cover.

Despite the rather humble shop front that may elude to some people a sub professional experience, put simply at this spa I've had some of the best messages of my life and I've been seeking them out ever since.

The stuff are keen to address any underlying injuries and special requirements that I might have being sure to be mindful that a good massage should be tailored to an individual's specific needs.

I have no shortage of underlying injury and I was impressed with the staffs ability to detect and address injuries specifically. You could really tell that they knew what they were doing when they able to target key areas and adapt their technique on the fly. This is the sort of thing that has me coming back time and time again because I'm really over that all too common, "one massage fits all" attitude adopted by far too many massage spas in Bali.

Further confirmation that the staff are highly skilled is the fact that my level of mobility, flexibility and pain are all greatly improved and not even for a short time after my sessions at Gita Spa.

I was lost on my way there and she personally fetched me from a nearby minimart.

I was having horrible neck pain and she gave me the best massage I have ever had. I highly recommend and will definitely come again!