One of the highlights of my Philippines vacation was our trip to Boracay. I was really pleased that…read moreI booked and stay at Mandala Spa and Villas, the place looked exactly the same as in the pictures. This place is a great place for relaxation and to be free from negative vibes outside the "real" world, even for a few days. Both the staff and location's serenity is very contagious. You will find yourself a 5 minute walk from boat station 3 at the quieter end of white beach. The Garden Villa that we booked is very spacious with a private garden at the back. The bathroom and toilet are a treat on its own with a rainforest shower and a very spacious bath area. They also served complimentary healthy buffet breakfast during our stay. There are also many spa treatments available but at additional cost, although they may throw one in for free if you are celebrating a special occasion! This is definitely a place that I can recommend to family and friends.

Philippines Review #3…read more During my first visit to Boracay with my ex and all the family, the oldest brother (and our tour guide) suggested we all go to Mandala Spa to take a look at this stunning property. We piled into a few different tricycles (a small motorcycle with a 2 (or maybe 3) person covered sidecar attached (the only transportation on Boracay). Once we reached the location, we were greeted by this impressive entry. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mandala-spa-and-resort-villas-malay?select=xquwckI23ciwDT2oK3_ZUg We went to the main office, asked for a tour of the property and after about 10 minutes, one of the staff was showing us around. Wow, what a beautiful and serene property! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mandala-spa-and-resort-villas-malay?select=3j9B-KSmAgHPBZNbnglfMw http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mandala-spa-and-resort-villas-malay?select=yAxkbYA26SfFwHTJWmqciQ During our tour we were shown the around the entire property, therapy pools, relaxation areas and massage rooms in addition to one of the beautiful luxury villas. Incredible! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mandala-spa-and-resort-villas-malay?select=v3K3coDIBpTsa-tTF93_8w http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mandala-spa-and-resort-villas-malay?select=KhPtEzmlvvmNrOl7wb-jig After our tour my ex and I decided to take advantage of being here and decided to get massages. While my ex was willing to have a massage in a room where others were also getting massages, I wanted the full luxury treatment and have my massage in a private villa. Sure it cost a little more, but at the time I really wanted to be pampered! After changing into a sarong in the... (locker room sounds too "high school" for this spa), my masseuse escorted me about 300 feet away to a private villa where my massage was to take place. At first I was instructed to sit in the chair out on the small patio while soaking my feel in the bowl and enjoying some relaxing warm tea. After 10 minutes she dried my feet and I moved to the massage table. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mandala-spa-and-resort-villas-malay?select=ys2pKMz0_nU0sy-fPkMruA For this massage I chose the 2 HOUR(!!) hot & cold stone massage. She used medium/large size black river rocks, that at first were hot, then chilled, between her hands and my skin as she worked the tension from my muscles. Long story short, this massage was absolutely sublime! OVERALL: Mandala Spa & Resort Villas offers numerous options for relaxation, healing, detox, diet and health spa treatments, as well as some incredible villas if you want the full get-away-from-it-all spa treatments. I highly recommend Mandala Spa to pamper yourself when on Boracay!

Being in Boracay for a week I had to get a massage. Didn't want to get one of those fancy services…read morefrom the upscale resorts but still wanted quality. Got exactly that AND from Abe (Abē) himself. He's a LICENSED THERAPIST and his team of masseuses know how to get a real massage done. My group had 6 people and we all got 1.5 hour massages and all were amazing hands down. He has legit massage tables and rooms. His massage was very thorough, meticulous, and firm (I like it strong!). He also listened to me cuz I had issues with the left side of my neck/ shoulder and my right elbow. Last but but not least, affordable (400 pesos/hr). I was surprised there wasn't a yelp review but then again yelp isn't popular in this part of the world. I plan to go again and would recommend to anyone/everyone.

I'm so thankful I stumbled upon this "hidden" gem. After having no success in getting a massage at…read moretwo other establishments, I was so happy that I came across Bella Isa. It was perfect timing, apparently, because I was taken right in for a two-hour massage. Got a nice little foot wash outside the front door to wash off the sand and dust, then was led back inside. The young female receptionist asked what virgin coconut oil-based massage oil I wanted (I chose ylang ylang), then was led to the treatment room. I was too excited to stop and take a picture of how serene and tastefully decorated this room was. Rhod (short for Rhodalyn) was my massage therapist. She was warm, friendly, and professional. Her hands were strong and skilled, finding my problem areas and working on them well. She did lull me to sleep a few times (and I snored myself awake!). When the session ended, I was loosened up, relaxed, yet rejuvenated. I was offered hot tea--I chose the ginger tea--it was so delicious. I managed to get in another session before leaving the island (note: this time, I came directly from the beach and they offered a shower, and a clean towel and wrap before I was led to the treatment room; enjoyed hot ginger tea again afterward).

5 stars for the 90min massage, but 3 stars for the manicure!…read more First things first...this place was highly rated on TripAdvisor, so naturally I was curious. There are tons of massage places in Boracay and all for super cheap (Around 300 PHP). Then there are the fancy smancy ones that you can get inside your luxury hotel that are a whopping 3000 PHP. This one is on the higher end for massage places..where a 90 Min massage was just shy of 2000 PHP. So why pay alnost 7x more? Well.. 1. I just wanted to experience both sides. 2. the first cheap massage place I went to was kind of shady, with questionable hygiene..and no breathing hole in the massage bed. It was like getting suffocated by face planting into a mattress where no one has ever changed the sheets and you wonder how many other ppl have face planted their oily, unwashed faces in the exact same spot. So yes...wanted to try to experience the higher end! This was probably one of the BEST massage experiences I have ever had. They're super friendly, it's CLEAN, they wash your feet and give you slippers before you enter, there's a face hole in the massage bed so you can breathe, and they have this AMAZING ginger tea you can get. It's hot..but so delicious! Manicures/pedicures are offered here..but there are only 3 seats so you might have to wait a while. My manicure lasted about 2 minutes after getting out of the seat because I decided to pull my jean shorts off before my nails were dry. I would say its not really their forte with limited color selection. I would also say, getting a mani/pedi in humid, hot weather means it takes foreverrrr to dry. Probably wouldn't recommend it in general, but sometimes you just need it! All in all, i loved my experience here! you get what you pay for..and I'll take $34 for a 90 min massage any day!

From the natural surrounding beauty, the warm smiles, the service and hospitality I was…read moreoverwhelmed. The spa is located at Shangri-la hotel Boracay and is so beautiful and serene. As you buggy takes you up the hill you see the surround islands, nature and tropical birds everywhere. The lobby is huge and we were greeted at the receptionist with warm ginger tea and a tour of the facility. it's basically a zen garden with massage huts that you go into for you therapy services. They have koi fish ponds and bamboo trees. We did the traditional philippine Hilot massage where they take banana leaves and hot coconut oil and drape it across your body as the therapist puts pressure on the tension spots. I had to try my hardest not to sleep. The ladies were kind and I definitely left leaving this paradise zen and relaxed.

This Shangri-La hotel in Berkay is a really quite spectacular just to add to that the spa I'm…read moretelling you it's something that you cannot miss you definitely have to book a massage and enjoy the surroundings the Villa and a massage therapists they are 2nd to none!! I was Lucky to have Rochelle who used a combination techniques to achieve stretching, pressure points, and do some deep Tissue massage that help melt down The terrible knots that have developed over the years!! I would literally book this hotel next time just to enjoy the spa

Not happy. My first day was amazing. Good deal for an hour…read moremassage. I went back the next day for a 90 minute massage. What did I get instead? A 70 minute massage. The f***... ALWAYS. CHECK. YOUR. WATCH. They charged me for the 90 minute massage!! I started to walk back to my hotel after paying & super pissed, but then I said, oh hell no. I'm fighting this. Angry black woman on vacation due to stupidity from a business? Not a good look... I felt somewhat silly because it wasn't about the price, which was a steal compared to back home. BUT considering that they advertise their prices and wanted to f*** me over was completely wrong & I was PISSED. It was the principle of the matter & that they thought they could cheat a foreigner. What $#!+ I may have the means, but that doesn't give you the right to screw me over & I deserve a deal like anyone else. I won't be back. Sad, cause if they were honest & not sneaky they would of had two more massages booked with me. Their loss.

My wife and I had a great experience here. We got massages nearly every day of our vacation. We…read moreliked our masseuses so much that we asked for them each time. We had 60 & 90 min massages and my wife had the hot stone massage which she raved about. We liked that they had semi-private spaces with dividing curtains - a lot of places were in open rooms.

WARNING!!! This place is the worst. DONT GO HERE!!!! If there's a zero star definitely a zero. My…read moremistake was i did not look on the reviews. I went here cause its near the place where i stayed. It looks ok on the outside and their salon side but the full body massage room is located on the second floor, upon entering a bad smell will welcome you. The massage room looks filthy very smelly like an old rug. They ask for massage payment first so its hard to cancel it instead. The male massage therapist did my massage at first I saw a male wearing an all white scrub uniform. But when the massage was almost done i saw a guy who wears a sando and a shorts. Additional and major worst experience was the male massage therapist is a disgusting pervert!!! Supposedly the massage was a dry shiatsu but this guy put my feet to feel his private part and i can feel his skin!!! I got so scared so i did not say a thing. The 2nd floor room is like a maze and i don't know how to get out safe, but after the massage im like running to the stairs and almost trip.

STAY AWAY IF YOU ARE GETTING A MASSAGE!! The store front is a tourist trap. When you walk in it's…read morenice but the massage area is ghetto af.

Great service and friendly staff. Amazing attention to detail and very meticulous in their foot…read moremassage, callous removal and polishing! They were able to accommodate my family of 5 all at once! Very affordable and gave a generous tip. This place shares staff with the FootZeez salon across the way to ensure they have enough skilled personnel to accommodate your needs. Highly recommend if you're looking for a mani/pedi spa and not just a foot massage or full body massage.

Came by during the morning before check-in time at the hotel. The staff were very friendly and they…read moredid a great job on the nails!