What an amazing experience. This afternoon after a day of lifting and carrying I felt the need for…read morea massage. I arrived at Golden Sails Albany and was greeted straight away. I asked for a neck and shoulders massage and was shown to a seat. My masssage therapist was great, firm but not too harsh. She found lots of knots and worked them out so well. Magic fingers for sure. Definitely recommend.

There's nothing quite like working your butt off all week, just hitting your deadlines, waking up…read moreearly going to the gym, smiling while doing it all, and then rewarding yourself by getting a massage. Ahhh, so good. However, doing this every week can become an expensive lifestyle. Which is why I go to Golden Sails. Sure it's not the flashest place to get a massage but it does the job and at $30 a pop you can't go wrong. The best thing is they have partitions so you don't feel like the whole mall is watching you have a massage. And also they don't give weak massages like some places. They definitely know how to get all those tough knots out. Don't knock it until you've tried it is all I can say. But watch out, once you go you'll probably be going every week!

The bed I inherited with my flat has not been good for my back, it started off fine and now I have…read morebeen experiencing random twinges of pain which come and go. While you can't really complain about a freebie, the pain was beginning to aggravate me and not being able to afford a new bed right now I wasn't sure what to do about it. One of my friends who works in Takapuna recommended Bliss Reflexology, which she couldn't speak more highly of, so I popped In to check it out myself. I thought with the reputation of this place (see above review) that I may have needed to make an appointment but I explained my predicament to the very understanding lady at reception and she managed to squeeze me in about half an hour later. The massage I ordered started off with a foot spa and massage (I just about collapsed into a puddle on the floor, it was that good) and then moved onto the main event the Rebalance Hot Stone Massage; which comprised of all the usual massage techniques and then the application of the hot stones (they're warm not scorching, don't worry) onto areas of the body. When they placed the stones onto my back it really was the most amazing feeling ever, it just felt like the warmth was leaching out all over my body. At the end of my treatment I swear I just about floated out of Bliss. You can find me still orbiting around space somewhere.

2012 Metro Best Massage of the Year…read more The name says it all. I have always been a big fan of massages, big fan, and this place is currently topping my list. The first time I went here was because I got a voucher for my birthday, which was actually bittersweet because after getting a taste for Bliss, I now must pay for myself. From the moment you walk in the door you feel transported to a place of relaxation. The dark wood, background music, lovely smells and mellow staff made me forget within seconds that I was on one of the main roads in Takapuna. First they took me through to soak my feet in a warm footbath while sipping on a green tea. There were no magazines or tvs, just me chilling. Being forced into just doing nothing can be really amazing. I was then take through to get my massage which.was.amazing. They didn't try to chat, I was warm, comfortable and in heaven. My masseuse was fantastic. Such a lovely experience, and I left feeling lighter than air.

Great place to relax, unwind, and enjoy luxurious services for a decent prices. The staff are super…read moreprofessional and friendly. We tried the Enzyme spa where they bury you in this nice...enzyme stuff (details on website). Then we showered there, had some tea, chose our oils, and did a 60 min massage. Also added on the 20 min scalp massage which was so great, my fiance fell asleep! All prices are on their website and they respond fairly quickly. Give them a try!

From the owner: skin care, facial, massage, day spa, enzyme sparead more

Over the years we have been getting massages at Relaxology NZ in Takapuna. Out of all the many…read moreother places we have tried, this has been the best by far. My personal favorite is Kerti. For me she has the best combination of pressure & movement. After 75 minutes I feel like a new person. Try Relaxology NZ if you're in the Takapuna area & ask for Kerti, she's the best!

From the owner: Relaxology NZ on Hurstmere road, Takapuna. We practice relaxation massage and deep tissue massage…read morefor active people!

I normally save my massages for when I go overseas - that way you can truly relax - but the other…read moreday I thought I'd treat myself. I'd been meaning to try hot stone massage for ages and so called Forme to book myself in for a 40min session. The receptionist was lovely to deal with and of course, I got the obligatory reminder text two days before (Honestly, I don't know how I ever remembered appointments before these!). Forme is tucked down on the backstreets of Takapuna in a stand alone villa, where they have off street parking. Upon entering I was greeted by my therapist, Grace. She was lovely - very professional and didn't chat throughout the massage, which in my book is essential! I guess the idea with a hot stone massage is that the heat relaxes the muscles further. There's no doubt it was relaxing - I was verging on falling asleep - but if I am honest I think deep tissue massages are more up my alley. Just a personal preference thing... All in all though, Forme did everything to ensure my experience was enjoyable and I would definitely trust them with other treatments! p.s they often have great deals on packages, which you can check out on their website

From the owner: What life takes out, we put back in. We are NZ's leading relaxation and rejuvenation experts. Our…read moreaward winning spas are beautifully designed to provide a haven from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Our expert therapists are highly trained to deliver a world class experience. Specialising in facials and massage, however we also offer a full range of beauty treatments. Trust us, you are in good hands.

I asked for a relaxation massage not deap tissue. It was the most painful massage I've ever had…read moreand the lady did not respond to me saying it was sore, she just carried on. The masseuse could not speak much/any English and didn't do any check about pre-existing health conditions. This was a traumatising experience and I'm really sore and exhausted the day after. The place was also really dirty.

Wow!! That was one amazing experience. I did one of the packages and went with combo for type of…read moremassage. So part of it was a good pain and part relaxing. I will definitely be back. Was very clean and everyone was friendly. The ginger tea afterwards was the perfect way to end the experience.

Tanya gave me an incredible 75 minute massage. Perfect. Recommend to everyone. Temperature,…read moreatmosphere, price and products were all great.