The spa addict in me was screaming to try this new concept spa. Hits & misses here. I love the Japanese zen aesthetics, it was what got my attention when I passed by the spa yesterday. .
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Everything so Japanese Spa vibe but when it comes to the real action, it lacked luster. I felt they weren’t serious in making this an experience, instead more of a touch & go add-on that would go well with your massage (it’s definitely nicer to have a warm relaxing hot bath before massage). I think details are very important in an experience.
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(Summary) choose your Japanese bath salts (beauty/healing/calming) and select either 40 / 42 degrees (water temperature). U get 15mins to prep + 30mins for the real onsen bath time. The tub is made from Jap wood (smell the wood). .
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My review, 1st service lack Jap hospitality. 2nd welcome cold Pandan drink & straight to the changing room (no foot wash). 3rd reviews ppl were given yukata but I was given a towel (just onsen no yukata) 4th bath toiletries (random/local handmade) made me feel like I was back in my own bathroom. 5th mineral bottle water next to your onsen. 6th can I suggest green tea (welcome & goodbye drink)? Throw in a small mochi or Japanese jelly & sure rate this 5 star.
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I do like the idea of a onsen spa in a shoppin mall. If got $$$ can drop in out for a relaxing hot bath 2 freshen up & feel all pretty. To try it once for the experience but 2 repurchase again RM129/RM269 (with one hour massage) is a question 🤔
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Would u pay RM129 for 30mins “onsen bath” ? What’s so special that Daiso/Shopee an alternative + home bath can’t? Is the bath water spring water or just normal tap water? .
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Better as an add-on to a treatment (free/nominal top up). Pangkor Laut Spa for example gives its customers a complimentary Japanese bath and hot spring experience for free with any massage purchase (it’s a 5 star spa!)
