MANILA (National Capital Region) -- area code (63-2)

• Big Men Spa
  Unit 1, 24K Mansion, Timog Ave, cor Sct. Tuazon St, 386-5401, email. Gay-owned spa under new management and with a newly renovated facilities. They offer Shiatsu, Swedish and Thai massage plus other theraputic reflexology services. Outcall also available. Utopia Member Discount
• Blue Palm
  G/F Homerson Bld, Unit 116, Bataan Ext (at the corner of Bagumbayan St), San Juan, 0928-500-3077, 0916-517-3526, 713-6553, email.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "Blue Palm is simply great! The owner is very nice. The guys are very accommodating and so, so nice! I enjoyed a massage from 'Arvin' (great hands) and I hope I can come back." -- charles2007, Nov 9, 2007

  "The owner, Don, would like customers to report any abuses (especially with regard to the tipping) to him immediately so that appropriate action can taken." -- Blue Palm, Sep 21, 2007

  "I called Blue Palm about their charges to send their masseur to my hotel. Over the phone, they told me the massage was P$600 + P$200 for transpo. After the massage, I paid the masseur P$1200 (the masseur was straight and always SMSing on the phone even during the session). Guess what? The masseur told me the tip is not enough! When I called back to Blue Palm, the same person who answered me earlier said that I should pay P$1000 tip, which he claimed he told me earlier over the phone (I'm very sure he didn't). And when I asked him again, he changed his words and said it should be 'at least' P$1000. To me, a tip of P$1000 is nothing, I just felt very upset about being misled!" -- AsianChinese, Jan 17, 2007

  "Blue Palm massage in Mandualong area was not too hard to find (near Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital) and had about 10 masseurs of average looks. Rooms are small and cramped and no real showers (you clean-up with alcohol towelettes afterwards). Service is fine but guys are straight (they were all watching basketball in the lounge). Cost is P$600 for the room (1.5 hours) plus tip to guy." -- john2006, Oct 27, 2006

  "Blue Palm is very hard to find. Small (like a one bedroom apartment) and you have to take shower in the restroom. Service is nice, strong hands. But the place is dirty." -- hoang25d, Sep 5, 2006

  "Blue Palm was a bit difficult to find, but the staff were polite and trained." -- redd, Apr 27, 2006

• The Boys of Bora
  Corner of Anonas St and Kamias Rd, Quezon City, 433-0158.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "One of the best body spas in town today. It has some of the best, cleanest rooms I've seen so far. Reasonably priced at P$350 plus tip for the masseur (P$100 to P$1,000 depending). They have some of the nicest looking and decent masseurs around. They offer superb kama sutra massage!" -- Jae, Jul 15, 2007

• Braveheart Men Spa
  Appointments: 906-6463, 091-5881-8246, 092-9644-1870, email. Gay-owned body spa massage. Utopia Member Discount
• D'Friendship
  1091-C Quezon Ave, Heroes Hill, Quezon City, 371-8517, 371-5136.
• Datu
  1823 FMSG Bld, E. Rodriguez Avenue (near the corner of New York St), Quezon City. They have another location nearby, Lakan, at 349 Araneta Ave, near Shoemart Center Point. Similar to The Magic Touch.
• Good Health Massage Manila
  Metro Manila, appointments: 842-7818, 0918-355-3828, email. Outcall service for soothing body massage in the privacy of your room. Whole-body massage, from head to toe, front to back (including the face and scalp), combining Swedish style, shiatsu, acupressure, reflexology and aromatherapy. Utopia Member Discount

  Comments from Utopians:

  "I tried Good Health Massage Manila: a superb, relaxing and refreshing massage experience that I truly enjoyed! I like the massage style of Rico. Good masseur, good massage, good service!" -- dconnoisseur, Apr 3, 2008

  "I called up Good Health and arranged a massage session at my hotel. Though the masseur arrived an hour late, I must say it was worth the wait. The massage was good with a mixture of different styles (obviously trained)...quite sensuous. It was better than any of the massages I have had in hotel spas." -- horsey, Dec 3, 2006

  "Tried Good Health Massage by Mr. Rico...excellent! Good personality with reasonable rates." -- chaiyo, Sep 13, 2006

• Hilom Spa
  2/F Moomba Plaza, Mother Ignacia Cor A. Roces Ave, Quezon City, 385-0665, 092-3316-1013, email. A cozy, gay-friendly massage center for the urban male. Their masseurs use a combination of long strokes, pressure points and stretching to refresh tired bodies. It all begins with a touch. Utopia Member Discount
• Lakan
  349 Araneta Ave, Quezon City, 410-2245.
• Mr. Body Physique Reflexology Center
  11A Kamias Rd, Brgy Pinahan, Quezon City, 435-0978, 0919-845-7226. See comments below.
• Mr. Earth Spa
  11A Kamias Rd, Brgy Pinahan, Quezon City.
• Raia Wellness Center
  646-C Severina 18 Village, Km. 18 West Service Rd, 824-6765, 497-7818, 917-851-6398, email. A cozy, gay and lesbian-friendly place that offers a short escape from the busy environment of work or home to enjoy a relaxing massage from well-trained male and female therapists. Utopia Member Discount
• Sanctuario (mixed)
  1829 Jorge Bocobo St, Malate, 450-1127. An old residential house rebuilt as a spa. Different types of massage available from both male and female therapists. Has both private rooms and rooms for groups. Also features a small swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, and bar.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "Try Sanctuario. Great ambiance and handsome, pleasant masseurs." -- marsa, Jan 14, 2008

  "Sanctuario Spa is relatively expensive. Experiences may differ from one another depending on the masseur. My kape barako (body scrub) in Malate was a 5 out of 10. It was quick. The masseur was in a hurry. My first massage in Malate was so sensual, but I was in the common room with no privacy. Good thing that their Quezon City branch has all private rooms and better customer service. Malate has good-looking customers, most of whom come here to cruise." -- piolo23, Nov 8, 2007

  "I enjoyed a body massage in Sanctuario male center. It was quiet, clean, and reasonably priced." -- boba, Oct 31, 2007

  "I would NOT recommend to visit here. Cost is P$1,100 for basic massage but no private room or curtain divide each bed (4 to 5 beds in a room). The guys working as receiptionist and in the locker room had a bad attitude toward customers." -- hoang25d, Sep 5, 2006

  "You can now get a decent massage in the common area. There are male and female masseurs as well. A reflexology massage costs around P$800. The tip is about P$500." -- Francois, May 17, 2006

• Sanctuario (mixed)
  30 Sgt. Esguerra Ave, South Triangle, Quezon City, 920-9969. Second branch of this spa.
• Scents & Touch Spa
  5085 Filmore St, Cor Einthoven St. Brgy Palanan, Makati, 550-1160, 550-1210, FAX 825-2932, email. Gay and lesbian friendly spa operating since 2001. Therapeutic massage for total relaxation (strictly non-sexual) including aroma Swedish massage, Thai massage, shiatsu and Asian foot massage, facials, body scrubs, mesotherapy and lipodissolve treatments. Utopia Member Discount

  Comments from Utopians:

  "Each room is divided by a plastic curtain. No shower in the room. Normal service." -- hoang25d, Sep 5, 2006

• Umah Watu Body Spa
  807-B VD Bld, Aurora Blvd, Cubao, 414-4900 (across from the Partas Bus Station), Cubao, 414-4900, email. Gay-owned massage and spa offering massage for men, by men.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "It was my first time calling for an outcall from Umah Watu Body Spa. I visited their website which they showed their masseurs' pictures. I selected Raymond, and called for him. I was told by the person who answered the phone that Raymond was available, and hence I proceded with my booking. When the masseur arrived, he did not resemble Raymond at all. He tried to conceal the fact but eventually he admitted he is not Raymond. I agreed to continue so that his trip will not be wasted. I felt I was cheated by being sent someone posing as another." -- Docras, Oct 29, 2007

  "There's a new and nice spa for men called Umah Watu. It's cheap for massage and the service is well worth it!" -- sioldan, Jun 25, 2007

  "Went here for the first time tonight and the masseurs were very nice and well built. Massage was great. What's really nice is the ambience of the place which reminds me of massage places in Bangkok." -- sioldan, May 31, 2007

• Wizard Therapeutic Massage Center
  101 2/F #915 Aurora Blvd (at Albanny St Cubao), Quezon City, 421-3197. Massage and aromatherapy for male clients.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "Just came from the re-opening of Blue Room Spa in Kamias, 433-9149. They just had the place renovated so everything looks nice and clean. Try the red room on 2/F. Look also for Bert, gorgeous masseur with great hands! Best part: massage costs only P$300. Lots of parking in front." -- pao81, Feb 20, 2008

  "Yes, massage parlors continue to thrive. There's a new one called Oh Men along Roosevelt St, just half a block from Hafadhi (410-7569). Two new massage places along E. Rodriguez Ave: Prince Jenson (411-6608) and Debonair (replacing Zorro). If you want something more wholesome, visit Kaibigan (formerly Friendship) along Quezon Ave. BUT if you want the cheapest, sluttiest massage joint in town, then Big M (Timog Ave at the corner Scout Tuazon St) is for you! Other reasonably priced massage salons are Hollywood at West Ave(P$350), Bodyspec on West Ave (P$250, 1-6pm), Bodylax on Roosevelt (P$300), Human Touch on Quezon Ave (P$350), Manhunt at EDSA, near Nepa Q-Mart (P$250, 1-6pm) and Big M at Timog corner Scout Tuazon (P$200 for registered members). Some of the most expensive are Mr. Earth (P$650) and Body Physique (P$650)." -- Jae, Jul 15, 2007

  "Hero spa is located near PreGold in Manadaluyong, towards Sta. Anna. It is mainly a gay spa. They line up all of their massuers and you choose. P$300 for the massage, tip P$1000-2000. Citi Spa is located right across from Coastal Mall. They charge the usual fee for massage. They also have body scrub. This is generally a straight spa shop for both men and women. The spa is seemingly patterned on Kenko, almost the same concept minus the cold pool. A bit small, but clean. I recommend it." -- kyle_lestat, Apr 3, 2007

  "A lot of new massage parlors have opened up in Quezon City, but Universal has been around for some time. It is at Quezon Ave, just near the overpass to the Capitol Medical Center, a bit near the old Pantranco. The masseurs are gorgeous and the attitude is very friendly." -- Listo, Feb 8, 2007

  "Kamias Rd all the across EDSA to Kamuning Rd is becoming a destination for massage and sauna activities. Starting behind McDonalds along Kamias Road is A Touch of Adam, which is getting to be popular among the local gay community. Many look-alike celebrities make it attractive. Other places to visit include Lilac, Mr. Earth and Tsubos along Tomas Morato." -- vicalact, Jun 10, 2006

  "I am based in London and I just came back from the Philippines for a month holiday. I visited many times Bodylax massage on Roosevelt Ave in Quezon City. The service was really fabulous with all the talented masseurs. Everybody seems to be very friendly." -- renz, Apr 30, 2006