2456 Harrison Blvd (at the intersection with Valhalla St), Pasay City, 833-2866, email. Almost behind Cuneta Astrodome. To get there, tell the cab driver: "Harrison street, Pasay City Hall". The club is less than 100m away from Pasay City Hall. Manila's longest running gay sauna (since 1977), billing itself as the place where "silence is the thrill". CB is proud to serve the gay community with the best and safest place to meet hot men in Manila. Open in the late afternoon until early morning, gets busy after 9pm. Utopia Member Discount
Epitome
1922 Leon Guinto St (near Remedios St, off Taff Ave), Malate. A new gay sauna located 5 minutes by taxi from the Malate gay area at Orosa St. There are also drag queen comedians/singers on Fridays and Saturdays, and special boy shows every month. This 2-storey establishment features a dark maze, individual cubicles, steam room, infrared dry sauna, jacuzzi, 2 bars, video room, large common shower area. Epitome is a private club and visitors have to buy a membership card which is valid for 12 months. Entrance fee includes a free drink. The crowd is foreign-friendly and very cruisy. Drag comedians/singers on Fri and Sat, and special shows every month. Open daily, 7pm-2am Mon-Thu and 8pm-3am on Fri and Sat, and 3pm-3am on Sun.
Comments from Utopians:
"Epitome allowed me to enter and pay full price without any warning that it was 30 minutes before closing, which is earlier than advertised. Sauna and steam were switched off 1 hour before closing so I couldn't even have a sauna. Conclusion: they just want your money." -- jimmyQ, Feb 16, 2006
1204 E. Rodriguez Ave, New Manila, Quezon City, 725-6699, 091-8900-8002, email. Fahrenheit is an all-male gay and bisexual membership club (no transvestites or transgenders). Facilities include a steam, library, audio visual room, karaoke, bars, jacuzzi, labyrinth with glory holes, mirror maze, and resting rooms. Amenities include safety deposit boxes, souvenirs, and snacks and drinks.
Six accessible fire exits and fire Extinguishers are provided. Bilingual staff (English and Tagalog). The club also conducts special shows and events with male strippers, drag, modeling and contests for Mr. Fahrenheit, Miss F Universe and Miss Earth Fahrenheit.
Comments from Utopians:
"I've been to several saunas in Manila and Fahrenheit is by far the best, always full of cute and friendly guys. The facilities are clean, and entry is well-priced, even by Filipino standards. The atmosphere there is suprisingly low key. No one is too pushy, and I always feel like the staff and other guests are very interested in making sure I have a good time." -- MrMisterJ, Sep 23, 2006
Sactuario
Jorge Bocobo St, Malate. New gay spa with excellent facilities, but expensive by local standards. Membership fee required.
Comments from Utopians:
"Went to Wen Sha spa...value for money...includes steam, sauna, jacuzzi and massage (male/female therapists). Seperate male/female areas. Though it's not a gay spa, there's some action late nite (open 24 hrs). Location: opposite the World Trade Centre Convention Hall." -- chaiyo, Apr 1, 2008
"Went to Kenko sauna a few days ago. Though it's a straight sauna, it's pretty exciting as all the men were stripped (mostly Korean/Japanese/Taiwanese). At times you may find some gays around hanging around the jacuzzi, eyeing on all the naked Greeks. Massage service (by male) also available, but it is done in the common area. This place is indeed more interesting than the stereotypical gay sauna." -- chaiyo, Sep 13, 2006.