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

• Blue Palm
  G/F Homerson Bld, Unit 116, Bataan Ext (at the corner of Bagumbayan St, near Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital), San Juan, 0928-500-3077, 0916-517-3526, 713-6553, email.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "Blue Palm is great!" -- charles2007, Jun 23, 2008

• Braveheart Men Spa
  Appointments: 994-6804, 091-7510-2565, email. Gay-owned body spa massage. Utopia Member Discount
• El Barraco Health Theraphy Clinic
  3333 New Panaderos St, Sta. Ana, 091-7493-9731, 090-8464-1520, email. A massage/reflexology clinic focused to serve the gay community. All their masseurs are young, good-looking and well-trained in massage and reflexology. Utopia Member Discount
• Fifth Sense Body and Foot Massage
  Chino Roces cor. V. Cruz Ext (near Shopwise Makati), 986-0316, 092-1767-9085, email. Gay-owned body and foot massage. Utopia Member Discount
• Good Health Massage Manila
  Metro Manila, appointments: 0928-524-4784, 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 and Thai styles, 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

• 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
• Mr. Body Physique Reflexology Center
  11A Kamias Rd, Brgy Pinyahan, Quezon City, 435-0978, 0917-349-7249, 0927-858-0972, email. The first gentleman's spa in the Kamias/Kamuning area, a few steps away from Jollibee, Edsa-Kamias. Their supervised therapists give Swedish massage with a gentleman's service.
• 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

  Rondalle Spa and Massage 2F Don Graciano Bld, E. Rodriguez Ave, Quezon City, 091-9490-1330, email. Gay-owned massage. Friendly, well-trained masseurs. Services include oil massage, four-hand massage, body-to-body massage, body scrub and more. Service available 24/7. Call for an appointment. 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:

  "Sanctuario is not nearly as nice as some of the others in town. I had the worst foot massage ever (and I have had many!), sitting in the most uncomfortable chair I have ever sat in. The masseuse rubbed my legs so hard that she caused irritation. It's quaint, but feels more run-down than bohemian. I wanted to like Sanctuario, I really did, because it is so close to my apartment. But alas, I shan't be going back, not even for the talking parrot in the cafe area." -- fleurs999, Sep 8, 2008

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

• 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
• Spa Mondiale
  380 Quezon Ave (corner of Scout Reyes), 487-7911, email. Gay-friendly spa for men and women, with male masseurs. Utopia Member Discount
• X-treme Shiatsu Center
  137 F. Blumentritt St, 745-9000, email. Gay-friendly male massage service. Walk-in or outcall to your home/hotel. Utopia Member Discount

  Comments from Utopians:

  "It is a very small place that's hard to find. It has a very small sign and it is in a normal kind of neighborhood. They had to finally stand out in the street so the taxi driver could find it. The manager was very helpful and the massage guys are handsome, nice, polite and give an excellent massage. There were about 10 guys there to choose from. Basic massage is P$300, plus whatever you negotiate for or tip the masseur. The one thing I didn't like though is there is no shower for after the massage." -- leducbao, Jan 4, 2009

  Comments from Utopians:

  "Wensha, at Diosdado Macapagal Highway, corner Gil Puyat (across from the World Trade Center), is the Manila branch of a Quezon City spa of the same name. Whereas the Quezon City spa is icky dirty, the Manila branch is new and is quite well maintained. Open 24 hours, they offer a complimentary hot pot or bowl of beef noodles. You have a choice of male or female massage therapists and a choice of either a VIP room or the common room. The VIP room has sliding glass and wood doors, so anyone can see through them. But at least, it's just you and the therapist. You keep your shorts on. No hanky panky at all. The therapists have been consistently good in their massages. Should you want to doze for a bit after your massage, they do allow you to stay in the room. Or you can opt to go to the common sleeping area on 2/F. They also offer body wash, which is essentially a body scrub. Your skins feels so smooth afterwards, it' amazing. On the wet area, there is the standard steam room, dry sauna and hot and cold pools. The guys who go there tend to be fairly good looking, however, they come in all shapes and sizes and ages. Things can get cruisy in the wet area but bare in mind it is a mixed crowd here (lots of straight guys), everything is out in the open and the attendants do walk around to discourage such activity. It's best to bring things outside should you come across any interested takers. Body massage with complimentary food is at P$580 while body wash is at P$190. There are packages available and they accept Visa. They tend to get really busy on the weekends, specially at around 2-3am on a Sat night. They validate parking. In summary, a great place to relax and pamper yourself. Heavily cruisy, but do so with caution." -- baccanalus, Mar 26, 2008

  "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