My First Hot Stone Massage: Grand Hyatt Macau Isla Spa

a chandelier in a lobby

Though I love great spa treatments, I can’t justify to myself spending several hundred dollars for a massage, which means many experiences will probably be out of my reach. Including a spa treatment at a 5* casino hotel. And I when I do indulge, I still can’t bring myself to spend $30+ more to do a hot stone massage, so I’d never had one.

When I found out one of the perks of being a Diamond at the Grand Hyatt Macau in July was 30% off at the spa, I was tempted. Prices in Macau are much more reasonable than most gambling cities – a 90 minute hot stone massage was 1280 MOP (~$160). With the 30% off, it was ~$112. Not a particularly great deal, but cheaper than I’d find any comparable casino hotel in the states!

So, not knowing how great the pool was going to be, I went ahead and scheduled one last massage for that afternoon. The fact that they could fit me in at any time suggested summer was a slow season, hence the 30% discount.

a pool with palm trees and a building

I finally tore myself away from the pool and presented myself at the reception desk.

a chandelier in a lobby

The waiting area while I filled out my details was more modest, but my massage therapist was ready and waiting for me long before I had finished filling it out.

a plant in a pot in a room

There wasn’t time to snap a picture, but the hallways and decorations were pretty plain. A complete contrast to the ornate luxury of the Grande Spa at the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit in Bangkok.

I took a quick shower to rinse the chlorine off before starting my treatment.

a mirror with a shelf and objects on it

a shower with a shower head

The footbath was nice, though the cool looking circular seat was actually a little awkward for sitting.

a bowl on a table

The massage table was heated, a nice touch. Though once she started applying the hot stones, things definitely got a little too warm. And I finally wimped out and asked her to turn down the heating pad. Is this standard for all hot stone massages?

a bed in a room

a bathroom with a mirror

The massage itself was great. My therapist spoke fairly good English, though I still need to do a better job at standardizing my responses to pressure, heat, etc to minimize confusion. Not the most amazing massage ever, but I definitely didn’t regret spending the money. I’m not sure the hot stones were so significantly better that I’d want to spend more in the future.

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