Sad state of the spa industry in CDO

The first time spas opened in Cagayan de Oro, the standards were quite high.  You would not be embarrassed to bring a friend from Manila or a foreigner to any of the spas.  Now, you have to be careful.

I could remember years ago, the receptionist would ask for your name and after each massage they would ask you to fill up a card to evaluate or rate the spa and the therapist.  Now, no one cares about customer service.   

It used to be that every time the massage ends, the therapist would offer water or tea.  Now, there is nothing.  Sometimes they do not offer hot towels.

Before you could choose the scent of the body oil for the massage, like Jasmine or Peppermint.  Now, it is just plain oil that smells like medicine.

One hour and a half was the standard length of time for a massage before.  Now it is just one hour and sometimes even less.

Worst of all, spas in CDO are hiring incompetent therapists.  One spa hired a therapist who was fired from his previous job for various offenses.  Don't these spas require background checks or certifications from previous employer?  These therapists should not have not been allowed to work anymore.


I am still hopeful of the spa industry in CDO but if these spa owners prioritize profits over service, then we will have a problem in the years to come.

Massage style

I would love to get this type of massage.  I have not tried this massage style yet.  It feels relaxing.

Worst Spa in Cagayan de Oro City

For two weeks the blog survey asked for the worst spa in Cagayan de Oro City.  Fourteen people voted and six or 42% said that Ta Tsu Jin located along Capistrano Street was the worst spa in the city.

Any objections?  It seems in other blogs, this is also the consensus.  Post your comments and be heard.

Survey : Best Spa in Cagayan de Oro

After a week of survey, the results are finally in.  The survey question was, what is the best spa in Cagayan de Oro City.  

Of the nine people who voted, 55% of them approves of Nuat Thai located in Papa Juanitos Square just across the access road to Mallberry Suites.  It was then followed by Metta located in Divisoria and Sentara located near Pearlmont Inn along Limketkai Drive.

Any objections?  Well you should have voted then.  Up next, the worst spa in Cagayan de Oro!

Sanctuary Spa and Salon in Cagayan de Oro

Spa has closed permanently.

Spa and Masseur Issues

I want to clarify something in this blog.  The issue of naming masseurs here has been resolved months ago.  I posted a survey asking everyone if we should post the names or not.  Majority agreed that the names of the masseurs should be included.

As for masseur or spa comments posted here, everyone is entitled to express his or her opinion.  How would we know if the service is good or bad if people would not say anything about it?  Take for example in restaurants or fastfood chains, they ask customers to rate their establishment or give comments.  Why?  So they (the restaurant) would know their strengths and weaknesses.  

Instead of feeling sad or angry about these comments, use it instead to challenge yourself to do better.  If someone tells you that you are a bad masseur then look at yourself and ask...am I really a bad masseur?  Do I provide the right service to my clients?  Sometimes we do not know our mistakes until someone tells us about it.

Poll : Do you want names of masseurs mentioned here in the blog?

The Poll of the week is "Do you want names of masseurs mentioned here in the blog?"  Should we just keep quiet or silent and mention the spa name instead?  Whats your take on this issue?  Join the Polls and let your voices be heard.  Vote in the Polls box located below the Chatroom box.

List of Spas in Cagayan de Oro City

Here is a list of of spas in Cagayan de Oro City with both male and female therapists.  Actually there is already a page in the blog dedicated to it massage services but some are finding it too "specific".  For a general discussion about CDO spas, post your comments here.  By the way, there are two area codes in Cagayan de Oro.  So be careful especially when calling from your cellphone.

Body Touch (formerly Body and Soul)

Address : Rosario Strip, Limketkai Center

Tel. No. (88) 856-1519

Body Touch (formerly Body and Soul)

Robinsons Mall, Limketkai Center

Tel. No. (88) 856-3127 

Fai Thai

A. Velez Street

(located near Rose Pharmacy-Cruz Taal Branch)

Tel. No. (8822) 71-4528

Fai Thai

Corrales Street

(in front Xentro Hotel)

Tel. No. (8822) 71-4528

Finest Thai 

N. Capistrano Street

(adjacent to Land Bank-Capistrano Branch)

Tel. No. 

La Cabana

CM Recto Avenue

(located near RJ Homes Appliance)

Tel. No. (88) 856-4168

Metta

RN Abejuela Street

Tel. No.

Nuat Thai

Papa Juanitos Square, Florentino Street

(located near Robinsons Mall)

Tel. No. (88) 857-5877

Red Fern
Mayor PN Roa Street
(located in front of SSS-Carmen)
Tel. No. (88) 858-5223

Red Fern
Chavez corner A. Velez Street
(located in near CEPALCO Divisoria)
Tel. No.  (88) 852-1855

Sentara
Limketkai Drive
(adjacent to Pearlmont Inn)
Tel. No. (88) 856-8870

Ta Tsu Jin
N. Capistrano Street
(located in front of Save More-Capistrano Branch)
Tel. No. (8822) 72-7151

Thai Boran
R.N Abejuela corner Burgos Street
(in front the Amphitheater bridge)
Tel. No. (88) 857-7904

Touch n Heal
Pres. Quirino corner Limketkai Drive
(near Sentara)
Tel. No. (88) 856-2779

Touch n Heal

Touch n Heal is located along Pres. Quirino corner Limketkai Drive.  It is near Sentara Spa.  The spa specializes in Swedish and Shiatsu massage.  They have a limited parking space but you can park along the street.  Their contact number is 856-2779

See list of Spas in Cagayan de Oro.  Click on this link.

Thai Boran

Thai Boran is located along RN Abejuela Street close to Burgos Street.  It is facing the Amphitheater Bridge.  The spa specializes in Thai massage.  Parking is not a problem since you can park below the bridge or along the street.  Their contact number is 857-7904

See list of Spas in Cagayan de Oro.  Click on this link.

Ta Tsu Jin

Ta Tsu Jin is located along N. Capistrano Street.  It is across Save More-Capistrano branch.  The spa specializes in hot stone and Hawaiian massage.  Parking is along the street and can be a problem because of Save More shoppers.  You can park along Rizal Street instead.  Their contact number is 72-7151

See list of Spas in Cagayan de Oro.  Click on this link.

Sentara

Sentara is located along Limketkai Drive, adjacent to Pearlmont Inn.  They specialize in Swedish and Shiatsu massage.  They have a limited parking space and can be a problem if there are activities in the nearby Pearlmont Inn.  Their contact number is 856-8870

See list of Spas in Cagayan de Oro.  Click on this link.

Red Fern

Red Fern has two branches.  Their original branch is located along Mayor PN Roa Street, in front of SSS-Carmen while the other branch is in Chavez Street adjacent to Davids Salon in Divisoria.  The spa specializes in hot stones and traditional Filipino Hilot.  Parking in their original branch is not a problem especially in the evening however their Divisoria branch can be a headache.  Divisoria especially during the weekends is full of cars and busy.  Contact number in their Carmen branch is 858-5223 and their Divisoria branch is 852-1855.

See list of Spas in Cagayan de Oro.  Click on this link. 

Palm Day

Palm Day is located along San Agustin Street.  It is in front of Gaston Park.  The spa specializes in hot stones.  Parking is along the street but it is not a problem.  Their contact number is 857-2862


See list of Spas in Cagayan de Oro.  Click on this link.

Nuat Thai

Nuat Thai is located in Papa Juanitos Square, Florentino Street.  It is just across Mallberry Hotel main access road (behind Robinsons Mall). The spa specializes in Thai massage and has an ample parking space.  The area is usually flooded during heavy rains.  Their contact number is 857-5877


See list of Spas in Cagayan de Oro.  Click on this link.

3k Thai

3k Thai is located along N. Capistrano Street adjacent to Land Bank-Capistrano Branch.  If you still can't find Land Bank Capistrano Branch, look for Skyhi Theater Building near Save More-Capistrano Branch.  You can not miss it.  From the name itself, it specializes on Thai massage.  Parking can be a problem.  You have to park along the street.  Try parking along Rizal Street behind the Skyhi Building which is not usually crowded.  Their contact number is 71-4918

This spa is already CLOSED as of January 2014

See list of Spas in Cagayan de Oro.  Click on this link.