Cempaka Salon & Spa

Oh the art of a good Balinese Massage is being lost - or at least it is not being passed onto the younger generation. I should walk away when the masseuse is a youngster but thought I would give her a chance. Certainly not your typical Balinese massage here at Cempaka. You could tell by the slowness of movements she was often just going thru the motions and killing the hour. Many wasted strokes and useless light touches and way too much neck massage and hair pulling - sometimes I think they wipe their hands in your hair to cleanse the oil from their palms. One good thing here was the usage of oil , it was not as excessive compared to other places in Candidasa. One last remark, they charge 10% tax onto the hourly rate - nowhere else has done that and it is not written on their brochure - so no tip was offered after that news item. I would not recommend this spot - contrary to many other positive reviews. Has staff changed??

I already had three massages in Bali and this was the best!!! A small place, but the best massage - highly recommended!!! Thank you very much!

Best massage in Bali - highly recommended! Thanks a lot!!