Whether it’s a facial or a foot massage, here’s where to get your knots kneaded for cheap.
Facial
A 60-minute Detox & Brightening Facial at Immanuel Beauty (great for large pores and congested skin) will set you back just $68—pretty cheap for a thorough cleansing, exfoliating and massage treatment. The spa operates on a unique co-op business model whereby individual therapists share overhead costs, hence the low prices.
Foot Massage
A 30-minute foot massage (which harnesses essential oils like lavender and lemongrass) at The Tamarind Spa costs just $35—while it definitely isn’t as cheap as what you can get across the border in JB, it’s decent by Singaporean standards. Also, the spa is really cozy, with lots of warm lighting and wood accents.
Body Scrub
Most Spa Esprit treatments don’t come cheap, but their Classic Scrub a Dub-Dub ($80.25) does, kinda. Choose from strawberry chunks and sugar grains (exfoliating) or tea tree flakes (antiseptic) during the 45-minute neck-to-toe body scrub and leave feeling squeaky clean and still mostly financially solvent.
Body Massage
Try Nimble/Knead’s Destination Bali ($76 for 60 minutes), a traditional Balinese massage that uses kneading, acupressure, reflexology and aromatherapy techniques to ease those knots in your body. Plus, the spa’s designed with shipping container parts, bringing industrial-chic at a whole new level.
Body Wrap
Aramsa, The Garden Spa offers a range of affordable body wraps, including the Thermal Boreh ($78 for 45 minutes), a ginger-based thermal wrap (boreh is Malay for “ginger”) that helps flush out toxins from your body. We also love the spa’s idyllic garden setting.
