7 affordable spas and massage parlours in Singapore

With six outlets spread across the nation, you have plenty of options for your self-care day off. Night owls can rejoice too – the outlets open till very late, with the Orchard Point and Orchard Liat Towers branches closing at 4am. Choose from a wide range of services, including the regular foot reflexology ($37.45 for 30 mins), a 4-in-1 Therapy ($42.80 for 30 mins) that targets the head, shoulder, neck and back with Thai massage moves, and the thorough 5-in-1 Therapy ($64.20 for an hour). If you're one for ancient Chinese remedies, Natureland also offers its Tui Na treatment ($77.04 for an hour) that soothes the body and improves one’s chakra from within.

The facade and receiving area of Nimble/Knead are decorated with industrial-looking containers, giving this parlour an edginess befitting hipster enclave Tiong Bahru. The inside is more predictably roomy and resort-like, with decor and furnishings sourced from Thailand. Classics like Thai, Balinese, Swedish and foot massages are given modern twists with names like 'Swede and Sassy' and 'Tuinasaurus'. But what we like best are the prices: its sessions start from a pretty reasonable $42 for a 60-minute foot massage, $69 for 45-minute scrubs and masks and $76 for 60 minute full body massages.

Founded by entrepreneur Joshua Lung in 2001, Healing Touch offers a diverse array of facial, massage and slimming services at highly affordable rates. Try out the Moxa Signature Massage ($63 for one hour) which combines the soothing effect of heated Bian stones with its award-winning tension relief body massage to treat neck and back pain. For avid gym-goers with stiff joints and muscles or chronic pain, go for the Deep Tissue Massage ($63 for one hour) to target those deep layers of muscle and connective tissue. Meanwhile, a 30 minute rejuvenating body scrub is only $40. Visit Healing Touch at one of its nine outlets across the island. 

Get the best of the Japanese hot spring experience with the traditional Thai massage at Yunomori Onsen and Spa. For $38, you get all-day access to five onsen baths, steam rooms and sauna. Sink into the soda, silk, bubble, jet and cold baths, which are enriched with hot spring minerals imported from Japan. For a more complete experience, Yunomori also offers spa packages including a 30 minute head and shoulder Thai massage and onsen experience ($68). Fresh towels and a yukata (plus disposable underwear, if you're shy) are part of the deal, and there's a decent Japanese café in the spa where you can fuel up and hydrate. 

There's no need to drag yourself to the city centre for a massage at Precious Foot Reflexology and Massage. Its three outlets are located in neighbourhoods including Toa Payoh, Clementi and Jurong, putting some rest and rejuvenation within easy reach. This massage parlour provides multi award-winning services at super affordable prices too – a 30-minute foot reflexology session starts at $28 dollars, and a 30-minute full body massage starts at $45. Add-ons include gua sha ($38) and a foot herbal soak ($5), with regular promotions to keep your wallet happy.

Massage Master uses only pure aromatherapy oils and premium extracts for its relaxing foot reflexology and full body massage sessions. Tucked away from Bedok, the parlour offers a premium experience at affordable neighbourhood prices. A foot reflexology session starts at $29 for 30 minutes, with a special combo that includes a 10 minute head and shoulder massage for $50. 2-in-1 bundles let you get the full experience – for $67, your feet get an hour of pampering plus another half hour for the rest of your body. 

Tang Dynasty promises a relaxing and pampering experience at its adobe. As its name might suggest, the parlour focuses on Chinese-type treatments such as ba guan therapy (fire cupping) ($40 for 30 minutes), gua sha therapy (skin scraping) ($40 for 30 minutes) and ear candling. And of course, the classics like foot reflexology ($50 for one hour) and an Oriental Body Massage ($60 for one hour). Add on the goodness with aroma oil or a body scrub, or perhaps bring your partner along for some couple relaxation ($115 total for one hour).