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APACAKNA URUTAN TRADISIONAL

Updated 2026-07-14 · 1,721 reviewed · 209 listed · Scored from 116 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(116) 75 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Traditional & Balinese MassageSpa & Wellness Centres
APACAKNA URUTAN TRADISIONAL
Services
Traditional & Balinese Massage, Spa & Wellness Centres
Reviews
116

What recent reviews say

Most reviewers praise deep tissue work that resolves long-standing pain, with one customer reporting relief from years of back tightness after a single session. One detailed complaint challenges these accounts, describing rude staff, poor technique, and unsafe conditions like being asked to lie on a bare floor.

Praised for
  • effective pain relief for chronic issues
  • skilled massage technique on nerve points
  • friendly and skilled staff
  • therapeutic value for injuries and tension
Watch-outs
  • rude and dismissive staff attitude
  • inconsistent technique and unsafe practices
  • uncomfortable working conditions (floor massage without pillow)
  • inappropriate comments during sessions
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Best for: people with chronic body pain or sports injuries who prefer strong deep tissue work over relaxation.
Think twice if: you value a welcoming atmosphere and polished service, or prefer lighter massage styles. One customer reported rude staff and unsafe practices.

Strengths

  • effective for chronic pain and tight muscles
  • focuses on fixing body misalignment
  • deep tissue technique targeting nerve points

Worth knowing

  • described as traditional Malay village massage, not spa-style
  • one reviewer reported being asked to lie on a bare floor without pillow
  • staff reportedly make comments and tell jokes during sessions
  • masseur reportedly claims customers have fainted as a result

What reviews say by service

Traditional & Balinese Massage
strong deep tissue work on nerve points and muscle knots, especially effective for chronic pain and body misalignment.
Therapeutic & Sports Massage
praised for loosening stiff neck and healing injured ankles, but one reviewer reported inconsistent and potentially unsafe technique.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.46 average across the 181 spa & wellness centres businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 70% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 77
Review volume 90
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

5
93
4
15
3
4
2
0
1
4

Contact

Address
Pintasan Bahagia 4, Bayan Baru, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang
Open in Google Maps

Last verified 2026-07-14

Opening hours

Monday
09:00-12:00, 15:00-00:00
Tuesday
09:00-12:00, 15:00-00:00
Wednesday
09:00-12:00, 15:00-00:00
Thursday
09:00-12:00, 15:00-00:00
Friday
15:00-00:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
09:00-12:00, 15:00-00:00

As listed on Google.

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Common questions

Is this a relaxation spa or therapeutic massage?
It is traditional Malay massage focused on fixing body aches, misalignment, and muscle knots, not a relaxing spa experience.
Will this help with chronic pain?
Multiple reviewers report relief from long-standing pain, tight muscles, and injuries after a single session. One customer experienced significant improvement in back tightness from a 2-year-old injury.

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Last updated 2026-07-14