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Areoma Boutique Spa, Gurney Walk

Updated 2026-07-14 · 1,721 reviewed · 209 listed · Scored from 414 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(414) 88 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Couple Massage RoomsTraditional & Balinese MassageBlind / Visually-Impaired MasseurTherapeutic & Sports MassageSpa & Wellness CentresReflexology & Foot MassageThai Massage
Areoma Boutique Spa, Gurney Walk
Services
Couple Massage Rooms, Traditional & Balinese Massage, Blind / Visually-Impaired Masseur
Reviews
414

What recent reviews say

Areoma Boutique Spa earns consistent praise for skilled therapists who excel at releasing muscle tension, paired with a spotless, tranquil setting. Staff are warm and attentive. One customer paid nearly RM200 for a reflexology session where the therapist dozed off; most others find the experience worth returning to.

The spa serves couples, offers body, facial, foot and reflexology treatments, and custom packages. Guests regularly request therapist Alister by name. Weekend availability exists across seven open days, and the team operates across Penang locations including Batu Kawan and Genting Highlands.

Praised for
  • skilled therapists, especially Alister
  • clean facility with calm ambience
  • friendly and responsive staff
  • effective tension and stress relief
  • relaxing experience, soothing atmosphere
Watch-outs
  • therapist inattentiveness (fell asleep)
  • high price relative to service quality
skilled-therapistsclean-facilityrelaxing-ambiencefriendly-staffprofessional-servicegreat-for-couples
Best for: returning visitors to Penang seeking skilled, tension-focused massage and spa days
Think twice if: one report of therapist falling asleep during a RM200 session; occasionally inconsistent staff performance despite overall cleanliness

Strengths

  • Named therapist Alister praised for chronic tension release
  • Full range from facials to reflexology in tranquil setting
  • Available 7 days with multiple Penang locations

Worth knowing

  • Therapist Alister specialises in chronic muscle tension relief and has multi-year loyal clientele
  • Foot reflexology offered and praised
  • Combi spa packages and pampering packages available per website
  • Jacuzzi and scrub services mentioned by reviewers

What reviews say by service

Traditional & Balinese Massage
praised for soothing, calming effect and stress relief
Reflexology & Foot Massage
foot reflexology highly recommended and well-executed
Spa & Wellness Centres
clean, tranquil ambience with effective treatments across body, facial and foot services
Therapeutic & Sports Massage
Alister especially praised for releasing chronic muscle tension
Couple Massage Rooms
couples consistently recommend for shared spa experiences

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.46 average across the 181 spa & wellness centres businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 93% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 85
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
366
4
26
3
2
2
8
1
12

Contact

Address
S7, S8, Gurney walk, 2F, Persiaran Gurney, 10250 George Town, Pulau Pinang
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Last verified 2026-07-14

Opening hours

Monday
10:00-23:00
Tuesday
10:00-23:00
Wednesday
10:00-23:00
Thursday
10:00-23:00
Friday
10:00-23:00
Saturday
10:00-23:00
Sunday
10:00-23:00

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
Body Spa TreatmentsFacial Spa TreatmentsFoot Spa TreatmentsAdd-on Spa TreatmentsCombi Spa PackagesPampering Spa PackagesAreõmaReflexAreõmaZhiya

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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Common questions

Can I request a specific therapist?
Yes. Therapist Alister is frequently requested by returning customers for his skill at releasing chronic muscle tension.
Is Areoma open on weekends?
Yes, the spa publishes opening hours for all 7 days of the week.
Do you have locations outside George Town?
Their website claims service areas in Batu Kawan, Genting Highlands, and Bentong, alongside Gurney Walk and George Town.

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Last updated 2026-07-14