November 30, 2020 – #8846 Sampaloc st. Cor. Estrella st. San Antonio village Makati, Philippines
My Korean Spa experience. I visited the New Lasema Spa the day after my birthday to celebrate it, have a fun time and relax in a unique way.
We arrived at 10:45 am at the New Lasema Spa. We entered the facility and followed the health protocol procedure. We proceeded to the 2nd floor lobby and was greeted and accommodated by the staff at the counter. We paid 1,488php each for the full package/holiday rate. The staff gave us a locker key and the bracelet band which will serve as our "access card" inside and will be used in all the transactions inside like for food and other services so you don’t have to bring your cash with you. We were also given "Pajamas" to wear along with the "Sheep Head Towel", as you may have seen being worn by actors/actresses’ in Korean dramas. If you did not bring an extra bath towel, Don’t worry! You can pay at the counter for only 100php. Although, as a Sauna Rule, you should walk on your Birthday suit and show your cute cheeky butts. If this is not your type of freedom, you are free to use your small towel and cover your shy area.
LOBBY AREA 
We were asked to remove our shoes as you will be walking on all paths barefoot. We went to the locker room and got changed. Men and women walk separate ways to get inside but rest assured, you will meet inside thereafter. Just a note, you cannot use your phone inside the locker room, it is highly prohibited and you can be fined or jailed when caught using your camera.
The food we ordered cost only 700+Php. We were seated in a tatami table, known famously in Japanese culture, but you do have an option to be seated on a higher table near the pond area.
JJIMJILBANG ROOMS
Jjimjilbang rooms has different temperatures. You can choose a room ranging from 54°C up to 90°C or the Ice room which has -14°C.
- Himalayan Salt and Oak Charcoal
- Ochre Hot Kiln
- Oak and Red Clay
- Ochre, Pine tree
- Yellow soil with amethyst
- Ice room. (My Favorite!!!)
Sauna and Pools
The sanctuary of the New Lasema Spa. This would be my favorite area where I felt my body detoxified. My favorite was the Misted Sauna. It has a very fragrant odor inside due to the herbs mixed to the mist. Apparently, only the Jasmine Pool is open to the public as of the moment. It’s the hottest pool available, so I think we would be safe from the virus even if we have limited distance inside. Note! Do take it easy on the pools. At first, I could barely dip my knee since it’s boiling hot! But after a while your body will adapt and will enjoy the heat.
- Mist Sauna
- Ice Water
- Green Tea
- Ginseng
- Hinoki
- Jasmine
*New Lasema Spa has other facilities like Far infrared Room, Sleeping Cave, Gym Area, Nail Spa, Sleeping Rooms, Massage Room, Karaoke Room, Play room, and Common Area Room.
SNAPSHOTS
Rating is 5/5
To sum it all, I really enjoyed staying there and would definitely come back when all of the areas became accessible after the pandemic. I also would like to add that their staffs are very accommodating and helpful to us as newbies of this Korean Spa.
New Lasema Spa – #8846 Sampaloc st. Cor. Estrella st. San Antonio village Makati, Philippines
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Great review, redwade! I’m now a fan of your work. I’d just like to ask if the place is packed when you visited and were you able to utilize all of the facilities that were included in your package? Also, when is the best time you recommend us to visit the place? Thanks again for the insightful review, it was very informative. Kudos!
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Hi Mark Qui! Thank you for visiting my page. Yes! we were able to utilize all of the facilities inside. We stayed for more than 10 hours at New La Sema Spa, this gave us time to experience all the facilities mentioned above. I think the best time would be morning since there would be less people and you can book your massage with you preferred time. Massaging hours has first come, first served basis.
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