Traditional Thai massage is the main offer at Dara Thai Massage and Aromatherapy, at 245 Dickens Street in Napier Central. The business says its massage therapists have years of experience, and soothing music plays during sessions. Customers describe relief from muscle knots, neck pain and sore areas, and one who walked in after a long walk in Bluff Hill, ahead of a marathon, went for an hour and was glad they did. Another said that after ninety minutes with one of the therapists they regained their faith in massage. Value for money comes up several times in the reviews.
Not every visit went well. One customer booked an hour of traditional Thai massage, ended up with oil in their hair, and felt the session was not the Thai massage they had booked. The session ran twenty-five minutes past the booked time and they were late collecting their child. The business is open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm, on (06) 650 3864. Our pick in Napier Central for a long session with muscle knots and neck pain.