Sivilay Thai Massage, at 2 Tilsley Street in Glenholme, Rotorua, is a Thai massage studio with private single beds, couples beds and a post-massage tea room. The website describes traditional Thai massage, which combines yoga-style stretching with gentle pressure point work. Hot stone treatments use heated obsidian stones placed along the body's meridians, and a warm stone facial completes the treatment. Herbal compress massage and aromatherapy are also offered, and the Full Body Massage combines these with aromatherapy and hot oils. Gift cards are available.
Customers mention deep tissue massage and hot stones most often, along with couples massage and ginger tea. One reviewer said a mirimiri with hot oils and stones eased every tight muscle. Another said it was one of the best Thai massages they have had and praised the aromatherapy. The spaces are called beautiful and authentic, and staff are called friendly and professional. Open Locally lists one other Thai massage therapist within a kilometre, Rotorua Thai Massage, 0.8 km away, rated 4.4 from 81 reviews, and this studio is not beaten by either of the two with 10 or more reviews. Our pick in Glenholme for a hot stone or aromatherapy massage.