The location was great, inside and out. The massage room on the second floor was quaint, nice, and…read morequiet. We had a couples 90 minute massage and the two masseuses (masseui?) were very good. The only thing that could have been better was maybe a bit warmer in the room. Overall, a great experience, we are glad we found this place. We got the massage within 24 hours for the appointment.

Great massage and very nice place and location. I reconditioned this massage. They could only…read moreaccommodate our walking with a 45 min massage and we took it. Short but excellent.

Excellent atmosphere and the massage was very relaxing. We walked in with neck pains, shoulder…read morepains and very sore feet. We left feeling painless and stress free

The best thai massage in Amsterdam. I felt so relaxed after my massage yesterday and she really…read moreworked on the knots in my shoulders. Definitely only going to go here for my massages and would highly recommend it!

Was looking for a therapeutic deep tissue massage. Got matched with a young woman with a small…read moreframe, I didn't jump to any conclusions as I've had very tiny women give me very deep pressure before, but it quickly became obvious that not only did she not know how to do deep tissue, but she was also very new. (I asked her during the massage, she said 2 years - quite new for an LMT) I also should have gone running when I mentioned I had plantar fasciitis (a very common condition) and she thought that was "an infection". She was very nice but unfortunately the massage was a complete waste of the small amount of time and money I had. Her hands were shaking by the end of the 45 minutes with only moderate pressure. She joked that "probably no pressure was too deep for me", but that's definitely not true. She just wasn't able to do it. She told me she only does relaxation massages. Really, this is the manager's fault for giving me a relaxation therapist instead of being honest and saying they didn't have any deep tissue therapists available. Would have appreciated some honesty instead of wasting my time and money. Super disappointing experience :(

As a long time client, I can highly recommend the inviting and relaxing atmosphere, along with the…read morewarm staff and high quality massages.

Good massage for the price , traditional Asian massage and they require draping older staff in city…read morecenter

This is just a small place to get your feet rubbed and massaged. I wouldn't trust the sanitation…read morefor a full body and the smell inside already turned me off anyway. Walking in I accepted the cost of 30 Euro for 30 minutes of service as I knew that was high. The entire place smelled like cigarettes and cheap oil fragrances. If you go here proceed with caution

Wow! An amazing massage! One of the best I've had and I've had a lot of massages. Very good…read moredeep-tissue concentration on the trouble-spots. Very clean and professional. Prompt and friendly service. No online reservations but you can WhatsApp, call or stop by. Definitely worth the effort! My only regret is not finding them sooner. I can't believe they are right around the corner and I never tried them before - but then again, things have not been open much the past two years due to the pandemic. They were recommended by a local friend who has gone to them for a few years.

Beautiful, relaxing massage room. Love Thai massages. Fortunate they were able to squeeze two…read moreweary travelers in.

Marin Massage is the professional massage in Amsterdam! We…read moreboth had great massages and Marin was kind enough to teach me cupping techniques she had developed over the years. Marin is a caring person and very perceptive. She knows how to find those tight little muscles and massage them smooth. My feet and legs were suffering from those cobbled stone streets. She brought fast relief! Remember to book online as she keeps a full schedule.

My husband and I had been traveling for 3 weeks and wanted to relax before getting on another…read moreplane. Marin worked on my husband and was amazing. Pascal worked on me and was also very good. I tried to book online but ended up calling the number listed, and Marin fit us in the next day. So relaxing and much needed.

Great massage by the staff at Thai Thara. The owner is very friendly, welcoming and professional…read more The setting is pleasing to the senses, calming and clean. Massages are intense and effective. Highly recommended.

Professional, reasonably priced and strong masseuse. Salon was clean and staff were friendly.read more

"THERE'S A FINE LINE BETWEEN PLEASURE AND PAIN, AND THE LADIES AT CHINA BEAUTY MASSAGE KNOW EXACTLY…read moreWHERE IT LIES." We walked in broken. We walked out resurrected. Sometimes, we rely on old favourites. Sometimes, we take a chance on something new. That day in Amsterdam was one of meetings, fatigue, and the kind of bone-chilling Dutch weather that seeps into your soul. Cold, wet, grey, and utterly miserable, we were on the verge of collapse. Worse still, something was brewing in the chest--a creeping exhaustion threatening to take hold. Then, purely by chance, we found ourselves at the door of China Beauty Massage. "Found" is generous--(barely) crawled would be more accurate. That was the state we were in. We had one more meeting to get through, but survival took priority. The therapist nodded knowingly at our request, responding with a simple: "Ahh haa, ahh haa. Not a problem, not a problem. Ahh haa, ahh haa." An elderly woman stood up, gestured twice with her hands--an odd jerking motion. We were too tired to decipher it. Without hesitation, she stepped forward, relieved us of our coats, and hung them up with the efficiency of someone who had done this a thousand times before. We sat. Moments later, warm towels appeared on our laps, cups of loose-leaf Chinese green tea were placed before us, and shoes were gently removed. Then, the magic began. Every. Single. Thing. On. Our. Feet. Hurt. The tips of our toes, the ankles, the Achilles, the balls, the sides, the arches--the whole damn map of our suffering was etched into the soles of our feet. And if you know anything about Chinese foot massage, you know that each part of the body corresponds to a pressure point in the foot. The pain was a message: our bodies were out of balance, and we were paying the price. And then, something extraordinary happened. People, I swear to you, I now understand what Jesus Christ must have felt like up there on the cross. That was the kind of day we had. But within minutes--minutes--under the skilled hands of those therapists, it was nothing short of a resurrection. Right there, in the middle of Amsterdam. Now, let's address the naysayers. I've seen some of the vicious, clueless comments left by reviewers. Everyone is entitled to an opinion, sure, but let's be clear: this is a Chinese therapeutic body massage clinic. Whether you're in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Tianjin, or Taipei, whether you're in Chinatown in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or London, the format is always the same: big, comfy chairs, functional hot water pails, and interior decor that ranges from basic to non-existent. In larger Chinese cities, the chairs sometimes recline into full loungers, but the experience? Almost identical. If you want frou-frou--the sound of whales cooing to each other, people playing the flute under the dulcet light of the moon, and a dizzying menu of exotic, wallet-draining treatments--the spa at the Conservatorium Hotel, the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, and the Grand Sofitel Amsterdam await. (And let me say, all are very fine establishments--we frequent them.) What sets China Beauty Massage apart? Service. If you know traditional Chinese medical Tui Na body massage and foot massage, you know that China Beauty Massage is the real deal. Almost every therapist here is damn good at what they do. Some lack endurance. Personally, we prefer a firm massage--starts strong, stays strong, ends strong. Punters should also know that these places operate on a first-come, first-served basis. If you walk in, you get whoever's next. If you have special requests--whether you want an iron grip or the lightest touch--say so at the start. And if communication is an issue? No excuses. You have a smartphone. Use Google Translate. And let's be absolutely clear: this is not some flimsy, frou-frou, feel-good 'move oil around your feet' mess called Western foot reflexology, with its soft, directionless strokes and feather-light oil treatments. If that's your thing, fine--enjoy. But if you've got an ailment, lingering fatigue, or some mysterious ache that won't go away, do yourself a favour: China Beauty Massage is the place. We've introduced this clinic to friends from Leipzig, Santa Barbara, Bermuda, the Azores, Duluth, Minnesota--and every single one of them raved about the experience. TWO THUMBS UP. ACROSS THE BOARD. (And no, I do not own shares or have any other financial interest in this enterprise!)

The WORST!! The massage was very weak - the pressure and technique were poor and the woman giving…read morethe massage was very distracted. It wasn't so much a massage as it was 25 minutes (yes, 25 minutes even though I paid for 30) of this woman touching my leg while looking out the window - very weird. The owner was also quite rude - the business only takes cash (no sign posted nor heads up given to this end). Going to get cash was easily remedied, but I suggested that they let customers know in advance that they were cash only and the owner started being belligerent - totally uncalled for. Super duper lame. Money and a good mood totally wasted.

Just an Oil smearing experience and a €60 nap!…read more This review is dedicated to Milena. There are so many negative points that I can't tell enough about this experience: 1) shorten time: I arrived 15 minutes early, and got started 7 minutes later, just becuz the massageur was preparing herself: going to the toilet, drinking water etc! The digital clock in the room is also wrong (it runs faster than the actual time, I checked with my iPhone) so she finished 7 minutes earlier. It supposed to be 60 minutes for €59, so basically I just got 75% of my service. 2) she was not focused & it was disturbing. Her phone was on silence mode, but it would keep vibrating. The door is poorly sound isolated, so you could hear all the noise from the hair salon. 3) regular short breaks. She kept drinking water while doing me massage. I have regular massage and I know how it should be done properly. Besides, IMO she didn't apply so much pressure to be so tired that she need water! 4) she wouldn't ask if the pressure was OK: I already pointed her from beginning that I like strong massage, but basically it was just smearing oil, which I could also do myself! The location is beautiful though, but I would say it is more a hair salon place than a massage. Get it somewhere else please, or if you are too desperate like I was (as my regular place got fully booked) avoid this place at all cost, or else just go to have a fine dining experience and a nice walk. It would be a much better choice!

After a week of tromping around Europe, I felt the need for some pampering. I was lucky to find…read morethis spot and got a fantastic massage from Silke. I also got an excellent haircut from Natalia. Highly recommend this place if you're in the area.