SIEM REAP -- Area Code (855-63)

Bodia Spa (mixed) Located above the pharmacy just down from the Blue Pumpkin, Utopia Map, 063-761-593. The design of the facility is Cambodia Cool - soothing and calm - with smooth curves as a design motif, using local materials. At the entrance, an 8m rattan lounge seat envelopes you. 1/F combines rattan, bamboo, red bricks and peaceful lighting to reflect Angkor temples. Treatments are performed by local therapists, trained by their in-house teacher sharing her 15+ years of international experience. Application of this knowledge is made using 100% Bodia nature products. Popular with the gay expat community. Massage takes place in a loosely curtained area. For a more private experience, ask to have your massage on the top floor or at their beautiful spa at the Heritage Suites below. Prices are very reasonable. Gay-owned and managed. Masseurs and masseuses available. Bodia Spa Heritage Suites, Wat Polanka, Slokram Village, Utopia Map, 063-761-593. Gay customers requiring the ultimate in luxury and privacy should request a masseur at this second branch of Bodia. Gorgeous spa suites in an oasis of calm, contemporary design.

• Hatha Khmer Massage by Men
  #0092 Street 22, Wat Bo Village, Salakamroeuk Commune, Utopia Map, 077-585-756, 077-643-232, 081-726-565, email. Second branch of this popular Phnom Penh male massage spa. Beautiful, colonial style house with five different treatment rooms to choose from, each with individual washroom/shower, soothing music, lighting control and Khmer decor. 12+ masseurs dressed in traditional Siem Reap style are on hand to select from. Management can suggest the appropriate one based on your preferences. Treatments include oil, lotion or cream, traditional Khmer, 4-hand, foot, facial, and scrub massage. Open daily 11am-midnight.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "I enjoyed a massage three times in the new Siem Reap branch of Hatha Khmer Massage by Men: of course it depends on the individual masseur. I had heaven-on-earth twice and one good experience. The masseurs don't speak English - but in general they really know what you like..." -- hhbernd, Jul 28, 2010

  Linga Spa On The Passage, parallel to Pub St, Utopia Map, 012-246-912, 012-755-311, email. From the owners of the first gay bar in Siem Reap comes this modern and private spa for gay men. Located opposite Linga Bar in the heart of the Old Market area. Just go to Linga Bar (open from 11am) where their staff will show you to the spa. On offer are a full range of spa treatments including foot massage, shoulder and back, body and oil massage using traditional and contemporary treatment techniques. Three beautifully designed treatment rooms (including one with space enough for couples), each with rain shower and Thai-style massage mat. Calm lighting and soft music set the mood for you to escape the outside world. High quality service for such extremely reasonable prices! Call for a FREE tuk-tuk pickup at your hotel! Utopia Member Discount

  Comments from Utopians:

  "The massage staff ... what can I say ... all sexy guys with hands from god." -- tokyojeff, Mar 7, 2010

  MEN's Near Wat Po Lanka, Utopia Map, 089-787-600, email. Five minutes tuk-tuk ride from the old town center and minutes from Angkor Wat (give your tuk-tuk driver the phone number above and he can call for directions). The spa within the MEN's Resort provides massage for relaxing after your day visiting the Angkor temples. Their cute masseurs are trained to pamper guests with professional oil massage, Khmer traditional massage or soothing foot massage. The massage rooms are stylishly decorated and all feature aircon and private showers.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "I had a wonderful massage treatment at MEN's. Cute therapist, yet well experienced. Costwise...it's cheap...only $18 for an hour. Treatment room was well appointed. Will come back for the massage." -- b1shonen, Jul 13, 2010

  "Amazing professional massage therapists. 90-minute massages for US$26. Both my partner and I had massages every day that we were in Cambodia, which was perfect after a day of trekking in the temples." -- speedracerny, Jul 3, 2010

  "Massages were excellent." -- JDAC, Jun 2, 2010

  "Massage rooms are very cozy, and cute, young masseurs." -- aznguyinsact, May 16, 2010

  "Went in early evening. Their nice masseurs fixed me up." -- ghekko62, Mar 31, 2010

• Romantic
  (see listing under Saunas).