I went to Brunswick City Baths when they were running $49 massage and spa and swim deal and I've got to say I had the strangest massage ever. These are the things he did that was left something to be desired:
- talked throughout the massage (it's difficult to tell someone you'd rather not talk about your holidays but relax and drift away during a massage)
- didn't use enough oil (this hurt my skin like a chinese burn)
- strange technique of massage, which hurt more than felt good (I like deep tissue massages but I felt like he was going to rip my skin!)
In saying that, the last time I came it was fantastic a man called Pascall did all the right things a massage should entail! I chose to go back for there are a lot of Sports specialist masseurs at City Baths.

Also when I had my swim, there were only two other people in the lap pool and it was a little intimidating with the uniformed security guard standing at the end of each lane. If it were a lifesaver I would understand, but a man in black polished shoes, a white shirt looking bored. Is that necessary? I'll probably consider the outdoor pool next time.

Approximate cost: $49

Great ambience, yummy food. Went there in a big group and everything was delicious. Service was a little slow but acceptable. Really good for vegetarians. I had the ginger tofu on rice and that was fresh and lovely. Would go there again.

Approximate cost: $15