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NagaWorld is not just a casino. Above the roulette tables a luxury spa lies in wait for the non-gambler.

There is a distinct possibility upon entering The Spa at NagaWorld that you may never leave. Service is friendly and professional, prices are surprisingly reasonable for a high-class spa, and the premises, well, they may simply be the most fabulous in town. In addition to a common foot massage area complete with massive flatscreen TVs and a curious water feature, the establishment sports over twenty private massage rooms.

These are not just any rooms either, but bed-jacuzzi-steamand- sauna combos the size of a decent livingroom. Really, going for a massage at Naga is more like renting out your very own chic hotel room than going for a beauty treatment.

Not that there is anything wrong with the treatments. The one-hour Oriental Chinese Foot Massage (US$20) is professionally administered and makes itself felt a long time after the treatment. However, it is the 90 minute Four Hand Signature Massage (US$50) that is likely to blow your mind. Combining three different styles of oil massage – Swedish, Balinese, and Hawaiian – two masseuses knead your tired muscles with skill and a strength you would not expect based on their size. Having four instead of two hands going at it is particularly effective on your back, when the therapists can massage both your upper and lower back simultaneously. When it comes to massages, more really is better.

As your hour or two of relaxation comes to a finish, one of the staff will fill the big, freestanding Jacuzzi, so you can jump straight in after the massage. Both the sauna and the steam room will also be ready for action – the room is all yours to enjoy for 30 minutes after the treatment.

In addition to body treatments, Naga Spa also offers facials (US$45) for different skin types using products by well-known French brand Sothys. 120 to 180 minute packages are also available, starting at US$68. Out of these, the Wellness Package sounds a right treat, combining a coffee and milk scrub, a royal Balinese massage, and a herbal hot compress.

While Naga may not be the most obvious choice for a massage, it’s seriously worth a try. Especially as you are welcome almost any time of the day, or night.

The Spa at NagaWorld, Hun Sen Park. Tel: 023 213 953. Open 10am to 3am.