Massages in Australia (18+)

Gentle Hands Thai

223A Buckley Street, Essendon

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Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Location

Amenities and Accessibility

Summary

Reviewer Recommendations

Communication and customer interaction




  • Bookings and roster inquiries are commonly handled via phonecall and SMS.

  • English proficiency varies.

  • Rosters and availability are sometimes available on Locanto.

  • Unsolicited follow ups communication has not been reported.



Venue location, accessibility, atmosphere and cleanliness




  • Located on a busy road with exposed front, however offers a discreet rear entrance.

  • On-street parking available nearby; some reviewers used side streets.

  • Multiple rooms, some with massage tables and at least one with a mattress on the floor.

  • Rooms vary in lighting; some described as dark or dimly lit.

  • Décor is generally clean and well-maintained.

  • Atmosphere described as casual but professional.



Facilities and amenities




  • Massage rooms equipped with massage tables or mattresses.

  • Some rooms are fitted with mirrors.

  • Some rooms have in-room showers; shower use offered occasionally after sessions.

  • Privacy ensured with lockable doors.

  • Complimentary water bottles sometimes provided.



Providers




  • Predominantly Thai ethnicity; some providers identified as Malaysian, Vietnamese, Latina, Chinese, and Filipino.

  • Ages typically range from mid-20s to mid 30s.

  • English proficiency varies from limited to good.

  • Personal hygiene generally acceptable.

  • Some have identified as transsexual.



Services




  • Standard service includes massage, extras can include hand relief, nude hand relief, bodyslides, oral and occasionally full service.

  • Massage quality ranges from average to good.

  • Provider engagement varies; some enthusiastic and chatty, others mechanical or shy.



Pricing and extras




  • Entry/session prices range from $50 for 30 minutes to $80 for 60 minutes.

  • Extras pricing typically ranges between $50 and $350.

  • Extras prices are sometimes negotiated; upfront payment is common.

  • Payment methods include cash and card.



Service flow and timing




  • Wait times for walk-ins vary; some had to wait 5-10 minutes.

  • Session duration usually as booked but a few reports of sessions ending early on completion of extras.

  • Interruptions during sessions have not been reported, sessions completed without mid-service departures.



Overall customer experience




  • English proficiency of providers varies.

  • Venue busyness varies.

  • Return likelihood mixed.



Quotes




  • "Would go again."

  • "She has a bit of fun."

  • "She’s a really friendly girl, good conversationalist, english isn’t the best, but she tries."

  • "She was my first ever successful foray into RnT's."

  • "Massage was better than average, she is good with her hands."

  • "She was new and looked decent and youngish. The massage was above average."

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