Service charges: the same 1,299 menu price, and why one guest pays 1,299 while another pays 1,429
Macau sauna menus write the service charge four different ways: "included", "10%", "5% + 5%", and a few that do not say at all. This page works each method out and lists the rate for all 14 venues — two minutes before you settle up saves more than you would think.
The short version: three sentences
1. "Included" means the board price is the final price. Nothing to calculate.
2. "10%" means the menu price × 1.1. A 1,299 room costs 1,429.
3. "5% + 5%" is the one people misread. It is not 5%: it is two separate 5% items, about 10.25% in total — slightly more than a flat 10%.
Three bills first, then the percentage
The service charge is calculated onTherapist package, not on the whole bill — the structure has three layers:
| Item | What it covers | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Ticket entry pass |
Baths, steam and dry sauna, lounge, unlimited free food and drink, plusone free lobby massage. Ticket only, no therapist, is allowed. | Varies by venue; paid on entry |
| Therapist package | Priced bynationalityandtier — within one venue it can differ several times over.At most venues the package includes entry。 | Package price × (1 + service rate) |
| Add-ons | Themed rooms, couples, extra time — added on site. | Quoted per item; ask first |
Four methods, worked out
The table runs four common menu prices (1,299 / 1,598 / 2,188 / 2,888) through all four methods. Compare it directly with the menu in front of you.
| Menu price | Included | 10% | 5% + 5% | Biggest spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,299 | 1,299 | 1,429 | about 1,432 | +133 |
| 1,598 | 1,598 | 1,758 | about 1,762 | +164 |
| 2,188 | 2,188 | 2,407 | about 2,413 | +225 |
| 2,888 | 2,888 | 3,177 | about 3,184 | +296 |
"5% + 5%" is calculated as two successive charges (menu price × 1.05 × 1.05). If the venue applies both to the original price the result equals 10%, a difference of a few patacas — but you should know which way they calculate it.
Service charge by venue, all 14
Grouped by method. Price ranges are the lowest and highest tiers on each venue’s menu, before the service charge, for comparison only.
| Service charge | Venue | Price range | Area | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Included | East Castle Spa | 2,188 – 6,388 | Macau Peninsula | Final price · themed rooms |
| Included | Majesty Spa | 1,299 – 6,699 | Macau Peninsula | Overnight · roomy lounge |
| Included | The Excellent Sauna | 1,299 – 6,088 | Macau Peninsula | No overnight · lavish |
| 10% | Yu Spa | 1,199 – 7,399 | Macau Peninsula | Lowest entry tier |
| 10% | Shang Pin Spa | 1,199 – 6,699 | Taipa | Bubble bath · couples |
| 10% | Number Nine Spa | 1,199 – 6,999 | Macau Peninsula | Show · newest venue |
| 10% | Victoria Sauna | 1,598 – 7,298 | Macau Peninsula | SE Asian · BOGO evenings |
| 10% | Clube Rio Spa | 2,888 – 8,888 | Macau Peninsula | KTV-led · priciest |
| 10% | M Club (paused) | 2,388 – 6,498 | Macau Peninsula | Themed rooms · quiet |
| 10% | Number One Sauna (paused) | 2,199 – 7,699 | Macau Peninsula | The biggest line-up |
| 10% | Lake Palace Sauna (paused) | 2,299 – 7,099 | Taipa | Best food & facilities |
| 5% + 5% | Empire Spa | 1,199 – 6,088 | Macau Peninsula | Lowest tier + themed |
| 5% + 5% | Manhao Spa | 1,299 – 6,188 | Taipa | Show · no overnight |
| Not stated | Regal Sauna Palace (paused) | 2,388 – 6,988 | Macau Peninsula | Confirm on site |
Rates can differ within a venue by room type and therapist tier; the table shows the main menu tiers. Per-venue detail on the All 10 compared。
Beyond the service charge: three common add-ons
First, small services.Scrubs, ear cleaning and foot massage are usually charged separately, from a few tens to a couple of hundred. If you do not want them, say so plainly — nobody insists.
Second, room-type or couples supplements.Themed rooms and two-person arrangements usually carry a supplement. How much depends on the room and the night — ask before deciding.
Third, weekends and peak hours.Friday and Saturday nights fill the popular venues, tightening both prices and room choice. Move to a weekday if you can — the same venue feels very different.
Four questions before you pay
Cash or card?
Most venues take both, but cards (and e-wallets) usually cost 1.5–3.5% in FX or fees. Paying in patacas cash is cheapest — on a large bill that gap pays for another add-on.
Best practice: confirm the total inside first, then withdraw or change money. Do not discover a cash shortfall at the counter.
Cannot read the menu in front of you? Send a photo to @heman1688 and we will go through it line by line, and tell you which venue is the best value tonight.
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