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Aqua Day Spa

4.0 (567 reviews)
Closed 8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Hot and cold soak tubs flanked by a dry and a steam sauna
Cheryl G.

Sadly, after having visited this establishment several times over the past decade, I will no longer be returning. Normally, when I visit, I get the body scrub and massage combo. Yesterday, however I visited with a couple of my girlfriends and we all decided to add on a body wrap. It was my first time getting a body wrap, and I was excited! We paid at the front before the service and I added a 15% gratuity. I had another $20 bill in my wallet that I was planning on giving to the woman that provided my service at the end. I like to arrive early so that I can enjoy the variety of saunas and hot tub. Yesterday was no different and I had a great time with my girlfriends relaxing. The service was wonderful. I never find the scrub to be a particularly relaxing experience, but I love the way my skin feels after the full body exfoliation. The massage and the body wrap afterwards were delightful and I finished up with skin smoother than a baby's bottom. The problem came at the very end. The second I sat up off the table, still wiping the remnants of the milk bath out of my eyes the woman hands me an envelope with her name "Michelle" on it and points where it says 20%-30% gratuity. No problem because with the extra $20 bill I was gonna give her it would've put me at 25%. And she did really work very hard. I go over to where the showers and I wash off and I had set my towel and the envelope down. I'm putting on my robe and she's standing there handing me the envelope again. The whole time I'm in the dressing room with my two girlfriends she's standing there by the sink watching me. I asked my two girlfriends if they got the same envelope and they said no. They tipped the same way I did. Also, their providers were not standing there watching them. So I walked out to the front desk and I asked the woman at the front desk am I able to leave some extra cash and I want to be sure that my provider get the the entire amount of the gratuity I left. The woman at the front desk apologizes that she may have forgotten to tell the provider that I had left some money ahead of time but that I'm welcome to leave additional money if I would like to in the envelope for her. While I'm standing there, the woman comes out to the front desk and starts yelling at me over and over "20% to 30%". I'm holding the $20 bill in my hand. Woman at the front desk shows her that I tipped ahead of time on the credit card and she looks at me angrily and says "no credit card" and continues to yell at me in Korean. The woman at the front desk is obviously uncomfortable and rolls her eyes and shrugs her shoulders. I'm sorry, but I'm not going to somewhere for a service and going to be bullied. So I turned my happy ass around and walked out. Not only did that woman not get the $20 bill I was planning on leaving, but the Aqua Day Spa has lost my patronage, nor will I be recommending it to my friends. They've got a competitor right down the street that I'll be going to from now on.

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Polly M.

This is my very first time getting a Korean massage. WOWZER! After getting over my shyness about how it's done I relaxed. Suzy instructed me and made my 50-minute completely comfortable. The warm oil along with the full body massage made me feel like a million bucks! A fresh cucumber facial and hair was was included. My DIL got a 90-minute massaging scrub. She also feels wonderful. I don't know if there's one close to me at home but if you're in San Diego... definitely plan on spending a few hours here. I hope to come back while we visit!

Broken out in scary bumps and bruises
Jenny S.

BEWARE!!!! This is my second time at this spa-the first time I went to this place was about 2 years ago. I scheduled the Korean body scrub and also a massage afterward. I was quickly checked in and taken to my locker, the no slippers rule once again- a hot bed for toe fungus. I was lead to the scrub "bed" the technician was rough and condescending. I asked her not to massage my head or face- she agreed but went on to roughly rub my face and head- extremely painful. The scrub was rough and the water splashed over me was almost to boiling point- I yelped at the first dousing and was laughed at by this gal. She managed to scrub off the dead skin with zero bedside manner- painful and rushed. Afterward I was led to a private room for a maassage- it was more of a torture chamber. I kept asking her to ease up- that the pressure hurt- she ignored me- she poked, and prodded my back and left me in complete pain. I finally told her I needed to leave and to let me out of the room- she did reluctantly trying to massage my head after I asked her not to touch my head or face l. I can't say the language barrier was the problem, this was something I've never encountered before- it felt angry, and almost abusive. She handed me her envelope which instructed me to leave her a 20% tip. The take away is as follows: the place has severely gone down hill- the floors and walls are moldy. My back is bruised and has broken out into a million red bumps in a matter of hours. As the bruises begin to appear darker I'll take more pictures.

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Lisa L.

This spa has potential but currently the only thing working on the women's side is the dry sauna. The jets in the hot pool- broken, the cold dip-broken steam room-isn't hot or steamy and there's black mold in the hot tub. I asked for a discount on the $30 admission but the owner refused. I should have walked out. Definitely not worth $30. And insult to injury, unlike every other K spa where admission covers the whole experience, here the jimjilbang was an extra $10. Epic rip off. Basically take a shower at home and save your money.

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Ask the Community - Aqua Day Spa

Website to book?

http://aquadayspasd.com there's a contact page, plus available services and prices with descriptions

I only want to use the dry sauna, cold plunge and jacuzzi. Do I still have to make a reservation because of the pandemic restrictions? Also, would I be alone in the spa during my reservation?

yes but its only 30 dollars

Is this place open?

No not yet :( We will be reopening soon with better and safer service!

Has it reopened?

No not yet Google has listed that Aqua Day Spa has reopened but we are still temporarily closed. Please check for further update son yelp! We will be back with better service.

Do men and women have separate areas? I am asking because of the nudity issue

Yes. It is the absolute best scrub and massage ever. Worth every penny

What is the male demographic like here? Also I'm thinking of going, are the body scrubs really painful? I'm reading mixed reviews on those.

What do you mean male demographic? What a weird question.

Is it same gender massage and body scrub? Because I just can't have a man touch my body like that I'm just curious and a little homophobic about men touching me

LET ME SAY JUST THIS ...MR. CHOI IS A " PROFESSIONAL MASSUES " GET RID OF YOUR HOMOPHOBIC DEMONS IN YOUR FUZZY LITTLE HEAD . THIS PLACE IS OWNED AND OPERATED BY AN ASIAN CULTURE FAMILY ..VERY LEGITIMATE ! THIS IS NOT A WHORE HOUSE ...

How much to just use the facilities with out getting additional services?

Sitting around nude in hot and cold pools (which is awesome), taking a shower, steam room, sauna and salt room for $20. It includes a robe, a towel & sandals to borrow, shampoo, conditioner, a hair dryer, etc etc. It's a great deal!

How early can you come to use the amenities before receiving a treatment?

I would take about an hour at least.....and after the treatment, another hour! Super relaxing!

Can you buy food there?

Hi Ale, We only have drinks. Thanks!

Can you use the jacuzzi/sauna/etc. before your body scrub? How much time should I plan on being there? Do you have to make an appointment? Thanks!

Yes, you should make an appointment. You need to arrive at least 30 minutes early to shower and to soak in the tub. Plan on being there 2 hrs minimum.… Read more

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Arrived early and got to enjoy the tranquility before it got busy, and I had a fantastic scrub and massage.

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Emerald Massage Therapy

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Phenomenal massage from Annie! I was sore after my flight and walking 20k steps so I wanted a good…read moremassage. I am sure glad I found her! Top notch professional with great technique! Her dog is so nice too. I really enjoyed playing with him. Very rare breed. The room is very comfy. They have two rooms. One is ice cold. I recommend the colder room. The massage table comfy. I would definitely come by and give her a try. When I am San Diego this will be my go to for massages! Thanks again for the amazing experience!

The business is located inside the Westin Hotel, on the fourth floor. We did street parking a…read morecouple blocks away and followed the instructions given to us. I was excited for my birthday massage and it was a letdown for the most part. We booked for a 90min couple's massage and they asked us what kind of pressure we both liked. I asked for medium on my back and firm on my legs and my husband asked for medium. Based on our answers, I assumed that the two masseuse assigned themselves to us accordingly. My masseuse was the older female and within the first 15min, I was ready to leave. I started off face down and she noticed a few knots on neck and shoulder area but then had me turn over onto my back after a short while of massaging there. I was confused but complied. She then started massaging down the middle of my breasts and then my stomach. I had to ask her to stop massaging my stomach. Then she started massaging my arms but it wasn't even deep long strokes, just a pinching motion with her hands. The kicker was when she was whipping my arm up and down like it was a rope. She did both arms and then when she got to my left leg, she did the pinching motion again along with some other random strokes. Somehow she massaged so high up my leg, her hands grazed my vagina!! I flinched and moved my body away. I'm sure it was an accident but still .. like what the hell? Within the 15-20mins, I asked her at least 3-4x to add more pressure and she would apply medium pressure and then go down to light-medium pressure. She was surprised by my request and kept commenting that she doesn't usually have this problem with people. I am shocked because I usually have to either ask people for less pressure or ask them only 1-2x for more pressure during the whole session, not this constant asking I had to do with her within the 15-20min with her. I knew I would have been more upset if I tolerated this entire massage and told her politely and embarrassingly that this massage was not working for me. The younger female masseuse (the owner) thanked me for speaking up and offered to switch. I reluctantly agreed but honestly felt bad because I didn't want my husband to endure the older female masseuse. I actually wanted to leave but I was embarrassed already about making things more awkward so I said Ok since my husband was ok with switching. The owner had me turn over back onto my stomach so I was face down and I realized she was about to step onto my back when I felt her foot on me. I asked her politely not to and she complied. I wish this was discussed prior the massage. The owner was much better than the older female masseuse, she had long deep strokes and used her elbows and the heel of her hands than the pinching motion. I had her for the remainder of the massage and only had to ask her 2x for more pressure, and at one point, even asked for a little bit less pressure. She maintained her pressure throughout the massage. She did my back and the back of my legs. I'm bummed that my right leg and both front of my legs didn't get addressed but I am glad I did not have to sit through the whole massage feeling like it was a complete waste of my time and money. My husband agreed that the other lady was not as good and he didn't like how she whipped his arms up and down either. 90min massages are pricey nowadays and so I want to leave feeling happy and money well spent but we left feeling so-so about the experience.

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I've never had a Thai massage before but my neck and lower back have been killing me, so I was in…read morethe area and found this hidden gem! Lily did such an amazing job. I had no clue they walk on your back lol I don't know how they do it but I don't think I want a normal massage ever again. The pressure level was perfect! My neck pain was relieved and my back cracked so much. I'll definitely be back! The staff was friendly and welcoming from beginning to end. I was a walk in and was lucky enough to get an hour massage at 7pm which I'm so thankful for because I really needed it. My back seriously thanks y'all ! They also include hot stones complimentary which is nice because most places charge, so overall I was really impressed with the whole service. The price was worth it! Parking was easy, restrooms are clean and the rooms are nice and spacious. 1000/10, check them out !

I have been seeing Apple for over 5 years. Do yourself a favor and spend the $ for a 90 min…read moremassage. Only a few dollars more. Apple always had the heater bed on for me. They include hot stone, stretching, massage, and Thai style walking on you. Apple knows exactly the pressure I need to not leave me sore. I could not recommend a cleaner, more professional and relaxing Thai Massage. 10/10

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2.0(2 reviews)
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Nice woman,but about 15 yrs. and 40lbs past acceptable. Update photos.posted photos are at least 15…read moreyrs older than reality

Where do I begin? I found Corrie on a Backpage ad for body rubs. There was a link to her website so…read moreI went there to check it out. The website wasn't great. Not much information there, but I seen a few photos and there was a number to contact. I called the number and Corrie answered right away. We discussed prices and options and I decided to give it a try and come in for a session. I called when I was on my way and she gave me an address, which my GPS showed as a 7-11. But as I got closer I called again and she directed me to some apartments close by. From the moment I walked in the door it was obvious that the photos from her website were either severely photo shopped or taken at least 6 or 7 years ago. Corrie is much older than she appears on her site. I came in and after a few minutes began the massage, if you could call it that. Her fingernails were about 3 inches long and made it very hard to actually give a massage. After getting there and finding she was much older than I thought and had nails too long to actually give a massage I then had too deal with her phone going off non-stop and her stopping every 10 minutes to answer or check her texts. Definitely not worth $200. And to top it off, for about a week after that I would receive random text messages from her that were obviously meant for other people. I actually has to block her number on my phone to get them to stop. Wish there was a way to give less than 1 star.

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