What a great experience! Food was delcious, scrub felt amazing (besides the ticklish spots, all the rooms were so nice, and the pools were great! read more

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This was my first Korean spa experience, so part of this review is definitely from the perspective of someone who had no idea what they were doing. I came here with a group of girlfriends for my friend's birthday, and none of us had been to a Korean spa before. Honestly, it was confusing from the start. There wasn't much direction on where to go, what order to do things in, how the facilities worked, or what you were supposed to do if you booked extra services. We also came with one guy and a group of girls, so we didn't realize right away that we'd all be separated. Between that, people going off for body scrubs or massages, and everyone trying to figure it out as we went, I don't think we used the spa the way it was meant to be used at all. We ended up kind of bouncing around, asking what to do next, hanging out in the common area for a bit, and then leaving. The actual body scrub/massage add-on was fine, but overall it just felt disorganized and not very beginner-friendly. I've since seen friends go back and actually know what they're doing -- using the pools, sauna rooms, eating afterward, spending real time there -- and I can see how it could be a much better experience if you know the flow. But for a first-timer, especially with a group, I wish there had been a little more guidance. read more

I-Spa is a huge Korean spa in Irvine. I like coming here since it allows me to disconnect for a few hours. When you check in, they give you a uniform and a locker key. The locker key first opens a locker for you to put your shoes into. Then you'll walk into the locker room to change into the uniform. The locker rooms, hot tubs, sauna, steam room and cold plunge are separated by gender since you're fully naked. The hot rooms (salt rooms, clay rooms, etc) outside the locker rooms require uniform since it's both genders. They also have a Korean restaurant here. We got a massage and spent a couple of hours in the facilities. Massage was amazing ($115 for a 60-min deep tissue). Definitely don't recommend going with friends. Might be awkward! read more

Irvine Spa - Menu - Day Spas Near Me - Irvine, California

Took my sister here for her bday. We've never been, but have heard of these places. Also seen them in lots of kdramas so we knew about the being naked areas. We opted to do General admission, which is just the common areas, the 5 saunas, lounge room, kids room and restaurant. Overall, it was good. We stayed about 3 hours. The sauna rooms ranged from hot to super hot so it was a bit much for me. I'm a winter kind of girl so I lasted maybe 5-10 minutes in those rooms. Didn't last much in the cold room either cuz it was freezing when you're dressed in shorts and short sleeves. Food was good and got to chit chat and catch up with my sister so I enjoyed it over all. I would probably come back during the winter lol. read more

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First time to a Korean spa and it was quite the experience. This place is huge but very clean. I booked an oil massage 55 minutes for $135 which includes use of the facilities for 4 hours. You're given a uniform and a wristband locker key when you check in. First stop is to put away your shoes. Then you enter the locker room to put on our uniforms. We had the massages first. The oil aka Swedish massage was ok. Good pressure but interesting technique. No use of forearms or elbows really. After the massage we went into the common areas to use the hot and ice rooms there. A lot of people were listening to music or watching their iPad or wearing a paper face mask. Then we went to the restaurant and ordered a bibimbap with bulgogi to share and was actually really good. Next was the wet area. You have to be naked in this area so if it's your first time it may be a little intimidating. They have a steam and dry sauna and 3 small pools - hot, warm and ice. I only lasted a minute in the ice bath! They have showers both standing and sitting and a large area if you want to do your hair and make up as well. You can definitely make a day of it here. Would definitely come again. Bring your own towel if you want a big towel bc all their towels are the size of a hand towel. read more

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I didn't fully know what to expect. I've been to two similar spas before--one in Atlanta and an onsen in Tokyo--so I had some frame of reference. I'd describe this as an affordable place to lounge and reset. It's not fancy or luxurious in any way, but you can easily spend five or six hours rotating between the hot tubs (which are very hot), the ice-cold cold plunge, various saunas, the salt room, and the "ice room" (cold, but not freezing). There's also a large common room with heated tile floors where you can nap or read on mats. That part was genuinely relaxing. The Good * The salt room * Heated tile floors * Very hot tubs and solid sauna options * Spacious, calm common lounging area * Food looked and smelled great The Bad The biggest issue for me was sanitation. Slippers aren't allowed, yet during the five hours I was there, I didn't see the floors cleaned once. In a high-traffic, barefoot environment, that's concerning. Have they ever heard of athlete's foot? I got some foot spray today bc my foot is starting to itch a ) The women's bathroom consistently had bits of tissue paper on the floor (those dispensers are hard to manage), and I saw a used Q-tip (thankfully no visible ear wax!) and a bottle cap left in the salt room. The hot tubs also seemed heavily chlorinated--my eyes were burning after about eight minutes. It was President's Day, so it was crowded. There were a few pre-teens being their kid selves--not badly behaved--but without supervision it made the space less relaxing. They made up games in the ice room and took up the whole space (cute... but also, not exactly spa vibes). One of the kids was coughing up a lung every six minutes, which definitely didn't help the relaxation factor. As for the café: food averaged around $20 per plate. It looked and smelled good, but for that price, you can eat at one of the many nearby restaurants, be served at a table, get your food in under 45 minutes, and not have to clean up after yourself. The setting just doesn't quite justify the price point. -------------- The $180 Scrub + Massage (120 minutes) This experience deserves its own section. First, the scrub is no joke. The treatment area is on the gender-separated side of the spa. Therapists escort you to a semi-private space with a vinyl-covered table that's intentionally wet for the exfoliation. At first I was confused--but yes, they wet the table on purpose. And scrub they do. It is thorough. Extremely thorough. I felt like a dirty dish getting scrubbed with a Brillo pad full of Irish Spring bar soap (that's exactly what it smelled like). They get very close to some private areas--so just be prepared. The warm water poured over you throughout was actually lovely, and my skin felt incredibly clean afterward. Then you shower and return for the massage portion on a dry table. Now--the massage. My friend and I both joked that we got the "angry massage." It's clearly cultural rather than personal, but it involves firm, abrupt movements--arms and legs repositioned quickly, deep pressure, strong stretches, and occasional jarring pushes. At one point, my "bad" knee (which has visible surgical scars) was placed in an awkward position and what felt like a full judo or kung fu move was done on it. It's still a bit sore. My friend has a shoulder injury, and her masseuse yanked and pulled her shoulders back in the blink of an eye, causing pain. They don't ask beforehand about tender areas to avoid, which would have helped. To be fair, the therapist wasn't actually angry--we figured that out once we started laughing through some language misunderstandings. At some point we were cracking each other up. But during the massage itself, you genuinely can't tell what's happening or what's coming next. The face mask was a pleasant surprise--cold but refreshing. I passed on the hair shampoo. Interestingly, I didn't feel relaxed during the massage. It felt more like an ordeal. But afterward? I did feel looser and calmer overall (knee aside). It worked--it just wasn't the soothing, tranquil experience I personally prefer. ------------ Final Thoughts For $40 admission, I'd go back just to enjoy the hot tubs, salt room, and lounging areas--IF sanitation improved and slippers were provided. As for the $180 treatment, I'll likely go elsewhere--not because it's bad, but because I prefer a calmer massage style and a more serene environment. If you're looking for an affordable, spend-the-day spa experience and don't mind a no-frills, high-traffic atmosphere, this may work for you. If you're expecting luxury, meticulous cleanliness, or a gentle, zen like massage experience--Don't. read more

Enjoyed a girls day here at I Spa! For my bestie's bday, we each had a one hour full body massage and spent another 4 hours enjoying all the amenities, including a delicious Korean meal to conclude the visit. There is a 6 hour limit. I loved the heated rooms and the fact that there are a good handful of them. Each room explains the benefits and some have suggested usage time. Also enjoyed the saunas, hot tubs and cold plunge in the same sex locker rooms where you will be nude in. The entire facility is clean and spacious. There is a restaurant inside and we enjoyed Sundubu Jjigae (boiling tofu soup) and even marinated raw crab with rice. Everything tasted great and hit the spot after a spa day. The massage was good but not the best in my opinion. It wouldn't be a waste to enjoy the amenities alone for a cheaper fee. Either way, highly recommend! read more

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Reviewing again because I got the chance to come back with my husband and try the cafe. So yummy!!! We probably ordered too much which was not the best idea since you can't take leftovers here. My husband ordered the short rib and bulgogi and I had the veggie japchae and gimbap. We also ordered some drinks, the blueberry smoothie and the Thai slush and these weren't worth it for sure, probably should have just gone for the fresh juice. The japchae was soooo yummy. Still dreaming about this. Everything was hot and fresh. The egg garnish was so aesthetic. The gimbap was decent but I've had better, probably wouldn't order this again. My husband loved his short rib and bulgogi. Would definitely eat here again next time we come for the day spa. The rest of our spa experience was fairly peaceful. I do wish the staff were a little more proactive in enforcing the quiet space. It's very echo-y and when people get on their phones or start having loud conversations it can be quite disruptive to the peaceful spa experience in the heated tile room. I appreciate that the facilities are kept very clean too. read more

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Sad that they raised the price to $40, but still think it's super worth it since you get to stay up to six hours. This place would be 100% perfect if only the private spa areas separated by women and men were bigger. For the women there are two hot pool areas and one cold one, all a little bit small and can get crowded with there are a lot of people. I love the variety they have they have a lot of different hot rooms like clay, ice, etc. The common room is huge for you to lay around and there's even a study room you can do some work. There is also a cafe that sells classic korean snacks and food. Which tastes extra good when you're hot and sweaty. read more

The hot rooms are not hot! The warm pool is barely warm and the hot pool is warm! The clothes are damp and smell of sweat. The towels are like face cloths. Never going back again!!! Overpriced to boot. read more

My friend calls this place her santuary. Where she decompresses from her 3 kids and endulge in "me" time. We went on a Tuesday morning (9:30AM), and we practically had the place to ourselves. By 11, there was noticiably more people. We mainly hung out in the cafeteria area and talked - just catching up on gossip and our lives. There were people of all ages enjoying the facility. I thought everything was very clean and well maintained. The outside is so unassuming - like any warehouse building and definitely wouldn't have noticed. There are plenty of parking. The max stay is 6 hours per visit. There is an extra fee if you stay over. I was able to use their office space to apply to jobs and follow up on emails. I noticed a lot of college students also hangout and working in the space. Overall, definitely recommend if you're in the area and looking to rest. read more

No doubt--100% one of the best Korean spas I've been to. I can't hype this spot enough--the people here were seriously amazing. I told them upfront about being in treatment for a back injury and asked them to please be extra gentle, and somehow they pulled off a full-body scrub while still being INCREDIBLY CAREFUL. My skin was LUMINOUS FOR DAYS. Aside from the scrub, we got a seaweed treatment that smelled incredible. I was a little hesitant coming in because of my back--I've been super cautious with massages this year--but the staff were true pros. They listened, adjusted everything, and made the whole experience feel safe and overall relaxing. ISpa was super accommodating. TIP: Korean spa experiences are different from a typical spa experience (think full-body scrubs, longer sessions and common areas with other peeps). Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated before/after sessions. Its open seven days a week and open until 10 PM the day we went-clutch. Zero regrets. I recommend 100%. read more

Here is what you need to know to have the best experience as a girl (idk I hear it's different on the guy side): -order a Korean scrub pad set from Amazon and bring yourself to scrub -bring your own shampoos and conditioner, body lotion, face wash, face masks etc -bring a water bottle - they have refill stations. Make sure you are hydrated before. -I bring my shark hair styler, brush, and ear buds I spa is my time to use all my fun products and just focus on myself. The massages and scrubs are very traditional - meaning it's not gentle or a relaxing experience. The ladies scrub your skin down and to a very sporadic massage which is the norm honestly for Korean spas. I have recently felt I miss nothing when I don't get the scrub because see advice above. Ladies - if you are going with a guy - please give yourself like 1 hour minimum in the gender separated area cause you'll need it to enjoy all the amenities. I have found that men finish the sauna area in like 30 minutes which is not enough time for me. I set expectations that they will be waiting for me and to bring a book. The jjimjilbang is visually really beautiful with multiple co-ed rooms. But, it's just too hot for me. I don't really spend too much time there. The restaurant is okay - the tofu soup is a bit watery. I would try to eat elsewhere if possible but it's convenient. The bad - I've seen a cockroach in the hair washing area. The initially showers are really smelly. People leave used towels everywhere. It can get really busy. Overall - I think it's worth 40 dollars entrance. Would recommend skipping the massage and scrub. read more

First time coming here. This is a place where you have to be very comfortable being nude. There's one section for the ladies and one section for the men. Once you check in, the worker will give you a pair of uniform (in which you need to use in the common area) and key to the lockers. There will be two separate lockers; one locker for your shoes and the main locker for your clothes and any personal items. This place doesn't provide slippers so you will walk about barefoot and towel provided here are quite small, which you can't wrap your body. In the pool area, you'll be able to find couple warm pool and cold pool, and stream sauna and dry sauna. The only thing about the scrubbing area is that its not fully private so it can get noisy which you won't be able to relax as much. I did the body scrub and much which is for $125 for 1 hour. They will scrub every inch of your body. My body felt very clean after all the deadskin that have been removed. As for the massage, the person that i had was a little rough. I can tell that she was using her forearm a lot and poke kinda hard at certain part of the body. Other than that, you will also get cucumbers mask, get your hair wash, and use some kind of milk that they pour on your body. After your services finish, you will get an envelope for tips...it will have the name of the person whoneither scrub or massage I enjoyed using the common area. You'll need to wear your uniform in order to use common area. There's 5 rooms to choose from: salt, ice, fire, forest, and ondol. You can also hang out on the heated floor if you don't want to go any of the 5 rooms. They also have food court as well in case you get hungry read more

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Took my husband here on a date. I got the oil massage and he got acupressure (both no body scrub. We both enjoyed it but warning, you and other ppl of your gender will be naked. Some takeaways: 1. Although not necessary, bring cash including $1 bills for the massage chairs, vending machine, kids claw games, and tips. 2. Come early and enjoy all the amenities. It's pretty relaxing! The first time I came, I only went in the hot tub. Dude. I was totes missing out. I kept going in the steam room, cold shower, hot sauna, cold shower, cold plunge, and hot tub in that order over and over only staying for a minute or two each time. Love it. For the cold the only thing I have to say is, Nike - Just Do It. Dunk yourself; it's not as bad as you think and you get used to it. 3. It is mandatory. Take a shower before going in the bath area. They have shampoo, conditioner, and body wash, but feel free to bring your own. You can put personal items in a basket just outside the shower area. No shower slippers. 4. There are two lockers - one for your shoes and a second larger for everything else. They have a vanity with lotion, Q-tips, and hair dryers. If you scheduled a session, you should come at least 30 minutes early, take a shower, and enjoy the amenities. They will call your locker number when it is time. If you don't get a body scrub, your massage will take place in a coed massage area and you will be asked to put your uniform back on. When you get to the massage room, they will ask you to take the uniform off if you are getting an oil massage. 5. The common area had a food court and cafe (not bad!) and five saunas including an ice room. Max stay is 6 hours. Have fun. read more

Irvine Spa - Kalbi and tofu soup ~$27 - Day Spas Near Me - Irvine, California

Great place to come and unwind, reset your body. I absolutely love coming here after a race or some strenuous activity. You don't typically need a reservation here, walk ins are almost always welcomed. What to expect: - Once you walk in, you pay first and get a set of clothes to change into - Female/Men rooms are separated, and that's where you get changed into the clothes or use the spa amenities - For the spa, you are fully butt naked and they provide small towels - About 70% of the time I'm there, the towels don't refresh fast enough so you're kind of stuck walking around butt naked lol (there's a sauna room, steam room, many different pools, standing showers, and sitting showers (I would say it's semi clean, I don't really see piles of hair or gross things floating around) - Once you're done with the spa area, there's the different rooms you can walk to (this is co-ed and where you'd put on the clothes they provided) I love that there's different areas to experience like the ice room, a clay room, etc. You can read about it and it's benefits then spend 10-15 minutes of each room. They also have a delicious food court, literally everything in there is so good. I love getting the bimbimbap with the cold noodles which comes in ice. The drinks are slightly over priced but worth it. read more

Our annual I-Spa visit with our boys this time! They weren't into the idea of body scrubs (shocking), so while my husband and I got our usual treatments, they went for acupressure massages instead. I had Lily this time, and she was amazing. I usually go with whoever's available because I've never had a bad experience here, but if you're looking to request someone, Lily is a great choice. She's professional, kind, and really attentive. She checked in a few times to make sure the pressure was just right. Total 5/5. The boys finished their treatments before us and headed to the café to grab dinner. They ordered spicy sweet potato starch noodles (5/5) and hot stone bulgogi (5/5). Both were hits. Drinks? Not so much. Watermelon juice got a 2/5, and the strawberry juice is 0/5. I even asked if they could add a few pumps of syrup to save the strawberry juice, and the staff was happy to try. Unfortunately, it was still pretty bad. I'd skip the juices altogether. One of my sons had read some odd reviews about the men's side, so I was a little nervous about bringing them. But they're basically adults, and their dad was with them, so I figured they'd survive. Luckily, nothing weird happened, and both boys said their massages were actually really good. Everyone left relaxed and happy. Another successful spa day. read more

Irvine Spa - Spicy chicken and pork bulgogi - both 5/5 - Day Spas Near Me - Irvine, California

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This is my favorite spa I've become a regular at! I've visited with my boyfriend and my mom and sister. It's an easy process and they do provide a variety of sizes of uniforms so if you're on the bigger side you ah e nothing to worry about. The locker rooms are super clean and the process is very straightforward. I'd recommend bringing a face mask to relax in while you're there and I'd definitely bring some small personal hygiene supplies for when you shower (ex. Hair brush, deodorant) the lotion they have smells super good and is very lightweight. The fire room is the hottest room there so I'd definitely time how long you stay and if you're feeling too hot, the ice room is where you can refresh yourself. The floors are heated and this is truly a place to relax. The slushies there are super good and it's nice to share food with friends at the cafeteria read more

Irvine Spa - General idea on the lounge chairs - Day Spas Near Me - Irvine, California

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I really enjoyed my time at I Spa. I booked the coconut oil body scrub which covers the price of admission. This is not a relaxing massage/scrub but my skin felt so soft after. The gendered amenities were very nice and I liked the cold plunge a lot. This is definitely not a spa where you'd go with your MIL or friends unless you're cool seeing them naked ( to each your own ). The food on site was very good. Perfect for a self care day! read more

Irvine Spa - Common area - Day Spas Near Me - Irvine, California

One step closer to completing my goal of visiting every Korean spa in the U.S.! iSPA was definitely a nice addition to my list, and while it has some great features, it wasn't exactly the relaxation haven I was hoping for. Here's my breakdown: THE GOOD: Facility & Cleanliness - Super clean, modern, and well-maintained! Loved the layout, and everything felt fresh and tidy. Amenities - They had everything! The steam room, multiple saunas, and a huge cold plunge (which was actuallycold--love that!). Common Co-ed Area & Heated Floors - Obsessed! The entire common area had heated floors, and I literally fell asleep on them. So cozy! So warm! The vibes were immaculate. Towels & Water Stations - Plenty of towels and hydration available, which I always appreciate at a Korean spa. Food - The food was actually pretty good! A little on the pricey side (as expected for a spa), but convenient and tasty. ‍ SERVICE:I got the coconut scrub massage and wow--so worth it! My therapist, Connie, did an amazing job. I've had a lot of scrubs before, and this one was up there with the best. Skin? Baby soft. Mind? Melted. Soul? Cleansed. THE NOT-SO-RELAXING PART:Now, let's talk about the elephant in the room... or rather, the constant yapping in the women's spa area. If you're coming here for deep relaxation and meditation, be warned: it's loud. The women's side was more of a social hour than a spa. Groups of girls chatting away like they were at brunch. Like babes, get your mimosas after the spa, not in it. At other Korean spas (looking at you, Pearl Spa in SF), staff enforces a quiet atmosphere, but here? Not so much. Even in the Himalayan salt sauna, I was meditating, and suddenly--boom--girl gang catch-up session happening right next to me. It was giving... wellness café vibes instead of spa serenity. FINAL THOUGHTS: Would I go back? Yes, but not to chill--just for the services and the experience. Best for: Socializing, getting a great body scrub, and enjoying the amenities. Not ideal for: If you need absolute silence and deep relaxation. I'm trying so hard not to let loud people ruin my Korean spa love, but it's a challenge. If you don't mind some background chatter, you'll love it here. If you're looking for a true zen escape, this might not be the best pick. But hey--another spa down, many more to go. read more

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This was my first time at a Korean spa and it was a nice, new experience. I arrived with my husband on a Monday morning and it was not busy at all which was a huge plus, especially being my first time and not being used to the customs of a Korean spa. For one thing, you store your shoes in the most outer lockers and walk barefoot everywhere, including the bathrooms. When you go inside, you change into these pink (female) or brown (male) outfits which are a shirt and shorts combo. These outfits are to be worn everywhere except for the wet (pool) areas. In the wet pool areas of the designated female and male sides, you are to be completely naked. You can put your outfits in a basket at the front of the pool area. The pool area has stand up showers, wet sauna, dry sauna, hot pool, warm pool, and cold pool, and a seated shower area. There's a large common area to walk around and rest, a restaurant, and a room with different saunas, and a kids room. I got a golden body scrub and massage. It was great. The lady was fabulous and really scrubbed every nook and crannie. There was a little misunderstanding. At one point in a middle of it she had told me to shower, so I went and did a full shower and rinsed my hair out. She went to the shower area and saw I was washing out my hair and looked annoyed and said, "not the hair! Just the body". I said, "oh sorry, you said shower so I thought that meant hair too". She was visibly annoyed but moved on. She told me to take another shower in the middle of everything again and I confirmed with her, "wash hair or no?" She said "no hair". So, for future reference, clarify the instructions if you have any questions. She did a good job with the scrub though. The massage was okay, not amazing. The star of it all is really the scrub treatment which I highly recommend. After the treatment, we ate at the restaurant which really hit the spot. The food was great. We got the bibimbap, bulgogi, and peach green tea. It was perfect. I tried out a few of the saunas in the common area. My husband tried them all out including the ice room. He thought it was all very relaxing. Overall, I would go again, especially for the body scrub. It was a nice place to relax and recharge. read more

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Yelpers! How yall doing? Yall alright? Good! Listen I took a family trip to this spa and it was okay. Its just overly crowded and the rooms are small. Also, if you have a son. Just watch them on the men side. Little strange activity going on over there (from what my husband said) . Like come on men...., Oh and the fried rice in the restaurant had no flavor. However, my husband said his teriyaki chicken was poppin! That waternelon fruit cup was spoiled and when we told the manager about it, she yelled at us , snatched the cup from my hand, threw it away, talked her mess and told staff to give my money back. Beyond rude. Due to that, she will never get another dime from me. She is lucky I didn't give her the same energy back and throw something at her, but we came here to relax, not fight. I would come again maybe as soon as they open so it isn't too crowded. read more

Irvine Spa - Day Spas Near Me - Irvine, California

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Ispa. Not only was it very affordable for a day pass of only 35$ but also very relaxing. I've also been to Wi spa in LA and personally prefer it over Ispa if you can choose. There were a few pools with varying temperatures, sauna, steam room and lots of showers. It was definitely busy even on a Monday afternoon. The communal lounging area didn't have mats but just hard stone floor which I didn't find very comfortable. The food quality was mediocre but nice to have after a long soak. I also really enjoyed the different rooms. I would absolutely come back for another relaxing spa day! read more

Didn't take a pic of the common area but it's beautiful! Love their cafe too, their food is delicious! This spa is super clean and relaxing. Heat rooms, saunas, and ice rooms are amazing. I've tried multiple masseuses and they're all really good! This spa is the perfect gift to self and a great way to spend the day to just relax and unwind‍ read more

Irvine Spa - Day Spas Near Me - Irvine, California

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I've been coming here for nine years, every time l schedule scrub-massage and every single time it's a fantastic professional staff member. I absolutely love their scrubs and massages, they perform it on four sides of your body: I mean, face up, face down, and on both sides! But today this sweet lady Connie just exceeded all my expectations! She's tiny & mighty, strong at deep tissue massage, somehow she found all my muscle knots and fixed them! During the scrub-massage, l realized I had zero thoughts my brain was resting, and I left feeling like a newborn baby! Maybe that's why I forgot to review this place for so long! i've been seen a lot of improvements and I'm really happy This location is thriving! I'm gonna attach the picture of right after the Scrub-massage my face looks like I'm 18 again! Also, I thought that my summertime would come off after all the rubbing but surprisingly it's still there. If it's your first time, don't be surprised they will apply fresh cucumber on your face as the most amazing mask which I think is so unique to this location and after they will rinse you with warm milk. read more

Irvine Spa - Day Spas Near Me - Irvine, California

Fun 6 hour stay with my friends here. We had a nice casual experience. Loved the decor in every room (main, stream, cafeteria, lounge). As most reviews mention; bring * water bottle * shower towel * extra underwear * skincare Cold noodles (5/5) Cheese tonkatsu (5/5) Seafood pancake (3/5) - oily and salty read more

Irvine Spa - Day Spas Near Me - Irvine, California

I would make the drive from San Diego to go to Irvine Spa instead of our local Yu Spa. Admission is $35 per person to use the baths and the jjimjilbang area for 6 hours, which I feel is completely reasonable. The bathing area is nice and big with lots of space to wash up/take a shower, and there is a warm bath, hot bath, cold bath, and dry and warm saunas. I felt like the premises were clean and sanitary. The lounge area and the jjimjilbang area are so cute, I like how it's decorated like a Korean palace and village. They have a food court with a huge selection of Korean food and desserts. We only got roasted eggs and sikhye, but the food looked good, even if it was on the pricy side. Definitely go in the morning when it's less crowded, because the space was a lot more tranquil earlier in the afternoon than late afternoon. Some people either aren't aware or don't care about the etiquette of keeping their voices down and not breaking the rules of the spa. A girl literally brought her phone INTO the baths area. Don't be that person! read more

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Irvine Spa is bar none my favorite Korean spa. The nude shower facilities are always clean, the saunas are at perfect temperatures, and the jimjilbang is exquisite as a place to relax and just spend time. The restaurant is convenient but pricey. ISpa is my go-to after a hard week and I'm always happy I went here. Men: ask for Paul if you're getting a body scrub! read more

My friend and I had 7pm reservations for the $135 body scrub and massage package. Unfortunately, my experience with SUMI was the worst I've ever had. The body scrub felt rushed and half-hearted, almost like the scrub material was already worn out. The massage was even worse--far too much pressure with hurried, rough movements that felt careless rather than relaxing. She rushed me when flipping over, hit my head several times during the head massage, and overall handled me very roughly. It was clear she didn't want to be there, and it completely ruined what should have been a relaxing experience. Sadly, this was money wasted, and they've lost a customer. Also it says they close at 10 but they start turning off all the lights and chairs up at 9pm. We ordered food and ate at 9 and never felt so rushed read more

Irvine Spa - Day Spas Near Me - Irvine, California

Been here two weeks ago, and I thought it was very nice! I've been working out a lot and found this place through a friend's recommendation for saunas. It was blissful! I love how clean it is, and the staff keep putting on new towels every minute. There's also disposable shavers and toothbrushes for everyone. (!) PLEASE PLEASE be courteous and abide the rules of spa behavior, and conduct. People here want to relax and not see any weird behaviors. But anyways, there's a security on the men's spa to keep everything at hand. So I'm glad that it's safe. Also! I keep the Korean food cafeteria is great! Overpriced as understandable, but it's tasty! Love the great variety of options and I tried the steak bowl which was delicious, even their drinks are good too. The staff are courteous and nice and friendly. Might go back again next time, cuz it's really nice and actually relaxing. Good job! read more

Irvine Spa - The steak bowl and iced strawberry matcha latte. - Day Spas Near Me - Irvine, California

Left and right. That is the start of how gender is separated at Irvine Spa. It's a Korean spa and it's clean and sparkly in the lobby. You check in and pay the 35 dollar spa fee for six hours or set up a massage, which includes access to the spa as well. No shoes allowed. The first thing they do is assign you a key and you put your shoes into the shoe locker before you check in and either go naked for the massage or change into pink pajamas for the spa. It's a nice locker room and often cleaned up. Lots of naked bodies, and while there's initial discomfort, it's also cool to see how comfortable people are! Massage was interesting! Your number is called and they start the scrubbing process. Every part of my body was scrubbed diligently, and then I'm told to shower, and make room for the deep tissue massage. Again, it takes some time to get used to but once you let go and enjoy the moment, it becomes very relaxing and serene. My favorite part was the cucumber mask. I felt like a new rejuvenated woman. Other areas include the various heat rooms that target different things like stress, chronic fatigue, etc. visually pleasing and nice. Does get crowded at times. Bring your laptop or a book if you want to do some work. There's a cafeteria and a play room for kids too! Everyone needs to try this at least once! read more

I love coming here at least once a quarter to unwind and have some personal time for myself. Pretty standard Korean spa they offer the misty sauna, dry sauna, hot pools and cold pool with your admission. They also have great massages, I've received the acupressure one before and it was really good I was very sore after but felt very relaxed. They also offer a lot of food here I personally like the black bean noodles or the tofu soup. read more

Irvine Spa - Day Spas Near Me - Irvine, California

Enjoyed my spa day here. There's plenty of space in the common area. The staff are working hard and they constantly clean and bring new towels for use. There's TVs on the wall with no sound, still entertaining. Phone is only allowed in the common area. Would've liked it if they are open earlier...other than that it's overall a good spa. read more

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It was my first korean body scrub and...it was amazing!! I really enjoyed it! The facilities were so clean and modern. Friendly staff and very reasonable prices. I did the $135 body scrub and massage (55min). The only thing i wish was different was the length of the massage. I would've paid more to have a more in depth massage after the scrub. Connie scrubbed me and it was awesome and very thorough. The food court had really delicious korean food offerings. There is a huge quiet common room and different dry spas you can go into. I told my husband I am bringing him here next time! read more

New management keeps making changes to cheap out and bring down the experience. I can understand prices going up when you upgrade the place but they mostly just cut corners. They also changed the kid policy to 7 years, excluding kids that have been going there for the last year. We got turned away by the staff (hazel) who said out 6 year old who's turning 7 in 2 weeks is too young. As we left we were told by patrons that there were clearly kids inside at that moment who were around 3! So not only were we lied to, they clearly have some agenda. read more

I loved my visit to I-Spa. I went on a Monday from 4 p.m. until close, as the daily admission is valid for six hours. Be aware that if you stay beyond that, they may charge you again. Parking is convenient with their own private lot. This was my second time at a Korean spa. After paying in the lobby, you store your shoes in a shoe locker. Once you're changed and your belongings are secured in a locker, you're free to explore at your own pace. The food at the restaurant was delicious, with a mix of regular tables, floor seating, and a water station available. I spent $10 for a 30-minute session on a massage chair before heading to the co-ed rooms. I alternated several times between the heated rooms and the ice room, eventually napping on the heated floors in the large common area. Later, I made my way to the gender-segregated bathhouse, where I relaxed in the hot, warm, and cold pools. I also took advantage of the steam room, sauna, and both standing and seated showers. If you have personal preferences, I recommend bringing your own face mask and toiletries like shampoo, soap, razor, shaving cream, hairbrush, or hair mask. The spa does provide toothbrushes and a basic shampoo/conditioner/body wash set. Towels are provided, so no need to pack your own. I also brought my notebook, and I noticed a second lounge near the restaurant, which would be a great spot for working on things if needed. read more

Irvine Spa - Day Spas Near Me - Irvine, California

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First time at Irvine Spa and it was such a cool experience! One thing I really wish they would offer to each person would be slippers lol. Especially when using the restroom, you're whole feet has to touch the floor? I get that it looks clean, but it also just feels extremely weird without slippers lol. Also I wish they could have assigned us lockers that are more spread out? It seems like all the girls were in the same row of lockers, but there were other lockers that were completely empty. So everyone was literally changing right next to each other. The warm baths and saunas are connected from the changing area. It's amusing to see that everyone is really chatty with each other, so it seems like many people come here with their friends. Finishing up from there, you can walk to the common area with heated floors. You can see others just lying down or sleeping, it's a very nice area to relax with others. There are also other hot rooms on the other side which my personal favorite may be the forest and salt room... maybe because that is the most I could handle haha. It gets soooo hot in there. My bf enjoyed the ice room the most lol. On the other side, there is a cafeteria that they even have the tables where you can sit on the floor! The prices look a bit pricey here, but seems like its for the experience. Overall, for general admission of $35, it's really cool to check out and it's pretty worth with all the amenities they have to offer. There are additional services you can pay for, but it doesn't seem like many people use them. Definitely an experience to try again! read more

Irvine Spa - Menu in the food court area - Day Spas Near Me - Irvine, California

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This was a lovely experience with friends as we wanted to relax and explore the spa. Different saunas are differing in heat and cold rooms are in the spa section. It was enjoyable to relax in each room. The locker rooms are separate by gender and once you enter the spa, it is coed. There is a massage chair room as well as another relaxation area outside of the sauna room. As for food, there is plenty to select from and eat at the food court. For food, I got the delicious bibimbap! It was savory and had plenty of vegetables. I would definitely come here again with others! read more

Irvine Spa - Bibimbap - Day Spas Near Me - Irvine, California

Getting my "JJIMJJILBANG" On (4 stars) Update. It's been awhile since I've come to a Korean Spa. Last review I wrote about my first experience and the naked spa scrub and walking around naked. Welp, I decided to come again and skip the naked scrub because I simply felt bloated (otherside I would have). Instead I dropped $35 and spent 4 of 6 hrs getting my JjimJillbang on and eating delicious Korean food in between. Compared to last time I been here, this session... there were more people than before. I came first thing in the AM and saw a flux of people coming by 12. The rooms started to get crowded - whereas last time I was here there was barely anyone in the rooms. I spent majority of my time in the salt room, the hot(test room). And the ice room. The forest room was packed and maybe too much CO2 in the mix but when I went in I barely received the freshness of the "forest" in my sinuses. Yes, the crowd of people here are a mix bag - old, young, skinny, fat, male, female, everything and everybody. Nobody cares about, you do your own thing. I wish the elderly Asian women would show a little more courtesy. Quiet areas they are NOT quiet, in one of the rooms... the old lady kept burping up it was gross and disturbing but how can you be mad at an old Asian grandma... but still, come on. I would have stayed longer but more and more people kept coming that I just felt it was time to dip. I ended my session with stuffing my face in their cafeteria. Ok, THIS was an improvement from last time. I went with a hot stone bulgogi bowl this time and it was SO good. They do offer regular bulgogi bowl but you can ask for hot stone which makes the experience 10x better and tastier. I think I'm going to drive north and explore other Korean spas. Just so I have something to compare to. Until the next review... read more

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Relax and unwind for 6 hours, enjoying 5 unique rooms with different temperatures, 9 services (extra cost, by appointment), a cafeteria, and lounge areas. Next time, I'll bring flip-flops for the shower and bathroom, as I wasn't used to going barefoot in wet areas. The rooms were great for sweating it out, and the cool room was the perfect finish. When you're ready to snack (or even a full meal!), head to the cafeteria for tasty Korean dishes like seafood pancake, cold noodles, cheese pork katsu, and jjajangmyeon. I was really impressed with the food! read more

Irvine Spa - Prices as of 12/22/24 - Day Spas Near Me - Irvine, California

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