I have been to the HIllcrest location and enjoyed my experience there. However, I didn't really particularly like my masseuse this time because she didn't really understand me. I had to speak Chinese to her for her to understand that I wanted her to emphasize my neck and shoulders. Parking is plenty as compared to the Hillcrest location and the facility is beautiful. The waiting area is really pretty and you could tell that they put a lot of thought into creating this space. I probably won't come back to this location and try to go back to the Hillcrest one. I mean, don't get me wrong, the prices are a steal. read more

Susan did a great job! Best massage I've had. She got every part of the full body and it wasn't too hard or too soft, o really enjoyed it.

Great experience at this spa. + Easy to schedule + Great staff, friendly and welcoming + Timely appointments, I didn't have to wait around + Thorough and effective services, this business should be proud of their workers and reward them! + Great prices - Honestly location, I hate the parking lot - it's crowded and right off El Camino Real so schedule a little extra time just to get in and out of that area. - Did I mention getting here and parking is stressful? read more

I treated myself to the VP package during my stay-cation from work. When I came in I was greeted by Carmelo. He was genuinely polite, not the usual fake smiley bubbly spa receptionist! He was really helpful making sure I was ok with the Vitchey Shower, and I was glad he told me about it,it was a first for me! Owen was my therapist. He was very professional and attentive. He had firm strong pressure, and gave an awesome massage. After the massage I did the 15 minute detox. I didn't think I could be still that long, but I relaxed and chilled! That was followed by a sauna and the Vitchey Shower. And that was great! It's really nice to leave a massage not feeling all greasy! And they use something to soften your skin. This was a great experience, well worth the price, and tip!! read more

The last thing I'd like to do is give a bad review but honestly I'm dissatisfied with their practice. For a short response- you get what you pay for and if it's cheap it'll probably be cheap. When I walked through the door I was early (for paperwork and what not), I absolutely didn't sign anything. There was no inquiry for injuries, places I don't want to be touched, so on. Which is weird I thought and definitely could be handy because I was touched in some places which are not ok. The guy I had, I'm not sure of his name, was sick. I'm not angry! I feel bad the poor guy was sniffling the whole time. At one point he burped right where my head was. Which I get you can't control- but kinda gross dude. But what got me bothered was he massaged my butt without saying anything.... I didn't think I had to specify that one to not touch me there. It got a little weirder- he lowered my underwear (you could definitely see a quarter of my butt) and some of the time he put his hands borderline in it, my underwear. I'm shocked and a little embarrassed I have to be writing this. It was pretty cold on the massage table halfway through, my hands and feet felt freezing. The massage itself was ok. Overall, I really do think you get what you pay for and the massage didn't do anything for me. I couldn't relax most of the time which is a bummer, I was cold, and I still feel like I have knots. I still tipped the guy 20% and said thank you. The experience wasn't worth it in the end- save yourself the $40 and put it towards a better spa! read more

Update: I went here again for the First Lady Package and had an amazing facial with Ariana and great massage with James. Both were very nice, professional, and made me feel very relaxed! I will return again! read more

This place is run right and they give the best massage. Incredibly thorough and just perfect. Exactly what I needed. I want to return every week. Look no further this place is it. Good prices and amazing quality of service. Top notch for sure read more

Amazing service. Everyone was very friendly. Such a relaxing environment. Definitely recommend this place.

I don't doubt there have been some shady experiences based on other reviews. I haven't had anything crazy happen to me. This place could totally be hit or miss. Owen does my back and shoulder massage. It is the best massage ever! I definitely recommend him. I like using the sauna. I just stick with Owen. Maybe this spa needs to clean up their act in other areas. read more

I arrived in Carlsbad about two weeks right after they opened several years ago. I lived right up the street. The strain of moving was quickly remedied by having a weekly massage. I am proud to say, I was one of their frequent fliers. I loved that place and the people that worked there. Their rewards program was one of the best; benefiting the clients....The Chinese culture/medicine has existed for centuries. They bring this culture with them to you for your benefit. Then the Pandemic hit. I never got to say good by to Susan, and the manager named Owen. They all returned to China. Wonderful caring people. I am quite sure that management has hired people with integrity, kindness and gentle souls who care deeply for the health and welfare of their clients. Karma Spa in Carlsbad is not just another spa. It's a place to rejuvenate your self on many levels.... Mims Gleason read more

We booked a Swedish couples a massage. We ended receiving Thai style massages which we very rough. They did a great job getting any tight muscle relaxed but left me extremely sore for several days. We wanted a nice relaxing massage and felt a bit beat up when we left. If you are looking for a Thai massage this is definitely the place. We also requested CBD massage. The used a lot of oil that the wipes off with hot towels defeating the purpose of applying CBD. read more

Amazing Staff, and clean location. The waterfall makes it so amazing. I enjoy coming here each time I do. The male therapist are wonderful and accommodating. I can't wait to go tomorrow!! read more

I have come here many times. It is clean, professional a really good deal for the price. It is a always good massage, but I have had a couple of great massages here too. The staff here are always really nice. Plus they can always get you in last minute and are open late. read more

So relaxing and service was great. Professional and lots of service options. Call for appointment. Booked appointments online and the package we wanted was not available was a little bummed about that but they did say they were working on the website. read more

We had 90 minutes couple and it was absolutely amazing. The massage therapist I had found my pressure tight spots and he worked those out. I would surely come back to this place and recommend others read more

We had a great experience with a couples massage. The room was nice and dimly lit to my liking, soft music in the background. The massage was just what we needed! We were able to communicate well with the ladies CiCi & Jenni. My s/o enjoyed it immensely, said it was the best he ever had. They really have good technique with those hands! read more

Just had the most amazing massage by Alice. They are always very friendly and the rooms are clean and relaxing. Definitely recommend!

First time client. First impressions. Conrad, the owner, welcoming, engaging and professional. He'd even be more impressive if he dressed up a notch. A bit too casual in his sweats and T-shirt. Just sayin' :/ The spa complex was inviting, serene and pristine . Massage bed clean, comfy and warm. Masseurs firm hands knew how to work out a knot without discomfort. Overall, one of the best massages I'd received. Price was right. Cash gives you a discount and don't forget the tip. Might suggest cutting down on the array of service options. A bit daunting to maneuver through the list of options. Overall, I highly recommend this karma experience. read more

We found Karma Spa after being cancelled by another Spa and un notified. Karma Spa was such a refreshing change to typical spa experience. We had their Vice President package. Wow. Amazing! Very professional and courteous. A must if you are in town on vacation. Love it. Thank you fitting is in. Alma read more

Karma Spa - Skin Care Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Got a massage here today as a first time customer. This review is mainly for the actual massage. It was awesome. Way exceeded my expectations after walking in. The receptionist was fine, but you sit in this little waiting room where a big sign says if you pay with credit card there is an additional fee. My one tip would be to bring cash. Anyway, I had a deep tissue massage by Mary and she was incredible. She used a combination of her feet, yes, feet, hands, elbows, and arms. She knew every pressure point and knew how to get to them but not overly aggressive so it hurt. 5 stars for Mary and I will definitely be coming back. read more

Pros: clean, professional, strong masseuse's, fair prices, easy booking Cons: language barrier, uncomfortable head/face rests, misrepresentation of some services you may receive in a package Four of us girls got the CEO package. Massage was good, but not spectacular. Masseuse was strong, but they do follow some sort of structured regimen. Which is fine, but it's nice to have a massage somewhat tailored to you personally. At other massage parlors, the masseuse would ask if I desired a specific area to be worked on or not worked on. They don't ask here. I think because there is a big language barrier. I would have spoken up about my wants more, but there was already difficulty in communicating other little things. I had never had a Vichy shower before, so I was excited for what it seemed to be in the pictures. However, the Vichy shower my friends and I received was getting onto the Vichy shower bed, but then being rinsed off with a regular handheld shower head. I got to admit, I still enjoyed being washed. But, I thought I was going to have basically shower jets spraying down on me. The CEO package included the Vichy shower, so I asked them if it's a different item to have the shower jets above turned on. But their response is that there isn't enough time to allow for that in the CEO package. Which is fine and I understand, but I definitely wish that was made clear prior. The place is nice, professional, and clean. The rooms are decent and beds are fine except the head rest. I thought it was maybe just myself that was having an issue, but our entire group experienced extreme head pressure which resulted in getting super stuffed up and only able to breathe through our mouths. The masseuse attempted to adjust it for me, but something was not right with either the size or positioning of it. So unfortunately, we all didn't get to really enjoy our massages because we all said we were trying so hard to breathe. read more

This is a nice oasis to get away for a great massage or facial at an affordable price. The spa has lots of rooms and choices for different treatments. I have enjoyed every treatment I have received at Karma Spa. I highly recommend them. read more

I had a cbd massage yesterday and my masseuse was Alice. Shoutout to her!! She was amazing! I highly recommend her. She was so sweet and kind. My shoulders get really tense and she focused on my shoulders and I feel so much better! She even asked me if I felt better afterwards, which I appreciated. I'll be back soon, karma spa!!! read more

Best spa visit we've had. Went for a VP couples massage and I nearly fell asleep (which is hard for me since I'm kinda being touched by a "stranger" lol). The environment was serene and ambiance was perfect for some major relaxation. The masseuses were very respectful and had the perfect amount of pressure for each of us. You could tell they were able to read body language. Oh and extra bonus is that I didn't look like a raccoon afterward, score! Definitely recommend. Definitely coming back. read more

First time at Karma Spa and my first impression overall was that it was a pleasant experience with minor considerations for the staff. I purchased the Dutchess Package which consisted of a 30 min full body dry brushing scrub, aromatherapy body butter hydrating body wrap, 30 min mini facial, and I decided to add on a 1hr full body massage on top of that. They started me off with the full body massage and honestly the atmosphere/pressure of the massage was good however, I felt like the massage itself was too generic, with constant repetitive motions, applying the same motion in the same spot over and over. I even expressed to her in the beginning that I'd like my massage to be evened out. I really wish my masseuse didn't focus on my back the entire massage and rather focused on applying a FULL body massage evenly throughout the limbs of my body. I have to say the highlight of my Karma experience was with Patty, the esthetician. She is the perfect example of customer service to the tee. She not only performs the duties of her job, but she also makes sure to explain the skin regimen and its importance. Thank you Karma, I look forward to coming back and trying a different package next time! read more

Karma Spa - Skin Care Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I frequent Karma Spa nearly every three weeks. I carry a lot of stress/tension in my shoulders and upper back. Movement has increased on one bum shoulder and my back muscles have loosened, much to my and my masseuse's delight. The front desk and masseuse staff have been exceptional and the cash discount is a sweet deal. After visiting Karma Spa, I will no longer use the chain/membership places -- it just doesn't make sense (cents). read more

Just finished a 90 mins Swedish massage with Lisa! She had the perfect pressure that made it relaxing and still worked out my knots and stressed muscles. The location is so convenient and well maintained. Front desk staff was pleasant and helpful. Can't wait to come back for another massage soon. My only wish was that the room was more relaxing. But Lisa did a phenomenal job! read more

I booked my appointment on ClassPass, and I asked about having a female massage therapist and the Australian man (or whatever accent he had) on the phone was extremely rude. He told me that I was giving him an attitude and I was simply asking for a female instead of a male. I also had a friend come to this place, and they said they had a terrible experience with one of the therapists, and I was still going to give it a shot until the extremely rude man on the phone turned Very uncomfortable. I would rate this place one out of five stars and you should keep looking for other spas, because there are a lot of good ones in the area and this is not the one! read more

Love this place! Such a great price for a great service. Massage therapists are always competent and friendly, i usually get the hot stone massage and they do an excellent job. The front desk team is very sweet, and the waiting area is very nice and pristine. You'll always leave feeling relaxed! read more

I don't really have anything negative to say; however, it wasn't what I expected. All the hype got my hopes up and I was mildly disappointed. They were sweet and had good customer service. They saw me a couple minutes before my appointment. I didn't realize that for first timers it's $39 cash only so I had to go to an atm which was kind of inconvenient. I probably won't go back, it wasn't what I expected. read more

Mark is an absolutely amazing masseuse. (So are Amy and Jack, but really the owner Jessica has such great passion for her business, everyone working there has to be wonderful, but today I saw Mark.) WOW I was blown away! BEST MASSAGE EVER!!! He so communicated well with me and helped me find relief from my back pain. I was very tight and he used acupressure on me. "Happy pain!" He calls it! Did the trick and I feel glowing and 100% renewed and refreshed! I'm so so grateful. Karma spa is clean and fresh and I'm looking forward to my facial later this week! read more

I hate to write a bad review bit this is the only way to get an issue resolved and inform others. I booked a 1 hour full body massage and 1 hour body massage plus foot massage for my mom . When I called them they informed me that they only have 45 minutes body massage in this location and if I want to get 1 hour I should go to their other location. I agreed and mentioned that as they can not accommodate me on my desirable time and since the massage is only 45 minutes , please make sure I get in and out in 45 minutes as I have another appointment right after and they said OK. I went on my appointment time 5 minutes early and when I tried to check in the front told me that the massage is actually 1 hour and not 45 minutes. In respond to my question that who was the person who booked me for 45 minutes , she said she doesn't know as she was not here that day!!! I came here base on a lot of good reviews but definitely not a good experience for driving 30 minutes there and drive back another 30 minuets without getting any service just because they give wrong information!! They could at least accommodate me for 45 minutes and honor what they have told me!!! Not coming back and never recommend ! read more

My wife and I love going to Karma Spa. We both had great massages. We have been to both Karma locations here in Carlsbad and down in Hillcrest. There is no pressure or upselling like many other spas we have been to. read more

Came here yesterday after months of waiting for them to reopen due to COVID. They have tons of hand sanitizer and wipes everywhere, the receptionist takes your temperature when you arrive. She had a list of every single customer who came that day with their temps recorded. I saw Anna and she was great. I'll definitely start my monthly appointments again. I wasn't sure what to except in these uncertain times, but I felt very comfortable yesterday with all the safety precautions. Everyone was wearing a mask. read more

I love coming to karma, it's hands down the cleanest spa I've been to. Every time I've called to schedule the front staff is very accommodating with my hectic schedule. The massage therapist jack does a great job with listening to my needs during the session. I've also had a few facial services done with Arianna and my skin always looks so great. I highly recommend this spa for a nice couples date or just to come by yourself for a rejuvenating few hours. read more

Very inviting & soothing atmosphere. Friendly staff- awesome massage. No "up-sell" . My massage therapist listened to my concerns and adjusted the massage to meet my needs (badly bruised bone on my shin- she did not touch it!) I was very happy and will be back next month On a scale of 1 to 5 .... definitely read more

I have returned multiple times and each time I have had an amazing and relaxing experience! Everyone has been extremely welcoming and I can't wait to return once Covid restrictions have been lifted read more

I had my first facial a while back and was beyond impressed. I was comfortable and relaxed the entire time as the facialist explained what she was doing. My skin looks amazing and I can not wait for another. The spa is beautiful and clean and has a great ambience to it. Glad this place is open when so many quality spas are hard to find ! read more

Our friends Kevin & Lazur recommended Karma Spa for A massage while we were vacationing in Oceanside. Four of us went for an hour massage. we all came out and said it was the best massage we ever had. It made our vacation complete. Thank you for the great service! read more

Great place! It is not as "fancy" as your high end spa (that you would probably pay around $100 more!) but it is very nice. It's clean and the staff is very friendly. My husband and I received the couples massage. My masseuse was wonderful and he asked often if the pressure was okay, really appreciated that. He didn't ask too often though, because I was still able to relax. They do not have lockers for your things, just a small bin inside of the room. Wish it was different but again it's not your "high end" spa. Some of the more pricier places have shower rooms, lockers etc. It is in a shopping center but it did not feel that way inside. My only complaint was that I could hear people talking in the hallways, not a fan of that. Other than that, everything was great and this will be our go to spot! Can't beat the prices! read more