Very satisfied. These Latin women know how to give a much better massage than at those Asian spas

My experience there was a little awkward.. Thanks to you beautiful people on Yelp, I already went in knowing the place would look hole in the wall-ish. And I knew she would take my payment up front (which is weird).. But I didn't mind that. I needed a good massage, and the reviews said this was a good massage place. Anyway, when I walked in, the temperature was super cold. It was 10am in January, so that instantly killed my vibe. But I wasn't trippin. I knew when i walked in the massage room, it would be warmer... I was wrong. That room was freezing! And it smelled musty... Maybe because I was the 1st customer of the day, and the room needed to air out?? So I get undressed, lay on the table, and shortly after, the masseuse comes in and she has what I assumed was a portable heater. She plugs it in and this thing was so loud that it drowned out the calming music. And on top of the noise, the air blowing out was slightly colder than lukewarm!!! I had to endure my entire massage freezing. When she started, she spent way too long on the pre-massage stuff. You know how they lightly knead your back, arms, and legs, like how you knead dough when you're baking? Yea, that part. She spent way too much time doing that. Then once the actual massage began, she didn't use any oil!! It was so rough and so hard. I finally made a noise, and she said "oh, too rough? let me get some oil"... WHAT?!! WHY DIDN'T YOU START WITH OIL!?! The rest of the massage was just ok. Nothing I would ever go back for. She spent so much time on my legs, that by the time she got to my feet, she only spent like 2 minutes on each foot. When she left to go get the hot towels to wipe the oil off of me, she didn't even say she was leaving. So that was awkward just laying there wondering where she went. And when she came back with the towels, they were lukewarm. So she basically wiped down my already cold body with cold-ish towels. In conclusion, the lady was friendly, and her massage wasn't horrible. So if you HAD to come here, I'd say sure. But if you have other options, pick the other options. read more

Sakura Massage - Simple place. Nothing too fancy. - Massage Therapy Near Me - Sacramento, California

Updated to say this place has changed management and while I haven't gone the lady on the phone was quite rude to me when I called to make an appointment and the prices have significantly jumped. read more

I had been looking for a place to go for a good but fairly inexpensive massage. Sakura had been a place that I had tried eons ago, and had forgotten about. Now I know why. A friend recently offered to have a massage/spa day with me, and apparently it had a Groupon for Sakura. Again, now I know why The place is relatively small, feels relatively seedy, and is relatively not clean. I absolutely felt the need to shower after I left. I'm actually wondering if the therapist/masseuse is licensed. I asked for a deep tissue massage, and by the time it was all said and done, it Felt like I hadn't even been there. The lotions and potions that were used had an odd fragrance to them, and just added to my need to want to take a shower when I was done. I left there feeling uncomfortable unclean. Would I go back? No would be my answer read more

Came today 2/3/2023 after a long time. Just wanted the 30 minutes back massage $40 and Yu Yu did my massage. She is professional and did a great job. I will be coming back for back massages. Price is not bad too. read more

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Do not go here. This place is a complete rip off. I called in to Sakura before I went in - and was told to come right away to get a massage. I was happy and told them I wanted a one hour foot massage. The gal who answered told me that would be no problem. When I arrived; I told the same person which massage I wanted; and was immediately upsold from a $25 massage to a $38 massage. She told me the gal who did the $25 foot massages was not in that day. OK, fine.. but that doesn't make sense since it's the same type of massage. I told her that's OK and agreed. She also made me pay up front; which is somewhat strange. The tip line was also zero'ed out so even if I wanted to; I couldn't leave a tip via credit card. She then walked me back and had me lie down on a table and get ready for the massage. The massage itself wasn't that great but when she was finishing up; I knew something was strange. The 60 minute massage I paid for was actually only 40 minutes. When we were wrapping up; the gal kept talking to me, and I was trying to relax with my eyes clothes. NO big deal I am thinking - she is just being friendly. She finished the massage; I got ready to go and get followed out. I thought the lady was being kind but she said, "where's my tip," and I told her, "I didn't get what I paid for and the massage wasn't that good." She huffed about it but it was SO rude to put me on the spot about a tip when I didn't feel like she deserved one. Please save your money and don't deal with rude rip off artists. I would give this place zero stars if I could. read more

OK so first things first, Sacramento is known for having the highest rate of sex trafficking massage parlors in the country, so I tried to be very aware of that anywhere I go. I had a bad experience in San Jose California, do not want to repeat frequenting an establishment that is less than savory. This place has all the windows blacked out, blinking sort of Christmas lights in the window, and very inexpensive prices so I was very hesitant for a long time but thankfully for review sites like Yelp I can get the lowdown. I saw there was a few women that gave good reviews, so I was hopeful. I walk in and I am greeted by a regular looking, friendly woman in jeans and a sweater, I make my choice of massage which was an hour, pay the $45 plus $10 tip and get right back into a little room. Nothing fancy or frilly, pretty much bare bones with dim lighting and mellow music. I have to admit, the lady that did my massage did a very good job for someone who likely doesn't have any professional training. She had a few techniques that the pros use like using her forearm, and she was very good about being consistent in both what she was doing and the amount of time spent on each part of my body. Hot rocks and warm towels included. When they say full body massage, they are not kidding. She was very professional, kept me covered under the sheets when she wasn't working on an area, I strip down completely except for my underwear, and when I had to flip over I covered my chest and she placed the sheet over me. So I was comfortable in that regard. I got to give her credit for a good massage, especially for the price. Here's where I got a little concerned,Right when I walk in I noticed there are two round holes in the ceiling on opposite ends of the small room, giving perfect view if that were to be the case of the whole room. I did notice that one of the holes there was light coming through, and from what I could see it was an attic of some kind with foil ducts visible. What I didn't understand was why there would be such a bright light, on, right above a massage room? It just struck me as odd, and feel it's important to mention. I also took pictures and put them in my review. The other thing was a sign on the wall, picture included, it says sexual activity of any kind within the establishment is absolutely forbidden. I was very surprised to see that, probably because they get A lot of gross people wanting more than just a massage. Perhaps it's a safety measure? Let people know upfront that they are not a prostitution parlor? Either way, she did have to leave the room four or five times, very briefly, to answer phones, greet customers coming in and once to grab supplies for me. I heard about four different people come in to the shop, in the hour, out of all four people only one was female. I will definitely go back, but any nudity from taking my clothes on or off will need to be under the sheet for my own peace of mind LOL read more

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Oh my God I love this place I visit at least once a month and it's a little hidden gem in Natomas. It is not super luxurious or anything very simple very plain but I always receive great service I would definitely recommend them read more

I have been going weekly for 6 months and it is great. Take my girlfriend every week. Kitty is the best and they treat me very well. Highly recomended. read more

Did a walk in your on Sunday and Kelly got me right in for a hot stone massage she wasn't able to do the hour because of an appointment she had but later on she was able to due to the appointment being pushed back to a later time. The price was reasonable. Next time I'll make an appointment so I can make sure go get Kelly. It was so relaxing, professional and I will definitely be back again soon. read more

This place deserves NO STARS. I called in for a massage and got an appt for my mother and I after a long day of work. We came in and upon arrival the lady was yelling in my face asking if I wanted to pay by credit card or cash. She said if I pay cash I pay $45 but if I paid by credit card I would be paying $48 (Sounded Shady). I told her I didn't mind paying a little extra because I didn't have cash on me. My mother and I then got our massages and we both felt like we got BEAT UP. I felt super uncomfortable with the massage too. I was being touched in areas I definitely didn't want to be touched. After we finished she grabs the receipt and asks me to tip her. I gave a $4 tip because I didn't have enough money in my account and immediately she yelled and screamed in my face saying, "$4!!!! That's all?, What kind of a tip is this!! $4???" Then she grabbed my mom and I by our arms and kicked us out of her massage place. This was the WORST EXPERIENCE EVER. I have Never been so humiliated, beat up and disrespected in my life. read more

It was totally worth my time. I felt relax after my massage. Kelly was great! The room is decent.

The staff here nice and friendly. Massages are good but I would advise to book an appointment before arriving. They are pretty busy all the time so enjoy a inexpensive massage. read more

Sakura Massage is by far the best and most reasonable place in Sacramento to get a massage. The staff is always courteous and professional and the offer Swedish, hot stone, deep tissue etc. I have been going there 4 years and always get deep tissue & have never been disappointed. If you are looking for hanky panky this is not the place for you. read more

Sakura is no-frills massage therapy at its best! Tension headaches from tight shoulder & back muscles were loosened & relaxed. Wendy was my massage therapist & A TRUE HEALER! If you want an over-priced, ambience-heavy spa, then Sakura is not your place. For a healing- touch that your muscles crave, then Sakura is the place to be! Pros: - Affordable - Convenient hours - Experienced massage therapist that knows exactly where your pain points are & works her magic Cons: (minor) - Distracting door-chime - Lighting in massage-room can be a bit dimmer read more

First time visiting this place. Kitty was the lady that gave me a message. Nice lady only thing I saw very unprofessional was that she answered the phone three times while giving me a massage also leaving me three times while answering the door so of course I didn't feel relax at all. The message was wonderful but don't think I will go back. read more

This is a great place for a massage. I usually get a 90 minute full body, but have gotten the 60 minute for massage as well. Kitty, Wendy, and Sarah have all been great masseuse. Very convenient and I never had an issue here. read more

Sakura is a nice, clean storefront massage place that offers a range options, including deep tissue, soft relaxation, hot stone and back walking. I have seen Kitty on a number of occasions and each time has been wonderful. She is very intuitive, so she finds and fixes all of your knots and problem areas. I especially like the way she treats my feet with a good oil rub, light scraping with a plastic tool, followed by a hot towel wrap. The cherry on top is the low price, just $57 for 90 minutes. Give Sakura a try. You will end up writing your own great review. read more

Good place. Very professional, comfortable laying beds with sheets. It was a little weird the way she did it in some parts, but it got my kinks out. Overall decent massage with a homey atmosphere to it. read more

This is the best spa service if you want: *To be asked to pay up front and be told they don't have change until later. *You want your foot massage done in the "lobby". *Want the masseurs arguing in front of you. *To Strain your neck because the head rest is not adjustable. *Be serviced by a masseurs who keeps rubbing her nose. *Be given tea after the massage served on a tray with a hand-written sign made with a marker that says "TIPS". I visited the spa because I like to support local businesses but the service was so bad that I want to prevent others from having the same experience I had. By the way, they were so disorganized thr when I arrived, the towel they used was still in the shopping bag with the tags on! read more

This is truly one of the worse massage places I have ever been to for the following reasons: When we called for an appointment, they needed to call me back in an hour or so because they were not sure if someone will be there to provide the service. When we got there, they were 15 mins late in starting. The facility sucks: too bright, disorganized and noisy. It's right next door to a liquor store! I should have known! They will ask for you to pay in advance. When we did they had no change. The massage itself is a big joke, it was NOT relaxing at all because some of the above reasons. Whatever cream they used on me, was like crisco, yuck! A few days later, I had a major back problem which I NEVER had before. I can barely move. Will NOT be coming back here ever again. Oh yeah, they are too expensive compared to the other places. Sorry, Sakura...you SUCK! read more

I highly recommend not to go Sakura massage because the lady was sooo rude and demanding a tip from me, and I did not have enough cash at the time. She was also asking if I had credit card to give a tip, when she did not get her desired tip she then called me cheap for not giving, which is so rude and offensive. She doesn't even deserve what I even gave to her by how she was talking to me. Her service was also not good . While she would give me a massage, at the same time she handled receptionist area, and she took such a long time to handle them. I have lots to say but that lady she ruined my day because asking a tip in very rude way and called costumer cheap that shows her personality. read more

I was recommended here from my mother and grandmother a few days after my trip to Japan; If you've flown overseas on economy before, you know it can take a toll on your body. Now I generally look up reviews on Yelp, but with so few, I took my grandmother's word on this and I'm truly glad I did. The place seemed new as it looked clean and spotless. (+1 Star) The atmosphere is great: private rooms, ambient music, dim lighting to help you relax to put your eyes at ease, and even a hydrotherapy table shower if you're the type to want to take a shower before or after your massage. (+1 Star) The most important part, the massage, was exceptional and relaxing. I personally can't take a lot of pressure and it's hard to find someone who can give me that balance of not being painful but still make the massage effective. My masseuse was Kitty and she did an awesome job as all my aches were gone. (+3 Stars) I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a massage! Also, there was a promo for when I went, $35 for a hour, which is a steal in my opinion. read more

Amazing massage from Sarah! Great price too! If you're looking for a relaxing massage after a long work week, this is the place to go. Pressure according to your preference. read more

This place is fraudulent! My first time here and the lady named Kitty who I had an appointment with tried taking more of my money and tried to way overcharge me for a Groupon I had purchased for services there. DO NOT GO HERE! Horrible experience and left without getting my massage. Will never go back here again read more

Me and my husband went in for a couple massage, the ad states it was $68. When we got there the lady wanted us to pay first, which threw me off a little. So I gave her $100, $68 for the massage $32 for tip. The massage itself was ok good but as we were getting ready to leave she asked me where was her was tip. I told her I gave you $100 earlier and that included tip. She told me I only have her $80, so I didn't know what else to do but gave her another $20. I paid a total of $120 for our massage, $52 in tip. Smh... I've never had anyone straight up ask for a tip, which was ridiculous. I would NEVER go back to this place. read more

I purchased a groupon for this service, I made an appointment showed up and presented my groupon voucher. The lady at the desk proceeded to tell me that I should pay cash and request refund from groupon because they charge them too much. I use groupon for several years to try out new businesses to see if I want to continue to use their services. I am not impressed it's unacceptable to tell a customer that expresly sent you put your business on a 3rd party site for business I will never go back to this place again I suggest if you buy a groupon be diligent with this business read more

I want to to give them a higher rating, but massages are supposed to be relaxing. They are really nice people and my two friends enjoyed their massages. My massage, however, was interrupted at least 4 times so she could answer the phone or check who walked in the door. It was very disturbing, not relaxing and unprofessional. They were confused when we 3 walked in even though they called us to confirm the reservation. They took 1 of us right away (we were early), and the other 2 had to wait about 20 minutes. I also feel like they should have given me an extra 20 minutes since she left my body numerous times. I will not go back. read more

First time here - I called to schedule an appointment, got in fast. The employees were professional, I recieved a great massage that really took the knots out. I felt very relaxed & will definitely come back. Thank you Sara! read more

5 stars for massage with Kitty! Kitty worked out the areas that were causing me trouble. It was a really great, proffesional massage. MUCH better then Happy Day Spa. Complaint: door chimes loudly when people walk in and it took me out of my relaxed state of mind. read more

I rarely ever do reviews but my experience demanded one. I have had foot pain for over a year now and have gone to many doctors and massage places. At first the staff seemed a bit unorganized, but a few minutes after they got me in and started the massage, I knew they knew what they were doing. She listened to my concerns and worked on all my problem areas. She took all the knots out in my legs and back. This is the first time I've been pain free in over a year. She also gave me advice on what I can possibly do at home when I have foot pain. I've tried a few things and so far no complaints. I will be scheduling another appointment next week!!! PS. I went with my friend who also walked out saying "omg that was the best massage I have ever had!" And the pricing was great as well. read more

Had a serious back and neck ache. Was flying out in 3 hours and needed this taken care of. I called and the had an opening 20 minutes later. Did a 90 minute deep tissue massage. Loved it!! She really did a great job, listened to where it hurt and put in 100% effort the whole time. I'm a bigger guy, and she probably had to put in all 90 pounds of her body weight to work out those knots. It's a "B level" place, meaning it's not a fancy place. However the prices were very reasonable and the therapist I had was awesome. This may be one of those places you need to find the right person and make appointments with them every time. Only way to explain the negative reviews as my massage was Grade A for awesome. read more

Came here today to pamper my Aunt for her Birthday. 1st time getting a massage for both of us and we weren't disappointed. Made an appointment Friday for Sunday at 11:30AM. Welcomed in and showed to our room right away. The table was comfortable, the room was clean, the music was relaxing and the oils and hot rocks they used were amazing! The staff was friendly and happy. The price is wonderful, so wonderful I'm sad I only got the 60 minute instead of the 90. I will be returning but for longer next time. read more

Sara was my masseuse and she was great! It was my first time here and she did a wonderful job. She really took her time and made me feel comfortable! All my aches and pains were gone after. Definitely coming here again! read more

The ladies here give great massages and the prices can't be beat. I've been coming here for years and have referred many friends and family. They all love it. We have a few out of town guests that make Sakura a stop before heading home!! A few things to keep in mind: 1) This place isn't a fancy spa, but the tables are comfortable, the linens are always clean, and they play soothing music. 2) It's a small business. They don't have a designated front desk person to answer the phone or greet customers so sometimes your massage may get interrupted by a phone call or customer. It happens very rarely, but there is always that possibility. Based solely on their massages and price, I give them a 5 read more

Worst massage ever, I don't think these people should be in business . They are rude very unprofessional. I came in for an hour massage if you can call it that.it was very hot in there I had to tell them to turn on their ac. As far as the massage It was like deep tissue, hot stone and slather you with oil with no method or proper procedure of a regular message. Then after the massage I proceeded to tip anyways i gave her a $20 and asked for $15 back. She told me I normally get $10 for tip. I was close to just walking out and not leaving a tip at all for they didn't really deserve. They are very rude I will not go ever again this place is a sham and should be closed down I would give them negative stars if it were possible.keep away!! read more

Horrible service, first five minutes after starting my massage, someone started doing laundry n u can hear the dryer, then I guess the lady doing laundry was too happy because she started to sing!!!!!! Every time someone opens the front door you can hear the bell, whoever was working at the front desk was really loud, at the end the lady ask me for a tip, but I didn't have cash on me she was mad but they make u pay before u get ur massage! !! I need to know how the service is going to be before I can tip!!! Good thing I didn't have cash they are rude loud n VERY VERY UNPROFESSIONAL! !!!! read more

I had a massage by Kitty last week. She is really excellent and really worked out the areas that were causing me problems. The music she had playing was relaxing. I felt sooooo much better when my massage was over. read more

Ive been to a lot of places for massages and this place is by far one of my favorites. Good prices and great massages!

Kitty is great, one of the best , clean establishment, reasonable rates, same day appointments, no fishy stuff.