Lots of good healthy men! Great showers, saunas, steam and jacuzzi! Clean facilities and friendly staff. Nice Bar and free food on occasion. read more

For the uninitiated, Spa Excess is a Gay Bathhouse. Their website states that their mission is to "provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for gay and bi men to connect, relax, and engage in consensual sexual activity". The facilities are quite decent -- there's a nice steam room, sauna, and jacuzzi that are clean and well kept. The main lounge is very comfortable with a bar area and a pool table. In addition, there is an outdoor patio, as well as a small workout area in the basement. The upper floors contain a play area, as well as rooms one can rent. The play area is dark and contains ramps, a sling, porno, and some sexy, strategically placed windows into a shower area. Most of the rooms have glory holes built into the doors. The flooring on these floors is a bit industrial, coarse, and cold -- it might be advisable to wear some kind of footwear. I would normally give a place like this 4 stars. But the person working the front desk was simply staggering in their rudeness. Every fiber of his being oozed toxic condescension. I have been to bathhouses and sex clubs all over the world, and have dealt with the occasional attitude, but nothing like this. I have never felt so unwelcome. It's a shame as the facility itself is worth a visit -- but nothing is worth being treated so poorly. read more

I Have been a regular customer here for over 15 years now. The place is always clean. The staff are usually really good but some have off days as we all do. Typically I would say This is a great place to go. I would Usually give Spa Excess 4 + Stars minimum However lately I have some serious concerns. The last two times I have been there this month ( July 2025 ). the temperature in this place has been god awful . It was not much cooler inside then outside. The humidity level inside was even worse then outside. It was unbearable except in one or two spots on the second floor. Well I was checking in I could hear a few people lined up in the hallway complaining about the temperature and asking to transfer to different rooms. Once inside I made my way to my room. I immediately regretted coming in here, again the temperature was very uncomfortable even walking around naked and I'm a skinny guy . I went down stairs to the bar thinking I cold drink would cool me off. NOT !!!!! The Bar was the hottest place in here next to the sauna. The staff were all soaked in sweat and very irritable and short tempered with customers and each other and I can say. I don't blame them.!!!!!!!! How can anyone work in this for a prolonged period of time. The two guys at the front were dripping all over. Now I know why the debit machine was soaked and sticky when I paid for my room. The bar tender was sitting on a towel on the bar dripping of sweat. Where food and drinks are prepared GROSS !!!!!!!!!!!!! Not to mention he is a nice guy but the worst bartender they have ever had. The bar is rarely ever busy any more and it used to be lots of fun. I Normally would have him make me a cocktail. But I asked for drink in a can in stead. Because I didn't want him to drip in my drink. I didn't even want him to touch the can to be honest. Everyone was talking about how horrible the temp was. I went upstairs and met someone. But after about 10 mins we just couldn't continue the sheets were already soaked and we were both to hot and uncomfortable. we decide to leave and go to Steam works. at least the temperature there was way more comfortable. Sorry to have to write this. But I have brought this up with management and the owner in past years. I was told this is a bathhouse expect it to be hot, people are naked here. and just fluffed it off. Well I don't need to catch hepatitis or any other transmittable disease from staff or customers sweating in my drinks or on my food. I don't know how the health department allows this but I will report it. I HAVE PICTURES TO PROVE IT. Because they will just try to fluff it off. The staff should report them to the labor board for unsafe work conditions. No wonder someone died in the hot tub this month. As a long time Customer it saddens me to write this. But it is the truth just ask any regular customers and the staff. Hopefully this well encourage the owner to fix this ongoing issue. I was tempted to name everyone. But that would not be fare. The issue here lies fully with the Owners not the Staff. Hopefully The Next time I come back. It will be an improvement I would gladly retract this review, but don't band aid the issue truly make your customers comfortable and think about the conditions your staff have to put up with. read more

The staff here is angry, aggressive, and absolutely rude. I have witnessed on multiple occasions them yelling at customers and talking down to them. Due to their disgusting behaviour, which completely destroys the experience of coming here, I cannot recommend Spa Excess one bit. And I don't believe that the five star reviews are legitimate, I suspect they were posted by staff. read more

Very fun place id recommend it to any guys in Toronto or visiting it's a place to meet terrific guys and just be you

This place used to be good. Sadly it's only "ok" these days. Its kept clean, but many of the facilities are showing their age. The once beautiful change room is now just average. The amazing lightning fixtures have not been maintained, one has even been removed. Unfortunately the one thing most people go there for, the darkroom/maze, is far from dark. The one area that everyone really enjoyed, a long passage with no lighting, now has new led LED lighting that is way too bright. Generally busy weekends, the crowd is older, it generally ok. There are those that think they're beautiful (they're not) and spend their time frustrated, looking for "the right person", or simply standing around expecting others to provide the viewing entertainment. The place is popular with Asians, but you can find all races, it is Toronto after all. read more

I feel right at home here and thank you everyone for loving me here. I especially love the hot tub and playing around here with guys and the good food and drinks too. Thank you all for everything for the 15 years I have been here and yeah I love it here an excess amount -Tam read more

The best gay bath-house in downtown #toronto, the atmosphere is quite intriquing in there n' so are the staff n' guys that goes there, so if you want to check this amazing place, I do recommend you do, n' I have been there like 3 or 4 x's, oh!! N' it's only for the gay's & not the hetro's, so if your married I recommend that you don't go!!! read more

There's an event at Spa Excess this coming Sunday. The owner has been booking all the rooms on the third floor only for those attending the event which starts at 1:00 in the afternoon. They never use to do this. The rooms on the third floor should be for everyone no matter what time you arrive. So if you arrive, yet say at 10:00 a.m. the day of the event your told that you cannot get a room on the third floor as they are all reserved . Not going to Spa Excess any longer and find the decision to reserve all the rooms on the third floor due to an event WRONG!!!! read more

I have a valid student card and wanted to know if I could use it on Friday June 23rd, the start of Pride. I called Friday , starting at 1130am. I spoke to "John" and I asked for the manager, Roger Stoddard. John said he was 'not available' I emailed Roger Stoddard then ( I did not get a reply til Saturday at 851 am.) I ended up calling Spa Excess three times between 1130 am and 315 pm and finally at 3:15, "John" told me Roger Stoddard was available but" didn't feel like" coming to the phone. Not that he was busy---- but that he 'didn't fee like it' . John said, "around here, if someone wants to speak to the manager and he doesn't feel like talking to the person, then we tell the customer that 'he doesn't feel like talking to you' ". When I told him Roger Stoddard did not answer my emails, he said, 'Well, maybe he didn't feel like it'. The deadline, it turns out, for the student discount, was 4pm Friday. This miserable human being of a "manager", who thinks it is "all about" him, instead of the customer, "didn't feel like" coming to the phone. Therefore, I missed my opportunity to go and celebrate pride in my own way at Spa Excess and meet some out of town or new guys. Oh really?! What a shitty, anti-social , anti-customer, self-absorbed attitude. Especially at Pride. I have been to Spa/Excess many times but why would I go back in the circumstances?. Or why would anyone, for that matter? Turns out, I could have used the card before 4pm but John did not tell me this 'til about 315 pm Friday and I could not have made it there on time. I don't live just around the corner. And , Roger Stoddard did not even reply to my email until today, Saturday June 24th, 2023 at 8:51am. Thank you so much! (insert sarcasm emoji as required). This guy needs to be called : The Grinch Who (Tried) To Steal Pride. You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch! RK read more

I find the staff to be very polite and friendly and I give them credit for their ability to accept any situation with a positive attitude. As for the Spa, it is very clean and welcoming. I like kinky, fetish sex and somewhat rougher than most, and I rarely leave the spa without being satisfied, but that is the clientele. Expect a variety of people, you will find someone to suit your needs. JPTM read more

Excellent establishment with quality accommodations and staff. Always clean and well maintained. Has a great chill area with a bar that is very rare in this type of establishment. read more

I used to come here quite a lot for the environment and chill vibes. but I was just here and immediately the guy at the check in desk was rude and impatient with us. fine, it's busy, I get it. but I go and pay with a credit card because my boyfriend's card wasn't working. They made me sign the receipt so I did. A couple minutes later we're inside the front doors and he tells us to wait there because they need to check something. Then he shows us the receipt and it says "pre-authorization". I haven't worked in the service industry enough to understand what this means, but I would expect an establishment that has been around for so many years would have come across something like this before. Either way, I just say I don't know what that means. Then he keeps looking at us with a blank stare and I'm like "I don't understand what that means", to which he responds "it's in English, you can't read it?". By now, i'm pretty upset as you can imagine. This random guy who doesn't know me is being extremely rude to me after I have already paid to get inside. So naturally, I say "I can read that, but I don't understand what the f--k you want from me." Next thing I know, the other guy behind the bar is yelling at me not to use language like that blah blah blah. And the original guy is just staring me down so I give him a dirty look. He then proceeds to kick us out (which I was okay with because I was probably going to leave anyway). Instead of being a total sass monster, next time you should treat your patrons with respect. We get that you're an "institution" or whatever but that doesn't give you the right to treat your customers the way you did. I will probably never come back here again and I really hope they wisen up or change management. read more

The employees are absolutely disgusting in the way they interact and treat customers. They actively try to bully and offend anyone who requires them to do their embarrassingly simple jobs(check people in, refill water, and assist customers with general questions) they are cold, confrontational, and disrespectful in every interaction to the point of excessive, it's absolutely disgusting they are able to treat people that way and still have jobs. And on top of being some of the world's more regrettable and unpleasant life forms you will ever encounter they have the audacity to demand tips or shake a coin jar at you. And make sure you get your deposit back because they will always try to steal it right there in front of you. If you can ignore the poison and disgrace behind the counters you will have a good time but don't expect anything close to customer service.​ read more

Very clean as always, friendly staff and many hot guys to play with!! Looking forward for my next or**

Well maintained, excellent friendly staff, varied clientele ... I can't say enough good things about the place. And in a city with few sex friendly places to gather, it is a place to be treasured. read more

Very cagey staff booked me a no tv room saying I could extend it to a tv room for 12hrs the same as the original charge blatantly lied when it was time to upgrade challenged him and his story changed s.o b read more

A fun place to visit. Always a fun time and great setup. Love the maze on the 2nd floor. Staff is very friendly

WARNING: DO NOT GO! As a tourist without a bias local opinion of the competition, I highly advise you NOT to support this establishment. Here's why: Prior to visiting this sex club/bathhouse, I read all the reviews from other patrons and one thing stood out--the staff is absolutely terrible. I regret that I ignored this warning. The front desk staff is the worst I've encountered of any person in Toronto on my vacation. They overcharged me because they had no clue about specials listed on their website or events that's taking place at their own job! They literally had no clue what was going on and I had to inform them of what was posted online on their website. The Latino bartender is the worst--he spent more time giving free shots and drinks to his friends and patrons he liked than actually serving clients. I visited on a summer evening/night in June 2019, and like the other reviews, the place primarily caters to older men (which is OK for me, although not my type as a millennial). Despite this fact, I eventually ended up having fun with two young men nonetheless. Even in the summer during prime tourism season, this place was practically empty, as confirmed by other reviews. Until they fire the old white guy at front desk who works nights and wears underwear and the terrible Latin-looking bartender, I highly advise against this place. I will admit that the Dominican/Jamaican/Black housekeeping man who cleans the rooms and bathrooms weeknights ais probably the nicest people I met in Toronto. If they hired him to work the front desk, they will most certainly have more business!!!! read more

Just returned after more than a year. These people deserve some gratitude for doing what they continue to do in the face of some impossible circumstances. The renovation looks great, and the crowd's as no-nonsense as ever, in a good way. Looking forward to my next visit. read more

Definitely an AARP location. Unless you're on the verge of overcoming a heart attack, or you missed your session at dialysis- this Isn't the place for you. 65 and up club FOR SURE. I went on a Saturday night for FOUR hours. 12-4am and the only people there were funeral embalmers waiting for me to take my last breath. NO ONE was there .. I damn near had to check myself in .. then , I only saw geriatric patients. Go to steamworks if you want a younger crowd. This place is cheaper though - but very low traffic . THUMBS DOWN! read more

This place is beyond filthy and there were so many old men it was crazy. I actually saw a old guy coming in with a cane and had to have help getting up the steps. It was awful. It felt like I was in a nursing home. The staff was very nice did not have any issues there. read more

2021-07-28 This was my first time ever going to a bath house; Made me feel at ease. I loved that it made me feel like I was at home. Very clean. read more

I like it! It's one of the few places where i feel at home and I really think gay men should be kinder to those establishment that helped us in many ways for a number of years. Good job guys at spa excess! read more

Great facilities! Pretty clean- looks like a great Dark room. though I wouldn't advise walking around in bare feet, the stairs are grippy but have sharp metal mouldings. Average age sat night around 8pm: 55+ Average fitness sat night around 8pm: anywhere from dadbod to fat bastard Average ethnicity: majority older Asian men. Perhaps meant for older ethnic crowd, got a room, spent a couple hours cruising around the place and left without any success or seeing any attractive men. You CANNOT be picky here. Maybe I needed to go at 2 am ?! read more

I did my research about this bathhouse prior to my first visit to Toronto. I saw via the website it had a lot to offer compared to bathhouses in the states. And the admission prices were beyond reasonable. My one item I would not recommend is the food. There are plenty of restaurants in the area. Eat before or after you toss your salad. When I'm in Toronto, it's usually for a week, and I visit this bathhouse at least twice each visit to Toronto. read more

Always manage a good time here. Good steam and hot tub. The dark areas are fun and the sling can support a great amount of weight. Nice guys and the roof is a sunny refuge. I will be back. read more

Everyone running around with towels on, snubbing each other. Why go to a bath house for sex and be shy and snobby?? Wasted my money. I'll try a different bathhouse next time. read more

Are you kidding? Tired facilities, zombie-like clientele, weird odors, generally depressing atmosphere. A tragic throwback.