Such a hidden gem with a truly peaceful atmosphere. My session was exactly what I needed and the staff ensured that I felt comfortable throughout. It's a great place to pamper yourself, get away from the hustle and bustle, and unwind. read more

I visited Garden Spa today for a 60- minute Swedish Firm massage. The spa appeared clean and well maintained. The scent in the space was pleasant, though a bit strong and slightly overwhelming at times. Massage room had a nice and simple vibe. At the start of the session, I felt the therapist spent a fair amount of time adjusting "warming up" positioning, tucking sheets, and moving items around, which made it take a while for the massage to really get going. Once it did, the techniques themselves were good, but the overall experience leaned more toward relaxation than firm pressure. As this was my first visit, I chose the Swedish firm massage. I understand Swedish massage is typically lighter, but I expected more pressure given the "firm" description -thinking I'd have the best of both in one massage. While the massage was enjoyable, it felt lighter than my preference and left me wanting more. It wasn't bad by any means, just not my style, as I prefer a deeper, more consistent pressure. Overall, I would consider the massage average, but I am open to trying other massage styles they offer and likely for longer too. I did decide to sign up for the membership, which seems like a decent value and didn't cost anything to join. I figured I would go back again every so often. I'm hopeful a different service will better match my preferences. read more

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We came here to get a nice evening spa experience. When we arrived, we were greeted by the receptionist. Since we came early, we had a little wait for us. While we were waiting, we overheard that they had a groupon deal and I wanted to give that a quick look. After that I realized I could save about $60 on my massage which was a great deal. I asked the receptionist if I could buy the groupon deal and apply it to my massage in which she agreed. Luckily, I was able to purchased and redeem the voucher in time. Finally, we were able to get into our massage. I told them I wanted a hard massage and focused on my lower back. The massage went well as I found out that it was my upper back that was more tense with the pain greater there. However, it wasn't something I didn't want to get again. Overall, a great experience and something that I could come back to again! read more

I got a prenatal massage and it was amazing. The staff is very professional. The business is very clean. I really enjoyed my appointment.

Nice hidden spa right across oakridge mall. They were very welcoming, we did a couple 60mins Swedish massage. We got to pick our oils, I choose the sleep oil. The sheets and heated table were very relaxing. This was the first time having a male masseuse and boy, he went in. My neck and back have never felt looser after a massage. The massage did feel a little rush but that might be because I'm use to a 90 min vs 60 min we booked. I definitely will be coming back read more

This particular massage spa was recommended to me by a good friend who is very picky about places. So I knew this would be well worth it! I honestly haven't had a massage since before the pandemic so prices have drastically gone up, but the masseuse that did the massage was really well skilled! I also like the fact, there was a very relaxing and elegant, feel to the room. There was a air purifier in the room, along with some sort of essential oil, mister, and the massage table was heated!! You can always ask them to turn the heat up or down also! Mine was perfect! The lady that massaged me was very sweet and sensitive to certain parts I made mention at the front desk. She was very polite and thorough as she would pick up the sheet and tuck it in under my thigh as she massaged, but yet not revealing anything on my body. Very professional!! The lady that massaged me had a very unique name that started with the letter W, but I forgot her name. She was very sweet and and crack my body after the massage. I wouldn't mind getting a membership and going monthly now!! Specially, with all the cold weather we've been having!! read more

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It was my first visit and I requested a female who can do a 90 min. deep tissue massage. There were same day appointments available. I scheduled my appointment for the following day. I was scheduled with Paula. She knew exactly how to help the pain in my back. She focused on releasing the pressure points at first and proceeded with a relaxing massage. The location was clean and Paula was very professional. The walls are thin because you can hear other people. The price was a little high, but Paula was amazing and is definitely worth it. I highly recommend her! read more

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5+ stars for Taha!!! 4 stars (and honestly less) due to the other massage therapists I've had at Garden Spa. Taha is carrying this place. If he were to leave, I would cancel my membership immediately. I've had massages all over the world and he is seriously one of the best. Life saver on my achy back. Please provide more training for the other therapists. read more

My SO and I have been looking for a reliable massage spa. The Garden Spa popped up during our search with positive reviews, so we decided to book a couples massage for a Saturday morning. EXTERIOR/INTERIOR lots of effort to make it look like a garden oasis. There are lots of tropical plants inside and outside. Well-maintained space. HOST The friendly hostess verified our appointment and offered to make changes. We switched from Swedish to deep tissue and chose an essential oil scent from the display for the aromatherapy. MASSAGE The couples' room is spacious, well-organized, and clean. Although it is a single room, a short wall divides the two massage beds, providing privacy for each person. The beds are comfortable and heated for added comfort. I also appreciate the importance of the headrest, which features a soft, breathable covering. HIGHLIGHTS Both masseuses introduced themselves. My masseuse asked about the preferred pressure and focus areas for the massage. My masseuse addressed all the pressure points effectively. Both were professional, friendly, and attentive. Overall, we will be returning for more massages. read more

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I'm surprised I haven't left a review until now. I used to have a membership here until they upped the prices. I love it here! I would say 9 times out of 10 my massages were great! There were maybe a few times where I got questionable and disappointing massages. I wish I could remember every masseuse name. I recently had Mike and it was amazing. I'm requesting him from now on! It was so good that I just had to leave a review. read more

This is a small spa and is conveniently located near Oakridge mall. It's not quite as polished as some other spas, but it is clean. I was able to purchase a 90 minute hot stone massage through Groupon. My masseur was Ta Ha and he did an amazing job. The pressure was just right to provide a relaxing massage. He was very conscientious about making sure I was covered on the parts that he was not working on, to make sure I was warm. While I love piano music, the unfortunate part was that the same two songs were on loop during my whole massage. read more

My girlfriend and I booked a couples deep tissue massage and unfortunately had very different experiences. On my side, the massage was great. My therapist, Elena, was strong, attentive, and clearly skilled at deep tissue work. The pressure was excellent and she did a great job working through the tight areas. I left feeling much better and really appreciated her work. My girlfriend, however, had a very different experience. She also booked a deep tissue massage and specifically asked at the beginning to focus on her back and legs, since that's where she carries most of her tension. She also made it clear that she can handle strong pressure, especially at the start of the massage. While the therapist initially used adequate pressure, she didn't actually work on any of the knots in my girlfriend's back, which is unusual because every other massage therapist she's seen typically notices and focuses on them right away. For most of the session, the therapist was primarily using just her fingertips/nails with VERY VERY little pressure -- it honestly felt like oil being rubbed on rather than an actual deep tissue massage. At one point my girlfriend asked for more pressure when the therapist moved to her right arm. The therapist then used her elbow and applied good pressure, which was what she had been expecting the whole time. But when she moved to the left arm, she went right back to using just her fingertips again and spent less than 30 seconds on it. Another issue was that the front of her legs were never worked on at all, even though she had specifically asked for focus on her legs. That entire area was essentially untouched during the session. When she politely brought this up to the front desk afterward, the response felt dismissive and there wasn't really any attempt to acknowledge the issue or offer any kind of resolution such as a discount or partial refund. That was probably the most disappointing part given we spent $290 on our 60 min massages (including tip). It's unfortunate because my massage with Elena was genuinely very good, but the overall experience was overshadowed by how inconsistent the service was and how the concern was handled afterward. read more

So I found a great deal on Groupon for a 90min Hot stone massage. I called and made the appointment for the next day. This was my first time at this spa and it's close to home so I wanted to check it out. Im a bit two minded with my opinion on the actual session though. The spa itself wasn't bad, clean which is always a plus and the front desk was welcoming. I had Sheila as my masseuse and right away she asked if I had any issues . I mentioned my right shoulder (frozen shoulder) and she paid extra attention to it. Honestly, a little too much because it did hurt and still does. I felt her trying to get a knot out but it was so painful. The stretching of my right arm too upwards was also very painful. Other than that the massage was fine. I feel like tension throughout my body was removed even though the area of my back and shoulder blades still really hurt, days later. The suggestion I'd like to add is to have the room a bit more calm and serene and for little more finesse during the session. I can't say I was "relaxed", every movement around the table was kinda noisy, even the way the sheet and blanket was moved (not very Zen) . Anyways, it was my first time, I may try it again and see what it's like with another masseuse. Overall ratings is that it's worth a try and value for money. read more

Great value for the membership they offer. The location is modern, clean, and relaxing. We always look forward to our visits!

My wife was made appointment and called them to schedule a female therapist, however while she has her session but still doubts about the therapist who is between male and female. In this situation, made she felt uncomfortable with that confusion! If customers called and requested, please be sure the therapist is not confused to customers!! Otherwise we won't specify required on this point! read more

It's been so long since I went to a spa and I am so glad I tried out The Garden Spa! Wuma was my therapist and she was amazing. She gave the perfect pressure (I had a firm Swedish). After the appointment ended I signed up for the membership, which tells you how great the experience was! Thank you Wuma. I'm looking forward to monthly wellness! :) read more

My girlfriend and I were looking to get a couples' massage while on a staycation and The Garden Spa constantly popped up with positive reviews. After we arrived, we waited for a short while in the waiting area and then were lead to our couples' room, which was spacious and clean. Shortly after, both of our masseuses entered the room and introduced themselves and asked if there were any areas we'd prefer extra attention and/or area we'd prefer not to be massaged. The hour long massage was great and seemed to go by in an instant. All in all, our experience here was perfect, from the ease of booking our appointment online, the great ambiance and tranquil music, the kind staff and the quality of massage we received was top notch. The next time I find myself back in the area, I will definitely book a massage again, can't recommend this place enough! read more

Oh man, I love this place. Looks unassuming from the outside, but the inside is beautifully appointed and super clean. I had an appointment at 1:30 and they were right on time. My masseuse Mike was skilled and professional; I felt so much better afterwards! It was a great massage. Even better, they were super nice about accepting my spafinder gift certificate. I'm so glad to have found a new massage place!! read more

Easy to make an appointment, great customer service, great massages! Best spa in San Jose!

Garden Spa never disappoints. Relaxing atmosphere, everyone is very professional. Laura was excellent and focused on areas of concern. Will be back. read more

It was my first time here & it is my 3rd ever massage experience. I wanted to take my bestie for a massage for her birthday :) I booked it online for a couples massage - it was super easy to do so. I thought I booked for two women to massage us but when we got there it was a male & a woman so that threw me off guard but it's okay. It was my first time getting a swedish massage & I didn't think it would be so painful It could be because I have a lot of knots or I don't get massages very often?! So I was like hopefully this will help my back The hot stones were a nice touch for sure. I think if I go back definitely not the swedish massage for me I even had her do less pressure, but I was in so much pain the whole time I couldn't even say it was a relaxing experience & I was awake the whole time. The ambiance was nice though & it was easy to park outside. Would come back but I will choose a different massage option! read more

I went here during a long weekend. It was a much needed massage. I did a firm Swedish massage in the late afternoon. I forgot the massage therapist's name. She worked out the kinks on my back and shoulders. The room was nice and clean. I loved how the blankets and table kept me warm. Looking forward to making future appointments. read more

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I've been coming to Garden Spa since the pandemic, and the quality of service has remained consistently excellent over the years. The spa is always clean and well-maintained, the staff are friendly and professional, and the pricing is very reasonable for the level of service they provide. It's clear they take pride in creating a relaxing and welcoming environment for their clients. I always leave feeling refreshed. Highly recommend if you're looking for a reliable spa experience! Look for Paula, she's the best! read more

i had my first ever prenatal massage at 26 weeks at the garden spa & i wish i started to get prenatal massages here earlier because it was wonderful! the space gave a relaxing aura once i walked through the door, it was clean & the smell was pleasant (unlike other massage places where the scents are strong). the prenatal massage started with me laying on my left side then i switched sides mid session. the massage table was heated, there were lots of pillow for support & hot compresses. i had the female masseuse named natcha who had such powerful hands it felt great & released a lot of my pressure points. she was kind & kept quiet throughout the massage until i started to talk to her, so she tailors the massage experience to your liking. i feel great & would recommend this place to anyone who wants a nice relaxing prenatal massage! i will definitely return for another! read more

Wow! I just had a 90 minute deep tissue massage with Peter and I'm floating. I had severe knots, tightness and some pain. Peter focused on the areas I needed help with the most, he was very thorough, communicative and professional. The pressure was perfect and exactly what I needed to relieve muscle tension and stress. I will definitely be back and booking with Peter again. Thank you Garden Spa! read more

I just had the most amazing massage with Sheila. I added hot stones and aromatherapy and both were amazing. Sheila was super nice, really listened to what I was looking for, and had the perfect pressure. The salon itself is cute and clean. I will definitely come back! read more

I had the most amazing massage here by one of the male massage therapist. Go here, you will not regret it.

I have been coming to the Garden Spa for at least a year now and have a membership. The value for the cost is fantastic. I always go to any available female massage therapist and they have all been great. The spa is clean and calming. The front desk folks are always super kind and helpful as well. read more

My best friend took me here for my birthday two days ago and holy cow was it amazing. The ambiance is to die for. Such cute decor and really fancy looking. The person assigned to me was super nice and asked about my concerns and sounded like she really knew what she was doing with my sciatic pain! I'd totally come back and maybe bring my hubs this time! read more

Sue was a great technician!! I would definitely come back! Such a relaxing experience and everything about it was great. read more

The Garden Spa - Private room- awesome experience. - Massage Therapy Near Me - San Jose, California

This is my first time at The Garden Spa and I had a wonderful experience here. The front desk and massage room were clean and exuded relaxing vibes. Both customer service I received from the front desk and my masseuse were also great! My masseuse listened to me when I told him which areas I'd like to spend more time, my upper back, and he also asked me if the pressure was good throughout my massage. He was very attentive and I felt so relaxed and less tense during and after the massage. Thank you for a wonderfully relaxing experience! read more

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Mike did a great job with my massage today. His pace was soothing, his pressure was firm without being painful, and he was calm and friendly. The massage did not include as many thai elements as I expected, but that was actually fine, because I left feeling so much better than I did when I came in! My only issue was that there was a lot of scent in the building. If you are sensitive to scents, I recommend wearing a mask. It wasn't an unpleasant smell but it was very strong. Otherwise, an excellent experience! read more

This place is great. The massage is rejuvenating and the price is fair. A hidden gem.

Garden Spa is a true hidden gem. From the moment you arrive, the atmosphere is calm, elegant, and welcoming. The space is beautifully peaceful, and perfect for relaxing and disconnecting from stress. masseuse Sheila is incredibly warm, skilled, and attentive, making you feel comfortable and well cared for throughout the experience. I left feeling completely refreshed and rejuvenated. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a good -quality, relaxing spa experience. read more

Massage was nice. Price was fine. My partner had his first experience and wanted the stone massage but there was only one person available for the stone massage. He said his massager therapist didn't work on his legs at all. She did an okay job according to him cause he wanted harder. Mines was relaxing. Though I wish I had more pressure when I said I wanted it harder. My neck is still a bit stiff but my shoulders feel better so yay! The room didn't have a place for our clothes after we changed. Only hooks. We thought we had to put it on the chairs but it's not for clothes. Could use a shelf or table of some sort or even a basket to put our clothes. I'm used to our therapist usually greeting us at the end thanking us and giving us water. This didn't have that service of appreciating our patronage Overall, it wasn't bad. It could have been better for birthday massage. read more

Thank you so much for an amazing massage. Both Jada and Rowan were excellent therapists and we left well relaxed and loose.

I was contacted by Manny the manager of the spa not too long after my review and they reached out and expressed they would like to make the experience up to me. I had a pleasant experience and appreciated that they were able to make things up to me and would enthusiastically recommend Taha and Tu for a massage. I would not recommend the masseuse from my previous review, Lillia as a friend of mine came to the garden spa under my recommendation and unfortunately was unimpressed by her massage skills as well. read more

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Review based on a Hot Stone Massage at 4 pm on a Tuesday: I had a competition over the weekend that left my body and legs pretty banged up. Prior to that, I had a couple of months of camp to prepare for the competition which meant a lot of heavy lifting, cardio, sparring, etc. I looked at several places and thought I'd give this one a try. I booked my appointment at 3 pm via their website and it was fairly smooth. When I arrived, I was immediately greeted and shown to my room. I believe my masseuse's name was Paulina. She asked me what areas to focus on and started the massage. I asked her to pay more attention to my legs and back. The hot stones had a great temperature and I could feel the benefit. As my first hot stone massage, I thought it was like the pictures where they lay it on your back and begin the massage. But the hot stones were used to massage me and apply heat which still felt great. I wish more time was spent on my quads and hamstrings, but I probably should have been more specific with my request. It was still a great whole-body massage. The room was very relaxing with the piano, dim lights, and decor. What makes me give this 4 stars is that they never answered the phone. I called 4 separate times from 1 pm - 3 pm before I decided to book an appointment online. I wanted to discuss the different massages and what they might recommend. I did not want to just blindly schedule a service and be disappointed later on. I felt like that wouldn't give this place a fair shake. However, I did end up blindly scheduling a service (debating between Hot Stone and Thai Massage w/ stretching and I also had questions about their CBD oil). That was my only gripe. When I arrived, there was no one in the lobby so I was confused why the phone was never answered. You have the option to leave a voicemail, but I wanted to discuss it with someone and not have to wait to get a callback. Overall, my masseuse and the massage were great. I'd be lying if I said I did not feel better than when I came in. I look forward to coming back and bringing my partner for a couples massage. The price is a bit high but I still gave a nice tip. Other places offer 1-hour services for cheaper but the quality remains to be seen and I would have to try it. For the first time on my own, this place is great. Five stars if they can have someone answer the phone, even at least once. read more

Had my first massage at The Garden Spa. Wuma did an amazing job, using techniques I've never had before with the deep tissue massage. It was very clean, communication was very good, and the experience was top notch. I will definitely be going back! read more

I had a 90 min Deep Tissue massage for Mother's Day and it was amazing. One of the best messages I've had. Laura had great firm pressure and was so intuitive and responsive to my areas of tension and pain. My bestie and I ended up getting the couples massage room which was really nice and fun to be together. I will definitely be back! read more