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    Yu Spa

    4.2 (891 reviews)
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    Services - Yu Spa

    Deep tissue massage

    Hot stone massage

    Reflexology massage

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    Joyce L.

    Recently spent a leisurely afternoon at this Korean day spa, which is small compared to those in other cities but the largest one in San Diego. The gender-specific wet areas (nekkid-only ;) and co-ed jjimjilbang (spa uniform required) cover the basics well, but the lack of an on-site restaurant is a bummer. There's only a minimal snack bar, but at least it's free! Suggested order of operations: book a body scrub + massage combo so your spa admission is included, arrive minimum 30 minutes ahead of time to utilize the bathhouse, and afterwards hop between the Red Clay, Himalayan Salt, Ice, and Relaxation Rooms for up to 2 additional hours. Your mind, body, and spirit will thank you!

    Elizabeth N.

    The best Korean body scrub spa places in San Diego. When I first started going here I was super nervous having to be naked around all the women. However, you get over that very quickly as everyone around you is doing the same thing. Hanna was the one who did my body scrub and she is one of the best that I've had. She was super gentle but really got in there and gave me a nice scrub. They have two different areas separated by men and women with a common area that we both share while wearing their provided uniform. They have a privates wet area that is separated by women and men. That's the area where you can shower and enjoy the Jacuzzi or the cold Plunge pool while being completely naked and getting the body scrubs. In the common area, they have a lounge where it's dimly lit calm and peaceful and you can just chill on the sofas. They also have 3 different saunas in the common area. They have light snacks, candy, water, and tea available. But would love to see more fresh fruits. Even though they share a large parking lot with the other businesses around them, it's very hard to find close parking nearby since they only have a few in front of their facility. Highly recommend getting there at least 30 minutes to an hour prior to your massage or body scrub time so that you can enjoy the wet area with the sauna and the Jacuzzis prior to getting your body scrub. I spent a good 3 hours there and I felt so relaxed after I was done.

    May 2026
    Chloe C.

    Didn't make a reservation online but did a walk in for a group of 5. Was helped promptly and gave basic information that sent a waiver to our phone to sign. Did the $55 spa entrance and jimjilbang. Got our clothes and went in. Spa was nice. Hot and cold tub and saunas. Jimjilbang was ok. The ice room was closed so there was only two salt rooms, one was too hot for us all. We didn't really use the JJB much. Common area has free snacks - biscotti, mini chocolate, tea/water, pineapple, Chex mix etc. this place doesn't have food options. Overall nice experience but a little small compared to the other ones I've been to.

    Joe C.

    The facilities are really nice. The lounge area has multiple places for seating where my wife and I enjoyed our books before our massage and some snacks. The massage was amazing. I had June and she is an assassin with her elbows. After our massage, we enjoyed the amenities such as the Himalayan salt room, the infrared mudroom, and the multiple saunas, steam rooms, and hot/cold baths.

    Janet N.

    This Korean spa is affordable for all that you get! They've changed the snacks to more American snacks and the hot tub was broken when I went which was disappointing. However, they gave us a discount since we wouldn't be getting the full experience! The price is $45pp excluding any scrubs and massages. This gives you access to the hot tub, cold plunge, wet and dry saunas, salt room, red light room, cold room, and jimjilbang (common area). No phones allowed in the locker/sauna/hot tub areas but I snagged a photo in the common area!

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    Kimi D.

    I've been to a Korean Spa in the past but not specifically this one. This was my first time and I enjoyed my quality time with my mom and sisters. This place is great if you purchase the services because the entry is included! If you're from LA or OC, this does not compare to the Korean Spas from OC/LA , as this one is very small in comparison and does not offer as much in the jjimjilbang (only 1 salt room, 1 clay room, 1 cold room). $50 for entry fee for 3 hours Upon arrival, we made appointments for the body scrub and oil massage to treat my mom and ourselves for my mom's birthday. They give you your 2 towels (1 small for sweating and 1 larger one for showers) along with your uniform in the basket and the wristband with lock to your locker. The common room (both genders) had free various snacks/fruit as well as hot barley tea and lemon water for refreshments, probably to make up for the lack of food court. I'm happy they offered it. The common room also had couches to rest for their guests. Personally, I like to check out the jjimjilbang first and then use the only female hot sauna/steam room and hot tub and then enjoy my service. Some do it the other way around though, just based on preference! I rated it 4 due to cleanliness as there was just a little spots in the bathroom that needed more deep cleaning, other than that they did a great job at cleaning the baskets and trash! I mainly came for the body scrub& oil massage (60mins) which offers a hair wash and collagen facial and cleansing milk. Hanna worked on me and she did amazing!!! They basically flip you over on a massage table like a baby seal and scrub every inch of your body, then they massage you with oil. After the body scrub my body was as soft as a baby's butt HAHA. So smooth and the cleansing milk really rejuvenated my skin and made it feel plump. My facial was so relaxing as well and I love when people play/ wash my hair. I'm pretty used to be nude around my mom and sisters so it's not out of my comfort zone to walk around naked in the female section. I feel like Yu Spa is a great first time Korean spa, for those who want to embrace this relaxing experience. I would definitely recommend coming here, but only for the services as the entry fee is just too expensive to my liking. This place is great to treat a friend or even a family member.

    Gigi L.

    Love coming here! I come 1-3 times a month Just don't recommend getting a scrub in the last 2 hours of them closing. They will rush your scrub & not do as thorough of a job As long as you know this, this place is great

    Common Area (clothed & gender neutral space)

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    Great service, clean and comfortable. Reasonably priced. Staff is friendly and professional. I would highly recommend.

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    Ask the Community - Yu Spa

    Hairdryer in locker room?

    Yes

    Any special discount going on?

    They have discounts for birthdays but you have to show proof of your birth date with you ID!

    How is the yoni service and what are the health benefits ? Thank you

    Hi Cindy, I didn't receive the yoni service but there is a lot of useful information online. Yu Sps is a very professional establishment and extremely welcoming. Please give… 

    Can I come with kids?

    Please don't. Spas are the one place adults go to relax.

    Do you sell e-gift cards? I want to purchase one for someone and send via email

    They sell gift cards but I'm pretty sure you have to go in person to purchase them.

    How much is admission including common room amenities?

    I would recommend calling to get the current rate for when you plan to visit.

    Is there a communal hot tub? My boyfriend and I are getting couple massages.

    No. But you can use the Clay, Salt & Cold room together. The hot tub, cold bath & steam rooms are separated.

    Is the restaurant closed?

    Yes it is. But I believe they allow you to order food to be delivered to the spa to eat in their lounges.

    Are masks required in this facility? If so, is it everywhere or certain locatiins/services only?

    Not currently.

    Are male and woman separated in spa due to privacy n such since nude!? Also how much for just admission if we choose not to get a service

    There is a communal space in the jimjilbang (sauna area) which men and women are robed in the given uniform. Then there are separate men and women's spa areas (changing area, tubs and steam room) which are nude. It's $40 if you want to use the… 

    Hello are all the amenities are now open or still restricted?

    Yes they are. Not crowded at all

    For dry massages do you have to be nude? Can I request a male even if I'm female?

    You have to be nude. I don't think you can request a male.

    Hi, if due to Covid, the pool, hot/cold tubs, saunas and other rooms are closed, what areas are open still? Is it only open for body scrubs and massages? Thank you!…

    Hi Kelly, yes we are open for body scrubs, massages and yoni steam only. Saunas and tubs remain closed until allowed to open by the county. Because of this inconvenience, while these facilities are closed, body scrubs and massages are currently… 

    Hello! For a dry massage, do we have to be completely naked ? Is there a private room for the dry massage or is it shared with the wet massages. Thank you.

    Yes u need to be naked. It's a private room and it's not connected with the wet ones

    How much for yani (vaginal) steam?

    $30

    How many Tubs are in the men's wet sauna area?

    There are 2: a cold plunge pool and a jetted hot tub pool.

    I'm coming there for the first time, do I need to bring anything with me? A duffle bag or anything?

    Nope they provide you towels and little lounge robe. They have shampoo, conditioner, body gel. You may want to bring fresh underwear after being super clean :)

    When is the best time to go? I'm thinking of going around 12 noon on a Monday. Is that a busy time of day?

    That's usually a good time as they are busier on Friday to Sunday.

    What is the average age demographic like? Also has anyone been to aqua spa and can give your opinion with the comparison to Yu spa?

    Between 20-45ish

    Can you stay overnight?

    Hi Michael, no, I'm sorry but Yu Spa is not 24 hours. Thanks for your question!

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    Review Highlights - Yu Spa

    “As a first-timer, I eased in with a 30-minute scrub and now wish I added the oil massage for the full hour.”

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    4.6(341 reviews)
    1.3 mi•Clairemont
    Available by appointment
    Budget friendly

    Absolutely phenomenal! 90 min massage is amazing, you can…read moreupgrade to hot stones and other options for a very good value. Honestly at the price point you can do it all and feel very good about the spend. Super nice staff and very clean facility. Went in for a couples massage, it's our first time at this location and it's safe to say....we will be back...a lot! You pick pressure You pick how often they should check in on the pressure You pick oil if you need any pain relief You pick the time You pick add ons The masseuses are incredible nice and I feel incredible. My wife went home and straight into a nap she is so relaxed. Not enough nice things to say. Plenty of parking, even great restaurants close by so date night can be really incredible. Give it a shot, you will love it!

    Have come here a couple of times! Very reasonable prices, easy parking and relaxed ambiance. The…read moremassage itself can be very hit or miss depending on the masseuse, and I do believe other spas in town have better masseuses, but when you take into account how affordable it is compared to other spots, still could be worth it. Have mostly had positive experiences here except for my most recent one that really didn't leave a great taste in my mouth - I came at the end of the day with an appointment. I showed up on time but they ran late and I waited 15-20 minutes to get started. Then my masseuse seemed upset that my massage was going to run late and seemed to rush through it. She also only gave me a 50 minute massage when I paid for an hour, and spent multiple chunks of time stepping out / talking to others out in the hall. Because of this most recent experience I am not sure if I will be coming back. They do offer couples massages as well. I recommend making an appointment in advance especially for peak times like weekends and Friday nights, since they can fill up.

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    Rose Massage Spa - Couple room

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    3.6(25 reviews)
    0.8 mi•Kearny Mesa

    Regarding Who Needs This Place:…read more I have 3 trigger points that are impossible to get other places to hit effectively. Levator, Piriformis, and Lateral Gastrocnemius. All on the right side. This is the ONLY place I've found that was willing to work these. Regarding Some Culture Shock: This is NOT a place for everyone! The culture difference is a bit jarring when it comes to tipping but they are advertising lower prices that seem under the market from my experience. Getting past that made the rest is worth it. Because they were also willing to work on spots other places culturally struggled with. Regard Deep Trigger Points: If you've got some DEEP trigger points and need SINGLE HEAL WITH FULL BODY WEIGHT driven sharply into a single spot to get the trigger point loose then THIS is your place! Tina walked on me for 2 hours. She dug heals into those really hard to hit places that nobody else is even willing to try. Again cultural difference. I've not had a massage this good in DECADES! The funny parts was that she was NOT shy about asking for a larger tip but here is the thing... I've spent more on massages that were nowhere near this effective at breaking a trigger point. So I think these folks are undercharging and I didn't mind paying what I consider "over the top" (based on percentage) for a gratuity. If you go in planning to pay more than they advertise it feels safe to also push them to REALLY dig into those spots that you really need worked! So it was a fare trade IMO. Regarding the Procedure: They cover you in a thin blanket and walk on you (no oils - but seemed like it might be option). There are some roof mounted hand rails for them to keep balanced. Tina complained about how hard it was to work on me (this would probably turn some people away but I think it's a cultural thing - considered unprofessional by American Expectations so it's awkward). She said nobody has ever asked for heals in the calves or glutes before and she pushed for higher gratuity based on how hard she had to work. Here is the catch. I've seen this before but the massage was NEVER this good so I didn't like it. This time? The massage was UNBELIEVABLE. She can complain all she wants at that point. Apparently I'm the only customer they have had that asked for this kind of deep trigger point work. She said most only let them work those spots by by hand, never full body weight with heals. Regardless I'm coming back. Will add this to my monthly routine (Been getting my hair cut at Sunny Day right across the parking lot for the last 20 years). The cultural gratuity weirdness (in this very rare case) was totally worth it.

    I was assigned to Nina, and although it was my first time here, she went beyond and above to attend…read moreto my needs. She also texted me later to refer me to another Asian owned business regarding a separate issue that I'm experiencing. I look forward to coming back in the not too distant future, and if Nina is still there, she will get my business. Thanks Nina for caring so much!

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    Yu Spa - spas - Updated October 2026

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