Disclaimer: My review is based on my first time massage last night. I can't attest to any other masseuses at this facility. I love massages but loathe the high cost. But then cheap places inevitably leave me dissatisfied. Five Star Spa is truly a great balance of both quality and cost. Now mind you, if you've never been to an Asian foot massage place, don't expect Burke Williams. Actually, I've been to a Burke a few times, and honestly, I don't think it's worth the price. I like deep tissue, and the masseuses just can't do it. Burke is good for all the extra amenities, but if you just want a massage, then I'd recommend Five Star. From what I could see, the place looks pretty clean and was quiet and relaxing. The gentleman at the counter was very welcoming and kind. I told him I don't want any back cracking and if he could please inform my masseuse, which he did, and there was no back cracking!! Yay! I did a 70 minute foot and back combo massage for only $35!!!! OMG u can't beat that!! (Although I have a $20 tip. Remember these people are working hard making an honest living, and they prob get paid beans.) Make sure u mention the Yelp special which u can see from a photo someone else posted here. They have private rooms and a common area, but I was in the common area since the private rooms were all booked. There was New Agey music with ocean waves playing and dim lighting, so it was a nice atmosphere. FYI, If u do a massage in this common area, u remain clothed! I asked for a medium pressure massage since my masseuse is male, and he did a great job. I am always tense and have a lot of knots, so I waited until this morning to write my review bc I wanted to see if I really feel better, which I do. My masseuse asked me several times during the massage if the pressure was ok, despite his limited English, so I thought that was nice. And he was surprisingly pretty gentle! Many Asian places are very rough and literally u feel like you're getting beat up, but he was very careful as he placed my limbs back on the table after massaging. I'd give this place 4.5 stars. My only very trivial gripe is that I wish there were a door closing off even the common area because you can hear people talking in the entry, which can be a little detracting from the experience. But then again, I only paid $35! read more

We scheduled an appointment at 8pm. But unfortunately we forgot about it somehow. It's our problem absolutely. But the front desk called us with a very bad attitude. After we apologized about this then she just hang up. read more

Called in for a same day couples massage. Luckily they were able to squeeze us in 2 hours later. We arrived 15 minutes late which I know is an Inconvenience for them as their booked on time slots. But we weren't familiar with the area and took a wrong turn. They were very understanding and didn't give us a hard time when we arrived. Which I appreciated. The couples massage area is in the back of a very large community room. It is separated by large drapes to keep it semi private. The downside you could hear others getting massaged and snoring in the main room. The massage was good. Not the best. I wasn't relaxed enough to join in with the snoring chorus, but it was overall a good experience and would return. $50 for 1 hour Swedish massage. $46 for cash payments. read more

My first time came to this place. The front desk man was polite, patient, and nice. The lady who did massage me was great. She really did good job. Her name is Judy. The price is reasonable. It's cheaper than other reflexology massage in any other places. I choose 70 minutes massage for $40. But, (if you pay cash only). If you pay by debit/credit is $45. I highly recommended to this place. read more

Five Star Spa - Massage Near Me - Irvine, California

My daughter and I just went in for the $36 special and it was perfect. It's different in the way that you're in a community room and you don't take your clothes off. We started the morning off the only two there and ended with one other client. It was very peaceful and I enjoyed it. The technique is different from massage envy or places like that. I don't know what you call it but it's more of a stretch massage. It was great and we will come back. My daughter says it's the best massage she has ever had! read more

I went here after seeing the four and a half star rating on Yelp. They also have a great coupon posted here for 40 minute massage plus 30 minute foot reflexology, all for $36. I mentioned it when booking & again when paying after. We were visiting this area from Connecticut and was looking for a nearby spa I could walk to from our hotel and made a same day appointment easily. I liked that they did NOT insist I leave a credit card number for the appointment reservation. I came 20 minutes early and was greeted and taken immediately. I said I had no preference for gender of masseuse. The gentleman was skilled and polite throughout. I gave a $10 cash tip right after directly to the masseuse. There was no pressure to give more, as some other reviews mentioned? Anyhow, the man at the desk asked me how it was, and I replied excellent. My American Express chip malfunctioned and just didn't work with their machine, so I just gave cash. No problem, and no receipt was offered. I also didn't request it, so do with that info what you will...no matter for me. He courteously thanked me twice and said to come again. I give it 5 stars because for the price, it's perfect! read more

4.5 Stars I was debating off and on if I wanted a massage this past weekend. The place I originally wanted to go was fully booked but I found this place on Yelp and decided to give them a try. It's located upstairs in Diamond Jamboree and faces Alton street. The only other reflexology place I've frequented was Dragon Fly Massage in Brea (definitely recommend! I've never had a bad experience!) Parking: it's always a nightmare here during peak hours and I was worried about my 5:30PM appointment on Sunday, but I was super lucky and found a parking spot even though there were so many cars driving in the lot looking for parking. When I left at 6:30PM, it took a while to exit the plaza. I don't understand why there isn't an exit that takes you directly onto Jamboree. Service: I requested a firm deep tissue 1 hour massage in a private room. The private room was clean and dimly lit. Yo-Yo (pronounced You-You) was my masseuse and she did a fantastic job. Although she spoke very limited English and didn't understand English she did check on me to see if the amount of pressure was too much. Not only did she massage me but also stretched me out and tried to crack my back and ankles. Some people may be turned off by it but I liked it. Was I worried if she was going to injure me? Somewhat yes because it was totally unexpected for a deep tissue! But turns out I've been feeling fine so far! For the value and availability this is a great spot! My upper back was sore the following day but I expected that - I had knots on my shoulders. I really don't know how she was able to put in so much effort for the entire hour! It was $45 and I tipped You-You $20. Appointment: I called on Sunday at 4:30PM and they were able to see me at 5:30pm. The male operator asked the type of massage, duration, preference for a male or female masseuse, time, and my phone number. I've been seeing a masseuse in HB and can definitely tell the difference between a professional and a reflexology place but due to the price, this place is still good. Would I come back? Yes but only during non peak hours because I can't deal with the crazy parking. read more

They are always so amazing! I genuine get the best service here over the "high end" spas. I believe they default to deep tissue which I prefer but they will definitely accommodate for a softer pressure. It's not a private room situation but each bed it separated by curtains. Still the experience is relaxing. I've come several times before but today I came in with a kink in my neck. I was in pain and unable move my head left or right. I left completely relaxed and with full movement in my neck. Thank you Steven! read more

good, affordable massage. in a room with multiple people, they massage you with your clothes on with a sheet over you, i enjoyed it and would go again. It's not a private oil massage, but they may do that in a separate room. read more

Deep tissue massage was ittttt. Definitely worth it for the price!! Went with a friend who was scared to get a massage and they had a great experience too, even said they would go again!! Revived read more

Tucked away on the second floor of a complex right off of jamboree road. This a a great value massage spa. This is not the Four Seasons or Burke Williams so don't expect a private room with all the bells and whistles. If you get a full body massage, you get "room" which is a curtained off corner in the communal massage area. What you will get a good massage for a great price. The staff is friendly and the facilities are clean. A great local Irvine spot to get a massage. read more

definitely my new go to spot for massages in irvine. i only go for foot massages, so i cant say for full body or any other type of service. the inside is very clean, and all the massage technicians are considerate and polite. everything is customizable, so you can tell them exactly what you want, how hard or soft, where you want them to focus on, etc. pricing is super reasonable considering its in irvine. read more

Nice place for massages. Clean table and good service. They welcome walk-ins but once in while all the massage therapists are all booked therefore appointment is highly recommended. The only complaint I have is sometimes some of the clients did not silent their phones during the service, which is not very courteous as everyone is enjoying their massages in the big common room. read more

I work by sitting all day, and Jack helped me on the back, neck and shoulder pain, he is very kind and great at massaging! I left very relaxed. read more

I had an amazing experience. I was looking for the perfect pressure and Mike delivered. It is very hard to find a therapist for deep tissue. Receptionist was very friendly and explained to my therapist what i was looking for. They had this new system where it allows you to say where in your body you would like more work. I will be coming back very soon. Parking can be a little tough so get there a couple minutes early. read more

Since my last review, I've requested for back-only deep tissue massages. It isn't on the menu, but I've been able to get the type of massage I request for a modified price of course. At the front lobby, there is an iPad with a diagram of a body. You circle the areas where you would like them to focus on. I'm assuming this is to help with any miscommunication or language barrier. Every time I've requested for a deep tissue back massage, I've always had a "private" room, basically curtains that separate you from the rest of the large room. They will ask you if you prefer oil or no oil and if you want them to turn the heater on for the bed.(something that isn't offered if you are getting a usual service in the large room) I always prefer oil and since it's a private room, it's okay with them that you take your clothes off, since you are covered with a sheet any way. I always remove all articles of clothing except for the undies. Lol. The massage therapist is usually always good at keeping all parts that need to be covered, covered during the session. So far, so good. Still my go-to. read more

Officially my favorite massage spot! The staff here was so helpful, welcoming, and polite. Make sure to ask for a male / female masseuse depending on your preference as it is a common room. They have many options for massages depending on your preference. I went for the 40 minute body, 30 min feet massage and OMG, I felt amazingly relaxed. The other thing I love about five star is that their prices aren't crazy, especially being in Irvine. They priced mine at $36 which was just awesome. About the location- it's in diamond jamboree which is notorious for its difficult parking at times lol. So if you're coming at a peak time, ensure you leave a good amount of time to find parking! Also, five star is on the second floor of Diamond Jamboree. The spot was clean and the service was great. Will definitely return! read more

Not your typical fancy expensive spa, however, they have a few good therapists there that I would recommend for some good results. I usually do the 1 hour table massage because my problem areas are usually neck, shoulder and low back. If you want a good feet rub/reflexology, go see Ben. Even my mom recommends him. He's thorough with his techniques and really work out the aches in your feet. If you want a therapeutic/deep tissue, go see Ashley and Kevin. Ashley really listens to the areas you want her to focus on. She's able to tell just by doing a few stretches/warm up techniques. She didn't give me a foo-foo massage and only concentrated on these three areas. She can go deep if you want her too (strong hands!) but you need to let her know if you can handle the deep pressure. Painful but good pain. I was sore the next day but usually felt better, taller and stretched out. :) I like her techniques because it's not all poking me with her elbow. Kevin's technique slightly different. He also listens to what areas you want to focus on and goes in a slower pace. One time he used his knees to work on my low back (by standing on the table first of course. lol) He also stretches your body out, which is very helpful. Give these therapists a try. They work hard and hopefully you'll agree with my assessment too. :) read more

Looking forward to coming back soon. My masseuse was attentive towards all the knots but wasn't so tough that it hurt. Use cash if you want a minor discount! read more

Love this place for a quick massage sesh. Kevin is the best! Get there at least 15mins before your appointment though because the parking situation in that plaza is a nightmare. Bring headphones or earbuds because if not, you'll be able to hear all the honking [yes, more car horns than necessary] in the parking lot specially in the evening. read more

I just found this place on Yelp. The substitute receptionist named Kevin was really rude. He kept changing the times of the appointment and telling me to not speak English in a demanding tone. He freaked out the moment I asked for his name thinking I was going to make a complaint. Well, this is not a complaint. This is just a courtesy for the customers and the manager/owner to be wary of Kevin being the receptionist due to his lack of interpersonal communication skills. I'm sure he may okay at massages, but I would not recommend him to be greeting customers. read more

Called about their coupon and availability. Painful conversation with a gentleman that doesn't speak or understand English unfortunately but another employee called since the first person was unable to relay my message and after a lengthy explanation that the first person doesn't speak and understand English answering the phone, my basic questions regarding the simple coupon with 4 deals they provide still wasn't able to be answered accordingly. Based on their response: "You can't order steak with a salad price" clearly shows they can read English but can't speak it and do not understand how their explanation of their prices is not apparent enough and was lost in translation. If they wanted my business, they need to be more customer friendly when a simple question is asked and not attempt to convince me to pay for something I didn't need. Fortunately I was able to find such a place and invested in a package deal that I could frequent regularly since they explained the offer clearly and concisely, as well as were accommodating and not condescending about things I didn't understand. The company I went to instead of this one will definitely get my future business, in addition to my recommendations for other friends to frequent. read more

I think masseuses know what they're doing. Used a lot of oil, had good pressure. HOWEVER now hear me out - wear underwear.

Decent prices. $45 for hour long full body massage. They have "private" rooms which are just curtained off from the main room where they give chair massages. You can literally hear everything so if there's no music (there was none when i went) just hope the other patrons are quiet. There was an extra $5 charge for them to use organic coconut oil but no clue if thats what they actually used. The masseuse herself was awesome. She frequently checked if the pressure was ok and used hot stones. There was very little time dedicated to feet in the full body massage- my husband experienced the same. read more

I hate to give this place 2 stars, but I'm giving it 2 stars because of the massage therapist who sometimes mans the front desk. No, not Richard, he's very nice and courteous, but there's a very rude male massage therapist who makes going to get a massage here extremely unsatisfactory. This is not a one-off experience we've had here, in fact, it's been multiple times where we've had to deal with this guy. Most other experiences have been 5+ stars, but I literally can't stand this guy. 1. He will always tell you that they don't take card when they do (with $1 surcharge). 2. He will call you cheap and act like he doesn't understand what you're saying if he feels like you don't tip enough. And I think we tip adequately. 3. He's rude when you try to schedule with him over the phone. 4. He's messed up our scheduling appointment in the past, telling us that the time we scheduled for is open, but when we go in, the time was never scheduled. 5. Yesterday, we were hoping to get a great massage from there since they've opened back up, but our massages ended with them stomping loudly twice and turning the lights up, presumably to wake us up and get us out once our massages ended. 6. Like I said, we tried to pay with card as we always do, but he told us (again) that they've never taken card. I told him that we always pay with card, but he said that the card machine will not be open for another two months (which doesn't make sense....), so we had to be walked down to the ATM and grab cash, which was a bit inconvenient. I'm not going to lie though, the massage was not bad, but every interaction with him cancels that out. I will only be coming back as a customer if he doesn't work there anymore, otherwise I'm gone as a customer. ANYWAY, IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A GREAT MASSAGE THERAPIST, ASK FOR DANIEL! He was my go-to and I'd always get amazing massages from him!! read more

Amazing easy going service. It was so relaxing and they let you pick between how hard you want to be massaged. There were a few times where I was asked if it felt good or hurt, which shows they care about their clients. read more

Took a chance and was able to get two people in on a Sunday. That's was a great surprise and even understood that we would be in a common room around other people. The best part, the inexpensive price due to common room compared nothing to the thorough massage. Able to relieve tension in the most knotted areas. Well worth it. I highly recommend if you want the results of a true massage. read more

Usually 5/5 when the main front desk guy is working. I believe his name is Richard, he is friendly and nice. When one of the therapist is working the front desk, please avoid this place. He's messed up our appointment time in the past, unfriendly, makes rude remarks and made us go to the ATM to pull out cash. At least give us a heads up before coming. My girlfriend and I have been long term customers but after our recent experience we will no longer go here. read more

Amazing massage, very relaxing with the right pressure. All my knots disappeared, feel like a new person. Steven is the BEST. Thank you!

Decided to try this place based on all the good reviews. Got the 1hr Swedish massage with Lily. She was amazing! Really focused on my problem areas. Will come back again! read more

Wendy is really good! I prefer medium to hard massages, mostly hard, and she was able to deliver. Excellent stretching too (my back cracked twice!). I was a little concerned that the hot stones were placed on the ground prior to touching my bare skin, but at least the oil and dirt was cleaned off by hot rags after so I didn't mind it too much. Don't bother paying $5 extra for coconut oil because it's going to get wiped off anyway. Besides, is it even organic? LoL Anyway, I came at 4:30pm on a Sunday and found parking easily. Avoid meal times at all costs, unless you allow yourself 15-20 mins to find parking and are an aggressive driver. Pay cash and avoid paying a credit card fee. read more

I highly recommend! Steven was amazing! I got the 90 min combo massage and they used the full time. This was prob the best massage I've ever had. Great prices and friendly service! I'll be back for sure! read more

Highly recommend for a massage. Paid $50 for 60 minutes and it was great service. Will definitely be going back.

They were very accommodating, clean and the masseuse did an exceptional full body + hot stone massage targeting sore/stiff areas.

Clean, quiet, and high end environment! Such a blissful enjoyment with soft light music, professional massage, and skillful techniques. The location is also very convenient, easy to park. The staff are all very nice and friendly. Price is reasonable. read more

Best & most affordable full body massages I've gotten. My bf & I are making it our weekly must now. Richard the front desk guy is super nice & has a very calming & comforting demeanor. Each time we've come around 8-9pm and we're the only 2 in the "community" like rooms. All beds are far apart and rooms are separated by large curtains. Before they start your reflexology they soak your feet in hot water & lotion the up. Hi here guys are all trained & skilled the same. I assume there is a certain standard they all must provide. The pressure points are amazing & on point. And nothing beats a nice head scratch!!! Coming back soon! read more

I'm writing this review on behalf of my friend who is too nice and doesn't like writing bad reviews for businesses. He set up an appointment for early January to get a massage. He asked for a deep tissue massage. The employee asked if he liked a deeper massage, and my friend said he did. The male employee that gave the massage began by walking on his back, which my friend was not comfortable with. For the rest of the massage the employee did not use any oil and gave what my friend describes as the most painful massage he's ever had. The employee used his hands, elbows, and even a plastic tool vigorously on his back without any oils or creams. My friend continually asked him to go softer, and kept squirming and readjusting, clearly uncomfortable, but the employee did not change. The massage was supposed to be 90 minutes, but after 30 minutes my friend was in so much pain that he asked for them to stop. The employee, who did not speak English well at all, thought my friend wanted an even deeper massage and tried bringing a larger gentleman to do it. My friend, in a lot of pain, just wanted to leave and had to pay the full price for a 90 minute massage. The only thing they offered him was a $2 coupon. Once my friend got home, he saw what they had done to his back. He tried getting a refund through the business and the credit card company, but they refused to help him. The picture says it all. I don't know how this spa has so many positive reviews, but clearly if they are harming people in this way, they should not be in business. read more

Five Star Spa - Massage Near Me - Irvine, California

The high-quality massage with the best price in town. I highly recommend it. Try it, and you would agree with me.

Such a wonderful place, I booked an appointment here on a whim and it was absolutely worth it. I don't think I've gotten such a great massage for such a reasonable price before. Overall it's a real hidden gem, I've gone twice so far and I'll definitely be back again soon. read more

Visited here on a weekday at 5pm and was surprised how busy they were. The spa was clean and the gentleman at the front desk was friendly. I asked for a foot massage that was $40 or $37 if you paid cash.The male masseuse had very strong hands and my feet felt so much better at the end of the massage. I will definitely go back. read more