This is my second time here and I have another great experience! The space is clean, well maintained and the food is absolutely delicious. We spent about 5 hours here on this trip, but I definitely could have stayed longer. There is a parking lot a block or two down the street, as a treat parking is limited. I definitely would recommend visiting and will continue to return! read more

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I was really excited to visit King Spa in Palisades Park while I was in the tri-state area. I had been to the King Spa in Niles, IL several times and absolutely loved it, so I was expecting a similar relaxing experience. Unfortunately, I left feeling completely disappointed and more stressed than relaxed. I went on a Monday morning hoping to avoid crowds and have a peaceful day. Things started off on the wrong foot almost immediately. While I was simply checking the size of the uniform, holding it up to see if there was a difference in the width, an employee came over and snatched the second pair out of my hand as if I was trying to take something I shouldn't have. It was not a great way to start when I had barely gotten in the door. Next, the layout was also really confusing. The spa is spread across multiple floors with different sections and stairways, but no one explained where anything was or how to navigate the space. I spent a lot of time in the morning trying to figure out where I was and it felt like I was nosing around someone else's house: uncomfortable. The biggest issue, though, was communication. A woman in the locker room offered my niece and me a deal for two massages for $140 ($70 each) and asked me to send the money through Zelle. I sent $170, including what I thought was a generous tip of over 20%. She arranged the appointment, but I didn't confirm what type of massage I wanted. I foolishly assumed they would ask before starting. We had lunch beforehand - the food was delicious and the portion was huge. Unfortunately, they don't offer to-go boxes, so I needed to reschedule our massages in order to finish my meal. Before even finishing my meal, I went to the massage counter to see if we reschedule our appointments. A younger patron helped translate at the massage desk, but she needed my time slot and took it for herself. She told me the woman would help me reschedule and then left. When I tried to figure out my new time, the interaction felt rushed and dismissive. I was given time without being asked if it worked for me, and when I asked about other options, I was told there were none. I would have cancelled but had already paid, so I took the L. When it was finally time for the massage, we were taken back without anyone asking what type of massage we wanted. I realized my mistake because it was a much more intense massage style and is not my preference. At that point though, after so many rushed and uncomfortable interactions, I honestly didn't feel comfortable advocating for myself to tell them I wanted reflexology. The final issue happened while I was changing before leaving. The same woman who arranged the massage came over and told me I hadn't paid enough tip. I was confused because... it was a tip. She told me I owed another $20 and (to add insult to injury) that I couldn't get my license back from the front desk until I paid. That brought the tip to over 35% on a service I didn't choose and didn't enjoy. I came to King Spa looking for rest and relaxation, but instead left feeling like I had spent my hard-earned money somewhere that never quite felt comfortable and certainly not welcomed. read more

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1st time going and nice really enjoyed this place. Place is bigger than it look. 3 floors with different rooms. Various types of sauna rooms such as cold, mineral, infrared. Quiet rooms where you can just rest your body. Plenty of places to sit and read, talk with people, play games, watch TV, or sleep. Place is clean and Easy parking as they have their own parking lot. Towels and lockers and a change of outfit are offered. We had lunch (Bulgogi) and it was great. Plenty of free water stations. I would come back. read more

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King Spa was a great experience! The facility was very clean, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. Even though I visited on a Sunday, it wasn't overcrowded, which made it easy to relax and enjoy everything the spa has to offer. The food was delicious and reasonably priced, making the visit even better. Overall, a relaxing and enjoyable experience, and I would definitely come back. read more

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I had a good experience overall. I took the shuttle from Manhattan, which was really convenient, and the place felt well maintained and like a good value for the price. The only two things I didn't love were that you only receive one uniform, so you don't have a fresh one to change into after sweating in the sauna, and the constant temperature changes personally aren't my favorite. I believe you can rent another uniform for around $2, though. Also, the bathhouse areas are clothing-free, so you do need to feel comfortable with that. I recommend bringing a few extra towels, especially if to place one down before sitting anywhere in the bathhouse. It's a very peaceful place to visit alone. Of course, some people come in groups and talk, but compared to other popular spas, this one felt much quieter and more private. read more

OMG, I went there in the winter and it didn't disappoint. Main floor has lots of Sauna rooms. They go from cold to very Hot, I do not remember the temperature numbers. Each one of them has a purpose that fits with your needs and body structure. For me the hottest one works the best. As I sweated a lot and stayed stagnant my body started to relax and get to the point that I couldn't get up. Too bad it got too hot that I needed to get out when its about 10 mins or I'd die... Please remember for hot sauna you are allowed to stay up to 12 mins and MUST take a rest in room temperature for at least 10 mins. Else you might suffer... There are sections that you can just relax, sit and chat, watch TV, stretching section, or a sleeping section. The experience in the main locker room is like going to the gym, there are people walking in nude to change and to go to the hot tubs and shower. Should be a normal experience after you have been to college gym, changing room of swimming pool, or even a normal gym. After the whole experience of 4+ hrs in this place my whole body was so relaxed that I couldn't move when I was leaving. My body was so weak and flimsy after the whole experience as if I went through a "Happy Ending"... Very well recommended if you want to have a "Happy Ending"... There are limited street parking parking so you might have to work hard to find some parking spots... read more

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Affordable and alternative spot to sojo. You can definitely get a discounted ticket from Groupon. This place can get packed but I still enjoyed it. There are a variety of different sauna rooms some smaller than the others, rest areas and an area to play chess and go. What I love about this place is the 400 degree sauna that really cooks you. We stayed here for about 5 hours and went to all their saunas, we ended up getting a little hungry and ordered a meal to share plus a large bingsoo which was really refreshing and cooling to your body. There are no hot tubs in the general area and only separated inside the women and male area Great spot to come here to spend the day to relax. read more

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First time at Korean spa, definitely worth it. Most efficient to come on a weekday, and right when it opens. Weekends become quite packed by noon and people camp out so it's hard to find a seat to rest. The extra hot sauna was the most popular. The gold pyramid sauna unfortunately smelled of sweat. Not sure if each sauna is a different temperature or they just have different items in it--mineral salt sauna was pleasant. Plenty of restrooms and water filling stations. Locker rooms are clean although the hot tub/shower area did get a bit soggy by the end of the day. There are definitely people cleaning the bathrooms and floors, though. Food was yummy albeit a bit expensive Definitely coming back on a weekday! read more

King Spa & Sauna - Massage Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

I have been coming to King Spa and Sauna for years. It's always such a relaxing place where I literally end up spending the entire day. Any services with food purchases can add up. Find Groupon where the admission is discounted. Note: for services, the tips are included. And they exceed 20% which is kind of shitty IMO because then there is really no incentive to go "above and beyond" but it is what it is. There are water dispensers throughout the facility so that's always nice to have. The place (by my standards and since I've been coming for so many years) has declined a bit but it's still properly maintained and has more good than bad. One of the showers didn't work, one of the shower hose holder was also broken and some areas appear a bit more worn out than others. The food is a nice touch too, but they used to give so many more side dishes in the past (you now get only 3). The workers are nice enough and polite but they are stingy with time and never go over a minute more than the allotted time for any service - MAYBE the hip bath but I think those ladies work independently of the spa itself because I paid them directly (I've had deep scrubs and massages and those are tallied up at the end upon checking out). The place is also clean - yes, you walk around barefoot once in the wet area but I've seen the staff actively clean and scrub the floors mats and floors. The steam room in the wet area is great to open up your the pores before a scrub. There are 4 main whirlpools/baths/hot tubs - one cold, one warm and one hot. And one super cold, with an over the head jet coming down. My gripe can be with the fact that it does get packed on the weekends, so be mindful of that and the hours you come (usually the earlier, the better). People also need to have proper etiquette and follow instructions upon entering - there are plastic bags upon entering the locker room where you take your outside shoes off immediately and put them in the plastic bags upon entering, WELL BEFORE the area where people are walking sound barefoot. Once inside, you need to SHOWER FIRST. I saw a lady walk straight into one of the hot tubs. WHYYYY. there are signs EVERYWHERE telling you what to do and what not to do. Also, from the steam room - rinse off first, ladies, before going back in the pools. It really isn't that hard and the staff does try to enforce these rules as well. Once upstairs, I adore and live for their saunas and relaxation rooms. I also get my ass handed to me by my friend in checkers too (they have chess and checkers games.) There are plants and little water fountains/creeks that are dispersed throughout, which are also such a beautiful and nice touch. I'll never turn down a day at King Spa. 10/10 recommend + the body scrub too. read more

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This is my first time being at king spa. I'm really happy to be here especially I had a rough week at work. My body was sore and from the city to Jersey, the trip isn't bad at all. I'm definitely coming back here since the service is amazing. The place is big and spacious especially sanitary. They have everything especially other service and it gives an authentic Korean jjimjilbang. After I got out of the place, I felt so much better and I can breathe better since I was in that sauna for a good while, definitely it's good for your health! So yes, I recommend coming to king spa! read more

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My favorite spa in the area even though it can get crowded at times it beats the glitz and glamour of Sojo in Edgewater and it's the original Korean spa of Bergen county and NJ. Once was the biggest spa in all of the east coast in the United States King spa provides saunas, baths, massages, and Korean food all in one place. It's definitely my go to if I want to relax and detox. Prices are lower on Groupon even though they have dramatically gone up since a year ago. Still cheaper than neighboring spas in the area. read more

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The spa space overall is solid, but my review stars are mainly for the traditional Korean scrub and food area! Dang, these women who close to retirement age than not, scrub you from head to toe and you come out feeling butta! All the dead skin is scrubbed away and you feel 20lbs lighter instantly. WARNING! This is a FULL birthday suit, all nude, in a women's only spa area experience. If you are self conscious about your body, again your choice, this is NOT the experience for you! Different strokes for different folks! But seriously nobody here is judging you. We are all here to get that glowing soft skin head to toe! And make sure you give yourself a good 15-20 min to soak before your scrub appointment! The large ornate cafeteria area that offers some really good and comforting Korean food is a great place to go to eat and unwind after your treatment too! Worth the trip into Jersey for this once a month for sure! read more

Okay so at first I was a little overwhelmed by the lack of organization but after the Korean scrub and understanding the structure of the place I enjoyed my visit. The staff was welcoming and although they try to sell you additional services it's not pressured. read more

King Spa & Sauna - Logo - Massage Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

Start at Groupon - you'll get a significant discount to the entry fee. This place is a great spot to hit up when you're looking for the Korean Spa experience. Here, you'll find gender separated spas that transition to a co-ed area for shared saunas of various types and an area for food. The gender separated areas feature hot tubs, showers, saunas, and steam rooms. One thing to note is that these areas are typically nude so note that before going in. The co-ed space is a nice large area with three different floors that showcase napping areas, social talking areas, board games, and saunas. The saunas are certainly the star of the show. There are different rooms that have different defining features (i.e. salt rooms, clay rooms, hot rooms, cold rooms). They do get a little packed so expect that there won't be much space if you go on a busy day (like holidays). The restaurant is decent - has general Korean food but is extremely pricey. This is definitely where they get you in price (apart from pricey massages and other add ons). read more

Go early in the morning. The place can get really crowded from mid-afternoon. I went early morning, but maybe grab a bread from the local Korean bakeries situated nearby, as the food options inside King Spa are more for lunch or dinner. There's a free shuttle but it's more convenient to go by bus or car (which I did). Feels pretty authentic like actual spas in Korea. The wet area isn't very spacious but the common area has so many hot rooms of various heat, aromas, and ambience. The cafeteria inside is decent, pretty tasty and not too pricey. I had chicken teriyaki that came with plenty of banchan sides. Non-Korean friendly since the staff can help you in English if you're confused & there seemed to be more non-Koreans than Koreans around when I was there. read more

King Spa & Sauna - Chicken teriyaki with banchan - Massage Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

I had an amazing experience here. Make sure to get here early to get a spot in the free self-parking. I ended up doing the valet parking for $5. The nude area is completely optional. You receive a uniform and two towels upon entering the locker room. You get a locker and keys. I went to eat first and had spicy veggies tofu soup. I forgot the exact name. I brought my water bottle to fill up my water. There are several saunas to experience, ice room, beauty salon, juice bar, quiet area, chess room, and the list goes on. I look forward to coming back! read more

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What I got: Fall Special 4-in-1 Full Package (~$135): includes 1 Service (30 min Korean Body Scrub) + 1 Admission + 1 Face Mask Pack + 1 Bonus Admission Aya's take: Back at King Spa & Sauna! This time we arrived around 3pm and were able to snag street parking. I highly recommend checking their website and Groupon a few days before as they usually have coupons you can redeem. This Fall Special 4-in-1 Full Package was good value as it included 2 admissions (this alone is ~$70 on their website for 1 admission) and a Korean Body Scrub (gratuity is included) which I've never done before. As you are checking in, you secure your time for the Korean Body Scrub. Once it was close to my time, I asked the lady sitting at the desk (near the lockers) and she directed me to where I needed to go. The Korean Body Scrub Basic is a 30 minute body scrub with a "Korean Italy Towel." It removes dead skin cells and buildup you might have. It actually wasn't as relaxing as I expected but definitely a great way to exfoliate. My skin felt much smoother & cleaner after. We enjoyed some of their saunas and a game of chess before we headed out 4 hours later. It was a nice way to spend a weekend day and rejuvenate before the start of another week. read more

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Not bad but also I expected more out of the price they set up? The original price is around $70-$80, but you can get a groupon for $50. So came here yesterday for New Years. I understand it's packed, but this review is about the amenities they provide. First, it's a building complex with different floors of things. It's also cluttered with things. It can get pretty confusing and you can get lost inside. But anyways, first the wet spa floor. It's pretty small and packed. So you can just imagine the bodies inside that small pool. A little gross tbh, so I just leave right away. The dry sauna is also small, while they close the wet sauna in certain times to avoid some public indecencies. Next is the amenities: they have different, variety of rooms that have different relaxation themes: forest, gold-themed, chamber whatever you name it. Try those out. The ice room is tad small though. They have restaurant inside but so overpriced! I didn't order cause it's too much. Also they don't provide free toothbrushes and shavers. It's $1 which is outrageous considering the price you pay to go in. It should be free. The towels though, are unlimited. Overall, it's the nearest spa in my place which is close to Washington Heights. But yeah, the spas in California are more elite than here in East Coast. read more

So, I grew up in sauna. I've been to plenty of Russian, Finnish, Korean and Hammam type saunas. I've been to Sojo and Spa Castle ansd World Spa. I love to spend an off day enjoying some healthy food and contrast bathing. KIng Spa was definitely a uniquely Korean experience. The overall vibe is a little old school and dusty, lots of 80s looking water features with piped in birdsong. The locker rooms need an update and the gendered pool area is quite small. I would imagine if you were a gender non-conforming person this kind of place would be highly stressful. There were dirty Q-tips just tossed in a box on the counter with wax on them, there were communal combs (gross), and a lot of the areas for lounging had very beat up looking furniture. There were several ladies really pushing hip baths, it had sort of a hectic, hustle-culture vibe upon entering that was not really relaxing. However the overall vibe is cozy and the saunas themselves were the real deal, especially the ultra hot one in the basement. The food was EXCELLENT especially compared to Sojo. Real deal Korean offerings, beverages and unique snacks like sauna eggs and plenty of ice cream. I would suggest to go early and eat lunch there, then spend the rest of the afternoon snoozing, baking in the sauna or getting a chair massage. They also have a salon their that offers perms and nail service, can't speak on that but fun that it's offered. There are plenty if chess tables and places to read and scroll if that is your spa style. My main big complaint: I booked a 30 minute scrub when I entered. I soaked before the scrub as instructed, when the scrub lady came to fetch me she was rude and dismissive from start to finish. I am not talking about the usual straightforward Korean spa attitude-she was downright nasty to me. She barked orders, yelled at me for having dyed hair that bled a little onto the wet towel pillow I had to use, she pinched my skin, rolled her eyes and sucked her teeth when I asked her to repeat herself. I understand there are some different cultural expectations but I have never been so poorly treated by a spa employee before. KIng Spa, you really have to do some customer service training! read more

Do not come here! The staff is rude and the men i. their staff act like they never seen a black person! This was the worst experience because I came here after a busy day at work and going to the gym for some relaxation but they don't do massages after a certain time. Now when I checked in the staff member should have told me but of course they have no professionalism to let the customer know. I am highly disappointed. Don't come here! They don't sanitize their lockers, furniture nor appliances. I asked the stupid boy at the reservation desk when was the last reservation and he tried to put some base in his damn voice. DO NOT COME HERE!!!!!! read more

Nami who does the Yoni Spa is amazing! The spa itself is nice. I just wish it didn't get so crowded read more

I loved King Spa,it was a bit of a drive from our area...truly worth it.Another GROUPON hit and the purchase is available for use immediately (sometimes there's a wait).We arrived and since it was our first time we were not sure of the exact check in process.The counter help wasn't "helpful" at all but we figured it out and navigated the process on our own.The spa is very clean and once you get your key towel,shorts & tee shirt...the adventure begins.Even if you are not comfortable with the nudity of entering the pools etc,there are many other relaxing rooms and activities to partake in.We had an amazing time and after a few hours felt BRAND NEW.I am thinking on buying a package,if it comes out more affordable than a GROUPON. We are looking forward to returning asap:) read more

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Came here on Valentine's day which fell on a Friday and it was packed. Used a Groupon deal, easy to check-in. Remember to bring your ID! During check-in, they keep your ID bcus they give you a locker key wristlet. So when you check out, you give them back the locker key wristlet and they'll give you back your ID. I forgot my wallet, so they accepted my bf's credit card instead. Place has several floors and has lots of signs. Needs some getting used to to navigate. They have lots of sauna rooms, but only a few ppl can enter at a time (most just 4ppl). So if it's full, you need to wait until someone comes out so you can go in. But thankfully most ppl don't stay inside the sauna any longer than 15-20min. If they're weak sauce, then they'll leave within 5-10min haha. The hottest sauna room (located across from the ice room) has more space and can fit more than 15ppl. Apparently, they bake their eggs in this room overnight. It's THAT hot (I think 200+°F). They also provide a mat to sit on so you don't burn your butt on the floor. It's a bit tough to breathe in there so PRO TIP-- it helps to tie a small towel around your mouth. Food was expensive but tasty. Furniture and decor was a bit old and tacky, but didn't bother me too much. I was just there to relax and have a fun time with my bf and it did the job. read more

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Perfect place to relax. Some parts are a bit dingey but overall nice. I like that in addition to the multiple saunas that there's rest areas where it isn't as hot. There's an extra hot sauna where temperatures can reach over 250 degrees F, basically an oven. My partner and I just wanted to try it, the lady managing the area meant well but it was a bit off-putting that she was basically scolding at us when we both felt fine afterwards. I know she was concerned since it was our first time but we followed the instructions and didn't stay long. Food is better than other spas like Sojo, a bit pricey but authentic. Can easily spend a day here. read more

King Spa & Sauna - Cold soy bean noodles - Massage Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

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I love Korean Spas. It's one of my favorite ways of relaxing. I got off of a red-eye flight and went immediately there. I think this King Spa is not a part of the chains around the country, but it is very nice. The shower/sauna/jacuzzi areas are very nice and clean. The dry saunas in the main area are great. I took a nap for a couple of hours on a very comfortable recliner. They do have a juice bar and restaurant that has many options and was tasty. If I'm in that area again I'd definitely go back. read more

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To Management at King Spa NJ, I am writing to express my strong disappointment and frustration regarding the unacceptable level of service and inaccurate information provided by your business during my visit today. 1. Outdated and Misleading Website Information Your official website (thekingspanj.com) explicitly instructs visitors taking public transportation from NYC to take the Rockland Coach Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal (Terminal #20, 11A) to Grand Avenue and Central Blvd. This information is completely outdated and incorrect. Relying on your official website resulted in significant wasted time and unnecessary effort navigating the journey. 2. Dismissive Phone Support Before arriving, I attempted to call your location to clarify transportation details. The staff member who answered spoke inadequate English, failed to comprehend basic questions, and brushed off the inquiry by claiming the call audio was unclear rather than offering assistance or connecting me to someone who could help. 3. Condescending and Unhelpful Front Desk Staff When I arrived at the counter, I sought clarification regarding public transit routes in the area, hoping local staff could confirm if there were alternative bus options nearby to avoid a long walk (such as the NJ Transit 166). Instead of listening, the front desk staff immediately jumped to conclusions, assuming I was asking about a shuttle bus. They repeatedly interrupted me to say "there is no shuttle," completely ignoring what I was actually asking. When I clarified that I was asking about public bus routes, they responded dismissively and unprofessionally. As a paying customer, dealing with misleading official information followed by dismissive and rude behavior from frontline staff is entirely unacceptable. I strongly urge management to update the public transit directions on your website immediately to prevent other customers from being misled, and to address the customer service standards and communication skills of your front desk and phone staff. read more

I came here through Groupon and I really enjoyed my time here. I loved the bath house amenities, the staff was very nice, the saunas and infrared beds are so relaxing. I also purchased the 30 min foot massage and it was great!! My feet feel so much better. The salmon teriyaki meal was delicious. I will definitely be back. read more

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This spa and sauna is huge and richest in culture. Every spa/sauna piece has signage to educate the benefits & history. Rooms include mineral, to salt, to herbal, to gold, to mixed benefit, extreme hot, and also cold room. There is something for everyone. Also hot, extremely hot, and 2 cold tubs. I hope the have lemon mineral bath in one of the hot tubs someday. Basic Amenities are covered, including free clothing rental, towel, wash rag, and shoes not allowed. Face mask is for sale but I prefer to bring my own Price of food is delicious, healthy, balanced &affordable. I always leave here feeling light and refreshed. It's just very complete and perfect. read more

3 stars Ok, so the place is pretty big. Everybody will be completely naked in the same gender only locker room/shower/jacuzzi/steam room. My main gripe is that almost everyone is barefoot in the showers/ saunas/common areas/ everywhere and thats a recipe for contagious fungal infections/ plantar warts. I dont really know if ppl can wear their own slippers in the locker room but i didnt bring a pair (Coming to King Spa was a last minute plan when i was already out of the house) so i didnt bother asking. However, ive seen some people wear socks in the common areas (saunas/restaurants) so remember to bring an extra pair of socks. Additionally, id also recommend bringing another pair of footwear just for the lockerroom area/showers. Also, people are walking into the bathrooms barefoot and then walking back out to the common rooms, so yeah, thats also transferring fecal bacteria. I also dont like that each person is only allowed 1 body towel to use for the whole duration of stay and would need to pay $2 to use a new one. I did the korean body scrub and i dont know how clean that is either. The ice room smelled a bit funny. Saunas were a bit on the small side. Most of them can fit either 4-8 people. The food at the restaurant was a bit overpriced but tasted decent. In general, the place is pretty old compared to Sojo spa. read more

Always a great time here! The saunas are spacious and plenty to choose from. I had a massage as well which was very nice and relaxing. It's multi floor and could be confusing at first but they have a picture of the layout. I haven't used the pools yet but the room looks super clean. Dressing rooms are kept tidy. The environment is very relaxing and kept quiet. There's party of areas to sit and relax they have some games layed out to play. Would definitely come back and refer others. read more

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Came here on Friday noon and pretty surprised to see that the place is packed on weekday. Took sometime to get admitted as there's only 2 person to admit and check out customers. Got admission ticket on Groupon which is a good deal. There are plenty of sauna places split across different levels so be sure to look around. 2nd floor seemed to be more packed than other floors. Went to the hottest sauna at 200 degree twice. The first time there's a long line so it was limited for 10min. When there's not much people waiting, we can stay as much as we can. After visiting this, all other places seemed to be nothing. Overall good experience. Food and drink is pricey though. read more

Not much has changed but still good place to relax They should chill on overpriced food but I enjoyed time with family here read more

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Sometimes you think something's would not really translate. This is not one of those times. King Spa & Sauna. Is a vital part of why communities are successful. When you can carve out time and prioritize wellness you don't have to worry about making Selfcare a priority. I was delighted to find a place where rejuvenation is on the menu, food, solace, tubs, scrubs, heating mats, massages. I left reset. I will return. Thank you. read more

King Spa & Sauna - Ginger tea - Massage Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

So many different rooms and such a fun relaxing experience! There always seems to be sales so buy tickets in advance so you can take the free shuttle from KTown (though their transit hours are a bit funky, it's way easier than public transit). Food is very very overpriced and mid so I'd def recommend eating in advance, but the veggie dumplings are quite ok. Go for all the different rooms and try them all as they all have their own charm! One is incredibly hot and won't allow any phones inside but is still worth a few minutes. There are some older individuals who were weathering it out in there - so impressive! My favorite are the rooms with red light which are supposed to be rejuvenating. I've also gotten their massages as part of a package and would not really recommend as it's neither very relaxing nor muscle relieving (did not feel any different the next day). read more

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Before I write my review I hope King Spa reads this & makes signage with drawings on them so the nice ajumma's don't have to repeat themselves every other minute (overwork) to those not familiar with Korean Spa culture. Specifically: Drawing of a Woman with hair tied up outside the Wet Sauna & Pools (& maybe a few cute examples of what you can do with the thin plaid towels around your head) & Drawing in front of the Jjimjilbang (700° F dry sauna) of a covered face with plaid towel & 1 large mat around shoulders & 1 large mat around legs/under feet. Someone recommended King Spa to me instead of going back to the other "Castle" and I've already been back to NJ in a few months! (Their extra free pass helps) It's pretty convenient to Manhattan, the free shuttle is a 25 minute ride or NJ Transit bus about a 45min ride & 15min walk. I've only been on a weekday and it's moderately busy (& gets busier after 5pm)- I can't imagine what chaos it must be like on a weekend. King Spa feels very homey and like a Disneyland of rest & relaxation to explore endlessly. So unassuming from the outside as the Paige building in the somewhat the area, but with the newish coffee shop across the street and a 10 minute walk through suburbs to the main street/hub of the town. When you just literally swipe your bracelet to pay for anything & have cubby holes assigned to you for storage, there's not much to worry about except being on time for your Korean body scrub, massage or nail appointments! There's 3 floors, 2 dining areas, different dry saunas, gendered (nude) wet saunas & plunge pools, an aromatherapy/healing room, a room for Women's V steam therapy for horomones, LED therapy room, amethyst, and charcoal bundles everywhere, loungers, and wide chairs to fall asleep on. I like ending in the ice sauna with a sheet face mask to tighten pores. Hilights include free plastic bags for shoes at the entrance of the Locker room, UV oven for their haircombs, QTips, Suave lotion to use), Phone charging cubbies & filtered water fountains all around, the dry sauna filled with hanging bags of restorative oak was very cool. The Staff is very nice, although I'm sure they're tired of the new wave of interest in Korean Spas/Culture. Highly recommend their massages if you're prone to knots & need deep bodywork. Seems like a combination of pushing on your channels & stretching, a little like Thai Massage. King Spa runs a lot of online specials and it's worth purchasing ahead of time + a free visit pass. During my last visit (a Monday) their shuttle couldn't fit everyone & groups found other options. It's about $60-70 by Uber from KTown. Overheard that they're working with a new shuttle company, the schedule changes seasonally and it doesn't run as often. The high top black van is very nice and clean, I wouldn't say that driving is speed limit conscious but they get there fast. The food is a bit overpriced, but maybe by a few dollars compared to other large Korean restaurants, and here there isn't tipping. Korean food always seems so labor-intensive. I was happily satisfied with the quality of the food & the portions are huge. I've had the $18 Spicy Beef Noodle Soup (lots of burdock root, clear thick potato starch vermicelli). $19 Seaweed Beef broth Soup (with rice) - known as the healing soup for new mothers and as the "birthday soup." The banchan is just okay, some aren't the freshest (kimchi, mung bean sprouts, cucumbers). Drinks: $10 Strawberry Banana smoothie (not very cold, but very thick) TRY IT! Not sure why it's not on their menu anymore but they still have it, if you ask. $10 Sikhye, a rice, fermented malt drink. Sweet & super slushie- great to cool down with. I want to try their Ginger tea goji berry Drink next time. SNACKS! Get these $15 Bing Soo: the lightest finest shaved ice ever! topped with fruit and condensed milk, red bean paste hidden on the bottom. It's a large portion, but I actually finished all of it. Didn't feel gross like with ice cream. They also have a plethora of ice cream bars, next time I'll have to try it. $4 Sauna Eggs: didn't know what the big deal about these were (all the Korean spa-ers were eating them). With a bit of Google, realized that they bake these eggs in the 700 F sauna when not in use. The eggs turn a light brown, with a nutty toasty flavor. They're really good, doesn't need any salt, pepper - probably not the correct way to eat them anyway (took 2 of them home in my empty Sikhye cup). My only tips are to hang out early in front of the Dunkin Donuts for the shuttle, Schedule a massage after visiting the Wet Sauna, Hydrate!, bring socks if you're not comfortable walking around barefoot. Although the workers are constantly cleaning. If you're petite, use the Yellow Kid's uniform. Only criticism is that the women's pink uniform tops are extremely large and an extra thick sweatshirt material, which I quickly overheated in. Or maybe it's actually better for absorbing sweat? read more

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Great spot for traditional Korean sauna! The facility is a bit older but for the price it's pretty good. They also have shuttle service to and from Manhattan. Get the admission tickets on Groupon for a better deal. The space is big , lots of sauna room and resting space. They also have food if you get hungry. The eggs here are a must try! read more

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Similar pros and cons as before. It's nice that this place stays open late. During this visit we stayed until midnight and got a lot of usage of the coworking facilities. The Internet is a bit weird because it seemed to be unable to load certain websites including Yelp but was overall fast besides that. We tried the super hot oven sauna when it just opened and it was insanely hot. We couldn't even stay longer than a few seconds. It was nice afterwards though and we were able to stay longer. read more

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Great experience! Clean and I felt amazing once I left the yoni bath was great for my female area.

To preface, I've only gone to Sojo in NJ prior, so I had more exposure to less traditional spa type of things. This place felt a bit antiquated? Not completely dilapidated but it was very cozy and plain, I suppose. You go upstairs to get changed with a key to a locker. I figured out that there were a stack of clothes and towels that you could snag and kinda wandered around, turning 360 for signs or any direction. There were a bunch of nice hot and relaxing dry saunas and I didn't realize that many were duplicates. Ex. two mineral salt saunas, two amethyst rooms, etc. Bulhanjeungmak was probably the most interesting one at 200deg C. The smell of oak pleasantly overpowered the aroma of neighbouring sweat. I had fun engaging in bouts of Chess and Chinese Checkers in between sauna sessions. Focusing on a physical activity with a bit more brain power while cooling down was one of the more enjoyable bits. The famous Korean Sauna eggs were pretty good for boiled eggs and I don't mind having paid $4 for a set of two. Nothing particularly interesting on their menu besides Korean supermarket ice cream sold for $5 a pop. I passed on that in favour of bingsoo at a nearby Cafe Miel, but I digress. This spa was interesting but nothing to exclaim about. read more

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My boyfriend and I went here for Valentine's Day this past February, looking for a relaxing experience to enjoy our day. Our experience started out with us having to wait in a long line just to check-in, which stretched outside of the door of the spa. Once we got in, we both went to our separate gender specific locker rooms, and changed into our spa uniforms (oversized shirt and shorts). I skipped the optional nude area, where individuals could wash up in the bathhouse. My boyfriend did not skip out on this part, and said he enjoyed the experience of freshening up and felt very clean afterwards. Once we met up in the common area (where both women and men could interact and experience the spa together) there were a variety of dry saunas available for us to try out. Each one had specific/different healing properties included in each one. This was my first time trying a Korean spa, so I wasn't sure if I would like the experience of going through multiple dry sauna sessions, but it was actually quite relaxing! However, on the day we went, it was EXTREMELY busy. I tried to give this place the benefit of the doubt as it was Valentine's Day, but I was under the impression that there were a limited amount of admission tickets sold for each day, but this was definitely not the case. My boyfriend and I had to circle the sauna rooms several times, waiting for the rooms to become freed up (as they were all very small saunas, each could hold about 7-9 people max). I would say there were definitely more than 80 people in the spa at the same time I was there. As time passed, it got more and more difficult for us to find a spot to relax in, counter intuitive to the purpose of us visiting, as it became very stressful. When we were getting ready to leave the spa for the day, walking to our individual gender separated locker rooms, a disgusting event took place. We had noticed someone recently defecated in the middle of the floor of the common area, and there was no sign in sight to prevent someone from stepping on the feces or the surrounding area. I immediately became very stressed, as I had been walking around barefoot in that common space the entire time we were there (individuals can be barefoot or wear socks, I regretted my choice of being barefoot)! Not to mention, someone ended up stepping in the human feces, as while we were trying to speed out of the spa, someone slipped on it as they were walking out with no staff members around to help them! That whole ordeal reversed all of the progress I made throughout the day to be stress-free, and I was more alert and on-edge than ever as I left the spa. With that being said, if it wasn't for that last stressful event, I would have felt relaxed from our day spa experience. I am a person that tends to get overstimulated easily, but the relaxing sounds and sauna sessions helped minimize such feelings. I do think it was pretty shocking how there was no sign put up to block people from walking in/on the area of the feces. Throughout the day, I rarely saw any staff members around monitoring the area for individuals that were confused on where to go or what certain areas were for, so unfortunately, I'm not very surprised about the area not being closed off with any sort of warning signage. read more