Excellent massage! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Excellent customer service too![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The stretching at the end of the massage was great!

I always go here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Absolutely loved my experience every time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I went again yesterday. The massage was the perfect balance of relaxation and deep pressure. I walked in feeling tense and stressed and left feeling like a new person. Professional staff, clean environment, and excellent service. Highly recommend! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Love this place! If you need a strong and real Thai massage in Laguna Beach this is the way to go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Laura is my favorite if you like a super strong but not painful massage! She really listens and understands and I walked away feeling amazing! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Poor experience trying to book here- we booked a couples massage for my birthday online[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Online they offer a $20 off couples service coupon and on their Yelp they advertise a $55 special for 60 min. [[HIGHLIGHT]]After booking I called 2x to confirm as the email says it's just a "request" and they'd confirm with me. They didn't ever confirm and when I called the person answering could not communicate with me at all (no understanding of what I was saying).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nevertheless we showed up on time wondering if we even had an appt.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] When we got there we confirmed the special pricing and the woman there said their offer on Yelp is 10 years old and the one on their website doesn't exist... even tho it does. Talk about bait & switch. Really disappointing - we left because it was $25 more than advertised. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Bad communication bad advertising.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not sure how the reviews are so good here. Huge disappointment on my birthday.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]My wife and I arrived 10 minutes prior to our scheduled massage, and they seemed to have no idea we were coming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They quickly got a room together and pointed us in that direction. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Usually when you go to a massage place, there is some type of intake, where you express what your needs are, problem areas, and what type of massage you would like.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was a language barrier, as no one there spoke any English at the time of our arrival--first appointment of the day at 10am--so I guess it wouldn't have mattered anyway.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] As we got to our room, we passed the bathroom that said "peeing only" scratched onto a piece of paper on the bathroom door--nice touch, and our room was comically gross. I opened a door to a cabinet to place my belongings as there was nowhere else to put our things, and there was an actual cockroach in the drawer! At this point my wife and I were grateful that the room was very dimly lit. As far as the massage, mine was actually okay, not great, but okay, other than the fact that the woman used a metric shit ton of oil, 50% of her strokes were fast and random. I could hear my wife moaning in pain on the bed next to me as she finally asked the person massaging her (I'm intentionally not using the term therapist as her person seemed to be new at best) if she was ever going to use hot stones as she had requested--the gal did quickly jump off her back and oblige her as best as she could. My massage person finished me off by putting my right shoulder into a jiujitsu hold, at which point I had to verbally submit; and to her credit, she honored my submission and let me go. Somehow this place is still in business at arguably one of the most desirable locations/storefronts on the planet, literally! Not that I wish ill on anyone ever, but I say it's time for this place to be no more; perhaps Laguna Beach will do a little investigating and SHUT THIS PLACE DOWN. Also, our massage was 15 minutes shorter than it was supposed to be, which my wife and I didn't complain about because of how terrible of an experience it was. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Always pleasant, friendly atmosphere, great staff always smiling, always friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would highly recommend it.

I walked upstairs to find out about an outdoor chair massage but they were too busy to do one. My shoulders hurt and I need one!! I should have checked Yelp for the check in offer!! The lady was nice and said they are fully booked. I'll definitely try again next time I'm in the area like tomorrow!! read more

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I've walked past this establishment the many times I peruse my neighborhood. The reviews were surprisingly good so I gave it a try when my usual spot was fully booked. And sure enough, I was again taught the lesson whenever I stray from my favorites, to: NEVER AGAIN. My session not only started out sloppy but ended with near assault. If this doesn't sound appealing to you, please be warned and do not book ALBERT. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Since this was the last appointment of the day, my partner and I made sure to comply with all registration requirements online, including medical questionnaire, to ensure maximum time getting pampered.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Little did I know this was not going to be that kind of experience. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We arrived ten minutes ahead of schedule and while checking in, it was clear they hadn't expected us.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They asked all the questions we answered online from the type of massage to duration, hurriedly prepared a room, and asked for the medical questionnaire to be completed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We can understand it's been a long day and went along, exercising patience when asked a third time to fill out the medical questionnaire.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]When the two therapists rushed into the room, I once again reiterated our needs and emphasized my preference for strong hands while my partner can only do light pressure.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And so I got Albert. [[HIGHLIGHT]]He smiled and offered, "Thank you so much," but not before commenting in his native tongue to his co-worker and laughing as he repeated 'strong hands' more than once.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had signed up for Thai/Swedish and it started out Thai-ish with the bending of the legs and walking on them while I was face down. Firm pressure was applied but no stretching, muscle kneading or pressure point manipulations were involved. It quickly transitioned to a lazy kind of Swedish massage where it felt like someone impatiently applying lotion. There was hardly any compression with strokes fleeting and barely stimulating or invigorating. Then came the hot rocks. While I appreciate this technique when done right, it just sounded like someone playing marbles on my back. This room already offered enough sound effects from the squeaky table to the plastic sound of appliances. When he got to my legs once again, he spent more time fingering between my toes. Usually with the toes, I'm accustomed to the pulling, bending, spreading of toes, pressure applied with thumbs, knuckle to the top and bottom of foot and heel, but never in my years of receiving massages have I experienced someone enthusiastically inserting their finger between my toes and too long for my comfort. I lost patience at this point because it was NOT what I was expecting and now, bordering on creepy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When I heard the rocks again being placed on my leg, I interrupted the massage to ask for more deep tissue.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Albert politely acknowledged my request, put away the rocks and went right into using his hands again.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It was more pressure than he had started out with but I liked it better than the listless approach. From this point on, the massage was no longer to be about what I liked or preferred. When it was time to lie face up and cover my eyes, he did so by pulling both sides of the fabric and bringing it down hard on my face so that my nose was pressed against my face for a shocking moment. When he placed his fingers across my neck after vigorously targeting my shoulders, he stayed very close to my throat as he tightly clamped his hands around my neck. When he walked on my legs, he made sure to dig his heels into my calves. This is standard practice but therapists are mindful of proper alignment. Albert did everything he could to deliver discomfort and pain. Towards the end, when you would sit up and wind down with stretches, pulling, rocking and various joint movements, he employed only a couple of stretch techniques and did so with brute force. I didn't feel relaxed or relieved, I felt spite and anger...from Albert. We went from creepy to aggression. I hope Albert understands that being a massage therapist involves a code of ethics to provide care with integrity, respect and professionalism. The message Albert sent cutting the massage short after terrorizing my body was anything but care, integrity, respect, and professionalism. In a space where one is expected to surrender to ultimate relaxation, relying on my own physical finesse to reel in my arms as they were violently stretched was the last thing I was hoping to do. I don't know that many women would have the strength to resist such brutality. It's for those women that I write this brutally honest account of my experience here at Parani Thai. I was sore yesterday which is why we went in for a massage while also hoping to discover a new local favorite. Instead the only thing triggered was Albert's bruised ego. And as I sit here with a throbbing collarbone and elbow, I will exercise my voice once again, as I did lying naked and vulnerable on that table. This is not acceptable behavior from a massage therapist, let alone read more

A very professional massage. The masseuse knew her stuff. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I left feeling much better than when I arrived.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Sooooo relaxing!!! My whole body was stiff left feeling great!!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely coming back!!!

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Came here twice in two days this trip for a 15-minute massage.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] So amazing; got our so many j it's in my shoulders and back. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Need to make time for a full massage upstairs sometime.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But totally recommend.. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Para and all of her staff are amazing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I go every week as it's the best massage in Laguna Beach. I ride motorcycles on the weekends and when I come in they do a great job of relaxing the tension I build up. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love them![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We had the best 90 minute couples massage... and we get a lot of massages. We were on a weekend getaway in Laguna and walked by on our walk. Checked out the website and other great reviews. Decided to try... best decision ever. We will be back! Seriously, don't hesitate. We recommend the Thai combo. Enjoy! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Friendly, clean, professional.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Worth every penny, and super reasonable. read more

It was a terrible massage. Dirty place, saw a cockroach and the toilet was broken. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nobody asked what type of massage I wanted and when I volunteered "hot stone", they did not seem to know what that was even though it's on their menu.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Had an appointment but when I arrived they seemed confused about that and nothing was on their books.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The person massaging me seemed to have little to no training and did just...the worst job ever. She doused me in oil, and gave little pressure in the spots that matter (like shoulders and back), and weirdly deep massage on places (like the balls of my feet-ouch). Quick strokes everywhere and uneven. Just pick another place. read more

This place is awesome. Very happy with my massage and they helped my husband's recent back aggravation. Great pricing and clean enough location from what I could tell. This isn't anything fancy but the women here seem to have healing hands and know the art of Thai massage well. Will be back! read more

I I don't recommend this place and I only say this because although the massage was very good, they are shady. They charged $100 for the massage and cut us 15 minutes short my cousin and I went there and both looked at the clock and it was 15 minutes after the time we were supposed to be getting, so I thought of course they're going to finish at that time when they finished. I looked at the clock and it was only 45 minutes. I get massages a lot and I have never experienced this not only was that a disappointment, but when we went to leave and pay, they said that they would not except our $10 tip that they only except $15 or more. They told me that everybody says OK to this for me. I don't think this is right they should just make their price 115 if that's what they are going to do, there were cockroaches on the wall five of them. I saw my cousin and I are pretty grossed out. I'm sorry to do this. I never leave bad reviews but this was so horrible other than a massage. It was horrible. The owner should be ashamed and should not be allowed to do this to people of course people feel pressured at the very end like what are you going to do when you're confronted like that and expect you to pay more than you expected and be shorted your time please be advised thank you. Update; We absolutely were on time. We weren't taken to out room until 15 after. I just hope to prevent sometime else from having the same experience. read more

My boyfriend and I came here on a whim during our weekend getaway and I must say, "Jenny and Mark were fantastic!" They massaged and stretched us in all the right places, causing us to melt into the table ;-). The hot stones was a unique experience but soothing overall. We'd definitely come back the next time we visit Laguna Beach. read more

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My go to for massage therapy! The benefits of "checking out" into another world for an hour or two lasts for days. Highly recommend!

Had a quick 15 minute chair massage today while strolling around Laguna Beach and it was AMAZING! I will definitely be booking full body massage. My therapist really knew how to find the knots and kinks and the perfect pressure. I was very impressed! Can't wait to get a full hour with them. read more

Went here for a deep tissue massage and it really helped me out, can't wait to come back! read more

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I had a massage today at Parani Thai Massage and I left feeling great after a wonderful massage. Thank you I will be back read more

I came here for my birthday and they didn't disappoint. My Thai massage was amazing! The pressure was perfect. I left feeling relaxed and less tense read more

Outstanding service and reasonable prices - the entire team is amazing! Definitely recommend

I had wonderful time there with Tammy therapist, she is an amazing therapist. I receive 90mins deep tissue from her magic hands to break down the knots are the thin layer of the muscle. I heartily recommend Parani Thai Massage to my friends! read more

WOW. I wasn't expecting to have the best massage of my life at this little unassuming place but I did!! Angen was my massage therapist and she absolutely rocked. I left relaxed and feeling better than I did when I came in (I do a lot of training so feeling relaxed // having her also use great pressure was such a win) I'll definitely be back!! read more

I have pain at my neck, back and left upper arm with tight and hurting muscles. I just had a 20 minute chair massage with Grace and it was wonderful. I looking forward to coming back soon! read more

I have a friend who had a weekly appointment at Parani for years and very complimentary on all the ladies who gave combo Thai massages. I haven't been for a massage in many years but really had some tight knots in my neck and shoulder caused by too much computer work sitting on the couch that resulted in tendonitis pain, so I finally made the appointment yesterday. I have never had a Thai massage but am now a huge fan of the combo deep tissue, hot rocks, and Thai!!! Pala has been working at Parani for 10 years and knows how to put strong pressure into all the right spots. I will return and highly recommend. I love the fact that Parani is also open seven days a week! read more

% best massage ever!!! I come all the way from Las Vegas four times a year to get a massage every other day while I'm on vacation. You must see Pala she is AMAZING read more

Love this place! Very good rejuvenating massages. Highly recommended. Very friendly staff, and in a very swanky part of downtown. There are some stairs to get up there, but once you're there, you won't want to leave. All the masseuses are great! read more

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Best massage I've ever had! The front desk lady, Pala, was so sweet and welcoming. I felt like I already knew her. The masseuse was awesome, she hit all the knots in my neck and back. I literally left feeling like a new person. Thanks you guys -Katie read more

Clean, ladies friendly and in central Location. The massage itself was average- nothing extraordinarily, but nothing to complain about. Three stars for average experience and because I used my Amex card, rather than visa or MC, they charged me a service fee of $10.... that's exorbitant. Won't be back but if you have MC or Visa, it's not a horrible experience. Just not amazing either. read more

Excellent massage, the ladies knew what they were doing. Great customer service, the owner even worked on my shoulder on the way out when I told her I was having issues with my neck and back read more

My husband and I were on vacation in Laguna beach and decided to try a couples massage at Parani Thai Massage. We were blown away by how incredible the massage was. It was the combo massage with Swedish, hot stone and Thai massage. I was impressed with the reflexology used on my feet, that left me feeling instantly relaxed. So happy we gave this place a try- we both walked out and said it was our "best massage ever". read more

Whether you live in Laguna Beach, visiting, passing through, or traveling to for the specific reason of visiting Parani Thai Massage, it is well worth your time and money!! Mark is a phenomenal therapist!! He puts 110% into his work and is very thorough. I have been in the massage business for over 20 years, and Mark is one of the best therapist that I have found. I booked a 90 minute massage two days in a row. read more

Fantastic massage ! Michael was great ! Definitely will be back when I visit Laguna .

I usually go to two other massage shops here in Laguna Beach. I accidentally booked an appointment here and I'm so glad I did! ANCHAN Is definitely worth seeing for body aches you didn't even know you have... She worked on me for 1 1/2 hours and I felt like a new woman!!! I this massage shop and I will be going to see ANCHAN from now on! Thanks again! read more

Great prices and great 1 hour Thai massage! I was hooked after trying a 10 minute chair massage...will definitely be back :)

Excellent massage, came here while on vacation. My first Thai one and it really helped my sore back and neck. Highly recommended!

Went in for a last minute massage and not only were they able to get us in last minute, Chan and Yurai gave us the best massage I've had in years. Highly recommend. And will definitely go back. read more

"Anyone can slather you in oil and rub your muscles for an hour, but that doesn't mean you call it a massage." This was the first thing my bf said to me after leaving this place and stepping out on the street after our couples' massage. I couldn't have agreed more with that assessment. Seriously perplexed at all the reviews, since this was quite honestly the WORST massage I've ever received. Repetitive motions for minutes on end, targeting no particular muscles at all... I even had to stop my masseuse halfway through to tell her to switch to Thai since she clearly had no idea how to do Swedish. Even then, her Thai consisted of the same 2 stretches and cracking my toes 5 times. Why????? My bf had a similar experience with his massage. So... save your money and go elsewhere. I can think of a million more fun ways to burn $120 for 2 people. A massage here is not one of them!!! read more