Yesterday I had an amazing 90 minutes deep tissue massage. The massage therapist was very professional, attentive, and made me feel home once I arrived. She asked about my problem areas and adjusted the pressure perfectly throughout the session. The environment was clean, relaxing, and peaceful. After the massage, I felt much less tense, and the pain in my shoulders and neck was noticeably reduced. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a high-quality massage. I'll definitely come back with my wife. read more

If you hate places that force you to tip more than you already gave, then you won't like this place. My partner and I went in and came for a 1hr massage ($70). The massage was only "ok" & barely had any pressure at all. The only nice thing was how nice the lady was in the beginning, but it got super awkward when my partner and I tipped $10 each therapist then switched and said it wasn't good enough. The worst part was that we even took out any extra $5 and then demanded more and told us to use our credit card to tip them more. We ended up being forced to tip a total of $30 (mind you this is over 20%+ tip for a forgettable massage) and they were still upset cause they wanted more that. So sad we won't be coming back again. I would give this place 1star, but the extra star was because the lady in the front was initially nice until the tip was forced on us. read more

Superb and relaxing and professional. A true neighborhood gem in San Mateo by a wonderful owner.

first time today! really nice workers and atmosphere! had a massage and felt really good and pampering! will be back!

I am very disappointed at this place and will not go back. When I walked in the store, I was greeted by a woman with no smile. I told her I wanted a 90 minutes body scrub massage and she told me it's $100. When I gave her the credit card, she charged me $101.01 instead and couldn't explain why. Fine, not a big deal. But at the end of the day, she only gave me a normal 90 minutes massage. I asked why I didn't get the body scrub. She just kept saying that she didn't know and I didn't pay for body scrub massage. The whole time she insisted that she didn't know it should be for body scrub massage and didn't seem apologetic at all. Also, during the whole massage, she didn't check in with me on how the pressure was. It was the coldest massage ever. I would not recommend this place. read more

I am so happy to have found Shamrock Day Spa. I was in desperate need of a budget-friendly massage (not easy to find in this area). I saw Jenny for a 60 min deep tissue massage and enjoyed every moment. The price was low, but the quality was high. Perfect pressure, great technique, and friendly service. I'll be back! read more

Had a massage with Jenny a while back. Move out of the area but haven't been able to find a therapist like her. Highly skilled and professional. Will be making the drive over soon. Highly recommended spa an Jenny read more

Came in for a last minute 60 minute deep tissue massage with my friend. We were greeted immediately and brought into our individual rooms. It was clean and I felt comfortable. The massage itself was very good. For 60 minutes it was $70 and for that price it was an exceptional experience for what we paid for. We left relaxed and rejuvenated. Mia was my masseuse who was very kind and made sure I was comfortable. read more

Shamrock Day Spa - Massage room - Massage Near Me - San Mateo, California

i called to make appt for one hour foot massage as advertised on the website for $45. neither of the women there spoke enough english to communicate, but apparently a one hour foot massage wasn't happening so i somehow paid $70 for a very mediocre full body massage that lasted 50 minutes with like 3 minutes dedicated to the feet. sad about it. can't recommend. read more

Shamrock was a last minute couples massage booking we were able to set up and was actually the experience that made me decide to only do chair massage moving forward. The massage was a bit strange for me because I had actually fallen in the shower about a week before so the therapist was concerned by the bruises on my legs and felt worried massaging them. I really liked the massage I had, but found lying down uncomfortable and realized I just don't like being on my back or my stomach during massage. The price was amazing, two for $100 and both the honey and I really enjoyed our experience (other than being in a separate room). All in all, we'd come back, but just haven't had the need of a deep tissue massage since. read more

Did a email appointment and got ants in my pants and called twenty minutes later. A lady answered the phone and was looking at my appointment and asked me my name, then she confirmed my appointment time I asked for. Arrived 5 minutes before my time and was greeted by Elaine at the front desk. She took me to my room and returned when I was ready. I noticed the place was very clean and the room was warm and comfortable. The bed had an adjustable head rest which is a plus for me. I got the Swedish massage and was very happy. She worked my back very well and did a great job on my legs and arms. I have been to many places for massage and would rate Elaine in the top 3 favorite places to go. Look forward to seeing her again. read more

Fantastic massage! Got my from the professional manager (I forget her name) but I'd highly recommend. Also they do facials:)

I had good massage & felt so good. It was for 2017-10-xx's visit. The room is clean, the service was skillful, and the smell was good. Best Wishes, read more

The Spa is now under new ownership but the quality of the massage and price is still very good. The new owner is friendly and patiently attends to requests on areas to focus and technique. They have been taking covid precautions. read more

My husband and I asked for a couples massage and were placed in two separate rooms without being informed of this. When we gave a 16-17% tip we were met with judgment from the massage therapists. read more

I really like it here. Very clean and professional. Well worth it. The massage is exceptionally good. I've only tried one Massuese, but if the others are this good--as Ive been assured is the case--then you can't go wrong. read more

A very pleasant discovery, this was my first visit, quite a surprise to find this excellent local spa. They have recently reopened after the COVID-19 mandatory closure. Apparently they are under new ownership/management, very professional. I was quite impressed with the details of their COVID-19 screening process and extremely thorough sanitizing protocol to protect both staff and clients during the current pandemic. My 60 minute massage was excellent and moderately priced. I will definitely return! I believe they also offer facials, waxing, eyelash extensions and weight loss. read more

:( I really wanted to like this place but alas. I received a massage as a walk-in, but neither the receptionist nor the masseuse asked about which type of massage I wanted. I was quickly rushed into a room (which I did like - a very non-bullshit service) to change. Thankfully I was already under the covers but the masseuse knocked on the door and entered in a rush without waiting to hear a response from me on whether I was ready. Moreover she did not ask if the amount of pressure she was using was good (and it was fine so maybe no need to ask). But fine, maybe this place isn't supposed to be like that. The massage itself wasn't bad. Although my masseuse never asked which parts of my body she should focus on or etc, she managed to find all my tense spots so bravo for her. HOWEVER, her phone went off multiple times pinging throughout the session, her long hair was not tied up so it was sweeping across my body and sticking to wherever she had used lotion, and her nails were not short so they dug into my body every time she attempted to work on my knots. Here's the thing though. I'm a cheapskate so I used to frequent reflexology places that charged like $35/hour for a full body massage and they didn't have all the bells and whistles, but there definitely was no hair swishing or digging nails and they really respected the quietness. Since I only came here for a massage, maybe I'd try them again for a facial but I most likely won't come back. They're really nice people but I just don't think the level of service they provide is up to par. :/ read more

A++ for being available to take me in right away. My back and neck were all screwed up. I couldn't move my head to the left without feeling sharp pains down my back. A++ for being super clean A++ for for the fluffy robe A++ for being so accommodating I have no idea who my therapist was. I should have caught her name but sadly, I didn't. I called to see if they had availability and they were able to take me 45 minutes after I had called. They had a special going on so I went for the 2 hour massage. Cost: $100 before tip. YAHOO. Ok, given the price, I was a bit skeptical but I REALLY needed someone to work on my shoulders and back. The whole not being able to breathe cause my back is so tight thing had to get taken care of. I walked in, was greeted by a very nice woman and was guided upstairs to room 3. The bed was heated and almost too warm but I know I needed it. My therapist started working on me and I was afraid that she wouldn't be strong enough but she proved me wrong. I could have used more pressure but given my session was a 2 hour long one, I decided I just needed to relax. Relax is exactly what I did. I fell asleep *facepalm* She worked on my shoulders and upper back quite a bit. The movements were fast but nothing abrasive. It was more of a gentle motion over the muscles and fibers. Hell, it was relaxing enough for me to fall asleep! Plus for the hotel towels to wipe off the oil, too. The only downside was the parking. I had to circle once to find a good spot. Other than that, things were A-Ok. Next time, I'll opt for the walk on the back technique. Yahoo! read more

I learned about Shamrock Day Spa from a Groupon deal that included a 100-minute massage with hot stones and a salt scrub. My masseuse Mandy asked what kind of pressure I liked (medium-hard) and she was terrific. She really worked the knots out of my back. The hot stones were hot enough to really relax my muscles without being uncomfortable, and the salt scrub was a real treat. I had never had a salt scrub before, but I'm certainly glad I did. They also have a shower to get the oil/salt off afterwards. I can't wait to go back. read more

Shamrock Day spa is a great, friendly and professional place. I took an hour with Lucy. Asked for different types of pressures she was really accommodating. She really fix my lower back. I was in pain for a week, she relieved some stress to it and I felt so much better. I highly recommend this spa. Clean and professional staff, they really know their craft. Great price and affordable for the upscale service they provide. Shower available before and after the massage. Will repeat for sure. 06.17.2012 PS: They finished renovating. Really zen place read more

Amazing. This spa is cute, clean, and super customer oriented. My husband and I went to get a massage at 10:30 on a Friday morning. I had called the night before, and they said to just come in the next day. When we got there, it was about 10:20. We walked in, were greeted and asked if we had an appointment. When I explained that I had called the night before, they said NO PROBLEM and took us right away! I had Rikko and she was great. Great pressure, didn't turn my body into a giant oil slick (I hate when therapists just throw oil all over you), used hot towels to clean my back, arms and legs, and then gave me the best scalp and neck massage I've had in a long time. My husband had Lucy, and he said she was amazing. We made appointments for two weeks later. Great, great, great. That's what I have to say about this spa and these massage therapists. read more

I can honestly say this was the best massage I can remember having... and that says a lot. I've had massages around the world and used to go for a massage once a month when I was in my late 20s, I've had expensive & inexpensive massages, short & long massages, Swedish & Thai massages... you name it. After having a monthly company-sponsored 15 minute upper-body rub-down (it's not even close to a true massage), I was itching for a true massage and grabbed a Yelp deal for Shamrock to have a 100-minute Swedish+Hot Stone+Salt Scrub package and it was delectable! Betty was my masseuse; she used the perfect amount of pressure for me (I like medium/hard), focused on all of the right areas, devoted plenty of time to everywhere, asked the right questions, you name it. The best part was, she did not skimp on the head massage or any of the other areas that you wish would never end. I could have done the head massage forever, or so I'd like to believe. However, most people usually spend 3-5 minutes on the head, on and off and leave you begging for more. However, Betty gave me the most fantastic 5-10 minute head massage (it was plenty of time, even though yes, I could have kept going) but the fact of the matter was, it truly hit the right spots and "cleared my mind" as she said it had! The best praise I can give is that I'll be back. Every 2 weeks now, I'm going to shoot for. This is my new go-to massage space. Thanks Betty and everyone at Shamrock!! read more

Came here yesterday for my first ever facial! I was terrified it would hurt since I've heard all these nightmare stories about extractions and I have extremely sensitive skin. My face was steamed, cleaned, exfoliated, extracted, masked, and god knows what else! I had so many things done to my face in that hour! The esthetician mentioned these hard bumps I have near my eyes and nose and I mentioned that I've had them forever. Sometimes I take a needle and extract them myself (ouch!) so she decided to try. She tried extracting three of them but said nothing was coming out and I told her it was fine. I had tried extracting the smaller ones on my face before too and nothing has come out before either so not sure what is plaguing my face. Would love some insight if someone knows what I'm talking about! Day two and my skin is looking great! I partly expected to wake up with my face completely broken out! I really liked the ultrasound machine she used to apply the collagen on my face. She squeezed both of my cheeks and I really felt a difference! I also got a much needed massage. I have no idea why but my back is forever in knots. The massuse commented on how tight by neck was and worked it out extra hard. I got the hot stone treatment for the first time and boy was it hot! Took a second to get used to before I was able to relax and let it do its magic. The massuse was very friendly and spoke perfect English for people who are commenting that the employees here can't speak English. The place is super clean and peaceful. They provide robes, slippers, and even a shower if you want one! They have a great deal going on right now and always have specials in store as well. Plenty of street parking and since its San Mateo, its 30 minutes for a quarter! read more

I got a groupon special with deep tissue, hot stones, and salt rub. I was greeted by Sophia who also gave me the treatments. She asked what pressure I liked and I wanted the hard pressure. She first started with deep tissue. She rubbed some spots on my back that needed to be ironed out. She then did the hot stones, which I was nervous about since I never had hot stones and didnt know what to expect. Wow, that hot sensation was something else.. it was hot at first, then it just became comfortable. Finally, I was given the salt rub. Was awkward when I turned over face up, while covered, you are naked. The ambiance of the place is really serene, and the private rooms reinforce that idea. Definitely gonna come back here often!!! read more

You know how some practitioners spend a lot of time going deep with the bony part of their forearms, and think it feels just as good as thumbs and fingers? Not here, not Lucy. This is a top quality massage by a professional, isolating and working out all those hidden knots that others might miss in broad strokes alone. I can wholeheartedly recommend Lucy's massage, hot stone, and salt scrub treatments (yeah, just a little blissed-out at the moment). Clean, affordable, excellent customer service, plenty of Sunday parking available, and last but certainly not least, very accommodating on short notice. Couple notes: you pay before your treatment, and there is no gratuity line on the receipt, so do bring some spare cash if you are planning on paying by card. They also have a shower available if you need one after your session, so you may want to bring your personal accessories as well (hairbrush, etc) read more

I too read the reviews about this place but I got to say it did not live up to my expectations. I went in because my body has been in knots for a while, though I usually go to a few other places I wanted to try out a new place. When I got there, reception was great, I was greeted with a smile. However, once I got in I was taken into a room with red lighting. I started getting images of moulin rouge or a happy ending place. The massage itself was ok. She did check with me on the pressure but it still didn't feel like it was enough. I have to admit it was relaxing but I still had knots in my back. I was charged $60 but it really was not worth that much, I've definitely had better for cheaper. Oh well, I least I tried it. This place has no negatives, place was clean and people were courteous. It just was not what I expected based on on the hype people have posted on yelp. read more

$60 for a 60 minute massage! (deep tissue, swedish, shiatsu or ashiatsu) You cannot beat these prices. Don't be deterred from the exterior of this place. It is not pretty. However, the inside is a lot nicer. Most importantly, it is a clean place. I'm not too keen on the red light bulb in the massage room, but hey, what are you going to do. The place is small. Two massage / treatment rooms and a shower. I cashed in my groupon for the 70-minute-hot stone massage with vanilla scrub treatment and it was quite relaxing. The staff was professional, sweet, and very accommodating. I saw a few Massage Therapy Certificates framed and posted in the waiting area, so I figured I was in good hands. If you are getting a skin treatment, they have a shower to wash off the scrub, provide personal size Dove body wash, towels, shower sandals, and a robe. The shower was clean. I will have to come back and try their ashiatsu massage. I saw the bars on the ceiling and could use a nice deep ashiatsu. Thank you, Shamrock! read more

5 stars for my therapist But the front desk person cheated me - clearly said it was $55 for a 70 min massage and they charged me $65 for massage that was barely 55 min... When I called back they argued that I told them to charge 65$ even though I paid cash as a tip to my therapist. I don't like when you CANNOT trust a business to have proper payment methods... Ughhhh read more

I went to Shamrock with my sister and we both bought the 100 minute swedish massage with salt scrub and hot stones. The spa is clean and the bath robes very soft & comfortable. My sister had Zoe and was satisfied with her massage experience. When the receptionist walked me to the massage room, she informed me that my masseuse would be 15 minutes late. She was finishing up with another client who requested more time. It was not a good start to my experience given we made the appointments 3 weeks ago so the spa knew we would be there at the scheduled time. Instead of waiting 15 minutes, I actually was left waiting in the room for 45 minutes!! At this point, I walked downstairs and asked where the masseuse was. The receptionist was gone and the masseuse speaking very limited English said "I'll be there." During the entire massage, I felt like she was rushing the whole time and felt my knots were not properly worked out. Completely dissatisfied by the entire experience, I only stayed because my sister was with me. read more

What a horrible massage I had! The following day I had bruises in my lower back and the whole experience was everything but relaxing. The masseuse even picked her phone up in the middle of it... The 1 star is for the facial, which was decent except for the part where lotion went in my eye and started burning. I used a groupon so I don't feel like it was a complete rip off but I'm not going back for sure. read more

My friend and I came here on a Saturday for what we hoped would be a relaxing afternoon. Maybe I got a new girl or something, but this was the worst massage I've ever had. I got the $104 package for a 100 minute massage and she told me I had option of 2 out of 3 services - hot stone, aromatherapy, or salt scrub. I don't like being scrubbed so I chose aromatherapy and hot stone. My friend got the scrub, and said it was alright, but wasn't thrilled either. My experience.. 1. She DID do a decent job on my shoulder, but only because I was basically coaching her step by step. I shouldn't have to do much but tell you if they pressure is too soft or too hard. Unti l intervened she was essentially just rubbing a very SPARSE amount of lotion on my back. I dont know if they were told to minimize lotion expenditure, but I'm used to at least double that. The rest of the massage was just that - rubbing lotion on my skin. 2. It was NOT 100 minutes. Maybe from the moment I walked in to the salon to the moment she left the room was 100 minutes, but not the massage. 80 at best, considering she left the room 4 times throughout the massage. 3. What happened to the aromatherapy?? There were no aromas. The hot stones were nice, but she didn't do much with them other than rub them along my back. 4. Did NOTHING to my arms or feet that can qualify as a massage. I've had better at the cheapest mani/pedi places. I'm not giving them one star because I could tell this girl was trying, but they shouldn't have someone who doesn't know what they're doing treating clients. It was a colossal waste of time and money. read more

In San Francisco for the night for a wedding reception. I flew in early and had many hours to kill before checking into my hotel room. Decided to try this gem since there were many good reviews and prices were decent. First off, there is street parking, and the lovely lady who helped me upon entering gave me change for the parking meter. First thumbs up! I asked for the massage that had everything (approx. $120), and she told me the $90 was practically the same thing. Sold! Upon beginning, she could tell I was super tight, but worked all of my knots out. The hot stone part of the massaged was AMA-zing! Some were a little hot, but the slight sting felt really good. I also had the salt scrub but I could have done without that. She did the salt scrub on my back, legs, arms, etc. but I felt it was more rough than relaxing. When she asked if I wanted salt scrub on my front, I passed. The 90 minutes went by too quickly! This was the best decision on a whim that I've made in a while. I would definitely recommend this to any one who lives in the area, and would come back here myself on a future trip! read more

Shamrock Day Spa gets 5 Stars from Me! After hitting and missing with countless day spas throughout San Mateo County I thought I'd try my luck on Black Friday and hit Shamrock Day Spa. I called around 10:30am to see if I could schedule an appointment for 1pm which they were happy to accommodate. When I arrived I was greeted by Ann, who in turn was the massage therapist that gave me my massage. I asked on the phone for a Swedish massage as I was scarred by previous encounters at other locations and she remembered immediately. She asked me if I needed more or less pressure but the amount of time she spent on every limb and pressure received was perfect. She was very sweet and friendly and I will definitely ask for her upon my next visit. Clean atmosphere, pleasant decor, dimly lit rooms with soothing music. inviting staff and reasonable prices. I will be back soon, Shamrock! read more

I came here a few weeks ago when I had a Monday morning free. I tried the 2-hour special, which included a 1-hour massage and 1-hour facial, for $90. That was great! The massage was great. Very good pressure and consistent through the whole session. She checked in with me many times to make sure everything was ok. After that I just stayed on the table and Ying came in to continue with a facial for me. Facials always feel great, and I fell asleep for part of the session. I did notice the extractions happening (the part about facials I'm not crazy about), but the rest of it was very soothing. Ying is also the owner of the spa so she takes great pride in the place, and does many facials and massages herself too. I also got a quick tour of the spa which is really clean and pretty. There is also an upstairs section with a few massage rooms up there as well as a couples massage room (although narrow) if you want to bring a partner to enjoy a massage together. Metered street parking is available, although with a 2-hour limit right in front. Around the corner on Ellsworth Ave is 4-hour metered street parking where I parked. I think the meter I used was broken perhaps. After putting in 4 quarters for 2 hours, the additional coins I put in seemed to give me only half the value in time, so only 2.5 hours total given to me. But the spa is very nice and a great place for massages and facials, with a great deal for the combo! read more

I can't get enough of this place! The ladies are all so nice and the massages are such a great deal. Although the outside looks like a barber shop converted into a cheesy bakery, don't be phased! One of the best massages I've had was at this location. read more

We purchased a Groupon special at $59 for a deep tissue, hot stones and salt rub service. Although their regular prices are pretty reasonable, too. Both the exterior and interior décor looked outdated with a 19th century feel. It did not look like the pictures on Yelp. Limited off street parking therefore, allow time to find a parking space. The place is clean and quiet, it could use some freshen up or newer décor. No fancy gimmicks. We were greeted at the front by two ladies then they asked us to follow them back to the rooms. She showed me the room closed the door and left me there. The room was made to be relaxing and had serene music playing. I undressed and put on a robe, I had to peek outside and asked for directions. My masseuse was named Rose. I was not disappointed with my massage at all. She did a GREAT job on my back and neck however I wished she had spent some time on my arms, legs and feet. Prices are reasonable, place is clean, Rose was a good masseuse; I probably will go back soon. read more

It was an EXCELLENT experience because it was very professional, and therapeutic. Not only did Elaine perform an excellent massage but also relieved my acute shoulder pain from misalignment. She must have been a chiropractor in a previous life.!! The music and place was very soothing. She was so good at finding spots that hurt and smoothed them out. I'm an athlete that pushes the limits and she knows how to make those muscles feel better. ! read more

My girlfriends and I have been coming here for our quarterly massages. We found this place randomly through Groupon. We are pretty careful when it comes to Groupon deals so after reading yelp reviews we decided to purchase the deal and give it a try. This place is clean and relaxing. It has good prices and their service is decent too. We've been going to this place and have been pleased with what they got to offer. read more

Whether it's after a rough week of corporate ignominy, a string of ill-advised over exertions at the gym, or perhaps another year has been racked up by my aging vessel, this is my go-to place to feel rejuvenated. And it has never failed me. My body and mind always come out knot-free. On top of that, the friendly staff, the affordable rates, and the quaint accommodations make this a true gem--well worth my drive down from San Francisco. read more