I admit...I'm a total prude. I don't particularly like to see other people naked except in a bedroom or a computer screen (once in a while...ok more than once in a while). When my friends said we were going to this Korean dayspa complex in Queens that was written up in the new york times, I was excited. I got a full body scrub in Ktown 2 years ago and felt great afterwards. We took the 7 train all the way to end and hopped onto the shuttle bus. My excitement dipped just a bit when I learned that we would all have to get naked to use the hot tubs and saunas adjacent to the locker room. I had just met these friends recently so I was a bit wary of elevating our friendship in this particular way. We sucked in our stomachs, disrobed, and let it all hang out. The first 10 minutes was a bit weird but by the end of the day, it almost became second nature. I really liked the saunas and hot tubs adjacent to the locker rooms. The co-ed saunas on the 2nd level were nice but with so many people and kids running in and out of them, it was hard to unwind. The themed saunas (gold, mineral, salt) were kitchy but fun. No cash is required in the spa. As you walk in, you are given a wristband that opens your own locker and allows you to run up a tab. I got a full body scrub ($50 additional) which was a bit harsh but my elbows have never felt so smooth!! All of us were marveling at how smooth and shiny our skin looked. I highly recommend bypassing the deli food on the 2nd level and going up to the Korean restaurant at top. It's not super expensive and it's decent Korean food. I didn't particularly care for the public pools because of the crowds. If I can avoid chlorine, I'm happy. The pools adjacent to the locker room are not chlorinated, I believe. I'm not sure how these baths are in Korea but it felt like it wasn't too dumbed down for American tastes. I appreciate integrity and the chance to experience something different. The recap: 1. Get ready to see a lot of dick (or vag) in 1 day. Even for a gay man, it was a lot. 2. Get the full body scrub...your skin will be amazing afterwards provided you still have some. 3. Go on a weekday if you can, it was definitely a bit crowded on the Sat. I was there. 4. Leave the magazines, ipods, and other distractions at home...this day was a great way to leave all that behind and just zone out. read more

First off, let me say that Spa castle isn't the best. It's a nice place to go if you want an affordable spa experience but don't mind poor quality. I suggest going there in the morning on a weekday. It's not crowded and you actually can try to enjoy the place. I had no real issue with spa castle until recently. I went on 2/28/18 for a solo spa day. When I went to pay, I was told that they did not accept American Express. Since I had no other card on me, I used my debit card. WRONG MOVE. A few days later, someone racks up $90+ on my card. All charges were made in Queens. I live in the Bronx and only went to Queens this one time (for spa castle). This is unacceptable. I won't be going here again. read more

Nothing has ever completely flipped my paradigm for a genre the way Spa Castle did. I am not a spa guy, so spa veterans, take my review with a grain of sea-salt, saline, or mineral bath. I don't do facials, massages, scrubs - hell I've never even gotten a mani-pedi before. Likewise, I was definitely spa-phobic and put it in the same category as I ignorantly placed the other self-improvement activities. And then there was you, Spa Castle. Who knew being nude in public could feel like such a warm embrace? ...no, wait. What I mean is, it was an eye-opening experience - hold up. Ok, what I mean is, I came in so skeptical and 6 or 7 hours later, i still did not want to leave this haven of relaxation. So let me try to put my awakening and subsequent love for mega-spas into words. I could elaborate on the locker system, the uniforms, the different saunas, the restaurants, and the fitness center, but I want explore what I truly love about spa castle. First of all I love the sheer quantity of available methods of relaxation and the new-age, holistic ways in which the minerals in the water or on the wall are meant to heal you or encourage emotional and physiological responses. I love the rooftop pool on a warm, sunny day - a day-off from work, no less. So many different jet streams to comfort every muscle on your frame, a hot sauna and Japanese wooden hot-tub mock-up. Bliss. The vibe of the people on a weekday afternoon is palpable - there is the energy of collective mental healing and relaxation. Incredible right? You don't have to believe that part, but it's kind of like church, or Vegas for that matter - when so many people are focused on one thing, you can feel it in the air. Of course this is a great place to bond with your friends & people you care about. Of course this could be a supreme date if you're able to go with someone who's willing to get up close and personal. Bonding with people while simultaneously feeling so good seems to be synergistic. So it's my opinion that you don't go alone if you can help it, but I'm sure going alone is sometimes a desire and there may be more serenity in that. So, this review is kind of cathartic. I couldn't put my finger on why i loved Spa Castle and I would just list all the amenities and price to my friends - that is still a great tactic to convince first timers to go. But now I realize that for me it's the energy in the facility, the bonding with friends, and of course my body's response to all of the myriad relaxation methods that make this place so magical. read more

Came here for a birthday gathering during a weekday summer afternoon. Once you pay the entrance fee of $40.00, which I suppose this covers the cost of the massage pools and saunas, they then inform you that you can't wear your own flip flops. They want you to walk barefoot or purchase one of their slippers. I chose to purchase their $5 slippers which upon putting them on, they ended being two right feet. Oh, was I annoyed. I looked like a four year old, who doesn't know their right from their left. But I hate walking barefoot outside of my own home, so I dealt with looking like I ride the short bus and tried to keep it moving, though awkwardly I might add. We all headed to the massage pools first, which were massaging well and had ample space for quiet a few people. I should've noticed when I first got in, but I guess we were just happy to be there. Along the side of the pools there was this murky bubbly foam build up...ewww!! That was my queue to get the hell out. So much for being able to use the massage pool, oh well. After being thoroughly grossed out, I decided to check the next area of this nicely designed three floor spa out. As I am walking around the indoor area with my two right feet of slippers I considered getting a massage. The massage room I walked in happened to be shared with at least 5-6 tables, from what I remember, with a few other people already getting their massages. Multiple people massage area? Not really my cup-o-tea. The area looked totally uninviting and felt like it would not be a relaxing massage experience for me, so I opted out and chose to save my $'s. I didn't notice any private massage areas, so off I go to peruse the other floors. I found this darkly lit sleep area, it looked comfortable and inviting, but in that 'sleep' area I found a couple making out! Lol!! Yo' peeps, get a room, there are kids present!' They obviously wanted their privacy in this public area, so I slowly backed out of there. I found a few members of our group and we decided to check out the food court, everything looked unappealing to me. Idk, maybe because things weren't going well that it started messing with my head? That's a possibility. I gave up and told everyone I was ready to go, and they were also. We all had enough of our Spa Castle experience. I will say the best part was spending quality time with family and friends in a place that housed pretty great ideas, that just didn't seem to pan out as well for me and all this accompanied with my two right feet of rubber slippers; an experience I won't forget. I'll end this review by saying, 'been there, done that'...I won't be back. read more

Wow were we surprised and disappointed. Great place for large families who have tons of kids an maybe can't afford a regular spa or can't afford a babysitter. Arrive: NO PARKING - Good luck searching in the nearby neighborhoods Enter the building and stand in line like you are about to ride a water park ride. WTF we even went through turnstiles. Leaving: Stand in longggg line again to check out. I mean at least 20-30 minutes each line. Cost: $45 + add ons to use there murky looking pools filled with kids and really gross people! Food Court: OHHH My God this was disgusting. Wet people all over the old gross and stale salad bar and then there was a snack bar up top that had a B rating. How can you get a B rating when all you serve is hot dogs and steamed corn? I got a salad and they don't offer salad dressing. I asked the young checkout girl if I could trade my salad for something else because it was a little flavorless. She said, and I quote, "I didn't make it, go put salt on it". CLASSY! ODDITIES: They make everyone wear uniforms. I mean the structure was so funny it made me feel like I was in a machine spa not a day spa. They churned and burned. NOISE: Kids everywhere. This was pretty much a public pool, toilet and mall mixed together. I would have paid a few dollars more and gone to a legit spa. Actually the total of the private scrub and entry would have been the same as if I went to a nice day spa, since they don't charge entry when you get a service. PS the locker room steps lead into the Food court. That's like having your bathroom in the kitchen. GROSSSSSS read more

Today, 6/10/2016, there was a naked man in the all-naked female area staring at women (including myself) who were getting in and out of jacuzzis, and then he went walking around naked so all of the children - and there were many of them tonight - could clearly see his body fully exposed. Definitely much more than I wanted to see at a spa. And could you imagine how unsafe and uncomfortable it made me feel when I was sitting in the hot tub (obviously naked since it's an all nude area - and they actually PROHIBIT any swimsuits!), taking a look at the tub right next to mine and seeing A DUDE sitting there and staring at me. I wanted to scream loud but there was no one who could assist me so I had nothing left to do but get out of the tub when that creep kept staring right at me, quickly get dressed and get some help. How was I supposed to relax under such unbelievable conditions? To my surprise, management & staff did absolutely nothing to get him out of there or to refund the admission fee. Absolutely disgusting and we're never ever going back! Ladies and especially mothers beware. I've heard he's a regular customer there. P.S. I used to really like this place until today and was really looking forward to visiting it again. Sorry, but your current special "for only $40 let a random man who is not your husband see your naked body" doesn't seem like a great deal to me. And thanks God my little daughter wasn't there with me and didn't see something she does not need to see. read more

I went with two friends to this place. The spa mecca is pretty much situated in the middle of a residential neighborhood off the Whitestone Expwy. If it is your first time, the building itself is quite vast. Street parking is available but they got valet parking in the back, take the side street on the left side of the building. You just need to pay only tips to the valet guys. Facility access fee is $35 weekday/$45 weekend. They accept all major credit cards except for AMEX. If you need cash, there is a ATM machine on the left side ($2.00 ATM surcharge fee). It didn't work for me that time, but I had my debit card. After paying the access fee, you are handed a wristwatch with a number imprinted (Blue for guys, Pink for ladies). As you enter the locker room, you need to take your shoes off and put them in the shoe locker, opened through your electronic wristwatch (just put the wristwatch against the sensor). Then you can walk over to your clothes locker and put in your stuff. Before entering the spa complex upstairs, you will need to take a shower and baths in your locker area. Of course, you will need to do this naked with other guys. It's not a huge deal (as stated by other reviewers). The shower/sauna/baths area is quite large so you are not too close to each other. The open shower stalls are found on the left side or the semi-enclosed stalls on your immediate right. There are four baths in the middle (kiddie, warm, hot, and event). The chilled baths are in the back as well as the massage baths. There is a wet and dry sauna in the far left back. If you want to pay extra you can get the body scrub and massage. There are disposable toothbrushes and razors available too. After you dry off, you can take a small towel, and shirt and shorts (S, M, L, XL). There is also a relax area if you want to take a short nap. After that you can walk upstairs into the main spa complex. The main floor consists of the various saunas (LED, gold, jade, loess, iceland), massage chairs, eating area, juice bar, buffet/yogurt/sushi bar, the lavendar spa and massage area. Essentially, it's the main place to congregate with other spa visitors. I used the open shiatsu massage which was $75 for 60 min. If you want to schedule a private massage (deep tissue, swedish, oil, hot stone), you need to schedule in advance. If you want to schedule on the day of, you may get a slot or be prepared to wait a few hours. If you take the stairs to the mezzanine, there is the foot/hand massage on the right and the relax/tv area on the left. The third floor is pretty much the pool area, both inside and outside. You got a rental/purchase bar for shorts, beach towels, other accessories. On one side, you got the kiddie pool, the foot and massage pool. Outside, you got heated pools, the waterfalls (which shoots strong jets of water so be careful). The Aqua Bar is there for drinks. You also have bathroom and lockers where you can change your swimsuit though I have seen folks wear the spa castle shirt and shorts over their swimsuit. On the top floor, you got the fitness center. It's an extra $5 if you are a non-member. For food, you got the Sky Restaurant and a patio for a good view in case of good weather. At the conclusion of your stay, get dressed and there is a checkout line where they will process your wristwatch (don't lose it! there is a $50 lost fee) and give your final bill. For those that try to skimp out their bill, you will unfortunately get photographed and placed on the Shame on You wall. Overall, it was a great stay. I think you can get a lot of value if you stay there for several hours. Thank you Spa Castle! read more

Throw your inhibitions out the window and come get naked at Spa Castle! Step 1: Pay $35 ($45 for weekday) and you get a electronic watch with a number that matches one locker for your shoes and one locker for your clothes. Pick up gaudy orange-and-pink prison uniform. Step 2: This is the best part! Take off all your clothes, put into respective locker, and go back to the days of Adam-n-Eve, when everything was good and clothing was optional. The best part of Spa Castle is that you don't even need to wear the fig leaves!! Step 3: Walk into the hot tub room on the first floor and if it's your first time, yes, you're allowed to ogle for a minute or two since being naked in a room full of complete strangers might feel a bit odd. But take a quick shower, jump into one of the four hot tubs in the middle of the room to relax, then jump into the 77F "Cool tub" for a quick rush of exhilaration.. or if you're REALLY brave go into the 57F "Chill tub" and hop back into the 108F tub. Your skin will feel like its being seared for a Hawaiian BBQ! Step 4: Put horrendous neon outfit back on and head upstairs. TIP: BRING YOUR BATHING SUIT. The third floor which houses all the outdoor pools and tubs are for both sexes, and you will need to wear your bathing suit. On the second floor, you'll find a cafeteria-like buffet station for lunch/dinner options and various Korean desserts and sweets AND 7 different dry saunas. You can pay for it all on your electronic watch... but who the hell would pay $12 for an ice cream?! Yes... I did. But damn, did that Korean pot bing soo (shaved ice with fruit) taste pretty sweet after 30 mins of roasting in 150F+ saunas. Step 5: Try all the different saunas, they have salt ones to release the toxins in your body, infrared saunas to help you "loosen the fat", color-therapy saunas to help you relax... tons! Try all the different ones, it's fun. Don't forget to drink tons of water or else you'll end up with blurred vision and dry mouth! Step 6: Go to the locker room and put your bathing suit on. Head upstairs to the third floor for the hotdoor pools/whirltubs. It's fun but I imagine it might be a kid-crazy zone. I went on a Wed night and there were ZERO whiny, loud kids. Win for me. My mom and I had a blast trying all the different massage jet streams. Step 7: Head back down to the hot tub room, soap vigorously, and shower. Feel refreshed and relaxed. Step 8: Try not to fall asleep on your way home!! Loved my experience here, I'll def be back. But I imagine coming on the weekend might be some what more of a "3 star experience" but Spa Castle def gets 4.5 stars. If they change the stiff, cardboard outfits and give me water in an actual cup, I might give it a 5-er. read more

You better come here for the whole day, because it's a lot of staff to do! They have around 10 saunas where you can lay down on the bamboo carpet and relax. Also ice room is so cool! You can get massage there, you can sleep in relaxing rooms where nobody will interrupt you. The only minus it is always crowded! Even on Monday's whats pretty weird.. but with everything else spa castle is a great way to spend your day off with or without kids. read more

Spa Castle - Korean lunch over there on the third floor. Beef ramen - Massage Near Me - College Point, New York

The Korean spa experience goes down the drain as soon as you walk into the facility. Cons: - it feels like an urban ghetto. - aside from the cleaning people, the people who work behind the desks are completely rude. - people eating in the pools. No etiquette. - I'll be the thousandth person to say this...the kids. Ever heard of a daycare center?! It wasn't even relaxing at all. Pros: - the free shuttle bus to and from Spa castle. - plenty of lounge chairs to get your tan on in the pool area. $35 to use the pools and the different rooms all day is definitely a good deal. But realistically, it's not even worth it. read more

*************** Winter Season Review (20 degree weather) *************** Weekday special $ 35.00* (weekend is $ 45.00) all day access (from 6AM - Midnight). For a Full relaxation: Once you go in, they will give you a "WATCH" with a 4 digit number (That means you will have to match the number with your shoe and closet locker room. So you won't get lost!. Also you can use your watch to pay your drinks, food, and extra services such as massages, bath robes, other amenities (You will pay once you're done with it at the exit) Main floor is when they have a variety of Hot Dry Sauna rooms, from 133 degrees up to 190 degrees (HOTNESS). Also there are sections that you can just relax (incline chair with a small TV to watch) or a sleeping section. 2 Floor with an outdoor Pool spa (From head, neck, back, legs) Strong air pressure jets that can give you a full body treatment. Also a Hot Jacuzzi (104 degree water). I didn't try the food because mostly were just Noodle soup, Mini Buffets, Fresh fruits and alcoholic drinks for a Ridiculous price (and I wasn't craving for it at that time). If you are comfy enough, you can get "NAKID" in the main locker room where they have nude hot tubs and shower (that offers shampoo, conditioner, soap and a mini towel of a size of 12X24 inches long)** PS... I went in from 7PM until 11PM So there was no kids and less crowd. Yippy YO Yippy Yey! One more Happy Ending for Helena (WOOT WOOT) _____________________________________________________ * You can buy a special package of 12 tickets for $ 300.00 (Which comes out $ 25.00 per person) OR if you are coming in a large group, they offer special discounts. ** Recommends to BRING your OWN TOWEL if you want to cover yourself. AND YOUR SWIMSUIT. read more

Question: Are you ready to get nekked? If you answered YES, then come visit. If you answered NO, you should still come visit. There is something to do for everyone willing to drop their pants or not. In the end, all patrons will be dressed the same. Blue and gray for men, pink and orange for women. Let me walk you through the process... at the front desk you pay an entrance fee of $35 weekday or $45 weekend. You will then be handed a Magic Plastic Watch with a four digit number on it (strap this on your wrist and guard w your life). Men and women separate from this point. Now the journey begins... Upon entering your designated area here is what you do: 1) store shoes in small locker that corresponds with # on your MPW 2) collect your "uniform" from the ladies, guardian of this area 3) proceed to bigger lockers where you will store the rest of your belongings. use MPW to access. Now this is where you decide if you are going butt naked or not. On this floor there are a number of pools only accessible if you are naked. Before you step foot in any of them, you have to take a shower. There are heated baths, jet massages and sauna in this private area. If you arent comfortable with nudity then put your bathing suit on and wear uniform over then head one floor up where both men and women have access to saunas, massages, outdoor pool and food. There are areas to nap, have a drink, watch tv, sit and relax. You wont run out of things to do! P.S. your MPW is your means of payment for everything. Dont lose it! read more

This place going down the shitter. I had been there more then ten times, with every time it's getting worse and worse. Service become unacceptable. Lines everywhere, battle swimming all over the pool, smells like swamp. Really disappointed. Used to be best place to spend your entire day. read more

I had never heard of Spa Castle until recently. I feel like all of my friends knew about this place but me! My boyfriend and I both being currently unemployed, we chose a weekday to make the trek out to Flushing. The spa has a free shuttle service that picks you up about a block and a half away from the last stop on the 7 train and takes you right to the front door. The weekday fee for an adult is $35 - and what a deal this is!! We were there from about 9:30am till 4pm so we totally got our money's worth. When you pay at the front desk, you're given what looks like a Swatch. It has your locker number on it and serves as an electronic key to lock and unlock your cubby. The locker room attendant gives you a "uniform" - for the ladies, this means pink shorts and an orange/pink top. No shoes. At first I was a little skeeved out at the thought of walking around barefoot, especially in the toilet areas, but I managed to get over it. I felt like (nerd alert!) an Active from the Dollhouse walking around this place, what with the bare feet, uniforms, and zen-like vibe. There are a variety of hot saunas on the main floor to choose from, ranging from about 130 degrees to 190 degrees, plus a cold sauna named "Ice Land" that's set at about 25 degrees. I am no fan of extreme temperatures and had never set foot in any sauna before, but let me tell you I really enjoyed the experience. Going from a 181 degree room into a 26 degree room feels so incredibly invigorating. One flight up is an indoor jet pool and some outdoor pools and jacuzzis with some super strong jets. The weather was nasty the day that we went, but being in the warm outdoor water in wet, cold weather felt pretty awesome. The food court was ok - there was a salad bar with fresh fruits, veggies, noodle salads, etc that costs $10/pound. You can also order fresh-made sushi, hamburgers, pizza, sandwiches, and more. There's a frozen yogurt stand, a Starbucks, a juice/smoothie bar. Salad bar food was nothing to write home about. I don't know if it's always like this during the week, but the food court was understaffed so things took longer than they should have. What's nice is that you can leave your money in your locker; you scan your wristband any time you buy something, and then pay the entire balance on your way out. You can pay extra for spa treatments like massages, facials, waxing, mani/pedi's, body scrubs, hand/foot massage. I didn't partake in any of these. One thing to note is that the hot tub/shower area inside the locker room may take some getting used to. That area is clothing-free, no bathing suits allowed. I'm not accustomed to walking around nude in front of a bunch of strangers, but everyone there was so unaffected by the scenario that I felt completely comfortable following (in my birthday) suit. All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed my first Spa Castle visit (& my first SPA visit ever!) and I definitely want to return. Minus one star for being quite the hike for anyone who doesn't live in Queens. I think I just wrote my longest Yelp review. On that note, I'm out. read more

It's tough to give it much more when on the day you go the place gets shut down by the health department. Then they will only give you 2 weeks to use refund, yet 4 days later and the pools are still closed. I really don't get the ugly shirt and shorts they give you. Before they got shut down had some lunch upstairs, food tasted good, but not cheap. read more

I've been wanting to come here for a long time. Living in Manhattan, I had it made up in my mind that it was just too far. It actually wasn't that bad- took the 6, then got off on the last stop on the 7, walked about 2 min to the parking lot across the Woori Bank, and got picked up by the complimentary shuttle about 30 minutes later. Contrary to what was on the website, the shuttle arrives every hour and 40 minutes after the hour. We got there around 11am on a Saturday and it didn't get crowded until 2pm. Alright now on to the good stuff: **Bring your own swimsuit and towel like everyone has said. $45 dollars for admission and they give you a watch that allows you to charge food/services on it so you don' t have to carry your wallet. You then walk in and there is a separate locker for your shoes and your clothes. Everyone has to wear a uniform when walking throughout the spa. The locker room was nice and clean, and there's a huge area with showers, hot tubs, a wet/dry sauna, and a steam room. This is the only place where you have to bare it all. I did this after I was done with everything, and its pretty cool. 1st floor: This floor has all the dry saunas. It was pretty cool going into each one which is decorated differently and supposedly has different health benefits(I'm not really sure about that). I personally liked the gold sauna the best until 2 girls walked in and started talking. The floor of each sauna is lined with straw mats and little wooden blocks you can use to rest your head. If you get too hot, there's also a cold room which is about 40 degrees. I only stayed in there for about 4 minutes to cool down from the sauna. Mezzanine: they have lounge chairs here that are really comfy and each one has a tv. I wish I was tired to use this, but I didn't stay here long. There's a buffet area too thats around 10-12/lb. We didn't taste the food, b/c we just got fruit. They had kiwi, cantaloupe, strawberries, papaya, and grapes. It was soo sweet! really hit the spot and I'm glad I didn't go for the ice cream instead. 2nd floor: This is where you take the uniform off and put on the swimsuit(you can actually wear your swimsuit under the uniform) Indoor pool area- This is really cool if you wanna stay indoors. Little buttons activate jets and give you a nice massage. Snacks are also available. Outdoor pool area- This is where we spent most of our time. We loved going to different areas of the pool and pushing the button to activate the jets. Every spot had a jet located in a different location. My favorite one was the jets that were coming from the bottom. I was really surprised how strong these jets were. The pools are all heated, so you don' t have to worry about being cold in the water. 3rd floor: After the pool, we got hungry and ate upstairs. There is a fitness area, but we didn't use that. Food is kinda pricey but tastes good. We got the spicy tofu for $10 and it really hit the spot. Overall: WE loved this place. It's a definitely a must go for us once a month from now on. It literally felt like we were on vacation in some tropical area. We thought about getting a massage or a body scrub, but sitting in the pool and getting blasted by the jets seemed good enough for us. The place is very clean. My only complaint would be the travel time, but other than that I will definitely be back. read more

It is hard for me to rate this location. I bought the admission tickets from Living Social and was looking forward to a day of relaxation with my girls.... because when you think "spa," you think "relaxed." We are all teachers and were excited for a day of pampering and spa like treatment before the school year started. However, we were unpleasantly surprised that relaxed was far from the experience we received. We started the day by heading to the outdoor pool and could not stay there for more than about 20 minutes because we kept getting splashed on and passed by CHILDREN who treated this outdoor pool as a waterpark attraction. I was so nervous as I witnessed a kid running and slip at the edge of the pool. How is one supposed to relax with kids acting like this all around you?? We next headed to the bar by the pool, we ordered drinks. They were good and had the right amount of alcohol, especially for the price ($16-$18). However, again, we were disappointed because we wanted to hang out in the indoor pool by the pool bar... but were turned off as soon as we saw a child no more than the age of 8 hanging by the bar. There really should be some restrictions to where children can be. So, we headed upstairs to the sundeck instead. Next we headed to Sauna Valley where again children were running in and out of the saunas. What business does a child have in a hot sauna? I'm not really sure. It was really hard to relax. We even went into the Iceland and 2 girls ran in, touched the ice and screamed, and then ran out. Needless to say, this place would just be better if kids were not allowed. I understand that this wants to be a "family-friendly" environment, but if that is the case, there should be "Adult-Only" zones because when I come to a spa, I want to feel relaxed and be in a peaceful setting. If I want to be around kids, I would go to an amusement park, which is how this seemed to feel. read more

While I still like the facilities, food, and service- the atmosphere is suffering big time. It used to be a bit more high end clientele is suffering (it is very rough now- lots of fight break out people cursing really loud). I like to go to the spa to relax and the atmosphere is far from it now. My friend caught a very bad infection on his foot from the tubs (his dr. said this is an infection commonly caught in spas). He's been out of work for the past week because he cannot walk and is on lots of meds- almost had to be admitted to hospital because of it. Unfortunately I do not want to go back there anymore. It used to be a great safe place- I hope they can turn around. read more

I went in with the mindset to experience a tranquil Spa Castle day. It was...how can I say, not that? The lines were massive -- it was like waiting for a water ride at Hurricane Harbor minus the thrill and frills. (From my experience today) after you check-in there was another line for lockers because they were packed to capacity. The rest of the experience at the "castle" was like riding the 7 train on rush hour. What's up management? You sold 65,000+ deals on Living Social but you undersold to the consumers a "Spa experience". Please re-evaluate and bring back Spa Castle to it's original form. Tip: Wait for that Living Social deal to die down. read more

I used to come here frequently. This is my first time back since they opened premiere 57. I came here to celebrate my daughter's birthday because she is too young to go to Premiere 57. This place is like a huge kiddie pool these days. So many kids. My child is 15 but sheesh. Packed with kids under the age of 10. In the past I'd usually visit in the evening so maybe that's why I never experienced this. I purchased our admission on living social so it is what it is. Not wowed and not entirely disappointed. If I return it will be in the fall/winter after work. read more

Spa Castle - Chilling in the infrared sauna - Massage Near Me - College Point, New York

This place would have received 1 star but the saunas are excellent and don't mind the barefoot policy since the place is pretty clean. Then again I went on a Tuesday afternoon. The second star is for potential. I believe Spa Castle is supposed to be & could be a relaxing experience but it fails in so many ways. Cost - Admission $40 on weekdays/$50 on weekends which inlcudes the lounge pools with massage jets, jacuzzi, locker rental and saunas as well as valet parking. Then drinks, food and other services inside are insanely expensive. Every meal is a minimum of $12/ Drinks range from $10 - $14. The food and drinks are medicore. It's a waste, don't bother eating here. All other services such as massage and manicure are overpriced. Service - Don't expect warm greetings or welcoming smile instead you only get frustrated, annoyed staff. Every question is a nuisance. No people skills except the Colombian gentleman working the third floor bar. Everyone else clearly did not want to be there even when our group were polite & gave no complications. Food and drink service is slow. However, there was only one bartender serving the adults on the pool level. Perhaps add another bartender because she could use some help there? Ambience - Usually tranquil, peaceful, relaxing comes to mind when describing a spa but Spa Castle is none of that. Kids running around going crazy and adults having a great time sometimes behaving like kids. There are hardly any quiet areas unless you sign up for extra services. . They might as well play Top 40 music in the pool section, add some trippy lights and fog machine for good measure. It's more of a bar/lounge with a SPA theme and now open until 2am! The pool section also comes with guys hollering at ladies and offering to buy drinks. The only thing that prevent Spa Castle from fully transforming into the SPA Bar/Lounge are the kids and the 3 drink limit per person. Overall I had a good time since I was just pretty much hanging out with my friends. Always help to be in good company. But don't, I REPEAT DO NOT COME HERE TO RELAX. This is not it unless you come here very early in the morning on a weekday but who has time to do that? This location is not even convenient unless you drive. Find a serious spa. read more

My 4th time there, and it's getting worse and worse!!! This time it was the worst experience ever, they put few guys by the pool area and they just giving u orders what not to do, u feel like u in prison!!! Do not go there!!!! Waste of money and nervs, the drinks they make are horrible, more juice no alcohol,$16??? Seriously?? Where do u think u are? It's only spa and in queens... More? Ok.. So your hair has to be up all the time, u cannot put your had under the water at all! The lifeguard talk to u like shit, even the manager can just raze his voice on u? What is this? Are we little kids? We just coming to relax and by the and of the day u find yourself like u didn't rest at all!!! So guys don't waste your time!!! Oh and last thing there was a pad inside the water!!! This is gross!! read more

Spa Castle - Massage Near Me - College Point, New York

I went here for the first time on Jan. 2, 2012 after a total of 8 hours of standing for the New Year Ball Drop at Time Square. The saunas almost immediately relieved my aches! And just to let you know, I'm in my 20's. I paid $45 for general admission, which is pretty cheap for all the things you get to do there. But it gets pricey once you decide to drink or eat anything. The big towels are also for rent, so it helps to save if you bring your own. The little towels are free and you can get as many as you like. At the front desk in the locker room area, you can purchase face masks, sandals, head wear etc. The spa comes with a lot of rules. No wearing any footwear (except the ones you buy from them). No outside food or drink (this is NOT strict at all, I brought my own water and no one even cared and don't be afraid of the threatening "We will check your bags if necessary" sign at the lobby. They don't do anything). Must wear uniform provided to you throughout the place (except nude only areas). Must be naked in nude only areas. It was totally awkward at first, but then you realize no one even cares to scan over your naked body so might as well join them. I took the shuttle there on 39th Union St. Be warn, the shuttle apparently has various pick up/drop off locations depending on the driver. I went to 3 different locations (provided by 3 different poorly informed spa employees over the phone) before the I managed to catch a shuttle. It drives you to the entrance of the spa. Overall, it took me about 2 or more hours to get here from Manhattan, which is insane!!! It wouldn't take this long if you actual know where the shuttle is. It also took forever for any worker to pick up the phone, very bad customer service (which is why I minus a star)!!!!!! HERE'S A TIP FOR YOU: The watch they give you is for opening lockers and paying for any services within the facility so you wouldn't have to carry a wallet around. I knew it right away cause I'm a genius, but some people did have a hard time figuring out what it was for. To open the lockers, hold the watch over the scanner on the locker and wave it around a couple of times until it works. It is also water proof and heat proof (tested it myself). read more

So happy this place finally changed... and renovated for the better. They fixed up the much needed relaxing room with recliner seats that arent broken... and now they give you robes, which is a little more of a elevated experience. You can also notice the staff cleaning the floors constantly so hopefully this place stays clean! I am hopeful to continue using spa castle because I have been a customer since they first opened. read more

I've been coming here for the past 5 years or more and I love this place. They have great saunas, great food and awesome pools. I also really love one massuese in the hand/foot massage area (upstairs) named Connie! She is great at the Indian Head massage and the neck/shoulder massage. I have not tried anyone else, as she is does the job! Generally, I tend to come here during the week as weekends and Holiday's tend to be crowded. Parking is not an issue, but it is also fairly easily accessible by their free shuttle from Flushing. One time, in a pinch I decided to just take a Lyft back to Manhattan and it was only $28 bucks at night which was a nice option too. read more

I've witnessed Spa Castle College point go through its transition. The location started as a quite place to relax and after gaining popularity that changed a bit. I am happy to say they have taken steps to correct this problem more staff, life-gaurds and security help to control crowds and maintain that calm spa vibe. Its still worth a visit depending on the day and time due to crowds. For a toned down version... I visit Premier 57. read more

After a colleague told me about this place, I decided to go there on a Saturday morning. I like that there's a free shuttle from Flushing that goes to the spa. My colleague told me that they only provide small towels, so I bought a large one with me. She also mentioned about an area without clothing. People can bring their skin care and spa products to do their own routine there. It's located in the Bath & Locker Lounge. But I just avoided that. :P I went to the outdoor Spa Pools. There's a sitting pool and a standing pool. It was quiet in the morning, but the water pressure are so strong that it hurts the body. I wasn't able to stand under it the entire time. The hot tubs were the best. There's also a sauna room between the pools. When I went to the Sauna Valley (Loess Soil Sauna, Color Therapy, Jade Sauna, Gold Sauna, Himalayan Salt, Infrared Zone, Far Infrared Sauna, Ice Land), there were people talking outside and inside the saunas. The infrared zone is an open area and there were adults chatting loudly. It wasn't that relaxing with the noise. Why do people have to talk? There's free water in the area, and there's also a juice bar, salad bar, other spa services and a large section with chairs to relax. The most quiet places would be in the Healing Zone. There was no one inside the Sleeping Room but I would need a blanket or a large towel as a cover if I were taking a nap there. There was no one in the Meditation Room either. It has classic music playing in the background. There's also a Fitness Center and I didn't go to the Sundeck as it was a cool that day. It was an interesting experience and I believe that the hot-cold baths and saunas have benefits for the body. This is a public spa where people go with their kids or friends. It's not so quiet for the ears or private as an upscale spa. It's cheaper on weekdays. read more

in the sauna private area of ​​men they go mostly gay. They walk with their erect penises I have no problem with gays. but you don't feel comfortable read more

The following is probably the closest I'll come to girl-on-girl porn. ** Boom chicka chicka bow ** Imagine a woman. Darken her hair, lighten her skin, make her eyes a little thinner. Now disrobe her, leaving only matching black undergarments. Subtract 10 pounds. Put Brillo mittens on her hands. She is efficient and strong. Her eyes are neither kind nor wise, but they are smart. Behind them is a quick laugh. Now, after rendering me naked putty under said mittens, imagine her on her knees, straddling my back on a narrow plastic bed, my face grimaced and groaning while she digs her elbows under my shoulder blades. My sister is undergoing the same treatment several feet over. [An hour later, I'm reading short stories while sipping Brooklyn Lager sitting on pool jets. It's not particularly sexy; I only mention it to indicate satisfaction.] read more

Spa Castle is a place where there's no shame in stripping off your clothes and getting wild! Hungry? Walk upstairs to the 1st or 2nd floor to buy some grub (Korean and mixed American). Thirsty? Take a seat at the aqua bar and order a drink. Sore? Go to the lobby, take off your clothes and choose a heated or cold bath to relax in. Tired? Take a nap on one of the couches in the lobby or go upstairs and lie down on the heated floor in the designated napping area. Horny? Go outside on the 2nd floor and relax in the heated outdoor pool where couples like to play and make out. For an additional fee, you can schedule a personal massage as well. There are LOADS of activities to do and you can easily spend the whole day here. They have a series of different sauna rooms: L.E.D, Gold, Salt, Far Infrared Ray, Ice, Jade, Loess Soil. Each room has an explanation before you enter with it's purpose and benefits. The only downside is that you probably need a car to get here. They do have a complimentary bus that picks up in Flushing. Spa Castle Admission Fee: Weekday = $35 Weekend = $45 Tip: The only area you HAVE to be naked is the sauna located in the lobby. Trust me...it's not that bad. I've seen some hideous bodies here and I really mean hideous. No one cares. Just do it. See ya naked! I mean later! read more

I love the authenticity of the place! They also have a pool bar with many different options. The services are very nice and I love the food. There is a food buffet area and also off the menu options. I will definitely go back again. read more

I spent nine hours at Spa Castle. Yes my friends, nine glorious hours. I went on a weekday, so was able to avoid the madness that overwhelms the place on weekends. For $35 I think it's a great deal. Getting there was relatively easy, but it did take awhile from Manhattan. My friend and I were the only ones in the complimentary van from the 7 train, so we knew it would be a quiet day. When you arrive, they will give you a badge to wear around your wrist. This is how you will store your belongings (shoes have their own separate locker...genius) and also pay for everything from food to massages once inside. It frees you up, but that device is a bit dangerous! You also will be given uniforms, which are kind of funny but strip away everyone's identity in a kind of freeing way. As other reviewers have mentioned, they have everything here from bade pools, to jacuzzis, to saunas (six to be exact and an ice room). They even have a swim up bar (3 drink maximum). And of course they offer spa treatments like massages, facials, body scrubs, etc. There are also jacuzzis, saunas, and a wicked steam room in the men's and women's locker rooms. Yes you have to be nude in these areas. I was humbled by the unabashed body acceptance these women possessed. If you are not comfortable with this environment, you can always skip it. Many of the women there were foreign, which did not surprise me. I did a few rounds in the saunas, went to the pools, took a nap, had a foot massage (all their treatments include gratuity which is nice), ate some food, did more sauna rounds, revisited the pools at night.... I was so relaxed by the end of the day. If you come here expecting exceptional customer service and an oasis escape you will be disappointed. The place is too large and the admission is too low for attendants to wait on you hand and foot. This is NOT a Mandarin Oriental experience, it can be very reviving though if you know what to expect. Tips: -Ladies, bring amenities, they do not have much outside of generic body lotion and shampoo/conditioner. -Yes the food is expensive, not unreasonable though. The fruit is pretty fresh and the salads aren't bad. Just steer clear of meat. -The only complimentary towels are tiny. If you need one, bring your own. -Go on a weekday! -Go with friends. This is a social spa, not a quiet solitary retreat. Of course you can go off on your own, but it's fun to be with a partner or group. -Make the most out of your money. You get unlimited spa use for the admission price. And FYI... they open at 6am and close at midnight. read more

My friend and I recently went to Spa castle. I was so excited because I had heard so many good things. Well disappointment is an understatement. First of all how can they not allow you to wear shoes and especially in the bathroom area. I was beyond grossed out. I don't care what kind of tradition that is, have you heard of foot fungi? Shoes are a must in public bathrooms and locker rooms. Second I just can't get over the no swimsuit in the locker room pools. I mean really?? You make everyone wear these big shorts and t-shirts in the public area but in the locker pools you must be naked? Come on... Third there was a tampon floating in the outdoor pool. Enough said. We went on a Monday during the day and the place was packed. Screaming kids EVERYWHERE! Literally there is no where to escape the kids. I will never be back needless to say.. read more

It used to be good, now it is a disease heaven waiting to happen. I visited the Spa Castle on December 23. The entire experience was bad from beginning to end The shuttle filled up quickly, there were about another busload of people but the driver told the people who didn't get in to "wait 30 minutes" in stead of sending another car. I ended up waited for 1 hour and 45 minutes for another bus, and finally caught it at the other side of the parking lot rather than the designated area. At the Sap Castle, the condition was so unhygienic it was to the point of revolting. There were many non-Asian people who treated the place like a heated swimming pool rather than a bath house. Many of the non-Asians went into the facilities without showering first, and got into the bath pool with their bathing suits. You can see dead skin cells floating over bath water. That's how bad. They even put face masks on while in the pool! Their face masks kept dripping into the bathwater it was disgusting. The floor was wet everywhere, especially in the bathrooms. Many stalls were in unusable condition, and no one was cleaning the floor or the bathrooms. And since we are talking about bathrooms.... there were women who were on their monthly cycle in the facility. For my sake and with God's grace, let's hope they at least have the sense NOT to have gone into the pools. To be fair, only half of the problem is on the Spa Castle, the other half comes from people who have no respect for Asian bathing etiquette. It is so sad to see a good place gone down the drain, for the ironic reason that it became popular among the ignorant. read more

Came here yesterday for my best friends birthday. Never Ever Again!!!! I wish I could have taken a shower in bleach when I left this place. I think SPA I think relaxing, tranquil, quiet, peaceful......yeah not at all, none of it. Lets start off the price....$50 bucks to sit in a dirty bath tub. Awesome totally worth it. Next- I cant wear my flip flops, no shoes what so ever. Bare foot or purchase their flop flops. You get to walk all through their establishment and dirty floors and pools with no shoes. Shoes go in one locker then you have to go to another locker for your clothes. No one instructs you on any of this by the way. Your prison jump suit. I felt like I was in a cult. How am I suppose to know if these clothes were even clean?? And I'm sorry one size fits all doesn't fit all. Bartenders are non existent and just plain slow and bad. Started at one bar, 20 minutes to make our drinks and no one else was getting drinks. We go back for another $12.00 drink and she is gone, had to hike up 2 floors and there she is. Wait again for drinks. Just un-bar-educated bartenders that were slow as can be. Kids running around screaming and unattended. Sitting in the ice sauna trying to escape the lunacy and an 8 year old little girl is in there throwing snow balls at me. Her parents left her in there and just walked away. Awesome!! Food options stunk in my opinion, didn't even bother trying them. Naked people with no shame in the locker rooms. And I mean zeroooooooo shame. To conclude the day a huge fight in the locker room and the cops had to be called. Seriously its a spa??? Full blown cat fight with cops called. And that wasn't the only physical fight we saw while at spa castle I will never come here again. I showered and scrubbed myself down as soon as I got home. Waste of money, if it wasn't for my friends birthday this would have been a horrid disgusting day. Good concept and idea.....but horrible execution. You have millions of rules for the wrong things. read more

Not gonna lie, I kinda loved my day I spent here. For those of you unfamiliar with the Korean spa/Japanese onsen experience, they're a little different from American spas. While American spas pride themselves in being quiet and serving you cucumber water and lettuce wraps while you pay hundreds of dollars for a treatment, Korean spas and some Japanese onsens are usually enjoyed by people of all ages, including children. they have large common areas for talking, eating, and sleeping, and some smaller quieter areas for those who need some true R&R. For people used to visiting these facilities, however, rest and relaxation doesn't just come from the hot water of the baths, but it also comes from spending time eating, drinking, and chatting with family and friends. If you're looking for a quiet place to unwind without children, this isn't it. I used a $25 livingsocial as my excuse to come. The locker rooms are nice and clean, but be prepared to be surrounded by naked people. Many who visit these facilities are not squeamish about being in the nude, so if being around casually naked people isn't your thing, then this isn't your spa. Within the gendered locker rooms are some baths, all ranging in temperature from 61 F to 104 F. The baths were nice, but not the stone or wooden baths I'm accustomed to in Japan. The room is also very dark. There is no natural lighting, and no outdoor private baths. Showers were plentiful in this area, and the provided shampoo, conditioners, and soaps are great. If you have products you're attached to, I suggest bringing them with you. I decided to drop $60 for the traditional Korean body scrub, which was incredible. It's a wonderful value, as the woman scrubs you down with just her Italy towels, then uses the Italy towels and a body scrub soap, and then washes your body while throwing in a mini back massage. After she's done with that, she washes and conditions your hair, and washes your face. The $60 deal is performed in the public area, next to many other people (in the nude), so if this gives you the heebie jeebies, I would suggest paying more for the body scrub in their private room. I tried the outdoor pools as well, and the hydrotherapy was really great. Some of the jets are really powerful, so be very careful. This area was often very crowded, and even on a weekday afternoon, we were unable to get chairs out by the pool to sunbathe. I did try one of their $18 drinks. I can understand the price- they're trying to deter people from over drinking, but the drink was good. This is the same price drinks run in some of Manhattan's clubs, or even Midtown bars, so I wasn't shocked by the prices. I didn't try the food, all I could tell about it was that it is expensive, which is expected. I also loved the saunas. It was fun trying all the different rooms and reading about their various benefits. I left here feeling like a brand new human. If you know what to expect, I think you'll have a good time. If you're expecting a lot of private attention, plush robes, and peace of quiet, you can skip this place. read more

Oh the better name for this establishment would be Kid Castle or Scam Castle. I have been going here on and off since it opened and it has gone WAY down hill. Don't let the name fool you; there is nothing relaxing about it. Screaming foreigners and kids running all over the place (opening doors to rooms and playing hide and go seek). On weekends it's over sold so there are lines to go in every room. The water coolers are always out of water- but fear not Costco bottle water is for sale for $2.50 a bottle! They nickel and dime you for EVERYTHING. $1.00 for new uniform, additional cost for towels, price is increasing in February etc. The of course there is the mandatory "naked room" in each locker room. Now I don't mind stripping down, but this place looked like it was a hang out for child molesters. I mean, why would a parent allow their naked child to hand out with naked adults anyway? If you are looking to relax, go elsewhere. read more

I want to start off by agreeing with some of the other reviewers - this place is NOT relaxing. I went with a small group of friends and family for my bachelorette weekend. We made the best of it and enjoyed some of the saunas but none of us would go back again. Cons: Kids - There was a kiddie pool and designated areas just for kids but no areas designated just for adults?! I didn't think kids were even allowed in saunas but they were swarming the place in all of the hot tubs and saunas. Non Relaxing Massages - I paid a pretty penny for a body scrub and massage in a "private room". Even though I was in a private room, I was told I had to soak in the public hot tub area which you are required to be nude in. I was pretty much forced to be naked. Then I went to the private room and again, had to be completely naked and other people that worked there were coming in and out of the room. They kept the "private" room door cracked so people could see me and I heard the annoying beeping noise from the lockers the entire time. The scrub was rigorous and the korean lady giving me the scrub / massage seemed more like she was scrubbing toilets than giving a massage. She would dump buckets of water on me and climb on my back without notice. Expensive Food / Drinks - the buffet ended up costing about $25 each based on the weight of a standard plate. The cocktails were around $15 a pop for small / weak glass. Weird Rules - they make you wear these weird uniforms unless you brought your own robe, but you can't wear your own beach coverup or anything else. There was no supervision anywhere or anyone in sight if you needed help but the second my friends and I went to shower off in our bathing suits we were yelled at and demanded to get naked, so we left. No drinks in the pools. You can have a maximum of 3 alcoholic beverages (not if you want to go broke) Poor Management - My one cousin bought her ticket ahead of time and it didn't come in the mail in time and she tried to use her confirmation number and they wouldn't let her. She asked to speak to a manager and he wasn't in yet so they said just buy another pass now and talk to him later. So she spent $100 in total and talked to him on the way out and wouldn't do anything for her and said they can't process refunds - bullshit! Pros: read more

There is no doubt that Spa Castle is commercialized and caters more to families and children. However, I have seen a diverse clientele ranging from extended families enjoying time together to bachelorette parties to grandmas catching up on old times. Note that the groups I've listed are that: groups. This is not a place if you want "me" or "alone" time. On that note: If you sincerely hate children, then don't go here. It's as simple as that. Also: If you don't like the stark nakedness in the shower area, then go to a non-shower spa and shut up. It's not the joint's fault you've got issues with nekkidness. Smh. And: If you don't like the use of the so-called prison uniforms, suck it up and deal with it. Sure, we look frumpy, but it's not as if you're at Spa Castle to snag a new fella (Or are you?). I'm not a big fan either, but if this is what prevents you from coming back, more power to you. Now I'm done with my hateration, on to the good stuff! It's not everyday I get to touch large quantities of gold, jade, loess, freeze myself and heat myself in a span of an hour. It's not even so much going there, but hanging out with the ones you love that make it such a memorable experience. An added bonus is the swimming pool and hot tubs, both inside and on the roof. They have some shallow ones, some deeper ones. The outdoor pools have jet streams that really give your muscles some assurance. Highlight: Imagine chilling in a hot tub on the roof while snow is falling. Others may shudder, but that was probably one of the best experiences I've had. When I went there a second time when the temperature outside was more mild, the water temperature was only lukewarm, so beware of the temperature change. As others have stated: food is available. Avoid the buffet at all costs, and order from the booths. They tab everything, and yes, it's overpriced, but hey, I'll take what I get when I'm hungry. It doesn't hurt that the hamburgers, Korean food, and sushi are made as you order and thus, are actually decent. For those that live in Flushing, getting to Spa Castle has never been easier with the shuttle van that runs every 15 minutes. Those who get off at the Main Street-Flushing stop on the 7 can utilize this service as well. For those that can afford higher prices and more exclusive deals in the city or overseas for spas and saunas, by all means, go. But for those who want to enjoy a day with friends or family without leaving the five boroughs or the tri-state area: go. This is not a place I would go all the time for the sheer fear of losing its novelty, but every time I've gone I really enjoyed myself. Plus, my skin looked all baby-smooth and glowing. Couple radiant glows and happy attitudes, and you've got a day. read more

I was so looking foward to spa castle!! I went on a weekdday due to the warnings by yelpers of overcrowding and children running around screaming and also just beacuse it is ten bucks cheaper. So I got there in the morning and am super happy. I only saw a couple of cute korean babies that were learning to walk and no crowding. So when I got there the girl at the front will shove you your wristwatch without so much as a hello and you get the go ahead. You head to your locker rooms (very clean) and I kinda freaked out when I saw the shoe lockers thinking it was tiny!! Found out they have separate lockers for shoes and clothing (cleaner i guess). Really cool how doors open and close with a tap of your watch. Next, I got handed my pink/orange tshirt and shorts to change into with a toothbrush haha. Im not sure why people complain about the uniform. Its not pretty but its cotton, comfortable, freshly laundered (i could still smell the detergent) and above all means i dont have to see people running around the spa in their speedos. So get your tiny towel at the shower room/naked bath area and you ready to go. Once you go upstairs is where the saunas are. They are super fun. I went through them all alternating betwen the hot saunas and the cold ice land. I bought a face mask that was about $2 to use in the sauna rooms since my pores were pretty open anyway and paid with my watch. Saunas were alot of fun. My favorite was the salt room. Tired out at this time I took a nap at lounge/ mezzanine area on a comfy leather lounger. The room was dark and heated so need for blanket and I drifted off right away. They also have a sleeping area on a heated floor but that didnt look too comfortable. Food wise they have $12/Ib buffet, sushi, fresh juice, pizza, pasta and frozen yoghurt on first floor all around average of $10 or more. I opted for the korean restaurant, sky garden at the third floor where the gym is also located. Sky garden also has "beds" overlooking the view. It was the best deal as the prices were pretty in tune with food court . For $15 I got my appetizers, soup, rice and barbecued beef. Finished up at the bade pools with a variety of jets to try indoors and outdoors. It was chilly outside the day I went but the outdoors ones are fully heated so really great to sink into the steaming hot hinoki bath. Noticed quite a few girls using the jets in who needs a man mode (straddling them) hmm... Before leaving I gathered my courage to go nude and try the traditional korean bath at the ladies locker. It does depend on how comfortable you are with your body but its a family oriented place and tried to be openminded about another culture. They supply you with shampoo, soaps, lotion, hairdryer, gel, toothpaste basically everything to clean up afterwards. Spa castle was fun and relaxing I cannot wait to come back. read more