I visited Spa Castle on 6/24/2023m with a reservation for a package at 2pm. I arrived at 1:20pm and after check in and entry through turnstiles was stopped by security and asked to search my bag. No other customer was asked the same thing prior to my entry, and there were several that entered before me, so I inquired as to why not and was told "I looked like the type." The security then said he was doing his job and after searching my bag gave it back to me. I asked why no other person's bag was checked again, and was told because he just got there. I asked to speak with the supervisor and asked about the bag check policy, which she, identified as Rose, could not clearly define for me. She stated security started his shift at 1pm and that's when bags get checked. I asked about customers prior to me or who were there at 10am Opening and was told security was not there checking their bags, so again no explanation for why I was asked was provided. I asked several times for the security officer and supervisor names, as well as the contact information for the corporate office and was not provided it. I actually thought it was written down for me because I was given paper with writing on it, stepped out of the business and had to go back and ask for it again. Rose refused to provide the security officer's name for my complaint, and when he provided it, sarcastically handed it to me saying have a nice day, despite during this entire interaction I had to ask him not to engage me as he was very argumentative as I was speaking with the supervisor. I asked and was issued a refund. I was very excited to come to Spa Castle for the first time, and as a mental health provider who has worked the entire pandemic I was really looking forward to the first bit of rest and relaxation I would have had in 3 years. This was an awful and disheartening experience. I have filed a complaint with the better business bureau and will be seeing legal counsel based on the comments made about "looking the type" by your security officer Fione. I not only felt humiliated and embarrassed, I felt discriminated against and left with so much frustration and lack of consideration and care. read more

So about two years ago, a new bathhouse was built in my neighborhood. I live in the middle of Little Seoul, and Korean bathhouses - jimjilbang - are distinctly different than Continental Club Baths, lemme tell you. There's a lot of awesomeness at Spa Castle (www.nyspacastle.com). First, the place is four stories tall and a city block big. First floor is divded by gender, second floor is food and saunas, third floor is mixed indoor/outdoor hot tubs that are open to both genders, and fourth floor is workout space and restaurant. There are times I never leave the first floor. First, the gender-segregated areas are HUGE. By which I mean... lockers, bathrooms, showers, seven hot tubs, 2 steam rooms and two saunas (one designated the "quiet sauna" so you can nap). Plus the vibrating massage chairs, lounge couches, and the open space traditional Korean body scrub and massage. I've been told by my male friends that their side has the same. The kicker about the hot tubs in the gender-segregated spaces is that they are places for mandatory nudity. This totally works for me. And not just because I'm rather fond of the female form. It's also fabulous because the giggly, body-conscious, slightly xenophobic females don't stay in that area longer than it takes to have a mandatory shower. Which leaves the gender-segregated spaces open to those of us who are comfortable with our bodies, open to the diversity of age, race, and body shapes of other women, and can relax. This isn't to say it's a quiet, high-rent space. Not at all. Lots of mothers with small children, particularly Korean and Chinese, come in and out of the area, especially on weekends. My friend Tom tells me it's similar on the men's side, once the young boys are old enough to want to be with daddy. But those ages rarely bother me. Give me a happy child splashing the water over giggly shrieking teens and 20-somethings any day. I like getting the Korean body scrub. Basically, you get your entire body scrubbed with nice abrasive gloves while being given a vigorous massage. For about an hour. Thin greyish worms of dead skin get sloughed off you until you think there may be enough to build a doppleganger. Every inch of of body was tingling afterward. The mixed pools, indoor/outdoor, are places to wear your swim suit. Actually, "hot tubs." Since each of them is big enough to hold 12-20 people. Plus the Japanese pine bath. After a pleasant soak, we often eat on site (in addition to the salad and noodle buffet, there's a sushi bar, frozen yogurt, hamburgers... welcome to my borough!), and relax for a few hours before heading home. My trans colleagues do lament that the mandatory nudity in the gender-segregated spaces is frustrating. However, the equally mandatory uniforms in all other areas does equal the playing field. read more

*If you want peace and quiet you must go in the AM ! and that's what I did. This place is relaxing, very neat- and respectful. The bathrooms were very clean and also had a place to blow dry your hair, lotion up and even brush your teeth! The admission price is worth it ! And you get to be there all day. I got the 30 min body scrub and it was AWESOME! HER HANDS WERE busy for the whole 30 mins. I got my money's worth. Love this place. Just don't come after 12...it will be crowded. read more

Found a Lunar New Year coupon on their site for $15 off each person and used it the following weekend. I doubt I'd ever pay full price especially on a weekend ($50), but for $35, the bf & I were pretty satisfied with our first visit. Hopefully they reopen soon and fix up all their issues since I'd like to go back, perhaps with some of my lady friends & during a less crowded time. While I like the facilities at King Spa in NJ a lot more, I do like that Spa Castle is more co-ed friendly and in general better for those who are not comfortable with being nude in front of others. It's a nice place to go with your SO, friends who aren't the same gender, or just friends who just aren't as comfortable w/ nudity. It seems like they don't expect first timers (or simply don't care about them) since you receive very little instruction on where to go & what to do once you've paid. Even after extensively reading reviews and tips, I still felt a little lost when I walked into the locker room. I had some issues closing my locker since the door was a bit misaligned. I had to do some adjusting and pushing for it to close properly. After changing, we wanted to get lunch from the food court but there were still 10 minutes till they started serving lunch so we got a couple of those salted eggs to tide us over (which were pretty good), and then we shared a chicken sandwich with fries from the place next to Starbucks. The food was just okay, pretty standard for a food court. As everyone's mentioned the food and drinks are quite overpriced. Try to eat beforehand or split things if you can. I wanted a bubble tea but it was a ridiculous $7 so we got Starbucks instead. So it was the weekend of Valentine's Day and it felt like it was below zero outside, but we decided to be idiots and go to the outdoor pools anyway. (Twice! Wtf were we thinking?) The pathways were either slippery with ice or gritty with salt, so the walk (run) from the exit to the pool was torture. The wind was brutal, and the water in our hair froze. It was so damn cold but honestly it was a hilarious experience and we were laughing at ourselves (and others) the entire time. Probably would have died if it weren't for that little sauna in the middle of the outdoor pools. Despite (or perhaps because of) the subzero temperatures, it was pretty crowded, probably because it was a Saturday and the beginning of the kids' midwinter/Presidents' Week break. There were some saunas we didn't get a chance to try because they were full, but we still got to go into 3 of them and laid under the infrared lights after coming out of the cold sauna. I hated the feeling of wearing the same damp uniform over my swimsuit - you get awkward wet spots on your chest and crotch. Idk how they could remedy that though, maybe provide more clean uniforms or something. I regret not bringing my own large towel and skin care items (face wash, moisturizer, etc). Tbh I wanted to give this place 3.5 (bf gives them a 4) but after all the issues that have come up recently, I decided on 3. read more

I must have gone there on a great day. Tuesday I was there from 3-8pm. I RELAXED. At around 3 there were a couple of people there with their friends, some were very noisy. As the hours passed, everyone was knocked out in the sleeping and relax areas. Whatever children were there left. It was very quiet and nice. You could totally go there and get your quiet time.... just consider the day and time you are going there. 1. There is valet parking, It's free - but tip. There is also a bus that comes and goes to the place from the Flushing Parking lot and a market place. The buses appear to come and go every 45 mins. The spa is open from 6am-12am. Reading the signs, it appears as if they actually start closing at 11:30pm. The last bus leaves at 12:15am. 2. The staff is multilingual. I had no problem with communication. On the day I went, I only took advantage of all the facilities offered to me at $35. There are big signs everywhere telling you where everything is. Upon entrance you will pay the admission fee. You will then receive a waterproof wrist band, which has a number on it. This number wristband will act as your key for opening up your locker and your credit card. You will then proceed to the lockers, a few steps into your locker you will see the shoe placement room, you lock up your shoes in the locker of your designated number. You will then pick up your toothbrush and uniform (girls have an orange top and pink shorts in the guys locker room you will pick up yours I assume. Guy uniforms are grey top and blue long shorts).You will then go to your clothing/personal belongings locker, change and put your stuff away. 3. The floor of the lockers have a separate room, it's very big and that is where you go in nude. Totally avoidable. I took advantage of that room. There are several pools with different temps and jets. There are also two sauna rooms, public scrubbing area off to the side, two rooms of showers, an open shower area and a sit down wash area. Just in case any girls are wondering..... it appears as if no one shaves and no one is staring at you... lol Outside of that nude room, all the way at the end of the locker rooms there is the private scrubbing area. They have two saunas, relax room, massage chairs and the stairs leading to the 1st Floor. 2. The 1st floor is a big area. The massage and aesthetic spa is located to the right. It's called "Lavender". Did not go inside, but it looks beautiful. The 1st floor has a cafe like feel to it, there is a restaurant serving "Americanized" food and they sell starbucks coffee as well. It's kinda pricey, for example - the cheese steak combo was like $10. There is also a jucie bar and an ice cream area. Everything seemed to be like $10, I will chomp on something next time I go. They have massage chairs, they costs $3 for 10 mins. Close to the sauna area there is a sleeping area... which is basically a wooden floor with some kind of wooden headrest. There are a total of 7 saunas. The biggest one is the loess sauna, which seemed to be the hottest. The saunas are all themed and beautiful. There are small clocks by the doors so that you can manage time if needed and before entering the temperature is displayed. 3. Floor 1F. There are two rooms. On one side there is an area to get a foot and hand massage. The other area is a dark room with leather recliners. Each recliner has a TV. What kinda sucks is that you cannot connect your TV to personal headphones, so you kinda hear everyone's TV. Although, most people in that area were asleep, my Tv was the only one one. 4. The 2nd Floor is the water area. They have a vast variety of out door pools. Two huge ones and two small. They have various sections and various jets. My favorite one was the wooden hot tub, there is a warning for that tub - expect your white bathing suit to turn brown from the wood. They also have a sauna in the middle of the area and some waterfall effect thing off to the far right side corner. Inside the 2nd floor there is a snack area, expensive as well - dumplings are $10. Corn on the cob is $3. a shopping area where you can buy bathing suits, small locker area, showers and some more jet tubs. 5. The 3rd floor is a gym, korean restaurant and a closed off conference area. Make sure to bring your sneakers if you want to use the gym. The restaurant is pretty nice, the food is good too. I posted a picture in the gallery of what I ate - it was $15 and tasted great. They also have a balcony seating area. Things to know: 1. Bring a nice big towel. 2. Second floor showers appear to be real dead. 3. There is blow dryer, lotion, conditioner, shampoo and soap in the shower area. Cheap-o quality though may want to bring your own. 4. Lot's of TVs...everywhere. 5. You have to be barefoot - or you can wear socks. No shoes unless your in the gym. read more

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Came here 2 days ago with my boyfriend and we had a Living Social deal. It was also both of our first times here so we were excited to try out all of the amenities. To sum up, we went to the indoor pool, outdoor pools (even though it was 30 degrees outside) and saunas. We even took a good 2 hour nap at the sleeping area in between our visit, which was nice. Overall, we enjoyed our time here. We spent about $50 overall on food eating at Sky Garden and lobby area. I suggest eating at the lobby area since there's a larger variety of options whereas at Sky Garden, they only have average, expensive and not very filling Korean food. I will definitely revisit now that I know what to expect. read more

We have gone to Spa Castle several times. Each times it gets more of place we don't want to go. It is overrun with out of control children of parents that do not understand people come to a Spa to relax. It is not a play ground. You would think children running around like savages that the Staff would say something. No one word. Why would anyone come here to relax. The table you eat your food are not clean. Saw children walking on them with bare feet and Adult as the tables are low putting their feet up on them. Again Staff walking by saying nothing. We finally found space in the sauna we like. My wife and I lay down and a trio of women start to watch Videos on their phones and talking loudly. I have my phone watching something with headphones on so as to not disturb anyone. Finally I sit and remind the ladies this is a place where people come to relax and could they take it down a notch. They were nice and understood. An older man who was there felt a need to tell me that if I did not like the talking I should find another sauna. I reminded him that this should be a relaxing place and loud talking is not good for that. As well he should mind his own business and if it bothers him he is welcome to go to one of the other saunas that he just mentioned. At that point my wife and I decide to leave and never return. Not what it used to be. I hear the one in Manhattan has banned children, that would be nice. read more

Loved it. Things I wish I knew/thought of before... Wear a bikini (women). I spent a lot of time in my bathing suit - and it would be much more comfortable if it was just a bra and small bottoms. I stupidly wore a tankini with skort. dumb. Maybe even bring two bathing suits - if you're staying a while. That way you can get out of one wet suit and not have to put on a wet suit when you go back to one of the public areas Go on a chilly day and enjoy the pools on the roof. I'd been waiting for it to warm up - but you really don't need warm air - b/c the pools are so warm. Getting out of the pool and into the cool air is very refreshing. ... I started this review months ago and never finished. I'll have to go back to get the rest of the review right. read more

I'm not quite sure what I expected. A relaxing, fun experience where I just laze around in pools all day and then take a nap? Maybe, yeah. In reality it was a lot more complicated than that. We spent the first half hour being confused (there really should be an orientation procedure of some kind). There were uniforms to figure out. Shoes to lock away. Hallways to get lost down. Unwritten rules to break. Finally we figured it out and found our way to the rooftop pool area, which was... blasting party music. Competing for your aural awareness was a construction/repair crew loudly sawing the building. We discovered there was an in-pool bar where you could order alcohol and fried chicken. People were eating fried chicken IN THE POOL! Which is honestly kinda awesome, and yet not classy at the same time. Food prices were exhorbitant. $7 for an order of fries? No thanks, even if it means you can have the once-in-a-lifetime experience of eating fries in a pool. When we finally got in the pools, we discovered half the jets weren't working. So we meandered around, got pummeled by the few that were, got bored with that, and went downstairs. We piled some food on a plate at the salad bar. It was tasty. Then we ordered some overpriced bubble tea. It was also tasty. The bubbles were legit. Then we just hung out on the lounge chairs for a bit. That was nice. The lounge chairs were very comfortable and padded. But again I noticed the space was a little aurally lacking. If you close your eyes you could almost pretend you were in the food court of a not very crowded mall. There were slamming dishware, quick footsteps, loud kids, and myriad voices bouncing off of hard surfaces in the cavernous hall. That made it hard to be at all tranquil. After a bit of lounging we checked out the saunas. They were great! I wish I had more sauna stamina, though. BTW the 185 degree sauna makes your whole body tingle as your sweat glands kick into gear. An interesting sensation! Lastly we headed down into the gender-separated areas, where there were nude bathing pools at different temperatures. You could take a Japanese-style sit-down shower or a European-style vertical shower. Then you can dunk yoself in a pool and get all pruney and lose track of time. This was the best part out of the whole day. I finally started to feel calm. Unfortunately, a bunch of teenagers discovered the cold pool had overhead jets, and they started screaming. I guess I would too, if I had a "what does this button do?" moment and it resulted in cold water shooting out of the ceiling onto my head. All in all it was not quite what I expected. I didn't have a terrible time, to be sure. But it wasn't the tranquil spa-like experience I had in mind. It's kind of like Las Vegas in pool form, very gimmicky and earnest at the same time. I left feeling clean and also thoroughly bemused. read more

I mean.. it was fun? But it was grimy and I ended up with a raging UTI a couple days later..

PREPARE TO GET NEKKID! Think of Spa Castle as a spa on steroids. Seven themed saunas, heated outdoor pools (fully functional in the dead of winter), beauty salon, bar, gym, and more! Not to mention, a traditional Korean bath area located in the women's locker room where everyone goes au natural (and by that, I mean butt naked). Come early on a weekday to avoid the wild children and pay $10 less. You might want to have a big breakfast/lunch before visiting as well. The food is a tad on the expensive side. read more

We went to Spa Castle on the weekend around 1pm (we purchased a groupon) but it seems like everyone and their grandmother was also there with a groupon. This means the line to get into Spa Castle was ridiculously long (about 35+ mins). After my boyfriend and I got in we had to go separate sections to get dressed. The locker room was huge and clean. I was expecting a private shower but there were just these open stalls surrounding a pool with jets but you have to be naked to go in there. The women's locker room also had saunas and steam rooms (obviously for women only). If you want to be amongst the menfolk (1st, 2nd and 3rd floors), you have to cover up in a spa castle t-shirt and shorts that they give you. At first I just thought they had an enormous staff because I wasn't given a shirt/shorts right away but quickly realized that wasn't the case. The first floor has a food bar, but nothing looked appealing, and a bunch of saunas/steam rooms and 1 cold room. There is also a sleeping station. Some of the rooms were super hot and some were tiny while others were more spacious, which meant you had to wait to get into some or keep moving and try back later. The second flour houses the large outdoor and indoor pools/jets as well as some unhealthy fast food options and the third floor has the restaurant / food court. There are bathrooms on every floor and lots of people old and young from every walk of life. It was a good way to spend 3 hours but I couldn't see being there much longer than that. When it came time to leave we had to wait on a huge line again because they give you bands that you can charge drinks/food/massage services, etc. instead of having to walk around with a credit card or cash. I can see how that would be convenient to patrons but since we hadn't charged anything, it was annoying to have to wait another 25 minutes to leave. read more

First off, this review is only for the unisex wet area on the main floor. I never ventured beyond that area. I only intended to use this area and that's what I did. Know what you're getting into: this is not your relaxing zen-like spa area. It is big, lots of running water noises, and (at least on the day I was there) fairly crowded. But it was fantastic! Firstly, and most important in my book, it was clean. Nice. But there was a great selection of various soaking pools from cold to hot. I've never seen such a large collection of pools in one spa area. Showers are numerous, too, and towels are refilled frequently. So many reviews mention all the nakedness. Uh, yeah. It's the human body. Get over yourself or don't go to this area of the spa. If seeing another guy with the same bits you have walking around enjoying the spa bothers you, I think a) you have a problem; and b) you'd be better off avoiding the unisex wet area on the main floor. I simply don't get why this is such a hang up for so many people. Anyway ... Spa Castle knows how to run a spa. I'll be back again, for sure. read more

This is a wonderful spa located in North Queens. I am dumbfounded that I did not know about this place until last summer. When you walk in you will see three floors of pools, saunas, bars, restaurants, and massage areas. The pool area is awesome. There are jet streams, artificial waves, Jacuzzi, and a heated water area. They have about 5 saunas of varying temperatures and with different stones and salts. The locker rooms are clean. In the men's locker room there is also a pool area for men only. The bar is fully stocked with beer, wine, and spirits.They limit customers to 3 drinks (a wise decision, in my opinion). There is also a Korean restaurant that offers delicious food. I took off a star for 2 reasons. First, they allow children into the spa. This diminishes the experience as some parents let their wild rugrats roam free. Second, they charged us for 2 bottles of water we didn't purchase. When we complained they presumed we were lying and checked surveillance videos to verify that we did not buy the 2 bottles. It was a tacky end to what was otherwise a thoroughly enjoyable day. read more

I remember when this place opened up. was deserted all week and it was only $30 to get in all 7 days.. that being said ti's still an amazing place to go to! Why pay for a massage when you can spend 15 minutes in there heated pool, your back to one of the jets and let them work there magic. Just be careful your top doesn't come off...happened to me twice... It's a really serene place with good food and a non-city environment. I do not like the fact that sometimes the bars aren't manned and you have to wait a bit but honestly it's not that serious! if you can't deal with nudity don't go!...and if you can and expect everyone to look like they walked out of a porn...DON'T GO! no one is shy about there unshaved private parts... now i might change my mind about this place (all the reviews about the kids) but I've never been disappointed. and honestly $100 (entrance, food etc...and no extra services) for a whole day is so little to pay... read more

$35 on the weekdays and $45 on the weekends. You can spend all day at this spa and you will definitely have an unforgettable experience... i'm still debating in my head whether it's a good experience or a bad experience. i'm still somewhat traumatized. haha shyness is NOT an option at the Spa Castle. This korean spa requires you to be completely naked in certain areas of the locker room with the jacuzzis, steam room, and other facilities. i seriously thought the nakedness was an option, but i was mortified to find that you needed to be naked in order to use the best part of the spa. Once you pay the entrance fee-- you are given a plastic watch that acts as your locker keys and your "credit card" for the day. You can charge food and massages to your watch and you pay at the very end of your visit. Do NOT lose your watch- it costs $50. Spa castle has some pretty cool relaxing rooms and sauna rooms. They have a bunch in the single-sex area and there are community ones upstairs near the food section. The outdoor facilities include jacuzzis, but keep in mind-- there were alot of little kids running around, so it's not exactly peaceful. The water wasn't too hot in the up-stair facilities, but it was warm enough. The saunas were pretty nice-- they have so many to choose from! I definitely liked the steam room and the jacuzzis in the women locker room the best, but keep in mind... that's the area where you have to be commando. After awhile, you get used to the nakedness.... but i definitely think the customer service is absolutely disgraceful. The people who work there are unfriendly and snippy. They seem annoyed each time you ask them a question. If you're willing to tolerate the rude staff, overcrowded facilities, and children running around... then definitely give this place a try. I went on the weekDAY and it was crowded.... i can't even imagine how it is during the weekend. They offer a free shuttle service from the municipal parking lot in Flushing, so it's convenient to get to... so strip down, get naked, and have fun if you decide to give Naked Castle a try...err i mean Spa Castle. read more

Spa Castle could be the best relaxation place in the world, if they would segregate the kids onto just one side of the pools. You can't relax when you have screaming loud kids splashing around, playing Marco Polo and yelling. Or make an age limit of 16 and above. Some kids are well behaved but the majority of the kids are loud and obnoxious, I'm glad they have monitors now, so they can reopen the pools due to parental neglect. But please either ban kids, or segregate them to one side of the Pool so the adults can relax. I do like their selection of saunas, and selection of pools. read more

If you're going to Spa Castle on a Living Social voucher and expecting that the place will be empty when you get there, you should probably wait a couple more months. Of course it was crowded because I went on a holiday weekend, but I knew I could deal with it. If you can't, go on a weekday or wait until next year, because the hype probably won't die down for a while. But seriously people, do your research before going anywhere. I can't believe people are complaining about the uniforms (when it's right there on the website and several videos) and the fact that they saw naked people in the locker room. The locker room leads into a communal bathing area (and yes you have to shower before getting in, no one wants a dirty body in a hot tub) and if you're uncomfortable with that, there are other spas in New York. The only real complaint I have is that the pool area was full of rowdy kids, but they basically had the same kind of massage jets in the communal bathing area, so I could sacrifice my clothes for a few moments away from the kids who were diving in despite all the signs saying not to. Also, the staff could have enforced the rules a bit more, but I'm thinking they are probably understaffed with all the people coming in. But overall, the experience wasn't too bad. I got a body scrub and relaxed in the tub and I didn't think of work or my responsibilities for a couple of hours and that was really all I came for. read more

Even though I live near the largest Korean populated area in the United States (Los Angeles), it wasn't until I visited the 2nd largest Korean populated area in the United States that I visited my first Korean spa. Getting the logistics out of the way, you start at the front entrance. The entrance fee is $45. This includes use of the pools, steam rooms, cold rooms, lounging areas, showers, but no services - like massages or scrubs. You're issued what looks like a plastic wristwatch. Although you spend the whole rest of the day looking at it to figure out the time, all it does is let you know your ID # which corresponds to your locker number. You also scan your watch when you want to buy anything - food, services, etc. At this point, if you are in a mixed gender group, you will split up and head to your gender specific locker rooms. In the locker rooms, you are issued Spa uniforms of matching tshirts and shorts. All your belongings go into lockers, controlled by your wrist"watches." Now the fun begins. The place is huge so we took some time to orient ourselves. There is a floor with the steam and cold rooms and the pools outside. There are other floors with food - the juice and boba bar and the salad bar. There is yet another floor with Korean food with tables to eat. We didn't even discover the rooftop pools, but apparently they exist. We spent awhile in the steam rooms - the ones with salt, fancy air, jade, etc. that purportedly have beneficial health properties. When we were done roasting ourselves, we took a cooling turn in the cold room, our favorite of the day. We moved onto the pools, that have jets that massage various parts of your body (neck, feet, calves, butt, back). As for food, we started off with a "breakfast" of sorts at the juice bar. I ordered a carrot apple juice which was fresh but room temperature warm. A lot of others in my group ordered smoothies that I could tell they didn't enjoy. All their boba drinks were made with flavored powders. We snacked on Korean roasted egg, which had a very faint roasty flavor. For a snack, we went with the salad bar which is priced by the pound. It's a great salad bar really with a lot of fruit and vegetables and salads. They had meats and Korean side dishes. My only gripe was that they didn't zero out the scale for the heavy plate so it was a total ripoff. For our real lunch, we ate at the Korean food stall upstairs. I had the dolsot bibimbap ($16) which was delicious. A lot of people got the taeji bulgogi (pork bulgogi, spicy) that was enough for 2 to share and came with a big basket of greens for wrapping. We split up when it came to services. Some of us opted for foot massages and apparently some were really painful and whereas others were weak and sleep inducing. One of us got a facial and she raved about it, calling it one of the best ever. I opted for the not-for-the-faint-hearted Korean scrub, public version. There is a private room version but I didn't feel like paying for more. You get naked, do a quick shower, and lie onto a table. A Korean woman in black bra and panties starts scrubbing all the dead skin off your body. All over your body. Arms, legs, feet, chest, butt. It wasn't nearly as rough as some people described it but certainly, they were not delicate with you. Periodically, they'd pour a tub of warm water over you. It felt great. Our group spent about 6 hours there that day. As you can see, there are plenty of activities to pass the time and to really get your money's worth in the facilities, you should spent an extended amount of time there. One thing that was interesting is that the demographics. It was still a good deal Korean/Asian but maybe because it's Flushing, a lot of local non-Asians too. Also, at the beginning of our day (10-11 AM) it was comfortably empty. But towards the end of the day, I thought there were too many people to be enjoyable. Now that I've been inducted in the Korean spa, I imagine I'll be going again soon. Look out Koreatown, Los Angeles. read more

This place used to be the bomb 3+ years ago. Recently it's become a sad excuse for a relaxing getaway. The main reason is the cell phones in each sauna. Spa Castle needs to implement a no cell phone rule because it shouldn't be my job to tell people to lower their phone because they're too rude to know it's not the right thing to do. Overcrowding is another issue. The price recently went up and now it's just not worth it. The food is horrible and wayyyyy too expensive. If you go, go on a weekday when it's quieter, bring ear plugs, and eat before you go. read more

I've been here twice and I must say that both experiences were decent. Both times I was here was on a Sunday. Therefore, it's super crowded in all of the pools, saunas, and laying areas. The food and massages are overpriced. So is the entrance fee. It's $35 on the weekdays and $45 on the weekends. I got a salad for $20, which I can probably get elsewhere at a restaurant for $10-$12. It's $12 /oz for all foods at the salad bar and $10/oz for fruits only.. Not worth it, but I was starving at the time. So I had no choice but to eat here. I got the shiatsu massage for $75/60 minutes. It's a naked massage out in an open area in the all women pool area. The massage was super relaxing and the staff was helpful. She constantly asked me where I am in pain so that she can focus on those areas. There are 3 outdoor pools on the 3rd floor. Two for adults and one for children. There is also 2 green tea jacuzzi. There is also a gym one floor up, but there's an extra fee of $10 to work out there. On the second floor, there are a few saunas, laying areas, massage chairs and the cafeteria. My favorite is the mineral and jade sauna. I love the aroma in both rooms so I was able to lay there for 10 min each comfortably. The first floor is where the all women pools, showers and jacuzzi is located. There is a total of 3 pools and 4 jacuzzi. You have to be completely naked to be there. One of the pools are super cold, known as the ice pool! It was about 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The rest is nice and warm. This was the highlight of my day because it wasn't overpopulated with so many people and noise. I was finally able to lay there and relax. Plus, I got my massage here. In sum, spa castle is a great place to relax and melt all your stress away. However, I feel that it can be too pricey and crowded. read more

I love Spa Castle! I first visited for a bachelorette party, and later for a personal and solo spa day. The price is affordable, and the place is clean. The food is overpriced, so I prefer to eat before hand and afterwards in one of the numerous tasty and budget eats in Flushing. I especially enjoy the saunas and baths downstairs in the nude area. Note: Catch the Q25 towards College Point on Main Street, to the left of Duane Reade. There's also a shuttle to and from Main Street, but it runs less frequently. read more

Was invited to Spa Castle by a friend on Presidents Day which in hindsight not the best day with everyone being off. The initial check-in process took about 25-30 mins but it's a National Day off from work/school or I guess it's to be expected. Once you get in, there is a no clothes policy once you get into the men's locker rooms. They provide clothes which are colored coded by sex when you're entering the main family or social areas. The 1st floor was my favorite since they have multiple pools/saunas with varying temperatures and mandatory nude. One of my favorite was the pool with the massaging jets which seems to be very popular. Once you're done here the 2nd floor has clothed heat & freeze rooms where the sexes now mix. This would have been more enjoyable if there weren't kids there who kept opening the door and letting out the heat. The 3rd floor has food/drinks and also has out door heated pools which I didn't try with it snowing outside but it appeared to be very popular even with it being in the teens outside and snowing. Overall, I had a great time hence the 4 stars but feel it would have been more enjoyable without the kids there. This is a family style spa but I won't comeback again on a National Day off. This is a good spot to network also since I meet several gentlemen from my profession. FYI on Spa Castle: 1. There is a shuttle bus not far from Flushing/Main Street (off 7 train) which was pretty convenient. 2. 3 drink minimum, apparently they had issues with folks abusing the no limit and this was the outcome. 3. You can't swear your personal flip flops, you have to purchase theres. read more

I must say, this place is amazing. Simply amazing. I never even knew something like this existed. As a result, I can't really base this review on comparisons to similar places, but I can tell you how fantastic my experience(s) were. First thing you do is trade your money ($35 for weekdays, $45 for weekends) for a fancy watch looking thing with a number on it. Next, men go one direction, and woman another, and you enter the locker rooms. First thing you do is take off your shoes (it's only polite!) and put them in a little cubbie that opens when you wave your magic watch thing in front of it. Then there's another, larger, locker for your clothing. At this point you can either stay nude and check out the segregated spa (numerous pools of different temperatures, showers, a wet and dry sauna, etc), or change into a pimp uniform and meet up with your friends of the opposite sex upstairs. If you're staying in the segregated part (my favorite), they've got everything you could ever need to spend hours relaxing. They've even got pools with the massage jets down there! They have sleeping rooms, relax rooms, things to read, stuff to watch on TV, and numerous helpful attendants to answer questions, and be friendly. If you're uncomfortable being nude, you'll forget all about that in about 5 minutes. You can even get an exfoliating body scrub or massage if you want to spend a little more money. And they charge it all to that watch thingy you're wearing. Upstairs is uniform only (unless you're in a pool, in which case you'll need a bathing suit). You can get some (i will admit, expensive) food, check out all of the amazing saunas, get a massage, and do numerous other pampering activities. Upstairs further are the unisex, bathing suit required pools. They have a massaging jet to hit every acupuncture point you can imagine. You can just relax in the warm water, move from station to station, and basically forget about the hussle and bussle of the city we live in. I've been there a few times, and I've had nothing but positive experiences, both from the staff, as well at the other spa-ers. It doesn't matter how you look, how big or small you are, or anything else. Everyone is just there to relax and have a good time, just like you, and that's that. This is definitely a place that I tell all my friends about, and I definitely reccomend people check it out. Personally, I prefer to go week days, since it's less crouded. As a result, I'm going to reccomend that all of you go on weekends :) I don't have anything to compate this to pricewise, but $35/$45 for potentially a full day relaxation and water massage is more than a good deal. I mean, I'm probably saving money by spending my day here than going anywhere else on my days off. Anyway, this place gets a killer review from me, and definitely check it out! read more

Naked fat ladies, naked old ladies, lotsa punanys to be seen ... it was a melting pot of punanys! Once you get over this initial shock then you're like "whatevs! imma enjoy every hot bath, cold bath, mineral sauna, clay sauna there is! You need to embrace the awkwardness of the situation and the Disneyland-slash-Water-Park-for-adults experience to be able to get loose and have fun. Since it was my first time there (and I doubt going back any time soon just coz it's "far") I decided to do the traditional Korean scrub and massage and MAN it was crazy. Of course, you are butt naked in front of everybody. These ladies with their black bra and panties are throwing water at you, scrubbing every single part of your party, vigorously 'massaging' your body, putting fresh cucumber mash on your face and apparently pouring milk all over your body... All that jazz packed in what seemed like one looooooooooong hour. At the end of the ride, I'm all smooth and smelling good! I'm so glad I did it! It almost felt like a roller coaster experience for me haha. If you are a fussy city person like me who is anal about hygiene and cleanliness but can once in a while embrace a once in a lifetime fun and out of this world experience, I suggest spending a day at Spa Castle. I mean it's only $35 and the trip there wasn't all that bad! read more

This is not your ordinary private rub down spa. More like a group activity. This place is packed with people, so it's more like an amusement park then relaxing spa. If you are looking for something quiet and private, this isn't for you. But if you are looking to have fun group spa day, this is good for that. Sauna and steam rooms are coed, but showers and lockers are separated. If you are going to go, I recommend you go during summer time, so that you can use roof top Jacuzzi. Overall, I had a good time. Food is ok and priced around $10-18. read more

The Internet made it very tough to decide whether or not it was worth it to check this place out. Luckily, my experience here was, for the most part, a favorable one. My girlfriend and I came here with the assumption that it was basically going to be like going to the beach without the sand, and for the most part, that's how it felt. Don't go here expecting 5-star treatment, especially on the weekend. That's not the kind of place this is. I'll be coming back, although probably on a weekday. read more

My friend from work kept telling us about this place and finally treated us to a day out. It was fantastic! It's not a quiet place but lively and full of families and great people. I really enjoyed the food on the restaurant level. The suanas were amazing and the pool with all of the different jets was great! I will definitely be back. To avoid that crowds get there early and on a weekeday. read more

Before I love here,because I can relax myself,so quite and clean.I can sleep a while in second floor. But now I cant relax at all,ppl talk and talk,so loudly,kids run around and around, make me feel noisy, The staff is not nice as before. What happened here?So disappoint now.. read more

There's no place quite like Spa Castle. It's crazy huge and crazy busy, but if you manage to go on a quieter day, it's quite wonderful. I'm not going to go into all of the dos and don'ts, since a lot of Yelpers have covered that already. But just know that they have a system going, and it works as long as you follow it. My friend and I went on a beautiful day. We spent hours outside in the pools and hot tub, enjoying the jets. At one point there was this annoying man who felt the need to turn on an entire ROW's worth of jets (while only using one) which was spraying water in our faces, but luckily some other nice man adjusted the faucets. From there we hung out in the saunas. The salt one was definitely my favorite because it had a nice scent. The hottest saunas are not as hot as I remember, I guess they lowered the temperature for safety reasons. We ended with going into the women's spa, which yes, requires you to be naked, but I actually found it more relaxing than being upstairs in the co-ed section. There's way less people and for the most part no one pays any attention to each other. You just lounge around in the pools and it's really calming. Definitely would go here more often if it wasn't so far away. With all the different food options, abundant seating, and free wifi you could very well make a day out of it. read more

We took an Uber from the bronx to the castle literally 25 minutes away. We went celebrating our 10years married anniversary. It was great!! amazing customer services and food. I might add it was a tad bit expensive even with a Groupon but well worth it. Locker rooms were great. Saunas were interesting. Chilly cheese sandwich was to die for ! (Don't get the weighed food the plate weighs 5lbs alone and they charge you for it ) aside from that great experience and I would return again . read more

I want to live here! But I'll take that I live 10 minutes works just as well. We didn't know what to expect at all, aside from the pictures I had seen on the website. Dislike: The orange uniform that was a size too big brought back some childhood memories I fortunately regret. But was slightly amused that his was a size too small and he had the most uncomfortable look on his face for the first minutes. The uniforms are strictly for the saunas. I wore my swimsuit underneath since I knew we were hitting the rooftop pools and jacuzzis. Tip: Be like me, bring your own robe for the roof, or bring your own towel. The rentable towels don't really cut it. For $35/pp for the day (and they're open from 6A-12M), he treated, as the gentleman he always is does. The women's locker room is a sort of heaven and should really have a weight limit and hair limitations on whom should be naked. The shower room is complete with, private showers included, bathing areas and different temperatures of wading pools. We reconvened on the sauna / lounge floor, upstairs from the locker rooms and decided on the very hot sauna. The mats have this comforting smell, and even though you'd want to rip your uniform off, you can't. After about 20 or so minutes of that we moved to Ice Land that I remember being 32F and said it was doubtful I'd last more than a minute in there. Surprisingly, we stayed for about 10 and came out quite refreshed. Finally to the roof!! First we jumped in the jacuzzi since it had the hottest water at about 140F. The color scheme was a nice bonus. It was heavenly allowing the jets to push my legs up (I had to hold on for dear life with my arms so I didn't go flopping around like a caught fish). After enough time in there that we got bored, we moved onto the 95F pool ... good times! There's individual seating where you pop the button next to you and *bam* the jets beat the shit out of your back or wherever you position them to. Some didn't quite go so well for me because of the short torso and having a bottom that wanted to go with the flow of the jets. They also have jets aimed at the back of your head which I didn't try but unfortunately when he popped the button to turn it on, it knocked both of us on our asses. Luckily I didn't get hit in the face with it. Hungry? Not a problem. They have dumplings, buffet, sushi, burgers, hot dogs, a full bar, Starbucks, frozen yogurt, Edy's Ice Cream ... One could live here. After sharing dumplings, naturally I was made out to be the glutton with my cheeseburger & fries while he had miso soup and rice with soy sauce. But the chat on learning to live and reminiscing good times was priceless. (You swipe your locker room & sneaker cubby watch key to pay for amenities like food and additional services.) Back to the sauna of my choice, which was the Salt Sauna. And would you believe this crazy bitch brought a cell phone with the ringer on into the Salt Sauna? Devastated. The entire room looking around at one another, oddly my jaw was the only one dropped. (lol) Once she got off the phone, it sounded like she was playing a game. Un-fuckin-real. Almost 4 hours later, I agreed to meet back at reception in 20 minutes, which meant I had to hustle. (Since he was under a time restraint, I offered to stay behind and cab it home at my leisure...I had rarely seen that look on his face before but knew what it meant.) It took 23 minutes, but I was showered, got a blow-dry, make-up done and dressed ... to come out and he's not out yet. He remembered I'd need to do something about my hair and noticed new razors available and decided to have himself a shave (like some of the women need or at least a trim). See you there in a few days... read more

The most relaxing day ever! The staff that greeted you were very nice and helpful. I got the body scrub plus, and let me tell you that was the best experience I have ever had. First they scrub your entire body, followed by a massage and then a hair wash. The women who did the scrub, didn't speak English much but she tried to make sure you were always comfortable the entire time. You should go middle of week. It was less crowded then the last time I went. The food was delicious, I would love to know where they get their fruit, the pineapple was to die for. I also got French fries from the restaurant upstairs, they have got to be the best ones I've have in a long time. My only complaint is that I wish there was one near Albany NY read more

Very clean! Which I was happy about because they do not allow you to wear shoes at all... the pools are very clean as well. I would not suggest going here during high peak times.. WAYYY too crowded. When it's not so busy it is a very peaceful environment. I always come here to let off some steam and just relax. I love the hydro therapy jets in the pools indoor and outdoor. The saunas are also a major plus! So many to choose from and they tell you all of the benefits of each sauna. The food is also decent as well.. the only complaint that I have is the prices. The admission is already pricey and it doesn't include a massage or anything else. You get charged up for any other purchase that you make inside... and it can add up! If you're looking to spend a little money but be relaxed, this is the place to go. read more

I went today with my boyfriend for the first time with Living Social vouchers. First of all, the front desk girl did not ask us if it was our first time visiting so it was awkward when she handed us a "watch" and expected us to know what to do with it... I proceeded to ask what the "watch" was for, and then she explained. The staff in general was not very friendly and accommodating. I'm pretty sure I had a confused expression on my face upon entering the women's locker room, and the attendant just gave me a blank stare. I had to ask her where to leave my belongings and what the next steps were after that. I would have also appreciated getting some suggestions on what to do first, being that it was my first time there. The pools and salt sauna was my favorite part out of the whole place. The drinks and food were way over priced, so we didn't even bother eating there. I did not like that there was not a private shower option, nor being given a body length towel or slippers. Not sure if I will be returning. read more

We just got back from a bachelorette party at Spa Castle. This was my second time going there, and as usual, it was great. I love the sauna level the best. I really enjoy the heat and relaxing or stretching. There seems to be a pretty accepting vibe there, people are more into themselves than judging what others are doing. If it were up to me, I would have spent most of my time in the sauna rooms! Jumping from hot to cold hot to cold. I enjoyed their alcoholic drinks, but the prices are a little high for what you are getting. Which is understandable from their business side, but hard to accept as the payer. And there is a 3-drink maximum for each patron. Keep that in mind. The food is delicious and very fresh tasting. The naked-only area is also very relaxing and comforting. It is nice to go from pool to pool to sauna to shower to pool, and be in an environment that allows you to be comfortable. it is always much less crowded down there, and it's easy to spend hours bathing away without tons of people around. And no splashing kids there, thankfully. I would say my only complaint with the place is the amount of children running around. Especially in the pools. The bar-pool should be 21 and up, but instead there were children splashing around. That made it a lot less enjoyable. If they have a "no swimming" rule, they should definitely enforce it. Because that is annoying. I don't think kids should be in the bar area of the pools or in the hot saunas. That's my opinion. Overall it is a fun and relaxing place to spend the day. And I would absolutely have a pass if it was conducive to my schedule or affordable. I will recommend going here and I will be back again for sure! read more

One star less to my last review. Id been here couple of times and had wonderful experiences but tonight's visit was a dismay. The classiness of the place has gone especially in the pool area. There are bold signs everywhere that for me though makes them in compliance with the faulty issues they had earlier of the year are eyesore. People should use their common sense in being with a spa service. Parent should be responsible for their children being in the adult pools. I was thinking that lifeguards are just a décor but businesswise, better to have them in order to accommodate customers with little ones with them. read more

Spa Castle is supposed to be paradise, but is more like six flags meets a pseudo-European bathhouse. Why six flags? When I went last Sunday and attempted to enjoy the outside pools, they were swarming.... with screaming children!! Definitely the opposite of relaxation...I was shocked that this place allows kids. Why pseudo-European bathhouse? On the plus side, the saunas and steam rooms do the trick--as in they are great for stimulating and relaxing your body, but it can get a bit crowded in some of the rooms and a lot of people treat it like social hour, yapping away loudly, also preventing much relaxation from really happening. The highlight? The "women only" section where you strip off your duds and actually relax without any screaming kids or dudes around--just your birthday suit and some baths. The food is OK, a bit on the pricey side, but fresh. And I do have some concerns about hygiene as I noticed skin flakes floating around in several of the pools when the jets weren't raging. Ew. But overall good times. read more

Okay. So you go to Spas. You don't need me to explain the basics. I am comparing Spa Castle to Other spas, specifically to other Korean Jjimjilbangs. My frame of reference includes jjimjilbangs in both the east and west coast, as well as the south, and of course, those in Korea. I went there last week expecting to see Koreans. I did not. Spa Castle, although owned by Koreans, is enjoyed mostly by non-Koreans. The night that I visited, it was mostly Russians, Hasidic Jews, Hispanics, and a sprinkle of African Americans. I asked the Korean staff why there were no Koreans. They did not tell me why, but told me that Koreans mostly go to King Spa in New Jersey. I mention this for Korean readers. Other than that, compared to King Spa in Jersey, the Spa Castle does provide a bar, and an outdoor heated pool, which was operational even in the 20 degrees weather of New York winter. The massage was poor, compared to King Spa, food selection was limited, and they closed at 11 pm, which is a seriously limiting factor compared to other jjimjilbangs where you can sleep over if needed. The unisex area was rather limited compared to King Spa. Food and drinks were overpriced. Shoudl try one of the smaller boutique spas in Queens. They are found all over Flushing and Bayside. But of course if you want to feel pampered, try one of the traditional American spas in Queens or Manhattan, where you will shell out a bit more money, but will get treated better. read more

Now I know what all the fuss is about...This place is enormous and is a must try for everyone who loves the idea of being relaxed and pampered. Loved the experience.... I went for my friend's bachelorette party during the day time... Some tips: Go there early to grab a spot on the lounge chairs for the upper level water area for the different pools they have. Bring your own bath and beach towel. They will only supply you with small towels. My biggest regret is arriving at Spa Castle on Saturday at 1:30pm. I think the Ideal time to come here is around 9:00am. That way you have more time to relax... The locker room was very clean, modern and spacious. There was also a lounge area with sofas where you can relax. Connected to the locker rooms were the hot tubs and a few sauna rooms. Try out all the different saunas that they have there! There is even an ice sauna that has actual ice around inside! read more