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    World Spa

    3.0 (347 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Therapeutic massage

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    Cynthia Z.

    Came here for a friend's bday this January and we had a really good time. My favorite was the Himalayas salt room and the hot sauna show. If it's your first time coming, remember to bring your ID. They will create an account for you and take your picture prior to admission. The hours are measured by the time you enter the spa entrance using your bracelet and the time you exit and return the bracelet. I have to take away 2 stars because the floor and water in the pools are dirty. It's a mix of those who walked barefoot on the floor and those who walk with their outdoor slippers, and all those dirts are also brought into the pools that you can visually see. Unlike the traditional spas, they don't have strict policy on footwear.

    Maris F.

    World Spa is one of my favs spas in NYC, it is definitely worth the trip into Mapleton, BK. I've visited World Spa about 5 times throughout the years and the saunas, pools and locker rooms are always spotless. The staff is courteous and helpful, Carol at reception made my latest visit extra special. I love the variety of sauna rooms, the aromatherapy and hammam saunas are my favs. I've tried a few cocktails and entrees from their restaurant and all have been delicious. I always leave World Spa on cloud nine and anticipating my next visit.

    Amy W.

    We had a great time here - received a voucher as a gift, and we had a four hour timed entry. The facility isn't huge but there is a great variety of saunas and pools. The locker rooms were clean and towels plentiful. Some of the rooms were under maintenance when we visited, which was a bit disappointing. Would come back again!

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    Michelle T.

    $120 for an admission pass seems a bit excessive, especially since they have limited facilities (namely pools). It's not bad if you go when it isn't crowded, which was the case for me as I booked for a Tuesday afternoon. They only have 1 pool (hydrotherapy) and it's not very big, although the website lists 4 pools. The others are even smaller and is a jacuzzi, a cold plunge pool, and "vitality pool". They have about 6 saunas which were pretty good. I loved the Moroccan and Turkish steam rooms the best. They also have 2 other specialty rooms. I booked the "Couple Pure Relaxation Massage 50 min" which cost $175 per person but it included admission, so that was a good deal! (They had a special running where if you booked a massage, your admission was free, otherwise, the price wouldn't have been worth it). The massage was pretty good although I didn't fall asleep as I usually do during a good massage. Food/drinks: the food was just okay and the portions were very small, especially the calamari. The drinks were much better. The lychee martini and lychee spritz were my favorite. Compared to sojo?? This only tops because Sojo doesn't serve alcohol and is all the way in jersey.

    Anastasia J.

    Love the ambiance and decor of the spa. Customer service is very helpful and on point. The food is decent not anything to rave about. The drinks are alright; also not anything to rave about. The facility is kept clean, barefoot is recommended for the heated floors but slippers are available for purchase $20-$30. Lockers rooms are cleaned routinely and frequently. You may always get a crowd, but everyone respects the space and it's never too noisy.

    Earl D.

    This spa is very nice, clean and the staff is welcoming. The food was amazing and the drinks were very refreshing. There are so many different amenities from spa services to indoor pools/Jacuzzi. We definitely plan on revisiting.

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    Chelsea K.

    I've been wanting to go here forever. I finally got here and got to use my year old GC. World Spa is beautiful, everything from the wood finishes to the stone detailing feels high-quality and luxurious. The layout is modern and clean, and the saunas are truly the standout. The Turkish and Moroccan rooms were my favorites: gorgeous, love the humidity, and incredibly relaxing. Realllyyy loved those 2. It's impossible to go here and not compare it to Sojo spa. They are the same price for entry and are about equidistant from my apartment in Queens. Unfortunately for World Spa, Sojo Spa tops them almost everywhere. I think I like World Spas saunas better than Sojo though. The space overall is smaller than I expected for the price point, especially compared to other spas on the same tier. The layout is a little funky with the restaurant being the main focal point of the floor that has all amenities. No pools or sauna off the locker room. The pool and hot tub selection is pretty limited compared to any similar spa and the food was a miss for me. My avocado smoothie was small and absolutely tasteless and my poke bowl had good tuna, but everything else was weird. Especially the fake guac when I was expecting sliced avocado. One thing that I've taken for granted at other spas is SOMEWHERE quiet, somewhere you can read a book, write, etc. There was no space here and that's part of unwinding for me. The space is just too small for what it wants to be. They also charge $15 for parking when it's free at Sojo, making a weekday entrance here more expensive if you drive. I could see coming back here if I lived closer, or if entry was significantly cheaper, but as it is..I'll just go to Sojo or try the basic spa near me in flushing that costs $40.

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    Kseniya K.

    A lot of money was invested into a modern, sleek, beautiful design of this brand new facility. It is pleasant to walk the floors and feel like you are in an upscale European facility. The owner is Eastern European, so he did his best and went all out with ordering materials, Décor, and all the facilities from Europe. you don't feel bad about spending over 100 bucks on a spa experience in a brand new space. Upon entrance, you pay the admission fee of $100 for a full day admission, no time limit, if you're visiting on a weekday. Weekends are more expensive. Then you also get a digital wristband that acts as a wallet. You can order additional spa services and food and drinks: all of the chargers will be on your bracelet. When you're leaving the facility, a staff member scans your bracelet and checks you out. Bring your own slippers. Bathing suits and slippers are available for rent as well. The spa gets crowded on the weekend so I would highly recommend going on a weekday. Several different saunas are available on premises, as well as Jacuzzis, cold plunge, and a large swimming pool. Good variety of options. You can easily spend the whole day here. Be aware that it gets more crowded towards the evening. Every hour, trained staff do free entertainment demonstrations in saunas to showcase, traditional Russian banya techniques. You can book those additional treatments and services afterwards as well. The one thing that was very inconvenient and for which I take off stars is that there are only three showers available in the women's locker room. A big line forms for anyone who wants to shower before leaving the facility. I was in a rush, so after waiting for a while, I just couldn't bear it anymore, so I left. That was a crummy end to my experience. When you're paying that much money for SPA Admission, you need to get free access to basic facilities like shower, without waiting for an hour.

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    Sabrina T.

    I enjoyed my first visit here. I do think they could have more pools and have complimentary water to drink since they have so many saunas. With that said I enjoyed the saunas they were nice. I also ate at the restaurant the food was decent i do think the portions could be bigger considering the price. The drink i had was also mixed well and good. Id come back but it's pretty pricey and I think Sojo has a leg up on them. But def check it out for yourself if you're in the area.

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    Julie Ying X.

    I came here for a spa day with my family. We came on the weekend with day pass 4 hour admission. The place was spacious so it didn't feel crowded even when more people came in the late afternoon. The facilities were very clean and well maintained. I really liked the Moroccan and Turkish hammams (steam rooms) since they were ornate and had an intense steam. The dry saunas and snow room were great as well. The cons - I appreciated the robe but people kept grabbing the wrong robe so I wouldn't put anything valuable in them in case someone takes your robe. Also, we ate in the restaurant and the service was so slow. The food was okay and there's alcohol. If you do come, bring a bathing suit, slippers, and don't eat at the restaurant.

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    Angele C.

    If you want to walk into an Oasis of calmness and relaxation, accompanied by aromatherapy and detoxification, this is the place to go! This spa has several rooms consisting of saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, pools, cold plunges etc. the food court also has delicious food and the pina colada was amazing!!! So I've read reviews online saying this place is overcrowded blah blah blah.. guess what? Go on a weekday! I went on a Friday afternoon and stayed 7 hours! (If you go on a weekday there is no time limit). On Fridays they have an "event" which is like an instructor in the main sauna who distributes heat using a towel and music and aromatherapy it was AMAZING and truly a unique experience.

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    Napoleon M.

    World spa is a fantastic getaway to relax. Checking in was a bit lengthy because of the waiver agreement. After the check in there was nothing but smooth sailing. The locker room was well kept and I was very impressed with the robe that was in the locker. Visiting as much as I could within a few hours, I found it very relaxing. I didn't do any spa treatments or massages. The staff were pleasant and helpful. I would like to come back earlier in the day so I can experience more but when you are treated to a spa, you go with the flow. I can't wait to come.

    Andrea M.

    This was my 1st time here for my friend's birthday. I loved it! We did the weekend pass, with an arrival time between 10-11am. They have a parking garage for an all day flat rate of $15. However, if you get there early enough you might street parking available too. One of my friends parked right in front of the spa. Check was easy, they do ask for card on file which is not charged unless you want to use it at the end for anything extra. They provide you robe, but you bring your own sandals. Water canteens are allowed too. They do have fountains to refill. Everything is super clean, they're even drying the floors constantly, towels readily available. We didn't pay for anything extra, we just used the facilities. My experience was great! I loved the Moroccan Hammam, the ice room and the pools. It was my first time doing the Onsen pools too. I wish there was something similar to this place closer to home. Especially the Moroccan Hammam.

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    I love it. I had a wonderful time beautiful place clean relaxing environment. I definitely wanna go back.

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    Loved the massage. The staff were friendly. The ambiance was really relaxing, though. Overall, had a great time and will definitely return!

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    I had to cancel my appointment because I have COVID and they have refused to refund me. Extremely poor experience.

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    Are the lockers large enough to store a small suitcase? 12"x16"x2'?

    I do not think the lockers are big enough for a small suitcase.

    Is it really crowded on the weekends?

    It gets crowded on the weekends. The earlier you go the less people are there. I went on a Saturday at 10am and was able to use the saunas without any crowds. By about 2pm there were many more people.

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    A quick ride up or stair walk to the spa floor where the saunas, banyas, hammams, pools, onsens, and restaurant.

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    Melt Massage & Bodywork - Mark from massage therapists nails digging into my skin

    Melt Massage & Bodywork

    4.8(144 reviews)
    5.0 miFort Greene

    Mediocre massage and facility. This place is in a basement with low ceilings and septic smells,…read moreplastic trees for decor and with the sound and constant vibrations of dryers running. It basically feels like paying to hang out in an equipment room for an hour. My massage was average at best. Therapist was friendly but did not seem not trained or qualified. Worst of all, his long and sharp fingernails actually left mark on my back (see photo). Oh and after my massage as I was getting dressed I saw this guy crawling by. Not surprising at all given how gross that space is. Won't ever be coming back here and wouldn't recommend to anyone. This place clearly has fake 5 star ratings --there is nothing good about it

    I visited Melt today and had the BEST massage! If you are looking for somewhere to visit in the…read morearea then just get yourself booked in. I have visited a few cheaper places in the area (more hand, foot and bodywork and beds separated by curtains sort of places) but more often than not I left feeling dissatisfied and in more pain than I arrived. I left Melt feeling like all of my knots had completely disappeared and in no pain at all. I saw Diane and she really listened to the areas that I wanted to focus on and what I was looking to achieve from the session. The space is really nice, with comfy heated beds and good sized, private, rooms where the treatments take place. The prices are a little high (I paid $140 for a 60 minute massage) but you really do get what you paid for. I will definitely be making a massage here part of my regular routine. One thing I would also flag is that to access the studio you do need to walk down some steps, so not very accessibility friendly. Obviously not their fault but just something to be aware of if you plan to visit.

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    Woven

    Woven

    4.9(32 reviews)
    4.5 miProspect Heights

    I had an appointment with Cambria and thought it a good idea to send a confirming email since I…read morehadn't heard from her. One hour before the session she emailed me to say that she's taking the morning off for personal reasons. I was fortunate to see it before leaving the house. I wrote back to reschedule and never heard back from her. I can only assume that she doesn't care or need more clients. I have been in a lot of pain and was looking forward to a healing massage. Instead she let me know that she couldn't be bothered to reschedule an appointment that she canceled at the last minute. I'm so disappointed and hope to find another practitioner who gives consideration to their client communication. :(

    Cambria is the best body worker, body guide, body mechanic ... pick your term ... who I've had the…read morepleasure of working with over my 25 year effort to help my body move more freely, strongly, and gracefully. She's also a delightful person to know and learn from her life full of learning. I came to her after I damaged shoulder through Muay Thai and surfing. For four months, I had gone to a chain of experts (the US Tennis team's Orthopedic Surgeon among them) who did their best, but were unable to get to the root cause issue -- that key parts of my body were unintegrated. On our first visit when she explained what she saw and it literally all clicked. I felt in my body what she described. And then we got to work. After 3 months working together, I've been able to lift weights for the last six weeks and go for long road cycling sessions. She's brought that joy back into my movement. Commit to your work with Cambria and you'll be rewarded.

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    PRESS Modern Massage - Williamsburg - PRESS Lobby

    PRESS Modern Massage - Williamsburg

    4.6(211 reviews)
    7.4 miWilliamsburg - North Side

    Great experience! Booked a 60 minute massage for my husband and I. The staff was extremely friendly…read moreand the atmosphere was clean and relaxing as soon as you enter the room. The massage itself was wonderful, and the communication was easy when it came to adjusting the pressure if needed. The only advice I would give is there is a pin needed upon entering the establishment, so make sure to get there a few minutes in advance. Overall a great experience and I would certainly return, thank you!

    HOLY MACANOLI!!! I can not believe how PHENOMENAL this massage was from KURT! I came in with my…read morebody feeling like a rock and I'm putty right now. I know some people complain about pricing with everything going up but Kurt is worth every penny!!! In all seriousness Kurt is very communicative which I love because checks in with the pressure and how comfortable you feel overall. I can tell he has years of experience doing this just his awareness to my aches in certain places but I find massue therapist who have a lot of experience lose their presence in the room, they become robotic. Kurt was the complete opposite he was so present his energy, his care and attention detail was beyond professional. He genuinely cares about his craft and boyeeeee does it come through! I'm so excited to come back! Thank you KURT!!!

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    Lavender Body Relax

    Lavender Body Relax

    4.8(165 reviews)
    3.1 miBay Ridge
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    Lovely owner and staff, they are always very accommodating and welcoming…read more I may have booked for a type of massage I didn't prefer, lots of basically rubbing up and down instead of like needing and pressure points but I think that's more my mistake than the establishment. I highly recommend.

    If I could give this location 6 stars I would. Just above and beyond. We moved to NYC last May and…read moremy husband got recommended by his army buddies of this location. My husband is trained in sports medicine which makes him very picky on who he chooses for massages. He came one day and said he loved it. So of course I had to try. First impression was getting offered water and snacks. 100% hooked. I just felt so well treated by this lovely gentleman. So much respect and humility in trying to make sure you get the treatment that you need by all the masseuse, who may or may not speak well English. They are some very strong ladies. You just tell him what you need. NYC granted us a baby and luckily Lavender was able to take care of me during ALL my pregnancy. I'm a full time nurse and I could have not made it, nor my husband, those 9 months without them. Now I am continuing with my postpartum massages. Not sure who needs them more dad or me. We are always tag teaming on who gets to go and who watches the kids. Our family truly appreciates all that your team keeps doing for us. Thank you to all!

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    Thai Brooklyn

    Thai Brooklyn

    5.0(40 reviews)
    8.0 miGreenpoint

    Thai massage with Sarah is a profound healing experience. The big, global stretches accompanied by…read moreunique pressure points always leaves me feeling blissed out. If I am tight and knotty from my very physical job, she knows right where to go and gets deep in there with her hands and/or feet. I like that you can get this work clothed and without any oil or cream. The space is a very clean home office setting. Her emotional support dog helps with the treatment which is very soothing. Always leave feeling "like buttah." Highly recommend. If you feel maybe you don't do enough for yourself then you deserve this time with a special and unique healer.

    In addition to providing Thai yoga massages, Sarah also teaches workshops, super ideal for fun…read morecouples who want to learn how to better care for each other. Makes for an awesome date--or grab some couple friends and make it a double or triple. The couples thai yoga massage classes are such a unique thing to do together and she offers several levels... We went back in September and have been trying to work the next lessons into our schedules to take at least three, but even the beginner workshop gave us a good foundation in how to administer this relatively effortless, therapeutic massage. As an instructor, Sarah is super attentive, communicative, warm, and generous. I can only imagine how magical a full session of a Thai massage from Sarah would be! Book her! Your back/shoulders/calves/scalp/IT band/etc. etc. will thank you.

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