Oriental Health Spa

Perfect way to unwind on a Saturday afternoon. Or on any day for that matter, because they are open until 10:30pm! I may have to drop by after a long workday next time.
And there will be a next time, because…$ 15 for a legit hour-​long full body massage (with clothes on, FYI)! It is listed as the 1-​hr «foot massage» on the menu. They will ask you to upgrade, but just say no thank you and leave a nice tip. I paid cash, but I noticed a sign that credit cards are also accepted.
Yes, you can hear traffic noise from San Mateo, and no, you aren’t in a private room, but the price… I mean, c’mon! The linens smelled fresh and the inside area was neat and clean. It was cool and dark with some nice background music lightly playing on the stereo. Not a creepy vibe whatsoever. The therapists wore gloves and had a nice balance of firm/​relaxing pressure. Don’t let the storefront’s outside appearance fool you. And no appointment necessary. My hubs and I dropped by around 4pm on a weekend and had zero wait time. Abq’s best kept secret… for now!

They were surprisingly busy for a middle of the day appointment, but they did fit me in a little later. The price for the service is unbeatable. I was recently in Las Vegas’ Chinatown for a foot massage and $ 20 for 45 mins was the charge. Here it was $ 15 for an hour which is amazing! The quality was great too. I’ll be back.

A good friend connected me to this place, asserting that while it may look a little divey from the outside, it is a hidden gem. She was absolutely right– inside it is quiet and relaxing. The lights are kept dim, music softly plays and a fountain bubbles in the corner of the lobby. I always get the $ 15 foot massage, which is really a full body massage, and bring a new friend in every time. Definitely bring cash, as you won’t be informed of the card transaction fee ahead of time. I will bring a $ 20 and give the extra to my masseuse– they are worth it.

My neighbor recommended this place for a message of tired/​sore feet. She was right on the money, they are outstanding. I got not only a super foot message but also a mini neck, shoulder and back message all for 15 bucks. The place is very clean and is a legitimate business for excellent massage services.

Bad first massage experience since moving to Albuquerque 2 weeks ago. Found this location on Unilocal highly rated by several locals. It looked similar to my diamond in the rough place in Los Angeles so I decided to give it a try. I called ahead and was told walking in was appropriate, even for a 2-​hour massage, and that an appointment was not necessary. I ran some errands and arrived a few hours later. When I arrived the man at the desk appeared to remember me and said, «I thought you were coming earlier.» He seemed annoyed. Nevertheless, he stated 2 hours was okay and brought me in a room.
Within 5 minutes of starting, the man excuses himself to make a phone call. He returns a few minutes later. Throughout the process I’m unable to truly engage in the massage due loud groups laughing and chatting outside the room. Also, he keeps asking me questions about my personal life, including the dreaded, «Why are you single?» then informing me how important it is for me to have children to take care of me when I’m older. He excuses himself again to speak to someone in the hallway, and again later stating he’d be returning with hot stones. At several points he drops the hot stones and when I make a noise from the heat, he comments on how others can handle it better.
Finally, the strange «massage» ended and I went to the lobby to pay for the $ 80 2 hour massage I’d requested. He informs me that because he used hot stones and I’m paying with a debit card, the massage will cost extra. I stated if an extra fee was required for either this should have been explained up front. He brings another woman to the desk who tells me that «everyone knows» to pay in cash. I said, «I’m not everyone» and that this is my first time there. Finally they give up on their attempt to scam me and state they will remove the fee «as a favor» and that I should remember to bring cash next time. I informed them that there will not be a next time.
FYI: His name is James.

One of the best massages Ive ever had. Richard was amazing. Great price and techniques! Left so relaxed! Go try it out!

I stopped in Albuquerque on my way from Dallas to Los Angeles. My back was killing me from driving, and I needed a massage. I saw this place had good reviews and it was cheap, so why not? I got a back and foot massage and a facial all for $ 80, which is insane. The facial wasn’t anything special. I wouldn’t recommend it, but the massages were excellent! I like very deep massages. I typically have to ask for more pressure, but not here. For the first time ever I actually asked for less! If you are the kind of person who wants total silence during your massage however, this is not the place for you. My masseuse’s phone went off a couple of times, you can hear traffic outside, and you can hear the other patrons talking through the wall. I didn’t care, though. The massages were so worth it. I highly recommend this place. Oh, and if you live in ABQ, they have loyalty cards, so they’ll give you a free massage after 5 (I think). I would go here all the time if I lived in ABQ.

Absolutely amazing body and foot massage for a really great price. James was very good, ask for him, he worked all the tightness right out. Wish I lived here, just passing through. If I’m ever this way again, I’ll definitely get my massage here!

Love, love, love this place! The service is excellent and the staff are super friendly. You will not be disappointed

This place is open from 9 AM till 10 PM. Every day all week.
So, I’m visiting Santa Fe, NM and I want to massage. Everything around here is way expensive. I’m just a girl From Denver trying to make ends meet.
I will say that the massage was interrupted three or four times to get stones and to get towels. Regardless, it was most enjoyable.
One and a half hour massage for $ 60, wow !!
Unless you’re using a CREDIT CARD, there is a very strange charge one dollar per $ 10 that you spend. Make sure you go to an ATM and show up with CASH ! And do not mistaken this place as anything but a massage!
Now females, make sure you ask that the massage is extremely to your liking with it being soft, medium, or hard. They will go hard unless you specify. Oh, $ 15 for a one hour foot massage.
WOW AGAIN Or should I say HOW ???
One more thing I should add, I could not believe how relaxing the table was that I was massage on. And the private rooms are so very clean.
Anyway, these fine people from China don’t speak very well English so be prepared. They are very, very nice people and they do worked very hard. Please don’t take advantage of my new friends in Albuquerque. Gratuity is absolutely great. Where else can you find something this cheap and walk out feeling great !!

This is such a hidden gem! Right next to H&R Block on San Mateo and Indian School. Don’t judge a book by it’s cover!
Best massage I’ve had, first time I’ve been out of pain or discomfort in many, many months. The prices are so ridiculously good that we opted for an hour body massage plus a half hour foot massage.
David was my masseuse and he was amazing. The only reason for the 4 stars and not 5 is that the street noise, phone ringing and reception is very distracting when you’re in the chair for reflexology. Once you are in a private room for the massage it is better…

Best one hour foot massage ever, plus head, back and arms… for $ 15. You can’t go wrong with that. I’d go back every two weeks just because they’re very professional and clean.

Just fantaatic!
So clean.
So professional.
There really is a level of skill here that I’ve not experienced before. From visiting a few times, I can tell they work with each other and very purposefully target certain spots.
They also operate the nail parlor next door. Which boasts a $ 20 mani/​pedi. No acrylic but they do gel polish, and again a fantastic job. It comes with a foot and hand massage, they really aren’t shy with the message.
Tip: the $ 35 foot rub with rock and oil, is actually full body! … I highly recommend that followed by a mani pedi. It will Make you a brand new person.

This place is the stuff.
I love finding the «not so luxurious on the outside» Chinese message in any city I travel to. From the minute I walked in I knew this place would be nice. Of course no one speaks any English, I take that as a good sign. I charaded with her that I wanted a scalp and body massage.
And boy did I get one of the best I had ever had. Ask for Melissa or Lisa. She was extremely sensitive and strong. She kept asking if I was ok or I needed any more push. She even got ON the table with her tiny body to work on my shoulders :)
The facility is very clean bright and open. Normally I don’t get put in a private room but here I did and it was just lovely. One hour later I felt like I was walking on cloud 9.
Don’t be deceived by the outside, come on in.

I couldn’t get in to my physical therapist for my back, so I paid for my first massage. Amy, my massuese, was very nice and did an amazing job. Well worth the money spent. I will definitely be going back

This place is the real deal. Everybody who has worked on me has been super nice and extremely skilled. I’ve tried the $ 15 foot massage and the $ 40 body massage and can’t say enough good things about the experiences. If you want a lighter massage make sure to communicate directly about your needs because the reflexology portions of the massage can be intense. BUT if you are like me and often spring for deep tissue massage you’ll be in heaven. This is a small business that provides excellent service-​I wish there were more businesses like this in our town!

amazing
my wife and I went for the special 1 hour foot & scalp massage plus 1 hour deep tissue. one of the best massages and $ 75 for the 2 full hours
ps for some reason google maps took us about a mile north of the location — it’s just south of I40

Wow! That was amazing! I’ve been to China multiple times and have always enjoyed an awesome foot massage. This was right there with the best. My legs and feet were totally tension released. I’ll be back!

Great foot massage. Very inexpensive for what they give you. Very clean. Awesome chairs.
Will be returning soon.

I did it! I found a Chinese massage place that isn’t a front for prostitution and human trafficking! If you just judge this place by it’s face, it isn’t much. I’ve passed it several times and finally decided to check it out today as my feet were screaming for a massage.
They have fixed up the inside beautifully. Pretty colors, tasteful decoration, soft music… very nice. Everything was shiny clean. I had a ½ hour foot massage and a ½ hour body massage with oil for $ 35. I’m so I happy I can’t wait to go back again.
The location is difficult to get to but it’s well worth the effort. It’s located on the west side of San Mateo right before you get to the interstate. Heading south on San Mateo is a breeze otherwise you need to turn at the street before you get to it and either drive through a long strip-​mall parking lot or come around behind.