Royal Massage and Spa

I got the 60min full body massage for $ 35 with a friend and we both thought our masseuses did a pretty good job with the massage until the end. Handed over a 20% tip of $ 7 each to the masseuses and was told by them that it wasn’t enough. Then they proceeded to insist that we give them more. Wtf? My friend and I could’ve left happy and would’ve returned if it had not been for such rude behavior. It’s not like we were under tipping. We both tipped 20% and to flat out ask for more than that is just plain rude and unprofessional. If your planning on going there to get a massage I recommend you prepare yourselves to get haggled for more money. Good Luck.

If I could give a no star review I would. Don’t waste your time and gas on this place. I called to make an appointment for a couples massage the lady said to come in at 4. When we got there, their was a lady wanting an appointment as well (she had called also). There was only one person doing massages what the heck people learn how to book appointments. NEVER WILL I GO BACK

I took my daughter here last night for a quick foot massage between band camp and dance class, and they were so great and accommodating! Their price sheet lists the lowest offered foot massage at 30 minutes (20 minutes foot reflexology and a 10 neck massage, too, I think), but we only had 15 minutes. The guy at the desk said ‘no problem’ and took her back to someone. Yes, they had her lay down on a regular massage table (they’re actually pretty low to the ground. A massage bed?), but they only massaged her feet and calves, and stretched her muscles a bit. I don’t know why the reviewer from June freaked out because they didn’t take her to a chair. Have you seen those massage chairs? How are you supposed to get a foot and calf massage in one of those things?
My experience here was very good and I’ll definitely be taking my daughter back again (and we’ll allow more time so she gets the whole experience)!!
Just a head’s up, though, you can only tip with cash, so come prepared. (and yes, they made change for me last night, too).

If your looking for a fair price massage than this is your place! They talked me into a 90 minute massage for $ 50! I’ll make it short and sweet, it was worth way more! Nancy broke me off with a deep deep hardcore muscle massage! Highly recommend to those with working mans body aches! DEFINATELY be back! Thanks!

Tried this place out while we were waiting for our car to be washed across the street.
They didn’t have any availability for the normal hour long massage at the time we went… we didn’t call in so that’s our fault. They could have gotten us in within the hour, but we didn’t have the time to wait.
So we got 30 minute chair massages instead. They only had one chair so I was given a massage bed and my girlfriend took the chair. They did the same massage on both of us though and it worked out fine. We probably should have switched as she said that the chair was a little too big for her.
The massage was great. Different than the normal $ 20 reflexology massage routine and they spent more time on the parts of my back that really needed some work.
The place was very quiet and peaceful which was great. I’ve been to places where they talk the whole time which is distracting when you’re trying to relax.
Possibly one of the best parts… After we left, my girlfriend realized that she left her new watch there. I was expecting them to tell me that they didn’t have it but they put it on the side for us and we were able to swing by and pick it up. I’m grateful that they’re trustworthy in addition to giving great service. I know that we’ll be back whenever we’re in the area and need a massage.

What the shady??! If only Unilocal would allow the dreaded 0 star review. Called first and asked if they would only do a foot/​hand massage. Guy barely spoke English (is it too much to ask that people speak English these days!!!) but he said yes they do. Get to the place and say I only want a foot massage. He pushes a sheet of paper with services and prices towards me. I state again I only want a foot massage in the chair and NO BACK massage!
He’s also helping another customer who’s asking for change for a 5 so she can tip. Something was muttered in Chinese and I’m betting it was «don’t give her any change», so poor lady ends up leaving a $ 5 for tip. Sounds pretty shady no?
Back to me… After saying again I only want a foot massage in the chair as offered in the window of their store for $ 15 Barely-​Speaks-​English guy says ok and proceeds to lead me into the back were all the full body massages were given. I state yet again I just want a foot massage IN THE CHAIR he continues to point at the bed and says it is a chair! And gestures for me to lay face down on the bed. At this point I give up and say thanks, but no thanks and take off. I salute all of you wonderful Unilocalers who actually put up with the nonsense long enough to actually get the massage. But I guess it’s my fault… It’s only 3.5 stars for a reason…

I like Jimmy and Amy. I’ve got the $ 20 foot massage and the $ 60 hot stone massage for 90 minutes. Both are very good.

Very comfortable after one hour in royal massage. They help me relieve my physical fatigue and they also have good price. I highly recommend u go there and have a try. :)

Ive been there at least 10 times and I love it! People are very nice and it’s clean. All the masseuses are competent and I’ve had them all. This is the best massage for the money. $ 30 for a great massage. I’ve been able to go at least once a week and my body feels great!

Just got back from my 60 min massage with hot rocks. Not bad for $ 30. I liked the fact that it was so dim inside you could really relax.

Very good place. The front desk is very nice. Besides, the price is good!!! comfortable place!

Is there a ZERO STARS option? Sorry to be a Debbie Downer but this place needs to learn how to run a business properly. They say they’re open until 10pm. Well, tonight I really REALLY needed a foot massage. I finally got off work and my feet were killing me, so I rushed straight over to Royal Massage (passing a couple other shops) because they’re close to my house. All the signs outside are on, including the bright «Open» sign. It’s 9:20pm when I limp in the door for a 30 minute massage (appointments are not required). I told the guy at the counter that I wanted a 30 minute foot massage… to which he responded «not today». I asked if they were open until 10 and the guy said «uh, yeah». And then I asked again about a 30 minute massage. «Uh, not today. Come back. Chinese New Year.» This guy doesn’t get it… I’m the customer, I have the cash. If you’re supposed to be open, but you decline my business, then why in the heck would I ever EVER come back? It’s not like I walked in at 9:45 asking for service that would make them stay late. And if you want to close your business early, then just post a nice little sign outside saying you’re closing early today for blah blah. But don’t handle the situation like the business did tonight. I won’t be back. Royal Massage’s «not today» is my «not ever». Deuces.

Walked in and had an amazing 60 minute full body massage for $ 30…very professional… Great experience. Will be back again…

Amazing chair massage here for only $ 20. walked in on a Sunday and there was no wait. was greeted by a very nice gentleman. He showed me the packages, I pointed to what i wanted and off we went. I only wanted a chair massage because i was having really bad upper back pain — this massage eased that pain for sure. He was very gentle and was able to get all the aches and pains out without hurting me. it was only 30 minutes but i could have fell asleep it felt so good. i will definitely be back here for another massage its close to home and cant beat the price.

I had a super massage from here! For basically a whole body massage it’s $ 20/​hr. Other reviewers mentioned pressure to upgrade to more expensive massages, but I didn’t experience this whatsoever. My massage person was professional and thorough. It’s pretty nice inside too! They have curtains that separate each massage area, so it’s much more private than other places of the same rate. I’m going to bring my grandma here because we’ve been looking for a good massage place for her.

From the beginning you get pressured to get the more expensive massages. After I agreed, my massage was interrupted several times so that my massage person can attend to people coming in the doors. I probably had 3 different people massage me and was left unattended for atleast 10 minutes. After that the lady practically bullied me into giving her a 33% tip for each my husband and myself for pretty bad massages. Never again…

First timer and I have to say 5 stars all the way! I would recommend it to anyone not wanting to spend so much money but want the 5 star spa treatment. Very private, clean and the ambiance is very relaxing. They also have a point rewards card.

This place is rad!!! Priced well, clean, and calm… Always leave feeling better! I’ve gone to other places in Irvine and this place I’m sideways happy with… There’s a nail salon and a Starbucks next door… Get your massage on, nails, and then your Starbucks treat

Ok so let me start out by saying that I frequent plenty of Asian «foot reflexology» places so I know what to expect and know that it is no Burke Williams. However this place lacks those minute thing I have become accustomed to from many reflexology places. First of all start with the pros. Good price, clean, quiet, liked the stretching aspect and you get your own room with curtains so you can disrobe rather than having to wear your clothes and stare at others getting a massage. Now the cons. The massage was meh. I didn’t even get a pillow to put under my feet. My feet were killing me by the end. I always look forward to the face/​scalp massage and this again was just mediocre. The massage was more rubbing and stroking. When you hear my muscle go snap, crackle, pop that is an indication that it is screaming for some TLC but instead the masseuse figured it was too much and gently began to rub it making sure he did not make it snap, crackle and pop. WTH??? Get in there and take care of those knots. That’s why I get a massage! I want to get beat, battered and bruised. No pain, no gain right? Release all that built up lactic acid. That is your job Mr masseuse! You gotta work it! Needless to say, I went next door and got a pedicure to get a massage for my aching feet! I would go back, (maybe) but I would def get another masseuse. Probably a woman. Those Asian women may look small, but they have strength and they will get in there and hammer out those knots. Nothing extraordinary.

Despite the previous Unilocaler’s review, I had a great experience here at Royal Massage. I received a local mailer with a coupon for a $ 35 full body massage, basically $ 5 off the regular price. This is only my second time at an Asian ‘foot spa’ place. I tried one in the Zion market plaza on Carson & Bloomfield, Amazing Foot Spa. I have to say, I prefer Royal Massage over the other one.
The lady I that serviced me spoke English pretty well and she was good with her hands. The facility also looked cleaner and nicer. They had curtains to give customers some privacy, since I usually prefer to be nude when getting a full body massage. However, because it’s an Asian ‘foot spa’ place, I am weary of their techniques when exercising the use of towels to discreetly hide certain private areas is lacking, I tend to leave my undies on. It’s definitely not the same as Montage Spa. But then again, for $ 40 ($ 5 tip), you can’t beat it! I’ll definitely come back again.