AQUA Thai Spa

I am a professional massage taker, also a very fair person. The first time, I didn’t like it, neither their behavior nor their job. They accomplished it especially when they took more than enough out of my card for their tip!
This time, since I was too tired after my yoga time and wanted to rejudge about the closest massage center to my place, I wanted the deep tissue massage. But the thing I received, was something very careless and fast and when I reminded my order, they acted as if they don’t understand English. I was thinking this time with the manager attendance in the office it would be better, but even she was trying to cheat me telling me that oily touch without no compress or tissue was the deep tissue! And how shameless someone should be to ask for the tip!!! They must be more than happy that I paid the whole price for that disaster service.

I love this place– go here all the time. However my last massage was not good (prior to this I would have given it 5 stars) — I was ready to stop in the middle of the massage when I realized it wasn’t going to get any better. I think it depends on the masseuse you get.

Painfully good.

Best place to get a massage. Prices are cheap and definitely worth it. Couples massage is available too.

So the massage was an hour as promised. I paid prior to the massage which is not typical of massage places. The massage was ok the ladies were nice but I didn’t like how it felt very rushed the movements were rather quick and I asked for a deep tissue. I’ve been to other places and walked out more satisfied also the place doesn’t look as nice as it looks in the pictures. Probably won’t be coming back since they kept insisting I tip but I didn’t feel it was worth a tip.

Did the Thai-​Swedish combo– and it was GREAT! No appointment needed– and they couldn’t have been more polite. The Thai portion of the massage– complete with Tam walking on my back-​broke down all my knots, and the Swedish portion smoothed them away– completely relaxed and refreshed afterwards!!!

I went here for the first time ever and it was amazing… At first I wasn’t sure what to expect… but I had lady name Dee Dee … She was Great… I will definitely return soon!

$ 50 for 1 hr (cash rate) with Tan was an experience I’ll come back for. Tan, my masseuse, was good at getting out my shoulder knots in my Deep Tissue massage. I asked for no standing or feet on me. I’m just too grossed out in general and frankly don’t like the idea of having someone’s total body weight on my 110 lb body. There’s no liability waiver they have you sign here. Tan was obliging when I said no feet/​standing, thank you.

I really wanted to make this place my regular go to massage spot. I went several times to 1 therapist. She was great sometimes and distracted other times. I need a good deep tissue massage to release the knots in my upper back. I decided to try another massage therapist before giving up on this place completely. That was a huge mistake! Like other reviews mentioned, this lady had no understanding of a deep tissue massage. It was a Swedish massage and after I emphasized that I needed more pressure to my shoulders, neck, upper back, the massage turned into a weird rubbing motion! The next day I had what looked like friction burn to my neck! Won’t be returning.

Had an incredible massage here today. These masseuses know what to do. I felt so relaxed after. Parking was easy and there is great Thai food next door. Perfect for a relaxing weekend. My wife loves it here too, so this is wonderful for a date.

I miss this place so much now that I moved my office. The more massages I get at other places, the more I miss this place. If you live or work nearby, take advantage. I may have to drive across town to indulge once in a while.

If you only need a massage by all means this a decent place at a fairly reasonable price. However, if you need a deep tissue/​sports massage I would not recommend this place. I have rather dense muscles and the therapist (bless her heart) was barely getting through. I still have knots in my back

I reviewed this spa on August 10 and went back this past weekend. Unfortunately, my most recent visit wasn’t as nice as my early August visit. The masseuse, Kay, was fine. Not exceptional but fine.
However, the overall experience was very disappointing. The way the rooms and curtained areas are set up, noise can apparently be quite a problem. I spent the first half of my massage enduring the groaning, moaning, snoring and talking of the guy getting a massage in the adjacent room. Not the adjacent curtained area, but the adjacent room.
Based on the noises he was making, he seemed to be having quite an interesting experience, but it wasn’t one I needed to vicariously be part of. Way too loud and way too much information. Pretty much ruined any sort of relaxing atmosphere I had hoped for. It was so bad, I actually thought about leaving and asking for a refund. But about 30 minutes in to my 60 minute massage, his massage finished. Thank goodness.
Given all the great massage options in LA, including the cheaper Massage Place options that have closed rooms and a very quiet atmosphere, it just doesn’t make sense to shell out $ 50 to go here. The masseuse wasn’t better than the masseuses at the competition; having to listen to the other people getting a massage is obnoxious; and they also charge you a $ 2 fee if you opt to pay with a credit card instead of cash.
Won’t be going back. .. apologies to others if my 4 star review led you to give this a place a try and you were disappointed.

Let me preface by saying that I have gone to this place about 6 – 7 times, and all the previous times were either good or great! However, this last experience will make it so I never go back.
I booked an 1.5 hour appt for my fiancé and I. He wanted just swedish and I asked for a combo (which means part Thai and part Swedish). When we got there and checked in, I put down again what type we wanted.
Well we get into the room, and there is a crazy amount of pounding and noise. Apparently there is construction being done next door or something and it makes it pretty uncomfortable. But that is not their fault. Here is where the issues begin:
1. My massage therapist which does not deserve that title. Really killed my back! She kept massaging my neck and basically skipped the middle of my back and lower. Even when she was massaging it felt like she was just kind rubbing oil around and that’s it. She told me to flip over and I asked her, if she could do the rest of my back she missed. BIG MISTAKE! All she did was take her elbow and dig into my into my spine and just below shoulder blades. It was so painful! I have been in pain before from messaging to hard but that is when they really work the muscles. This was not that. Even that she did and flipped me over. MY fiancée who was in the same room, was still having his back done.
2. She never did any Thai stretches at all! This was just a basic massage
3. She rushed through my back so fast and my front, she was done with me and just kept rerubbing my neck over and over and then my feet… If she had actually done like the other ladies do, 1.5 hours should have been great.
4. THIS PLACE IS GROSS! The lady started sneezing, and I am laying face up with my eyes open because I was annoyed with my massage at this point. So I see her proceed to blow her nose into a tissue, and then go back to my massage. Where she touches my arms, my hands and then wants to do my face byt I stop her.
Why in the world would you not wash your hands? Hell at least use purell.
The kicker is I called to complain and the manager wasn’t there. So I asked the receptionist who could have cared less to have the manager call me, but of course they never did.
I will be calling the health department!

I recently moved to Westwood and found Aqua Thai Spa on Unilocal.After reading the positive reviews I decided to give it a try. I originally booked a 90 massage. The woman giving the massage was so bad that after 15 minutes into it, I told her I wanted to change my to massage time to 60 minutes.
You know the massage is bad when…
1. You are counting down the minutes till it ends
2. The masseuse has no rhythm, no technique, her movements are not fluid, and there is no pressure, she’s basically rubbing oil on you
3. Immediately after the massage is done, you have to book another massage at a different spa to get a good massage.
What a waste of money, this was extremely disappointing.

There’s a reason Aqua Thai Spa is rated #1 on Unilocal. The massages are fantastic. The Four Hand Massage is well worth every cent! Going back again tomorrow!

I’m giving 5 because they took me as a walk in.
Their technique is much different and as far as I can tell more effective than the sport messages I’ve normally gotten. So glad I gave this a chance.
I wish I lived in LA for alot of reasons.
Its going to that much harder to leave now.

Great spot!
I had a thai massage here and really enjoyed it. The masseuse had good technique and checked in on the pressure to make sure it was just right.
The staff is professional and friendly. The environment is relaxing and clean.
I will definitely be back!

Came here on a Sunday for my first Thai massage ever! My therapist was Eva – it was quite enjoyable, not sure if it was «amazing» since it was my first one. I had the Thai-​Swedish combo and I felt like they could have worked on my back more though. The ladies were very nice, and the ambience pretty relaxing, I would definitely come back for the price and location, and happy hours are weekdays $ 45 before 2:00 pm. Free street parking on Sunday, otherwise they have a lot in the back, but limited parking spots.
Overall did the job and got the relaxation I was overdue for!

Yes! I think I finally found my spot! It’s local and they took me on the spur of a moment. It smells lovely and is very clean!
The service from the front desk to the masseuse I had was lovely! They asked me what I preferred and what my massage history was. My masseuse was great in that she went lighter when I wanted her to and really listened to me. I hate it when they just come in and start working without getting an understanding of what I want.
Parking does suck, but I have not really had a problem with parking in the residential area behind the parlor. Just make sure to give yourself plenty of time to find parking. You live in LA — deal with it.
Get the Swedish/​Thai combo and just give yourself to the hands of the lovely ladies that work there.
I just kind of wish I didn’t have to listen to the other patrons when they spoke to their masseuses. The individual rooms are great and you really do feel isolated, but sometimes you hear people speaking or coughing.