Acacia Spa

I came here recently after a conference for some R&R and was excited to see that the company had a groupon listed. Since I would rather give the merchant my money, I paid them a visit and they accepted the groupon price in lieu of an actual groupon (a lot of business will do this if you ask). There were some good elements, but also some bad…
The good: The location was not too difficult to find and I was surprised to see how clean and welcoming the lobby was upon walking in. The receptionist was very friendly and took me in right away without a wait. The room was nice and private and was tastefully decorated.
The bad: I let the receptionist know that I wanted deep tissue as I tend to have a very tight back from working out, stress, and sitting at a computer all day. She let my masseuse, Linda know and she obliged. Once Linda started working on me, I let her know that I would prefer a more firm pressure. She said OK and continued without any added pressure. I let her know one more time and she again warmly said OK. After the second time asking for more pressure and not receiving any, I realized that this was not going to be the satisfying massage that I needed. It was relaxing, but in the end, I left with the same amount of pain and tension that I cam in with. Perhaps there might have been a language barrier or maybe she was very tired that day (?). Since every masseuse is different, I don’t want to say that I didn’t like the place. I’m sure that if I came back, it could be better with a different person.

First time today ,
And I can honestly say I had a great relaxing time .
My mother in the other had didn’t have a good time she said the masseuse was very inexperience. I will be going back once and get masseuse name and update my review.
I had a good deal promotional 3 people $ 160 not bad expect for my mom.

I went to Acacia Spa because it was close to where I work. The ambiance and the feel of the place was good, but the actual massage left a lot to be desired. I’ve experienced better at a cheaper price point. I’m not looking to go there again.

Great service would definitely go back. Masseuse was friendly and knew what she was doing. Place is clean and quiet.

I FEEL AMAZING!!! I work in financial analytics so my job is stressful to day the least. My fiancé forced me to go to this spa AND I WILL ALWAYS BE THANKFUL, not to mention a regular customer.
Where do I even begin. Place is friendly, doesn’t have some weird smell, the staff is super accommodating and everything was SUPER clean.
It was like it was the massage therapist goal in life to find every kink, every knot. It was like they were searching for it as though they would find gold. Lol
Above is just a brief description of the body massage.
The facial massage was out of this world!!! I swear nothing could bother me and I’m going to crush it at work tomorrow.
The only reason I am not giving them five stars is because they let a very rude lady talk on her cell phone right outside my room. But to be totally honest I don’t think it was on purpose get were just so focused on me.
If you like massages go here if tiki don’t like massages STILL GO HERE!!!

We received a recommendation from our hotel for this spa. It was opened late and we waited late in the day to schedule an appointment. When we arrived at the location, u walk into what appears to be a suite and the spa is located on the fourth floor. The elevator was small and the entrance to the spa was not something I was used to– small and warm. Anyway, the people at the spa spoke some English and we were able to communicate fine. The massage was excellent– not luxurious or 5 star spa atmosphere but the massage was awesome! I get massages often and this experience was one of the best. And the prices were very reasonable!!! Recommend!

There is an elevator that works.
Clean and decent ambiance. They had a waiting area that was a good size.
Massage was fine and she did ask me if I was alright several times throughout. Unfortunately, I could hear a man occasionally moaning in pain every once in awhile and talking to his masseuse. It was often but it was clear as day! The massage room is not a large closet like most cheap spots in Manhattan so my claustrophobia was not activated. I didn’t detect any scented items which was great for my allergy issues. I had to pay the tax on my groupon BEFORE I went in. On my way out the masseuse gave me a glass of water before I even had to ask for one.
The cashier offered me a discounted certificate so I purchased one. Not a high pressure sales. My only gripe is out of their control which is the construction on the street making it difficult to find them.

Made an appointment a week ago, and I was 10 min late, and my appointment is gone as it was given away to a walk in! I wish they told me in advance… late due to weekend subway delays, my advice is to plan for additional time to find the location, ESP on the weekend.

I got a great deal via groupon for this place. $ 49 for an hour long Swedish and 30 minute facial. For the price I enjoyed it very much. I’ve had better massages but it wasn’t terrible. Never had a facial before so I can’t compare it to anything. I’d come back.

I really like this place. It is low-​key, professional, close to home and reasonably priced. Paying premium prices for a massage is a deterrent to me. Not to mention they offer a 30 min. massage option if I don’t want to spend the time or money to get a 60 min massage for $ 60. I usually don’t need an appointment – which speaks to how hassle-​free the experience is. I have been here several times and each time my attendant is no-​nonsense while at the same time being concerned with my comfort and well-​being. It is my favorite place to get a massage!

Very good foot massage for me and body massage for my wife. Nice ambience. We will go back.

Had the 4-​hand experience. Good massage, good pressure. No discussion of problem areas beforehand though. But very good lowerback, glute work. 3 – 4 flights walkup. Located deep downtown, got a little lost. Would repeat if in area, but usually i’m not.

I LOVE this place. I have lived one block away for over a year and walked by week after week, never really going inside. It really doesn’t look like much from the outside, but once I went in and braved the 4 flights of stairs, I was shocked at how relaxing and clean the place is. I am now totally hooked. I got the best facial I have ever had in my life at Acacia about 2 weeks ago and 2 excellent massages since then. I even brought 2 friends with me (and they are PICKY spa goers.) They agreed the experience was amazing. sure the walls are thin, but I can honestly say that was the only downside. Its worth it for the price. Acacia is the best kept secret for spa lovers in Manhattan!

I went to Acacia Spa only because I had Living Social deal bucks in my account and figured I should use them and bank in on a free facial. The morale is always the same: You get what you pay for. While the women who worked at Acacia were friendly, and the spa was very clean, the facial in and of itself was subpar. I made a point to say that I wanted extractions as I have large nose and chin pores. When it was extraction time the woman pressed my nose maybe two or three times before moving on. I said to her that she needed to do more and she said that my skin was clear. As much as this is a compliment I know this can’t possibly be true. She kept saying that my skin was clear, so we moved on to the next part of the facial.
The facial lasted a good amount of time — definitely over an hour. While that was well and good, I am not sure what marinated on my skin during that time. My skin did not feel refreshed, as is the desired effect of a facial. Instead, I felt like I’d gotten slimed at the Kid’s Choice Awards. Yuck! I could not wait to get home to wash my face with a purifying scrub.
I would not go back to Acacia Spa for a facial, though some of the reviews have indicated that the place is good for a cheap massage.

This spa is a lovely little getaway. The facility is beautifully appointed, calming, comfortable and clean. The masseuse I had was extremely caring and communicated well with me about the type of treatment she could offer for the type of muscle pain I had been experiencing. I felt in very able hands and the results of my visit were remarkable. I will be coming back for a second visit! And as a final note, I’d like to assist with clarifying the information that is in other reviews about the condition of the building or hallways. The entry way and elevator are in process of getting a face lift. It’s not a big deal at all and the Acacia’s large suite on the fourth floor is immaculate. If one would be turned off by a walk up a hallway that is being redone, that’s a silly way to write off the rest of a wonderful potential experience within the spa. Highly recommend this place!

Overall experience was wonderful. The masseuse had soft hands, she was gentle and rough when necessary and the facial was awesome.
Cons: Had to walk up 4 flights of stairs, the place was hard to find and the girl behind the counter wasn’t pleasant at all.

I’ve gone here with groupon and without and the pricing is only worth it with the groupon, especially since there are much better spas in the area. Recently, they are refusing service if you have a groupon so be cautious and also, the service you get seems to vary if you use a groupon. Basically, if a business doesn’t want to give equal service, then they should stop offering through groupon.

I went here with my husband for a couples massage. The experience was really nice and relaxing
Pro–
The ladies were really quiet while doing the massage
The music was really relaxing
We had the deep tissue but they made sure you were comfortable.
They are close to the train so very convenient
Con–
The walls are thin
I will definitely go back because my experience wasn’t bad. My husband also had a nice experience.
I already bought a gift card for another couples massage.

This is not a fancy spa, it’s actually a no frills bodywork place with SUPER strong massages. Some of these masseuses are sooo good, depending on who you get.
Pros:
1. Easy to get an appointment — even same day
2. Affordable deals via Groupon
3. Clean
4. Convenient Location for those working in the Financial District
5. Small Private sections
6. Nice staff
Cons:
1. Limited English — but good enough
2. Thin walls
3. Some of them aren’t very good at adjusting pressure, so not recommended for people that can’t handle a strong massage

This review is long overdue. Going here was a terrible mistake. I wish Unilocal didn’t force you to pick at least one star, because I would give this place 0 stars.
I bought a groupon to go here for a Swedish massage, and I don’t know if they decide to give massages that are far below sub par because were paying less, but after I got my massage, I scoffed at the actual price ($ 100). Far too steep and overpriced for the quality (or lack thereof) of the massage I received. The massage I got was hardly worth the money I did pay.
Before I used my groupon, my back had been hurting a little and it was uncomfortable so I was looking forward to getting a massage. I wish I hadn’t gone to Acacia and paid the money for a legitimate massage parlor/​spa, because when I came out of the massage I was in more pain than I started out with.
It’s been a few weeks since the massage and my back has been in serious pain, so bad that at times it brings me to tears. I don’t know what they did to my back, but it was definitely the worst massage I’ve ever gotten, and I highly recommend AGAINST going here.