Riverside Day Spa & Nails

Worst gel mani and pedi I have had! The women were so rude and they did such a rushed job that they actually had to re-​do my nails because they wouldn’t dry under the uv light! The equipment also seemed dirty and the choice of colours was old and limited. It’s been 5 days and my gel mani is already chipped when it’s supposed to last 2 weeks! Don’t risk it!!!

SUCH a great experience at Riverside Spa. My group of girls was visiting from TX and we were all impressed with how kind and accommodating everyone who worked here was. Awesome mani, pedi, and massage. They all went out of their way to make our group of girls feel valued as customers. Would definitely visit again when in New Orleans!

Hoa and the staff at Riverside Spa provided us with an amazing experience!
We were a bachelorette group of 10, visiting New Orleans for the long weekend. I called Hoa about a month before our visit, and she told me about the bachelorette group package, which offered special rates for Mani/​Pedi ($ 40), Mani/​Pedi/​30min massage ($ 80), and Mani/​Pedi/​60min massage ($ 100), as well as two bottles of champagne. We confirmed the appointment via e-​mail and I was very happy with the communication.
When we arrived, Hoa immediately greeted us and made us feel comfortable, poured us mimosas, and sent half of us upstairs to our massages and the other half remained on the ground floor for our mani/​pedis. I must say that all three of these experiences were some of the best I’ve ever had! My mani/​pedi is still perfect four days later, and the massage therapist (Diane/​Diana?) gave me an amazing massage. She took the time to make sure I was comfortable and to make sure the massage was meeting expectations. The other ladies seemed to also have wonderful experiences. Hoa was great, checking in with us to make sure everything was ok, and to refill our drinks :). Overall, I would highly recommend Riverside Spa– especially for a bachelorette group!

I am a local whose regular manicurist and masseur are on vacation. Having found myself in desperate need of maintenance I tried Riverside Spa. Firstly, the massage actually left my body feeling worse than when I walked in… and not in that good way. Secondly, OMG… the manicurist had the worst attitude– like she seriously would rather be doing anything else and as you can imagine, her work showed it. Lousy mani and worse pedi. My feet were actually left rougher than before. Take a pass peeps, don’t waste your money.

We booked our appointment before we arrived in New Orleans, however, they are so efficient you probably would not have to book that far in advance. Even the day of would have worked. We (3) of us, had the massage, mani pedi, and blow out. The massages were amazing, and the blow or was perfect. Even though there was three of us, they managed to get us timed well, and out the door at the same time. This package, is inexpensive, excellent and worth being pampered for the day.

Found from a link from out hotel website. $ 160 for a one hour couples massage including a bottle of wine. I thought the price seemed too good to be true and was nervous about the quality but it turned out to be great. Cute building and the therapists were great. So happy we took a chance, we loved it.

Fantastic pre wedding mani/​pedis today! The staff is incredibly friendly and very accommodating. Reasonable prices and a comfortable clean atmosphere. Booking online was super easy and they even call or text to confirm. Definitely recommend this spa to anyone looking. We are from out of town and glad we found this place!

I went to Riverside Day Spa & Nails to start off my bachelorette weekend. I did a couples massage with my diva of honor. Wow! It was the best. The massage therapists really did amazing jobs. As soon as we got there they started catering to us. They brought us wine and let us enjoy the relaxing atmosphere before our massages. The staff was incredibly friendly and I enjoyed every minute of it. I plan to come back with my fiancé in a couple of months and do the same couples massage package. I would highly recommend to any who wants a high quality massage for an outstanding price.

My husband and I had the couples massage. It was awesome! Very reasonably priced and excellent service! Would highly recommend to anyone traveling to New Orleans or locals.

Julie gave me a top notch massage, worked on everything that had been hurting and is completely, totally awesome. As an amateur massage and energy worker for the past fifteen years, I can’t emphasize enough how highly I recommend her work. She is very knowledgeable as well as intuitive and does an amazing job. Can’t say enough good things. I’ve had a problem with my nerves leading down one arm to my hand for six months and my fingers are vastly improved today after all the deep tissue work she did yesterday. Will definitely be back.

This place is a perfect example of why I love Unilocal!On the flight in we decided to treat ourselves to pedicures– and a quick Unilocal search turned up this place. We called and had appointments for a mani/​pedi AND massage for each of us scheduled within 30 minutes. We headed down there — and they were ready for us early! The signage outside isn’t huge so I’m not sure if I would have stopped just walking by– but easy to find when I knew what I was looking for. The owner, Wah, was super welcoming. All of the gals in the shop were SUPER friendly and also knowledgable about the area– so while there was an ounce of guilt that we started our vacation here at a salon, that was quickly gone when it was clear we were getting insider tips. I got a 1-​hour massage, a gel mani and a regular pedi for $ 130 (before tip). Are you kidding me?! The manicure and pedicure look great. And the massage was 1) an actual full hour and 2) one of the best massages I’ve ever had. Ashley did my nails and could not have been sweeter. And Tara was my masseuse and was great! Oh, and we got complimentary champagne and bottled water while there. BEST way to start vacation. We are here for a week… and there’s a good chance we’ll be back again before we leave!

I am beyond satisfied with my experience! My friend and I received a couples massage by Tara and Julie after being on the road all day. We were tense from driving and my friend was coming down with a cold, and Julie was extremely knowledgeable on pressure point relief. I get a massage once a month and this massage was outstanding, not to mention the spa’s overall atmosphere is clean and calming. We left the spa feeling rejuvenated and ready to take on New Orleans. The 5-​star treatment is well-​worth the price, and we really can’t thank them enough for being so specific to our needs.

Flew in to NO on about 2 hours of sleep, I was wrecked! After a walk about the French quarter I came across a closed Riverside Spa& Nail they had a very affordable massage package so I called and was able to book a massage and mani same day. Julie my masseuse was amazing! She took her time & really worked on my stress spots. The only reason it’s a 4 not a 5 star review is because there was a bit of a mix up and the manicure was done by two people… that was Ok but shouldn’t happen. Nonetheless, a spectacular deep tissue 60min and mani for $ 95? That was a bargain and well worth it. Ask for Julie if you’re lucky you’ll have her. come to L.A. tho Julie you kno u want to!!! :-)

Great french quarter spa and salon! My husband and I had an amazing couple’s massage from the therapists at riverside day spa & nails. I also had a mani-​pedi while we waited for our appointment… the massage therapists and nail girls were all very friendly and did a great job.
We researched online for the best quality and inexpensive french quarter spas, and this seemed to be the best one. We recommend anybody who needs a relaxing 90 minutes to definitely come here… good service, relaxing experience, and reasonable prices!

Maybe the best massage I have had in long time — ask for Julie!
Very nice mani-​pedi too, and they have good offers if you buy all three in one.
And — very important — they have open on Sunday’s which a lot of the others spa’s doesn’t.

I got a pedicure here I thought I was having surgery she dug out a chuck of skin on my toe, now it is infected will never ever go here again… obviously the tools are unsanitary

My mani-​pedi was thoroughly relaxing and even fun. The two ladies there were friendly and engaging. One was a massage therapist, the other did my nails. The massage therapist was quite talkative, but she was not working. I enjoyed her conversation. The Vietnamese nail tech was quieter, though very efficient and gave me a very good mani-​pedi.
The place is small and not very spa-​like, but has a typical NOLA feel in its imperfections. It was clean and the massage chairs were wonderful. It’s location and price were what attracted me there. I was pleasantly satisfied.

I am on vacation in New Orleans while my boyfriend is here on business, and I wanted to treat myself to a mani-​pedi. I found Riverside while walking around the French quarter, so I decided to pop in and have my nails done. I was a little hesitant after reading some of the Unilocal reviews, but I had a great time and I would definitely come back here if I lived in the city! The shop is small, but the girls are are really sweet and did a great job. It’s not a fancy uppity place, but that’s just what I liked about it. Good, clean mani-​pedi and good company from the employees. Thanks, ladies!

Big thank you to Ashley, who did an amazing mani/​pedi while I was in NOLA on vacation! Had a few hours to kill, it was raining outside, what else is a girl to do on an early Friday afternoon?
Yes, I could’ve started happy hour early. But I’m of the mind set that partying in New Orleans is a marathon, not a sprint!
There are plenty of nail salon options in the French Quarter near the big hotels. Lots of the spas require a reservation and are pretty pricey. Riverside seemed A-​OK and a mani/​pedi costs less than $ 50. With tip.
Opi, Essie and shellac polishes are available. I tend to stick with the basics, nothing too fancy. The manicure lasted over a week and pedi still going strong, no chips or flaws as of yet.
A nice, relaxing experience in the middle of a Party Rockin’ neighborhood. Who would’ve thunk it?

Simple, quick, lovely mani. Less expensive than jersey’s too! The technician was very nice. I can’t speak to any of their other services, but basic manis are great!