Serenity Day Spa

Owner is fabulous. Excellent attention to clinical issue, detailed and focused extraction process, and convenient parking. I’ve been looking for a new spot for facials hat deals with acne, and I will definitely be back soon!

First, the people at the spa were very kind. This isn’t so much a reflection on customer service as it is on service in general.
During my visit I had a facial, massage and mani/​pedi.
I would give the facial a ⁶⁄₁₀. It was mostly an enjoyable experience but I’ve found that asians really abhor blackheads and large pores. The ultimate result of this was a mark on my face that, a month later, is still not quite gone. It was a mark left from trying to squeeze out blackheads near my eye. Honestly, I’d rather have the blackheads.
The massage was my favorite part. I would rate this an ⁸⁄₁₀. I felt the massage therapist tried to listen to what I wanted and deliver on that. I wouldn’t give a ¹⁰⁄₁₀ because it wasn’t the best massage I’ve ever had (though it was really good and I would go back for another) and I wasn’t cautioned to sit up slowly and drink water, which is normal procedure for getting a massage.
So why did I only give this place 2 out of 5 stars?
I’d rate the mani/​pedi a ²⁄₁₀. The 2 is for the lady being sweet. The –8 would be for the 20 minute mani/​pedi that I paid $ 70!!! I couldn’t believe how quick the pedicure was. I suppose that’s good if you’re in a hurry but I wasn’t! As other reviewers said, she removed excess polish with her finger nail (who does that??). She also skipped bottom/​top coat on one nail that I had her redo. This was the absolute worst value I’ve experienced in regards to a mani/​pedi and why I honestly can’t rate this place any higher than a 2 out of 5 stars.

This was my first couples massage experience. My guy was told that they weren’t able to do a couples massage and that we would have to do it at separate times. He was doing something special for my birthday so he accepted. If someone calls for a couples massage DO a couples massage at the same time!!! If you cannot, do not offer to do it separately!!! Because of this we will not return. Thanks for ruining my first couples massage!

Spa is nice, massages really good, but the pedicure brings down the overall score. Sweet lady, but she barely touched the cuticles, didn’t notice or mention a sore on my foot, she ‘cleaned’ the nail polish from the skin with her fingernail. When I walked away it looked like a child had done it — so messy and unprofessional. Not worth the price at all.

A really pleasant environment; I love the quiet and peacefulness of SDS. I’ve had massages with Barbara and Shiva and they are both excellent therapists and very skilled. Barbara gave me a traditional Swedish massage that ironed out the tight places very effectively but was also very relaxing and soothing. YOu are in good hands with either Shiva or Barbara.
The spa is pretty, peaceful and spacious. A lovely place to spend time for yourself.

Mani and Pedi by Mimi — Sweet woman, great massaging… but worst polish job ever. I didn’t really notice until I left but man… terrible. I could do better and I probably will tomorrow, this is embarrassing.

Just had one of the best aromatherapy messages I have ever had! Shiva was amazing! She really focused on my trouble spots. I can’t wait to go back.

I got a spa finder gift card over the holidays and I decided to get a facial at Serenity. Its close to home and got good reviews so I decided to give it a try. I had great facial with Vickie, she was very attentive and detailed. When I was done my face was clear and soft! I will definitely come back to this place. I’m giving this place a 4 star only because the exterior needs a lift, but the inside was clean and very relaxing. A great spa that’s close to home… works for me!

I might give the massages (my husband and I did a couples massage) a 4, my hubby really liked his but mine never checked in or adjusted pressure based on my response. But the nail technician was worthless. Can’t say it was the worst pedicure I’ve ever had but definitely in the bottom 3. Water was cold even after I asked her to heat it up, parafin wax literally only covered my heals, my cuticles are still a mess and she got polish all over my toes and didn’t clean it up. The chair was nice though :)

A very nice and calming ambiance from beginning to end. My massage was great and I scheduled a 2hr follow up.

I just left from my appointment and I’m amazed! I saw Nina (the owner) for a facial, Brazilian and brow wax. it was my first time using strip wax, I normally have hard wax for my brazilians, but it seemed easier to me! painless and fast. she even made sure to get any stray hairs left behind. my facial was great, I’ve never seen my skin look so good! and the massage part of it used hot stones. felt sooo good and relaxing! she didn’t pressure me to buy products at the end, which I liked. even though I decided to buy some things. but not pushy at all. she was a sweetheart and I’m definitely coming back to see her !:)

Nina is AWESOME! Just received my first and definitely not my last facial from this fabulous woman. I don’t do regular facials, but when I do I want a treatment that is effective and a technician that goes to town on my clogged pores. I knew I was in great hands when she told me the uncomfortable part is next, the extractions. I said, «I love this part!» She said, «Good me too!» And she was thorough! The back, neck and arm massage was an unexpected and delightful treat. She likes to chat and was a joy to speak with. A wise woman with lots of insight and advice. I look forward to my next trip to Serenity Spa and an afternoon with Nina.

Nina is the best! Her facials always give me a glow and I feel so great while I am there and after I leave. Her staff is warm and friendly as well. The massage services are great too! A perfect way to spend an afternoon if you just want to get away from it all. The atmosphere is so nice. Love the scents that fill the air there. Very peaceful environment. I could spend an entire day at this spa.
Gaby C.

Love getting my facials from Vicky! She isn’t pushy and genuinely is good at what she does. A previous place would leave me red and and puffy looking after extractions, but Vicky is good at what she does — and thorough! She is definitely my go — to facialist.

«Save your money from $ 20 massages — this place is the real deal!»
I keep going to those $ 20/​hr foot spas and being disappointed. I now just save my money and spent all of it on this place.
Clean environment, awesome ambiance, and professional staff. They are polite and friendly at the counter.
Both Nina and Jill give Fan-​Tas-​Tic massages! Jill, in particular, listens to what you want and makes sure you get exactly the correct pressure you like. The weirdest thing is I hate foot massages (too ticklish), but when Jill gives me them, I love them!
Go figure! :)
Tip: The spa is easy to spot from Almaden Expressway, because of their big sign, but the small store sign is hard to spot if you are walking directly, right next to the building from the front. Be sure you don’t walk past it. The parking lot is located in the back.

I don’t get facials or massages much anymore as I decided to go back to school and so I have to stick to a pretty tight budget. But I received a
gift card and I decided to use it at Serenity Day Spa.
They do a head and scalp massage that I thought sounded pretty interesting. I looked it up on their website and it said it was $ 65.00. (Great! my gift card was for $ 50– so Id only have to pay about $ 30 with the tip)
The head and scalp massage was okay and the staff there were nice.
The problem I had was that when it came time to pay they said it would be $ 85. I told the receptionist that I thought it was $ 65 and she said no, that its $ 85. I gave her my $ 50 gift card and then paid the extra.
I didnt leave much of a tip and it left me feeling like a JERK. If I knew it was going to be $ 85 I wouldn’t have come in since I didn’t have the extra money right now to spend on massage.
So, the service was okay, but expensive– and don’t rely on their website for the price.

I think I just paid someone $ 125 to lather me with oil. That pretty much sums up my deep tissue massage that I had today.
Pedicure manicure was great. Expensive but she was really good.
I don’t think I’ll be coming back. So sad as I understand they are a family owned business that has been around for twenty years.

Have been a patron for 2+ years and like this place enough to admit to the world that I spend money on facials and massages.
The extra cost pays for a professional (licensed!) staff, clean locale, and the added touch of someone who cares. Totally worth it to me.
FACIALS~Nina. Thorough with acne but has a gentle touch. My skin looks good (not overly red) after a facial — even after extractions and waxing. Eyelash tinting lasts for a month. I have experienced results — fewer breakouts, fading of acne scars, smoother/​shinier skin, and lots of compliments lately. Yes, Nina makes me pretty.
MASSAGE~ From one exercising person to another…
Kathleen. Kathleen is awesome the day before a competition. She does Swedish massage.
Shizar. Thorough, deep, strong sports massage. Fantastic resource after a tough day of training.
Shiva. Detailed and attentive. She focused on areas that needed work and made my back feel a lot better.

Not a good experience on the Romance package we took for anniversary. There was only one person available to do the pedicure. One of us had to wait while the other person gets the pedicure done.
Very Poor communication.
After Pedicure, they asked us to use the Steam room. No communication was done how long, We took 10 mins and came out. There was no one out.
We had to keep looking for 10 to 15 mins. Later a lady walked by she asked us to wait for few more mins.
After long wait we were sent to the Massage room.
They did the massage and left the room without communicating anything.
We were not sure if they are done, if there was anything pending.
We waited for 10mins, when none of them came back, we had to yell to get their attention.
For the money we paid, there was no pampering.
Décor was not good.
Overall a bad experience and i highly recommend to think twice before you choose this place.