About Grotto Spa-The Forum Carlsbad
Grotto Spa-The Forum Carlsbad offers patients relief, relaxation, and balance restoration in a modern, upscale setting. The spa features a warm environment with gentle music and comfortable massage beds. Visitors appreciate the good value and quality service, noting that therapists customize massages to their needs. The couples massage option is popular, with features like hot stones and foot scrub. Some guests mention that pressure can be too strong at times but can easily be adjusted upon request. The staff is skilled and accommodating, creating a cozy atmosphere. Reviewers highlight that the therapists are experienced and provide excellent massages at a fraction of the cost of other spas. The facility is clean, and the quiet background music adds to the relaxing environment. Overall, many guests consider Grotto Spa their regular massage spot, praising it as a place where they get good value and quality service.
Had a wonderful massage from May today. My partner always asks for Coco who also give an amazing massage. I can't understand the negative reviews on this site. Yes, it is a no frills spa but the masseurs are experienced and it is half the price of any other spa. I am happy to give them the tip of $20 for an excellent massage! I paid 3x this amount for a mediocre massage at the Estancia hotel in LA Jolla. Plus the fact that they dont speaking much English is an advantage; no awkward conversation during the massage. They will respond to less or more pressure. You won't get a better massage anywhere for the price you pay here!
Initially it was awkward. There was no one at reception. It took 20 minutes before the massage started.
But then.....
Ms. Lucy did an amazing job. I asked for medium to hard pressure to work on my achy shoulders.
She did a splendid job, loosening up the right spots. Perfect level of pressure, nice variety in massage movements. I received the full hour massage.
The facility is clean, calm background music.
Compared to the massages I've had in the last couple of years at other massage salons, this one was by far the best.
Oh and I noticed some remarks in the reviews about being sore afterwards: that is normal! Even some light bruising can occur after a...read full review
Called at 10AM for a couples massage as I saw a deal on their Facebook. They were able to take us in at 1230PM. The massage was exceptional! Will definitely be back each time I’m in Carlsbad. They have gift certificates and packages too.
For reference: my bf and I are 26 years old very healthy so we had no sensitive areas to warn them about. We felt like we left feeling comfortable and relaxed, not injured.