About Spa Riverside
Spa Riverside offers a traditional Korean bath house experience that is appreciated for its intimate size. Customers can enjoy a variety of amenities including scrub tables, stand up and sit down showers, a hot tub, a cold tub, a steam sauna, and a dry sauna. The spa also features a quiet room with comfortable reclining chairs, perfect for relaxation, and a locker room equipped with lockers, filtered water, and chairs. The spa provides body scrubs and massages at reasonable prices. While some customers noted that the facility could benefit from minor repairs and increased cleanliness, they consistently praised the quality of the scrubs and massages. The friendly staff and relaxing atmosphere contribute to Spa Riverside being a popular choice for those looking to unwind after a workout or workday. It is important to note that the spa has a very Korean vibe, which may not suit everyone; it is not a luxurious Western-style spa. Guests should be prepared for a more authentic experience, where the staff may not always be overly friendly or timely, but they deliver quality services. Customers recommend coordinating specific scrub and massage combinations before arrival. The women's area includes a steam sauna, dry sauna, clay bead and salt room, cold pool, and hot pool with showers. While no food is served on-site, many nearby dining options are available for after the visit. Drinks can be purchased at the front, and there is a basic entry fee for those wishing to use the pools and saunas.
Visited Spa Riverside on a Sunday morning. I received a Korean body scrub and Shiatsu massage which were excellent. The quiet room was also a nice touch where you can relax for a while. Spa Riverside is small but provides all of the necessities of a Korean spa.
I visited Spa Riverside on a Tuesday evening. I arrived at about 5:30 PM and stayed until 8:00 PM. I called ahead to reserve time for a body scrub and massage. When I arrived, I paid $90 which included the entrance fee and scrub/massage.
I was given a rob, a key and a few small towels. I left my shoes and socks in the shoe locker. The locker room is small and has about 55 lockers. The floor is worn and needs some attention. There is also filtered water and four chairs in the locker room.
The wet area has two scrub tables, six stand up showers, six sit down showers, a hot tub with jets, a cold tub, a steam sauna and a dry sauna. Adjacent to the locker room...read full review
This is my go to place, but I'll say it's probably not for everyone. Actually-feel free to go someplace else because it's better for me if it's not crowded. If you are looking for a western style luxurious joint that is going to bring you cucumber water with a smile- definitely look elsewhere. This is a small very Korean spa where not all the staff are overly nice, or timely- but they get the job done right. The scrubs here are absolutely wonderful. If you are new to Korean nakey spas- and culture- it may be an adjustment and you should read up on it first. You will get yelled at by Ajumma if you get into the pools without showering, and as I have also found out-for putting your towel in the water. They will also yell at you for not rinsing after the sauna if you go back into the pools. Coordinate which scrub/ massage combo you want before you go in and be specific if you want the extras like a massage/oils etc. The lady scrubbers in the back speak very minimal English, so it's best to talk to the front desk. I recommend tipping the scrubber about 20% in cash, and tips overall are expected. Also, pack your patience because the appointments do not run on time. They get to you, basically when they get to you, which is great when it's your turn. The good news is you don't get rushed through your scrub. Only a couple people speak English fully, but there are signs in English. In the women's side there is a steam sauna, dry sauna, clay bead and salt room, cold pool and a hot pool with showers. I have no clue what is on the men's side as everything is segregated. No food is served here but there are plenty of nearby places to eat afterwards if you want. They do have drinks at the front for purchase, and you can pay a basic entry fee just to use the pools and saunas.