Services
- Hot Stone Massage
- Integrative Acupressure
- Perineal Massage
- Reflexology
- Face Massage
- Four Hands Massage
- Full body Massage
- Lymphatic Breast Massage
- Prostate Massage
Location
16447 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92128, United States
Timing
10am–11pm
Rin
March 24, 2021 at 7:29 am
Nearly ALL Asian Massage Parlors ask for the house fee BEFORE the massage and charge $2 for using a cc. While there are many business models, most Asian massage parlors split the cost 50/50. Some do keep 100% which means the masseuse works for 100% tips. In either of the above 2 business models, the girls rely on tips.
So now, think about this: At the average massage parlor the girl will work 12 or more hours/day and 6 days/wk. She will have 3-6 customers/day. She does cleaning, laundry, etc. And when she gives you a massage, you are her ONLY customer (unlike servers at restaurants who have several. If the average table turns $60 and if the server receives 15% tip, that is $45 in tips/hr for 5 tables) — do you really think a masseuse should only receive $7/hr? Don’t you think she works just as hard, or more than a server? She only gets paid when she has a customer. Again, the average masseuse will see 5 customers/day. If house fee is $40/hr and she receives 50% ($20) plus a puny $5-7 tip she would only earn $135 (or less) in a 12-hour day!
Of course, the amount that you give her as a tip is totally your decision. But, the next time you receive a good-to-excellent massage I hope you will consider giving a larger tip. For what it’s worth, I’ve been getting massages regularly for almost 10 years. My tips range between $10/hr (for a fair massage) to $40/hr (for very good/excellent).
Cq
March 24, 2021 at 7:30 am
Nearly ALL Asian Massage Parlors ask for the house fee BEFORE the massage and charge $2 for using a cc. While there are many business models, most Asian massage parlors split the cost 50/50. Some do keep 100% which means the masseuse works for 100% tips. In either of the above 2 business models, the girls rely on tips.
So now, think about this: At the average massage parlor the girl will work 12 or more hours/day and 6 days/wk. She will have 3-6 customers/day. She does cleaning, laundry, etc. And when she gives you a massage, you are her ONLY customer (unlike servers at restaurants who have several. If the average table turns $60 and if the server receives 15% tip, that is $45 in tips/hr for 5 tables) — do you really think a masseuse should only receive $7/hr? Don’t you think she works just as hard, or more than a server? She only gets paid when she has a customer. Again, the average masseuse will see 5 customers/day. If house fee is $40/hr and she receives 50% ($20) plus a puny $5-7 tip she would only earn $135 (or less) in a 12-hour day!
Of course, the amount that you give her as a tip is totally your decision. But, the next time you receive a good-to-excellent massage I hope you will consider giving a larger tip. For what it’s worth, I’ve been getting massages regularly for almost 10 years. My tips range between $10/hr (for a fair massage) to $40/hr (for very good/excellent).
Marina
March 24, 2021 at 7:31 am
Don’t come here! Worst massage ever. The gal Ana doesn’t seem to have had any training on this and was absolutely terrible in every way. I can’t even begin to explain the entire massage was torture and to have to pay for this was even worst!! Seriously, there are many Asian Massage places that do a superb job. I recently moved to the area and thought I would give them a try. The gals walk around with a bitter face and are clearly miserable.
I always recognize them with a generous tip for their hard work when I visit these places, but this was not even a 1 Star! They should really be out of business, I regret not reading the reviews first before booking my appointment. Lesson learned!
Jai
March 24, 2021 at 7:31 am
Quite frankly, this was the worst massage I’ve encountered in the San Diego area.
I happened to walk by this place the night before as I was having sushi with friends nearby at RB sushi. I came in today and asked for a 1 hour massage. I paid up front – which appears to be common here, and I have no problem with that.
The “masseuse” started and about 15 minutes in says she wants to cut the massage short to 30 minutes, since a very important customer was coming in. The rest of the massage, she kept leaving the room, and had clearly lost interest in giving me a decent massage.
Before the 30 minutes were done, she said it was time. I walled up front and she said “change for my tip!” – I replied no, because I was NOT happy having my massage cut short. She was rude and refused to give me my change. I got my phone out and then she ran back to get me my change and almost threw it at me.
Terrible experience…
Vickie
March 24, 2021 at 7:32 am
OMG!!! I just got punked $5!!! I came into Bernardo Massage tonight at 8:30pm for a 90 minute massage. The lady worked on me didn’t wanna do 90 mins but she did it anyways. When I first saw her, she looked so freakin pissed because she has to do 90 mins. Shockingly, it ended up good!!! As I put my clothes back on, the “lady” (I don’t think she’s really a masseuse) peaked in as i was counting my cash for her tip. She stepped into the room and put out her hand to take the money before I even offered it to her. I tipped her $20… which I thought was reasonable since my bill was $60. That’s 33% tip.
Apparently, she didn’t think it was enough. After she counted the money,she said “that’s it?” I was so shocked but then I felt bad too…. so whatever’s, I gave her another $5!!!!
ANHHHH….. this time she said “you don’t have anymore?”
WTF!!!!@! LOL!!! Right?!?? I
After that I just walked off! Wow!!
I tried this place once before and got a 60 min massage because she didn’t want to do 90 mins. And this was with a different lady. I think they just don’t want business.
The massage was ok, it wasn’t terrible. They open the latest in my area.. that’s the only reason I go to them. I’d rather go to a place where at least they act like they care. This place… they’re just gunning for your money. Straight up!
I wouldn’t be surprise if these two girls can take on an older man, bring him in and give him a special treatment or massage
Overall, the massages were ok. I don’t know how they obtained a masseuse license because they just do whatever way they want. They don’t have a general guideline on what they do.
These chicas are crazy though!! Some days they take u in when they want to work
The days they don’t want to work, they turn u away.
Massae
March 24, 2021 at 7:33 am
No starts. Very bad business model. Extra charge for using credit card, ( but they won’t charge extra for tipping on card at the end?) bad quality linens and towels. ( I should have noticed when I walked in and saw dirty water fish tank in the waiting room ) if the service/ massage was good, I would leave a better review and tips but massage was more like just rubbing my body with a little bit of pressure even I was asked for the soft, medium or hard pressure and I asked for the hard one)
Being charged for the massage first without knowing how much you want to leave tips for the service in the card is not a great idea either and then, they want you to pay 25%+ on the bad massage and service.
When I came out form my room, the girl ( I assume that was my masseuse? )was chewing on the gum with feet on the table said with broken English “Was it good massage right? Leave more tips” demanding for more $$ with a front person.
So many other massage places around here, don’t need to deal with this…. It was supposed to be very relaxing day for my day off but totally ruined by these ladies.
Will not go back. I doubt this place will last long….sad even it’s in a good location with decent restaurants around.
Karen
March 24, 2021 at 7:33 am
So in a nutshell, they only got 1.5 stars for the strength of the massage only. They are rude to start. No friendly welcome when you enter. And they do block the door to get their tip.
We are from Fresno and nearly ALL the asian parlors there do the pay after model. This allows you to tip accordingly.
The time for a 30 minutes massage must start when you drive in the parking lot. Because the massage was 20 minutes. The intensity was good. But the negative attitude in the place carries thru the service.
I am amazed they are in business. Go to Fresno. They are nice and good.
They really are not worth the effort.
Elisabeth
March 24, 2021 at 7:34 am
We came in and they asked us to pay and tip before the massage, we are getting a couples massage. They showed us to the room and I noticed there were peepholes in the doors looking in. The massage was very good, although the two masseuse talked the entire time to each other. After the massage they came back in and asked if it was good, we said yes very thank you. They said then you pay us more. I told them I’d already tipped, and I wasn’t going to pay more. She told me that there they tipped $20. I said I already paid and I’m not going to pay more. She motioned toward my purse and said well just give me cash. I said I don’t have cash and I insisted that I had already paid. She told me to just swipe my card. She walked to my husband and told him to give her more money. This went on for almost 10 minutes. He kept telling her no as well and said we were going to get dressed if they could step out please. Was going to go back, now will never return.
Jessca
March 24, 2021 at 7:34 am
This place should get shut down! I’ve never felt so violated in my life! Besides having to pay upfront, I was taken into a dingy and smelly room. There was only a small towel for coverage or lack thereof. I was straddled and touched “too close” for my own comfort. Really? Was she thinking she’s going to turn me on or something? I don’t think she knew what she was doing. She just lathered oil on me. No kneading, no thumbs pressing to relieve the knots. Nada.
I should have pushed her off, demanded a refund and left! Never again will I come here. The board or police should shut this place down as well as other foot massage places. These ppl are not trained masseuses and don’t conduct business professionally. Do you ever wonder why all these places have dark windows and “dirty??” I tried several places and I’m done! I’m sticking with Pala Spa from now on.
Edye
March 24, 2021 at 7:35 am
We had a couple massage for our anniversary. Really needed to get the kinks out of my neck.