$28 for a hour! I am disabled I just bought a 11 tickets for 10! This place is my savior! I am in chronic pain, so I will buy another 10 tickets what a deal. Very strong 💪 men massage hell yes! The best I can sort of afford these massages!
Tabitha
March 19, 2021 at 2:03 pm
As my first professional massage, I was impressed by the professionalism and relaxation I got in my experience here. Alice was the therapist who treated me, and she applied thorough massage techniques with both herself and hot stones which felt amazing! The atmosphere was calm and I would definitely return or recommend to a friend.
My only comment would be that as an English speaker myself I had hard time hearing the soft speaking non native English speaker in her occasional comments and communication during my massage. Just speaking up a little would help out. Otherwise she was great.
Sarah
March 19, 2021 at 2:04 pm
The therapists was incredibly unprofessional. She was obviously untrained. She bruised my hamstrings so badly with her elbows that I had to ice afterward. They didn’t drape the sheets properly. My back side was exposed the entire time she attempted to do my legs. I got dressed, and left before my massage was finished. Classic example of “You get what you pay for”. All I have to say is RUN!!!!! Do not get a massage there ever!
Serrana
March 19, 2021 at 2:05 pm
I can’t say enough great things about the therapists at this massage center. Both Angela and Jennifer are the real deal – they are intuitive, skilled, and there is no nonsense about them. They helped me a lot in a very short time and even gave me relief from a painful ganglion cyst in my foot. Such an incredible bargain, and convenient. Don’t hesitate to go to Golden Island.
Anna
March 19, 2021 at 2:06 pm
Excellent no-frills foot and acupressure massage. Very skilled staff at reasonable prices. Remember to leave a generous tip!
Leah
March 19, 2021 at 2:09 pm
Like quite a few others on here, I had a very painful experience during my massage. I was hoping this was ‘good pain’ and will later turn into a a good feeling, but then woke up the next morning with persistent pain in the places the masseuse had focused on. She never asked me what I was looking for or where I would like her to focus. Nor did she ask to adjust pressure levels. She did however, stand right outside my door when she was done, basically demanding a tip. I see the good reviews, and I have heard recommendations of this place, which is why I came here in the first place. But unfortunately I will not be coming back, very disappointed.
Patria
March 19, 2021 at 2:10 pm
I love this place. Ask for Tim. He’s the best in Reflexology. I travel to the Bay Area for their massages and reflexology.
Debbie
March 19, 2021 at 2:10 pm
Great massage, here knew exactly where to go, the pressure was perfect. I keep going back! Because I feel wonderful Durning and after.
Dan
March 19, 2021 at 2:11 pm
I have been a happy client for years. The appointments are on mostly on time, and the staff helpful. Different masseuses have varying styles but I have not been disappointed.
Samita
March 19, 2021 at 2:12 pm
I was disappointed—the masseuse left multiple times during my massage (not sure why…) then stood outside my door asking for a tip. I wouldn’t recommend coming here…
Jonny
March 19, 2021 at 2:13 pm
Absolutely unprofessional and I’ll never return. Came and scheduled an appt. I got a call from Sheila at the front desk 20 minutes later asking if i could come in early. I replied that i just got off of work and had to take a shower, but if i could come in earlier i would. Otherwise keep my appt. I show up early and have no appt, and was blamed by Sheila that it was somehow my fault. Terrible first impression, don’t make the mistake of ever coming here!
James
March 19, 2021 at 2:14 pm
It was the worst massage 2nd worst massage I ever had.I have had 70messages not all professional.I called and arrived at 3:05pm. I said I like to use the sauna. They said the message would start at 3:30pm in room # 1 they showed me the room it was empty, like all the other rooms with their doors open. I got back to the room at 3:25 and thre was some one on the mat being massaged by a woman. I said excuse me.
The woman came running out and led me to another room. She said she could not start the massage until
3:45. I said OK even though I was not happy about it. When it was 3:55 and she still was not there and the massagement was nowhere to be seen, I started puttin g my clothes on to get my money back and leave.
Just then she came running in, in a rush and said “OK, OK we can start now. My body was cold and I was not happy, even though I was happy when I arrived at Golden Island. I made a big mistake and said OK.
She spent the first 15 to 20 minutes working on a 4inch square area in the middle of my back. She sat on the table because maybe she was exhausted from being the only person there. I have taken 4 massage workshops in Big Sur and I knew enough not to sit on the massage table with the customer. Finally she moved off her little square she choose to focus on and did some general rubbing on my back and arms.
This was a full body massage and she decided to skip the arms. The she asked…”Hot Towel?” Yes I said…
Big mistake she was gone 5 minutes according to their clock. she came back with a Warm Towel. Then she said…”Turn Over”. She went to my left foot and said “Foot Refexolgy” in a loud and excited voice. She massage the foot and 2 toes for about 2 minutes and forgot that I had a right foot, did some more general massaging and said “Time Over”. It was exactly 60 minutes later. I felt she was tired and burned out.
I felt sorry for her. It was not her fault really. I feel the massagement collects the money and then you are on your own after that. She said she has been there for 4 years. 4 years too long. I will never return to this place. If the management takes down this review, I will re-write it and post it again. Signed..Very Unhappy
Ester
March 19, 2021 at 2:15 pm
I came in made a walk in appointment for me and my husband then once we told them we had a Groupon they magically had no appointments available when 2 seconds before when we were willing to pay full price they had two openings.
Miles
March 19, 2021 at 2:01 pm
$28 for a hour! I am disabled I just bought a 11 tickets for 10! This place is my savior! I am in chronic pain, so I will buy another 10 tickets what a deal. Very strong 💪 men massage hell yes! The best I can sort of afford these massages!
Tabitha
March 19, 2021 at 2:03 pm
As my first professional massage, I was impressed by the professionalism and relaxation I got in my experience here. Alice was the therapist who treated me, and she applied thorough massage techniques with both herself and hot stones which felt amazing! The atmosphere was calm and I would definitely return or recommend to a friend.
My only comment would be that as an English speaker myself I had hard time hearing the soft speaking non native English speaker in her occasional comments and communication during my massage. Just speaking up a little would help out. Otherwise she was great.
Sarah
March 19, 2021 at 2:04 pm
The therapists was incredibly unprofessional. She was obviously untrained. She bruised my hamstrings so badly with her elbows that I had to ice afterward. They didn’t drape the sheets properly. My back side was exposed the entire time she attempted to do my legs. I got dressed, and left before my massage was finished. Classic example of “You get what you pay for”. All I have to say is RUN!!!!! Do not get a massage there ever!
Serrana
March 19, 2021 at 2:05 pm
I can’t say enough great things about the therapists at this massage center. Both Angela and Jennifer are the real deal – they are intuitive, skilled, and there is no nonsense about them. They helped me a lot in a very short time and even gave me relief from a painful ganglion cyst in my foot. Such an incredible bargain, and convenient. Don’t hesitate to go to Golden Island.
Anna
March 19, 2021 at 2:06 pm
Excellent no-frills foot and acupressure massage. Very skilled staff at reasonable prices. Remember to leave a generous tip!
Leah
March 19, 2021 at 2:09 pm
Like quite a few others on here, I had a very painful experience during my massage. I was hoping this was ‘good pain’ and will later turn into a a good feeling, but then woke up the next morning with persistent pain in the places the masseuse had focused on. She never asked me what I was looking for or where I would like her to focus. Nor did she ask to adjust pressure levels. She did however, stand right outside my door when she was done, basically demanding a tip. I see the good reviews, and I have heard recommendations of this place, which is why I came here in the first place. But unfortunately I will not be coming back, very disappointed.
Patria
March 19, 2021 at 2:10 pm
I love this place. Ask for Tim. He’s the best in Reflexology. I travel to the Bay Area for their massages and reflexology.
Debbie
March 19, 2021 at 2:10 pm
Great massage, here knew exactly where to go, the pressure was perfect. I keep going back! Because I feel wonderful Durning and after.
Dan
March 19, 2021 at 2:11 pm
I have been a happy client for years. The appointments are on mostly on time, and the staff helpful. Different masseuses have varying styles but I have not been disappointed.
Samita
March 19, 2021 at 2:12 pm
I was disappointed—the masseuse left multiple times during my massage (not sure why…) then stood outside my door asking for a tip. I wouldn’t recommend coming here…
Jonny
March 19, 2021 at 2:13 pm
Absolutely unprofessional and I’ll never return. Came and scheduled an appt. I got a call from Sheila at the front desk 20 minutes later asking if i could come in early. I replied that i just got off of work and had to take a shower, but if i could come in earlier i would. Otherwise keep my appt. I show up early and have no appt, and was blamed by Sheila that it was somehow my fault. Terrible first impression, don’t make the mistake of ever coming here!
James
March 19, 2021 at 2:14 pm
It was the worst massage 2nd worst massage I ever had.I have had 70messages not all professional.I called and arrived at 3:05pm. I said I like to use the sauna. They said the message would start at 3:30pm in room # 1 they showed me the room it was empty, like all the other rooms with their doors open. I got back to the room at 3:25 and thre was some one on the mat being massaged by a woman. I said excuse me.
The woman came running out and led me to another room. She said she could not start the massage until
3:45. I said OK even though I was not happy about it. When it was 3:55 and she still was not there and the massagement was nowhere to be seen, I started puttin g my clothes on to get my money back and leave.
Just then she came running in, in a rush and said “OK, OK we can start now. My body was cold and I was not happy, even though I was happy when I arrived at Golden Island. I made a big mistake and said OK.
She spent the first 15 to 20 minutes working on a 4inch square area in the middle of my back. She sat on the table because maybe she was exhausted from being the only person there. I have taken 4 massage workshops in Big Sur and I knew enough not to sit on the massage table with the customer. Finally she moved off her little square she choose to focus on and did some general rubbing on my back and arms.
This was a full body massage and she decided to skip the arms. The she asked…”Hot Towel?” Yes I said…
Big mistake she was gone 5 minutes according to their clock. she came back with a Warm Towel. Then she said…”Turn Over”. She went to my left foot and said “Foot Refexolgy” in a loud and excited voice. She massage the foot and 2 toes for about 2 minutes and forgot that I had a right foot, did some more general massaging and said “Time Over”. It was exactly 60 minutes later. I felt she was tired and burned out.
I felt sorry for her. It was not her fault really. I feel the massagement collects the money and then you are on your own after that. She said she has been there for 4 years. 4 years too long. I will never return to this place. If the management takes down this review, I will re-write it and post it again. Signed..Very Unhappy
Ester
March 19, 2021 at 2:15 pm
I came in made a walk in appointment for me and my husband then once we told them we had a Groupon they magically had no appointments available when 2 seconds before when we were willing to pay full price they had two openings.