Aqua Day Spa
📍 4637 Convoy St, San Diego, CA, 92111
What Visitors Say
What Visitors Liked
What Visitors Noted
Cold Plunge & Sauna
This spa offers a comprehensive thermal experience centered on contrast therapy. Spa-goers have full access to a dry sauna, a steam sauna, a hot tub or jacuzzi, and a dedicated cold plunge pool. The facilities enable guests to move between intense heat and cold, with many noting the cold plunge is particularly deep and effective for recovery. The dry sauna and steam room are maintained at authentically hot temperatures that guests find genuinely therapeutic. A unique Himalayan salt and red clay room provides an additional dry heat option for relaxation and meditation.
Atmosphere
Aqua Day Spa provides an authentic Korean spa environment that is generally peaceful and relaxing. The venue fosters a body-positive and non-judgmental atmosphere where nudity in the gender-separated wet areas is standard and accepted. The space is described as small and efficient, offering a quiet, low-key alternative to larger spas. Some guests note the lighting can be bright and the background music repetitive, but the overall vibe is considered serene and rejuvenating.
Pricing
The spa offers excellent value, particularly through its day pass system. For a fee, guests receive three hours of access to all thermal facilities, including the saunas, steam room, jacuzzi, and cold plunge. This is frequently cited as an affordable way to enjoy the spa. Additional services like body scrubs and massages are available at separate, reasonable rates, though some guests note prices have increased over time.
Staff
Feedback on staff is mixed. Many spa-goers praise specific therapists like Anna, Suzy, Joy, Michelle, and Hanna for providing skilled, thorough, and rejuvenating body scrubs and massages. However, other guests report experiences with staff who were rushed, communicated poorly due to language barriers, or applied uncomfortable pressure during treatments. There are also isolated reports of pushy behavior regarding tips and time limits from certain employees.
Additional Amenities
Beyond the core thermal circuit, the spa provides a lounge area with seating and complimentary barley tea and light snacks. For post-treatment preparation, the venue supplies a range of amenities including shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, hair dryers, and vanity areas with mirrors. Robes, towels, and lockers with keys are also provided for guests.
What Reviewers Love
- Guests consistently praise the authentic Korean body scrub service, leaving skin feeling incredibly soft and rejuvenated.
- The spa is highlighted for offering excellent value, with an affordable day pass providing access to a complete thermal contrast therapy circuit.
- The environment is noted for being body-positive, non-judgmental, and a relaxing escape for a broad demographic.
Amenities
Frequently Asked Questions
Is clothing allowed in the wet areas?
No, the spa maintains a traditional Korean bathhouse policy where clothing is not permitted in the gender-separated wet areas (jacuzzi, saunas, steam room, cold plunge). Robes are provided for use in the locker rooms and lounge.
What is included with a day pass?
A day pass typically grants three hours of access to all thermal facilities: the dry sauna, steam sauna, hot tub, cold plunge pool, and Himalayan salt/clay room. Use of towels, robes, lockers, and basic toiletries is also included.
Are reservations required for services?
While walk-ins are often accepted, making an appointment for body scrubs or massages is recommended to ensure availability. Some guests report being able to schedule same-day treatments.