Parkside Spa & Sauna
📍 4371 John Marr Dr, Annandale, Virginia, 22003
Services: Infrared Sauna
Amenities & Features
Pricing
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Korean Body Scrub: $60/30min, Scrub & Bubbles: $80/40min, Korean Body Scrub Plus: $100/60min, VIP Golden Scrub Special: $150/90min | |
About
Cold Plunge & Sauna
This Korean spa provides a dedicated wet area with gender-separated bathing facilities centered on contrast therapy. Spa-goers describe a large hot tub maintained at a perfect temperature alongside a freezing cold plunge pool. The area also includes one dry sauna and one steam room, which guests note are clean, well-maintained, and functional. The common area features two additional dry sauna rooms, described as spaces to detox, though the separate ice room or cold room has been out of service for months. The core experience revolves around alternating between the hot and cold pools, the dry sauna, and the steam room.
Atmosphere
The venue offers a quiet, low-key, and clean environment. Guests describe the common area as spacious, chill, clean, and orderly, with plenty of space to read, nap, or relax. The overall vibe is simple, serene, and less crowded compared to larger competitors, making it suitable for a full day of relaxation. The mandatory nudity in the wet areas and provided pajamas for the common area are part of the traditional Korean spa structure.
Additional Amenities
Beyond the bathing facilities, the spa features a clay room and a salt room in the common area. A cafe and a restaurant are on-site, where guests can charge items to a provided wristband. The restaurant serves food that guests describe as decent, homemade, and yummy, with specific mentions of *sikhye* (sweet rice drink) and *patbingsu* (shaved ice dessert). The primary additional services are body scrubs and massages, which many spa-goers highlight as excellent.
Staff
Feedback on staff is mixed. Some guests describe pleasant interactions with a nice owner and sweet cashiers. However, other experiences include reports of staff yelling at guests without clear reason and a significant billing error at checkout that was perceived as unprofessional.
Pricing
The spa operates with a base entrance fee, which some guests note is required even when booking services like body scrubs. Several guests mention a $30 base fee per person and express that the pricing feels high for the smaller size and limited number of sauna rooms compared to other area spas.
