Five Star Massage Spa

A friend recommended this spa, so a few of us went to the second floor of Diamond Plaza in Irvine for a try. The male receptionist was warm and friendly, and the service was impeccable. Although the spa was crowded, everything was well-organized and efficient. Before the massage, the therapist inquired about our specific needs, and the massage itself was professional, meticulous, and thorough. The spa environment was clean, quiet, and relaxing. Such excellent service at a very reasonable price. In short, it was a fantastic experience and definitely worth recommending. I would love to go back.

Was in town for the day and figured I would kill time by getting a massage. Thankfully I was placed in a small single room but it was by the bathroom so the noises would take me out of it. The massage itself felt thorough but it wasn’t necessarily a massage where fingers were used? It was more so forearm and I’m unsure if that has led to the chronic discomfort. I got a 60 min Swedish massage and the only other time I have felt this much pain and soreness was when I got a deep tissue massage years later in LAs Chinatown. Parts of the massage were a bit painful but breathed through it. Next day I could not lay down on my back because my shoulders and upper back felt so tender to touch. Now two days later the upper back/shoulder pain persists. I figured some soreness may be normal but surprised with it having been a Swedish massage and it now being two days. Just FYI for those considering. I tipped $20 too and lowkey feeling ripped off as I was hoping to feel more relaxed post massage lol Posted this earlier 1/25 for a massage received 1/23 and customer service reached out the same day offered a solution and held themselves accountable for what was a mix up between service requested and service offered. That alone makes me feel they are more credible as a business. Upping one star.

This place offers some of the best pricing I’ve found for deep tissue massages. I’ve had massages at high-end resorts and a variety of other places, so I feel like I have a solid basis for comparison. In terms of the massage itself, I’d rate it around a 4 out of 5. That said, when you factor in the value for the price, it easily becomes a 5-star experience. What really stands out is how friendly and welcoming the staff are. Everyone I’ve interacted with has been kind, professional, and made the experience comfortable from start to finish. If you’re looking for a great deep tissue massage at a very reasonable price, this is definitely a spot worth checking out.

After a long day of work, my husband and I decided to try Five Star Foot Massage in Irvine, hoping to find a new go-to spot. Unfortunately, it was disappointing.We booked a one-hour combo massage. The massage itself was decent, but the environment completely ruined the experience. Multiple customers were talking loudly throughout their sessions, including full phone conversations. One group was especially disruptive and no one addressed it.What made it worse was that employees were also chatting loudly among themselves. A massage establishment should prioritize a calm, quiet atmosphere. That basic expectation was not met.I eventually removed the towel from my face out of frustration because the noise level was so distracting. Given the location of this business, I expected better management and professionalism. I brought my concerns to management, and while they offered a discount , (which I did not request), I did appreciate. There needs to be better enforcement of a quiet environment and improved staff professionalism.

8/25/2025 update: great experience this time. I go a 90 min combo massage. Back and shoulders were so much looser. Felt very balanced this time. Definitely going back. April 2025: Clean and reasonably priced. I went with the deluxe combo (60 min) and felt very good afterwards. The foot reflexology couls have been better though. It didnt feel even between each side. I will have to go back to try it again. Hopefully, it’ll be good enough to bring it to 5 stars.