Mission Hills Spa

This was my fourth time visiting this massage spa. And, the fourth person I’ve had. Those people that had such great reviews were about previous employees there. I think Keke was the best! Apparently they have a huge turnover and can’t keep good people. Although the price is right I didn’t feel comfortable either. I felt like they were pushing me out in a hurry! I will have to have find another establishment to get some real relaxation in.

I really like the team here. I bring my kids and we get great foot massages. My wife and I have also had Thai and athletic massages and we’ve been very pleased. Their rates are unbeatable.

At 61, my body is a mass of aches and pains as old sports injuries and a few work injuries wreak their revenge. Sophia has massaged me several times now, and has a great understanding of what hurts, why it hurts and how to fix it. I can’t recommend her enough – I’ve been dependent on massages for years, and this is the best place I’ve found. It’s clean and quiet, very well maintained. And the staff is the best!

Almost all of the 5-​star reviews from 5 – 6 months ago are clearly fakes, written by the owner or his or her friends. I let Unilocal know, and they removed one. But, the broken English and the fact that the reviewers only review massage places or have no other reviews suggest they’re bogus. This place is definitely not a 4-​star massage place. Be forewarned.

Really awkward situation all around! My buddy and I went to this place, wanting a really nice foot and body massage… the half n half. I’ve been to other foot places and thought this would be similar. It sorta was but the set up and service was just off.
As soon as you walk in, they have the chairs where they provide the foot massage. It’s right by the window, so you can literally see the traffic and hear all the noise from the cars… not ideal when you are trying to relax.
So once our feet were done, we were taken to separate rooms, which was fine and I was told to «take off everything»…okay…so I did! And I got a whole body massage, minus my arms n hands. I was really hoping for those parts too cuz I do boxing and it feels good when they are sore. Nope, that was skipped. Oh! The feet massage was good though!
Another awkward part of this service was at the end, my masseuse said all done, so she leaves so I can get dressed but she immediately comes back in and starts changing the sheets and cleaning up… I’m still naked at this point and she’s just staring at me while I get dressed. Sooooo not okay. I tip her even though that was wierd and she did an Okay job with the body massage.
I meet up w my buddy outside which he asks me how much I tipped and I said $ 8−10…I forget how much at this point and he then informed me that he had only $ 10 to tip and was just about to go find me & ask me for $ 5 bucks more when his masseuse sees that he pulled out the ten bucks and then proceeds to say something like, «ok ten dolla… is too little… you tip more, give more, yes?!» He was taken a back a bit and said ya, $ 15 and she still asked for more!
Him being a sucker… he tipped $ 20! I couldn’t believe that happened! My masseuse didn’t ask for more and glad she didn’t cuz I would’ve just said no!
This is my two cents… I’ll be going elsewhere next time.

I like the location & the facility is nice. There were some strange moments, but ultimately the 1-​hour $ 25 foot massage I got was good for the price. First thing that was odd, there are 2 massage chairs right out front. So when you walk in, the chairs are right there. Not the best place to have a quiet massage since the front door is wide open & you can hear the cars zooming by in that high-​traffic corner spot. Plus, people coming & going you get an earful. One guy came out from the backroom and said in a booming voice, «This is a GREAT place!!» Then he noticed me getting a massage right under his face & said «oh! Sorry!» So if you don’t mind noise, that’s fine. Lucky for me, my massage put me in & out in stages of sleep, so it wasn’t a huge issue for me. Afterwards when I mentioned the traffic noise to the receptionist, she said, «why didn’t you close the door then?» Huh. Ok then. So I guess you can close the door.
Next time I’ll bring a sleep mask & earplugs. That might help as well. But Tina my massage lady did a great job on my feet. The other odd thing I noticed while I was getting my massage, I overheard a conversation between that guy who came out to pay & the receptionist. I couldn’t help it since I was right there next to them. Anyway, this guy came in the same time I did. But he was already done. He only got a 30 min foot massage. She told him it was $ 30. But the sign out front said $ 25 for an hour foot massage. She said because he got a private room, it’s $ 30. He said they never told him that & just took him to a room. So fine. He agreed to pay the $ 30. Then he said, «well now I know. Next time I’ll get the $ 40 full body!» Lol. I don’t want to assume anything here, but sounds a little shady. They see a big white guy & automatically take him to a private room. Then scam him $ 30 for a 30 min massage. And I got an hour for $ 25 in the front. Things that make you go hmmm…
Then she asked if he was tipping. He said for $ 30…sure tip $ 5. The lady loudly SCOFFED! Like she couldn’t believe it. He said, «what? Is something wrong? That not enough?» She was silent, but trying to muffle her laughter & scorn. She started talking her language to the massage person in front of him. He was clearly getting annoyed & said «yeah, $ 5 tip for $ 30 massage. So charge $ 35». Then he left.
My massage was great & I was thoroughly entertained by that customer & his dilemma. I liked the massage therapist & made sure I tipped her directly in cash. Something about the receptionist made me not trust her. The way she handled that guy & then later telling me to just shut the door. And the constant talking to the therapists in their language in front of customers… it put me at unease. It’s a good thing I called in advance & directly asked the price. Make sure you get everything up front before they take you to the back.
I’m giving 3 stars for Tina (I’d give her 4, but the open door & noise really was weird). I’d go back just because it’s conveniently near my apt, it’s cheap & it’s good for those emergency foot aches. I’ll try it again & close the door next time and see if my rating improves.
Another good thing is it’s near a bunch of restaurants & the library. So you can spend a few hours hanging in the area & treat yo self!
Note: Just noticed that almost all the 5 star reviews are from men. Maybe I need to book a private room! Haha… well, except for the guy with the runny business card that damaged his car. LOL

Great massage, friendly staff and a welcoming feeling. I am definitely returning. Tina did a great job working out my muscles

This place is mediocre at best. I originally went there because of the positive reviews; however, I now question their validity as I have noticed several people have gone back to update their review and give 5 more stars in a short period of time. Who does that?
Anyway, I paid for a full body massage and was taken to one of the back rooms. As I got on the massage table I noticed a hair dangling from the sheet… clean much? I asked the woman who performed my massage to apply soft to medium pressure… she used pretty hard pressure and at times used her elbows. During the massage I asked her two more times to apply less pressure, which she would comply with briefly only to return to the hard pressure. When the massage was over the woman said I was all done and abruptly turned on bright lights in the room. Again, I don’t know what all the positive reviews are about my back was sore for days following the torture oops I mean «massage.»

Pretty average foot massage at best. My technician did a lot of rubbing and not a lot of massaging. She started off doing a head reflexology and then worked her way down to my upper body/​neck area. After about 15 minutes, she then moved over to do the foot massage. I think that last 20 minutes. She then completed the massage by having me turn over for an all-​body massage (which I have to say, was much better than the actual foot massage).
I was looking for a true 60 minute foot reflexology massage but this place doesn’t do exactly that. You won’t break the bank by coming here but I’d rather opt for a pedicure where it costs the same but I get my nails painted and a massage in one.

Became a regular customer at MHS, and wow, what a great massage. Very professional and total relaxation. Both Wendy and KiKi are exceptional at their profession. Highly recommend this over all I’ve been to. C

This was hands down the best massage that I’ve ever had! Mission Hills Spa is peaceful, relaxing, and very clean. Wendy uses a technique with her feet that relieves tension build up in the shoulders, and is amazingly effective and relaxing. The entire massage was so good, that I was fighting not to fall asleep because I didn’t want to miss it. I left feeling refreshed and ready to book another massage! You also cannot beat the price. At $ 40 an hour, it’s excellent value for your money! I highly recommend Mission Hills Spa!

My week in San Diego was most relaxing because of the 4 days of massages I received at Mission Hills Spa. But the scheduling of appointments with my Hall of Fame masseuse was not so easy due to the asymptomatic increase in spa business. I realize that the reviews I have written may have contributed to this, but I always laud a 5 star service with its due 5 star rating. Mission Hills Spa is certainly the best massage delivery site in San Diego! The Grand Opening celebration rates allowed me to have 4 massages instead of the 3 that I had budgeted for. Again I forward that it is time for a great massage at Mission Hills Spa.

Mission Hills spa is a very clean and you feel very comfortable and relaxed. Wendy does a very professional massage. I find myself dozing off as the massage is so good. I will be going back has often as I can. I highly recommend you try this spa.

I had a wonderful session with Wendy last week. Very relaxing and very professional. The facility is very clean and the prices are competitive. Best kept secret in town for the moment.

I had the most wonderful massage yesterday from Keke and there foot massage are the greatest I ever had you people are missing out check it out for your self

This business came through my neighborhood, putting their cards on cars. When the card stained my car, I called them to ask for help cleaning the car. They never called back, and now today I find another of their cards on my car. I don’t what this business is like in person, but they lack respect for their community.

This location is under new management and is worthy of note. The facility is very clean and well appointed, creating a comfortable and calming atmosphere. The staff has a welcoming attitude and are excellant in the service they provide. The massage therapy was professionally done with excellant results. It was well worth the price charged. I was very satisfied and plan to be a returning customer.