Spa Castle

Overview

• Spa Castle is a premier traditional Asian & European bath house and spa facility, offering a comprehensive wellness experience centered around hydrotherapy pools, saunas, and relaxation areas. It combines modern amenities with time-honored bathing rituals for ultimate rejuvenation.
• The overall atmosphere is one of tranquil escape, promoting mental, physical, and social well-being through nude bath areas (for hygiene), heated mineral pools, saunas, and serene lounges. Visitors enjoy a fulfilling day of detoxification, circulation improvement, and stress relief in a clean, barefoot environment.

Features & Amenities

• Indoor and Outdoor Hydrotherapy Pools & Hot Tubs: Multiple heated mineral pools, cold plunge baths, and aqua-jets for acupressure massage, enhancing circulation and immunity.
• Sauna Valley: Dry and wet saunas designed to cleanse pores, relieve aches, and promote healing (limit 30 minutes per session).
• Bath & Locker Lounges (1F, 10AM–9:45PM): Electronically operated lockers, powder rooms, relaxing lounges; traditional nude bathing with showers required before entry.
• Fitness Center (3F, 10AM–9:30PM): Fully equipped gym with cardio, resistance machines, and free weights; proper footwear required.
• Lounge & Study Areas: Tranquil spaces for resting, reading, or re-energizing.
• Additional Perks with Admission: Two lockers, spa robe, full-size towel, and wristband (locker key); no re-entry after check-in.
• Dining Options: Tonic Tapas (poolside drinks & American dishes), Juice Farm (fresh juices, waffles), Castle Café (coffee, teas).
• Other: Mystic Penthouse Bar, resting areas, powder rooms.

Services

• Core Spa Experiences:
  • Traditional body scrubs and exfoliation massages.
  • Hydrotherapy rituals: Hot baths → Saunas → Scrubs → Cold plunge.
• Lavender Beauty Spa (2F, 11AM–8PM, last appt. 7PM):
  • Facials: Refresh ($60/30min), Gentleman’s ($100/60min), Improve ($100/60min), Correct & Pamper ($185/90min), Back Facials ($70/30min).
  • Body Treatments: Aromatic Sugar Scrub ($95/30min), Detoxifying Mud Wrap ($130/60min), Avocado & Silk Wrap ($150/60min).
  • Beauty Salon: Manicures ($20–$50), Pedicures ($35–$75), Add-ons (e.g., Gel Polish $30).
  • Spa Add-ons: Eye Treatment ($30), Organic Peel ($40), Collagen/24K Masks ($40), Ultrasound/Microdermabrasion ($40–$50), Hot Stones ($30).
• Additional Treatments: Massages, skin care, facials (full menu via Booker link); no prenatal massages.
• Note: General admission not included in service prices; check-in 30min early to avoid fees.

Pricing

• General Admission (unlimited access, no reservation needed, valid all day):
  • Weekday (Mon–Thu, no holidays):
    • Adult: $65
    • 17 & under: $45
    • Hotel Guests: $40 (per 2 days)
    • Under 1yr: Free
  • Weekend (Fri–Sun/Holidays):
    • Adult: $80
    • 17 & under: $45
    • Hotel Guests: $40 (per 2 days)
    • Under 1yr: Free
• Extra charges: Lost wristband ($25), additional robes/towels.
• Services priced separately (e.g., facials $60–$185, body wraps $95–$150).

Location & Hours

• Address: 131-10 11th Avenue, College Point, NY 11356
• Call Center: 718-888-9893 (9AM–9PM)
• Operating Hours (general spa):
  • Bath/Lounge: 10AM–9:45PM
  • Fitness: 10AM–9:30PM
  • Lavender Spa: 11AM–8PM (last appt. 7PM)
  • Dining: Varies (e.g., 10AM–8PM or 12PM–9:30PM)
• Part of Spa Castle family (affiliated with The One Hotel Texas & Spa Castle NY).

Notes

• Unique Aspects: Emphasizes traditional Korean jjimjilbang culture with nude bathing for purity (no swimwear, chemicals), contrast hydrotherapy (hot/cold immersion), and barefoot policy (socks optional on upper floors). Strict hygiene/sanitation rules, no outside food/phones in baths, minors supervised.
• Special Policies: Shower before pools, no re-entry, ID required, no smoking/vaping inside. COVID precautions advised.
• What Sets It Apart: All-day unlimited access, family-friendly (kids policies), integrated fitness/spa/dining; hiring opportunities available. Promotions, spa menu, and hotel perks enhance the holistic relax & rejuvenate experience.