5 Best Spas in Downtown, Columbia SC
Updated 11 October 2026 · 15 spas in Downtown, Columbia SC considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers spas in Downtown Columbia SC, including salt therapy, massage studios, facials and head spa treatments. Fifteen qualifying businesses were considered. The five below are ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one, so each position reflects both quality and volume. Each entry shows the address, listed hours and services, and themes from review excerpts. Use it to choose a spa visit based on the kind of treatment you want, and check whether an appointment is required.
#1
Shvaas Spa Salt Cave & Float Therapy
★ 4.9 (758 Google reviews)Wellness center
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Shvaas Spa Salt Cave and Float Therapy is a wellness center at 1716 Main St in Columbia, rated 4.9 from 758 reviews. Google lists hours from 10 am on Tuesday through Saturday, with Sunday and Monday closed. Listed features include a sauna, a restaurant, discounts for kids and a paid parking lot. Reviewers mention the salt cave, a hydro massage, the Zen Den and spa packages that let them try several services. They also describe the equipment as new and well maintained.
Best for: Salt cave and multi-service spa days
- Address
- 1716 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–6 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 10 am–6 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–7 pm; Tue 10 am–6 pm; Wed 10 am–7 pm
#2
Master's Touch Massage & Facial Spa LLC
★ 4.9 (632 Google reviews)Massage therapist
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Master's Touch Massage and Facial Spa is at 1634 Taylor St in Columbia, rated 4.9 from 632 reviews. Google lists hours from 8 am to 8:30 pm on most days, with Sunday closing at 6 pm, and appointments are required. The business is listed as Black-owned, disability-owned and veteran-owned. Reviewers mention Swedish massage, a heated adjustable table, custom playlists and a couples massage. Several say the therapists asked about problem areas and tailored the session.
Best for: Swedish and couples massage by appointment
- Address
- 1634 Taylor St, Columbia, SC 29201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–8 pm; Mon 8 am–8:30 pm; Sat 8 am–8 pm; Sun 8 am–6 pm; Thu 8 am–8:30 pm; Tue 8 am–8:30 pm; Wed 8 am–8:30 pm
#3
Sage Massage Studio
★ 5 (302 Google reviews)Massage therapist
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Sage Massage Studio is at 1332 Main St in Columbia, rated 5 from 302 reviews. Google does not list hours, but it does list required appointments, card payments and wheelchair access to the entrance. Reviewers mention prenatal massage, deep tissue work and a studio they describe as gorgeous and relaxing. One reviewer says the price for prenatal massage was reasonable. Several reviewers say the therapists answered questions and adjusted the session to what they needed.
Best for: Prenatal and deep tissue massage
- Address
- 1332 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201, United States
- Hours
- hours not listed
#4
Stay Serene Head Spa
★ 5 (267 Google reviews)Spa
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Stay Serene Head Spa is at 2154 Boyce St in Columbia, rated 5 from 267 reviews. Google lists hours on weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday mornings, with Sunday and Monday closed, and online scheduling is available. Skincare and scalp treatments are listed. Reviewers mention a dark, calm room, relaxing music and a long scalp treatment that left them feeling refreshed. Some describe it as a good gift idea for a birthday or a first head spa visit.
Best for: Scalp and head spa treatments
- Address
- 2154 Boyce St Suite 114, Columbia, SC 29207, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–5 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 10 am–3 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–5 pm; Tue 9 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm
#5
Spa M.D.
★ 4.9 (328 Google reviews)Day spa
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Spa M.D. is a day spa at 601 Center St in West Columbia, rated 4.9 from 328 reviews. Google lists hours from 10 am to 7 pm Tuesday through Saturday, with Sunday and Monday closed. It offers skincare treatments, membership options, online scheduling and on-site parking. Reviewers mention an intro massage and facial, medical massage for back issues, and a facial where products were explained without pressure to buy. Several reviewers say they returned to a favorite therapist.
Best for: Medical massage and facials with online booking
- Address
- 601 Center St, West Columbia, SC 29169, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–7 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 10 am–7 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–7 pm; Tue 10 am–7 pm; Wed 10 am–7 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 15 spas in Downtown, Columbia SC with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Master's Touch Massage & Facial Spa LLC opens at 8 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated spa on this list?
Shvaas Spa Salt Cave & Float Therapy ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 758 reviews. Master's Touch Massage & Facial Spa LLC is second at 4.9 from 632 reviews.
Which spas in Downtown, Columbia SC are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Master's Touch Massage & Facial Spa LLC, at 8:30 pm.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Master's Touch Massage & Facial Spa LLC, Stay Serene Head Spa and Spa M.D..
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