5 Best Massage Spas in Kips Bay, New York NY

This guide lists five massage spas for people in and around Kips Bay, New York NY, who want a massage without guessing from scratch. It draws on businesses in Google's massage spa category, with 10 qualifying spas considered. They are ranked by Google rating weighted by how many people left one, so a strong score from many reviewers ranks higher than a perfect score from a few. Each entry covers hours, address, listed features and what reviewers mention.

The list at a glance

  1. 1Olive Massage and Spa NYC★ 5 · 2,908 reviews
  2. 2Grand Central Bodywork★ 4.9 · 470 reviews
  3. 3Mali Healing Spa - Thai Massage NYC★ 4.9 · 211 reviews
  4. 4New Energy Spa Massage★ 4.7 · 444 reviews
  5. 5Angel Hands Wellness★ 4.6 · 153 reviews
#1

Olive Massage and Spa NYC

★ 5 (2,908 Google reviews)Massage spa

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Olive Massage and Spa NYC is at 42 W 38th St, open until 10 pm most days and until 9 pm on Sundays. Reviewers mention birthday and anniversary couples massages with room decorations and champagne afterward, Thai combination massage, and a comfortable first-massage experience. One reviewer wrote that guests are asked to leave reviews on the spot right after a session, which is worth knowing when reading its ratings. The entrance and toilet are wheelchair accessible.

Best for: Birthday or anniversary couples massage
Address
42 W 38th St #1, New York, NY 10018, United States
Hours
Fri 9:30 am–10 pm; Mon 10 am–10 pm; Sat 9:30 am–10 pm; Sun 9:30 am–9 pm; Thu 10 am–10 pm; Tue 10 am–10 pm; Wed 10 am–10 pm
#2

Grand Central Bodywork

★ 4.9 (470 Google reviews)Massage spa

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Grand Central Bodywork is at 211 E 43rd St, open 11 am to 9 pm on weekdays and 10 am to 8 pm on weekends. It identifies as Asian-owned and LGBTQ+ owned and lists online scheduling, skincare treatments and gender-neutral toilets. Reviewers mention 90-minute hot stone massage, chocolate and champagne, careful postpartum treatment and couples rooms. One reviewer described poor service and hygiene, so experiences vary.

Best for: Hot stone and postpartum massage
Address
211 E 43rd St, New York, NY 10017, United States
Hours
Fri 11 am–9 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 10 am–8 pm; Sun 10 am–8 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#3

Mali Healing Spa - Thai Massage NYC

★ 4.9 (211 Google reviews)Massage spa

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Mali Healing Spa - Thai Massage NYC is in Suite 2500 at 315 Madison Ave and is open daily from 10:30 am to 9 pm. Reviewers mention traditional Thai massage with lots of stretching that helped flexibility, deep tissue work, and a body chart where you mark areas that need more pressure. One guest found the Thai massage more intense than relaxing. It identifies as Asian-owned and lists gender-neutral toilets.

Best for: Traditional Thai stretching massage
Address
315 Madison Ave Ste 2500, New York, NY 10017, United States
Hours
daily 10:30 am–9 pm
#4

New Energy Spa Massage

★ 4.7 (444 Google reviews)Massage spa

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New Energy Spa Massage is on the second floor of 179 Madison Ave and is open daily from 10 am to midnight. Reviewers mention spacious couples rooms, firm pressure that stays short of painful, thorough full-body work and an optional hot stone add-on. One reviewer wished they had been asked about focus areas before the session. Memberships, online scheduling and skincare treatments are listed, and appointments are required.

Best for: Late-night firm pressure massage
Address
179 Madison Ave Fl 2, New York, NY 10016, United States
Hours
daily 10 am–12 am
#5

Angel Hands Wellness

★ 4.6 (153 Google reviews)Massage spa

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Angel Hands Wellness is on the second floor of 277 1st Ave and is open daily from 10 am to midnight. Reviewers mention being fitted in about 20 minutes after calling, receiving the address by text and finding the room clean and ready. Deep tissue massage comes up repeatedly, along with kind staff and fair prices. Several long-term regulars say the quality has stayed consistent.

Best for: Same-day deep tissue massage
Address
277 1st Ave 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10003, United States
Hours
daily 10 am–12 am

How we made this list

We looked at 10 spas in Kips Bay, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Massage spa”, ranked by weighted rating. 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 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the highest-rated spa on this list?

Olive Massage and Spa NYC ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 2,908 reviews. Grand Central Bodywork is second at 4.9 from 470 reviews.

Which spas in Kips Bay, New York NY are open late?

New Energy Spa Massage stays open until 12 am; Angel Hands Wellness stays open until 12 am.

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