5 Best Spas in Upper West Side, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 18 spas in Upper West Side, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five spas and massage businesses on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, useful for anyone looking for a massage, facial or foot reflexology session close to home or near a show. The list was ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one, from 18 qualifying businesses in the area. Each entry draws on the business's listed hours, address, attributes and what its reviewers mention, so you can compare the practical details before booking an appointment.
#1
Wellness Massage Spa 71
★ 5 (222 Google reviews)Massage therapist
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Wellness Massage Spa 71 is a massage therapist on West 71st Street, open daily from 9:30 am to 10:30 pm. Reviewers mention a quiet, clean and bright space, and one describes coming in for shoulder soreness and leaving much more relaxed. Others point to foot reflexology that works pressure points firmly, 90-minute sessions for two, and the convenience of booking an appointment by text message.
Best for: Foot reflexology and late evening sessions
- Address
- 211 W 71st St, New York, NY 10023, United States
- Hours
- daily 9:30 am–10:30 pm
#2
Upper West Spa
★ 5 (167 Google reviews)Day spa
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Upper West Spa is a day spa at 189a Amsterdam Avenue offering skincare treatments alongside massage, with online scheduling and appointments required. It opens at 9:30 am daily, closing at 8 pm on weekdays and 5:30 pm on weekends. Reviewers mention hot stone and deep tissue massages booked before a Broadway show, and first facials that left skin looking refreshed. The entrance and restroom are wheelchair accessible, and card and mobile payments are accepted.
Best for: Facials and couples massage before a show
- Address
- 189a Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–8 pm; Mon 9:30 am–8 pm; Sat 9:30 am–5:30 pm; Sun 9:30 am–5:30 pm; Thu 9:30 am–8 pm; Tue 9:30 am–8 pm; Wed 9:30 am–8 pm
#3
Hua Kang Qi Gong Massage Spa
★ 4.9 (200 Google reviews)Massage spa
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Hua Kang Qi Gong Massage Spa sits at 165 West 74th Street and keeps long hours, daily from 9:30 am to 11:30 pm. Appointments are recommended and credit cards are accepted. Reviewers describe relaxing massages with the right amount of pressure and attention to areas they asked to focus on, and one mentions a therapist experienced with athletic treatments. Another notes being reminded about tipping at checkout, so it helps to plan for that.
Best for: Athletic and focused-pressure massage
- Address
- 165 W 74th St, New York, NY 10023, United States
- Hours
- daily 9:30 am–11:30 pm
#4
Hua Kang Qi Gong Tui-Na
★ 4.8 (237 Google reviews)Massage spa
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Hua Kang Qi Gong Tui-Na is a massage spa at 303 Amsterdam Avenue, open daily from 9:30 am until midnight. It takes online bookings, requires appointments and accepts cards and mobile payments. Regulars point to couples massages and describe the place as spotless and friendly. Several reviewers mention foot massages as relief after days of walking around the city, and some call the pricing affordable for a two-person, two-hour visit.
Best for: Couples massage and tired feet
- Address
- 303 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023, United States
- Hours
- daily 9:30 am–12 am
#5
Upper West Side Massage - Hua Kang Best Qi Gong Tui-Na
★ 4.7 (372 Google reviews)Massage spa
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This massage spa at 164 West 80th Street is open daily from 9:30 am to midnight and has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. Reviewers who have returned several times mention consistently good therapists and say they felt looser afterward, while visitors point to foot massages after long days of sightseeing and a quick, friendly welcome. One reviewer reported a delayed start and an unsatisfying session, so experiences are not uniform.
Best for: Late-night foot massage near 80th Street
- Address
- 164 W 80th St, New York, NY 10024, United States
- Hours
- daily 9:30 am–12 am
How we made this list
We looked at 18 spas in Upper West Side, New York NY 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 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Wellness Massage Spa 71 opens at 9:30 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?
Wellness Massage Spa 71 ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 222 reviews. Upper West Spa is second at 5 from 167 reviews.
Which spas in Upper West Side, New York NY are open late?
Hua Kang Qi Gong Tui-Na stays open until 12 am; Upper West Side Massage - Hua Kang Best Qi Gong Tui-Na stays open until 12 am.
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