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Best Massages For Every Budget In Los Angeles

As people get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life in LA, they often forget to pamper themselves or just take a minute to relax. There are numerous massage locations and spas across the city with pricing ranging from reasonable, willing to spend a little extra to unwind and also over-the-top luxurious. No matter your budget, here are the best spas to get a massage in LA.
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Sand Spa
Manhattan Beach

As former athletes, who had access to regular massage treatment, Sand Spa's founders set out to create a place for the everyday person to experience high quality spa services at affordable prices on a more frequent basis. They believe a trip to the spa shouldn't happen once a year; it should be a part of your lifestyle. Self-care is essential in feeling empowered and enlightened. The average price for a 30 min massage is $45 and a 60 min is $75.

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Willow Spa
Santa Monica

This spa offers full-service menu of massages, body polishes and an array of therapeutic alternative services promoting beauty and health through non-invasive techniques and its rejuvenating Willow enzyme bath. With services starting at $106 for a 60-min spa service, their most luxe option is the tropical renewal package ($300). This package includes a 90-minute mango body polish and massage, a facial and their four-step bright eyes treatment from Eminence Organics.

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Larchmont Sanctuary Spa
Los Angeles

Nestled in leafy Larchmont Village, the boutique Larchmont Sanctuary Spa offers a full range of personalized day spa treatments including: massage, organic facials, detoxifying body treatments, and romantic couples' packages that include use of their custom copper hydrotherapy tub built for two. Their four-hour Ultimate Romance couples package ($1,224) starts with a champagne toast in their private copper jacuzzi while eating gourmet chocolates from local chocolatier John Kelly. Then the pampering begins with full body jade stone massages, followed by Himalayan salt scrubs and then superfruit vitamin c facials.

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Spa del Rey
The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey
Marina Del Rey

Overlooking the marina, the 7,000sf Spa del Rey invites guests to relax, breathe and release and enjoy a perfect backdrop for a day of relaxation. The spa features 8 treatment rooms, including a romantic couple's suite and a range of therapies focused on hydration and relaxation, all customized to meet the needs of each guest. Whether you are you're travelling for business or pleasure or a local resident needing a half-day stay-cation, immerse yourself in a number of custom body treatments, signature massages and more. One of the signature treatments is the Hydrafacial which is an advanced, medical-grade skincare treatment. Pricing ranges $170 - $350 depending on the length of the treatment.

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Zeel

Zeel, the first and leading on-demand massage company, delivers spa-quality massages directly to wherever you are or going to be in as little as an hour. Simply download the app, and in a few swipes, a licensed and vetted massage therapist will come to you with the massage table, music and transform your home into a five-star spa. Customers can choose either a male or female massage therapist and can schedule 60, 75, and 90-minute massages, with techniques that range from Swedish to deep tissue, sports, couples, prenatal, and sleep massage. Pricing varies by location, a 60-minute massage in Los Angeles is around $115-$120 including the tax and gratuity.

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The Spa at Beverly Wilshire.
Beverly Hills

Located on the second floor of the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, The Spa at Beverly Wilshire is an oasis of beauty and serenity in the heart of Beverly Hills. Escape from the bustle of Rodeo Drive and revitalizes the mind, body and spirit with a multitude of treatments including: massages, body treatments, facial treatments, The Nail Bar, a distinctive spot to enjoy a hand or foot treatment, and other extra touches. One of only three spas in Los Angeles with the coveted Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award, services range from $65 at The Nail Bar to $860 for the Signature Beverly Wilshire Facial. This treatment includes HydraFacial®, microcurrent galvanic, and oxygen technologies completed with a Knesko luxury diamond face, neck and décolleté mask leaving the skin ready for your close up. 

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SoSpa and LeSalon
Sofitel Los Angeles
Los Angeles

At SoSpa and LeSalon guests are surrounded by traditional European touches, which aligns with the Parisian origins of the Sofitel brand. Infuses French with a touch of LA in your spa journey which includes a wide array of indulgent treatments for individuals or couples to enjoy. At Le Salon, the hotel's chic salon, the relaxing indoor/outdoor environment with three chic stylist stations is designed to be a refreshing respite. Sit at their drying station, makeup application area, and a charming al fresco "bistro" style patio garden and be surrounded by planters with fresh lavender ad statement furniture. Try their hot chocolate detox, 90 min $250, which is a full body exfoliation with nourishing salt scrub and chocolate essential oil, followed by a massage with natural cocoa to reduce stress and tension.

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Burke Williams
Hollywood

Transport yourself from the stresses of everyday life and choose from a full menu of services that include facials, massages, body treatments and more, and indulge in world-class amenities. Unwind with a Pure Relaxation massage (starting at $125) or indulge in a transformative journey such as Defy (starting at $650) which includes an anti-aging facial with eye lift, 80-min pure relaxation massage with hot stones enhancement, spa manicure and spa pedicure with heel honey.

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Ciel Spa by Pearl Wellness
SLS Beverly Hills
Los Angeles

The 5,000sf spa is designed with warm white tones giving it a dreamscape atmosphere where guests can relax with state-of- the-art treatments in a luxurious, serene environment. Treatments include, but are not limited to the Ciel Custom Facial with use of the Biologique Rechercheě method and the Ciel massage, the full-service IGK hair salon, as well as new treatments such as IV Therapy. Massage treatments range from $200-$400, facial treatments range from $200-525 and body treatments range from $150-$800, like the pre-and post-plastic surgery liposuction, starting at $800.

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Hotel Bel-Air Spa
Los Angeles

Hotel Bel-Air Spa features 7 treatment rooms, a private nail suite housing three manicure/pedicure stations, a relaxation lounge and the enclave. The latter is a 570-sf private suite perfect for couples or groups of up to 10 people, who wish to luxuriate in privacy and treat themselves to the ultimate in pampering. Experience luxury beauty treatments, exclusive to Hotel Bel-Air Spa with a full spa menu ranging from $100-$1000. Exclusive to the spa, the signature valmont facial treatment – vitality of the stars ($1,000) treatment is a 90-minute facial and concludes with a relaxing and deeply hydrating hand and foot treatment.

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The Peninsula Spa Beverly Hills
The Belvedere at The Peninsula Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills

Indulge in The Peninsula's range of custom treatments with body treatments starting at $145, massages starting at $255 and facials $295. If you are looking for an innovative treatment, try their new Ultimate Indulgence Facial ($1,500 / 120-minute), a six-in-one treatment that utilizes cutting-edge technology to provide a customized facial experience. This luxury facial stimulates and tones your inner skin to its original glow with diamond-tipped microdermabrasion, oxygen, radio frequency, an LED face mask, air massage and electroporation which all enhance the skin to its original glow.

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La Prairie Spa
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills2

Featuring 6 treatment rooms and separate steam rooms with experience showers for men and women, their spa menu offers services (which range from $195 to $725) such as massages, facial treatments, body treatments, shared couples' experiences and more. Exclusive treatments to the spa include the ultimate radiance experience ($585) and the diamond day package ($725) which includes their signature La Prairie facial and diamond perfection body treatment, a champagne lunch, followed by a pampering perfect manicure and pedicure and a personalized makeup consultation.

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The SPA at Sunset Marquis
West Hollywood

The SPA at Sunset Marquis offers a variety of treatments, massages, and facials to both hotel guests and visitors right off the Sunset Strip. Prices for treatments start at $180 for their let's go to the spa package and go up to their $500 spa-liday package. The spa-liday package allows guests to enjoy a 90-minute massage, 90-minute facial, classic mani/pedi, a day pass to the pool, glass of champagne and valet parking. Each service features organic products including Butter London nail polish, LashFOOD eye candy bars, and Lori Jack sandals.

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Exhale at Fairmont
Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows
Santa Monica

In a relaxing and uplifting sanctuary, Exhale provides therapeutic, results-oriented and transformational body and skin care services designed to promote inner and outer well-being. The spa features a top-notch fitness program with core fusion and yoga classes along with a wide range of spa treatments from: facials, massages and manicures and pedicures to acupuncture, energetic therapies and waxing services. Massage treatments range from $120-$220 while their day of restoration spa package ($320) includes a 60-minute true facial, 60-minute fusion massage and pure manicure and pedicure. Monthly spa treatment memberships and fitness programming are also available.
 

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Sea Wellness Spa
Casa Del Mar
Santa Monica

Designed by Rachel Winokur of Etta Designs, Sea Wellness Spa at Hotel Casa del Mar is just steps away from the Pacific Ocean. The eco-luxurious spa offers five treatment rooms, including a couple's room, and a yoga studio and fitness room. Treatments include skincare, muscle care and body treatments featuring the line of EmerginC Scientific Organics products, with an average price range of $190 - $300. If you are looking to relax like a queen, indulge in their sea queen package ($850) which includes a sea blossom sojourn experience, 60-minute massage and 90-minute oxygen or lightstim facial.

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The Spa at Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
Los Angeles

Located inside the luxurious Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, The Spa features 8 treatment rooms, steam and sauna, plus exclusive spa treatments such as the new signature surrender massage, with crystal infused oils, new Jetset refresh facial, Ila body treatments, Tata Harper organic facials and more. After their most expensive package which is the four-handed synchronized massage ($530) for 80-minutes, bask in their poolside cabana and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. The near 4,000sf spa also has a nail suite offering luxurious mani/pedi options ranging from $55-$140.

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The Spa at Terranea
Terranea Resort, A Destination Hotel
Rancho Palos Verdes

Located along the coastal bluffs of Rancho Palos Verdes, The Spa at Terranea feels a world-away but is just an easy drive from LA. The spa takes a unique approach to wellness by paying particular attention to the timing of a guest's visit, adjusting their treatment according to nature and circadian rhythm and ranging from $205-$400. In one of their 25 generously-sized treatment rooms or one of their luxurious signature spa suites, nourish, restore and escape with one of their signature rituals, or choose their day of wellness package ($850 weekdays, $880 weekends) which includes a 60-minute private personal training or movement class session, a volcanic clay wrap, a 60-minute massage of your choice.

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The Now
Los Angeles

With locations in West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Silver Lake and Studio City, The NOW has created a luxury service in a convenient, affordable, and accessible way. Services are either available in the communal journey room and focuses on seated head and foot massage, while their private moment room is focused on full-body massages. With prices ranging from $25-$135, they offer: five types of massages, collagen eye masks, aromatherapy, heat therapy, muscle recovery gel and crystal healing. ​​​

Other places to consider as well: Blossom Spa Hollywood, Tikkun Holistic Spa, Wi Spa, Massage Envy, Pho Siam Thai Spa and Raven Spa

Jarone Ashkenazi is a freelance writer who covers restaurants, bars, travel, sports and other lifestyle topics. View his work at www.jaroneashkenazi.com, or connect with him on Twitter: @JaroneAsh
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