Golden Island Massage
📍 Gay-friendly spas in Richmond
Golden Island Massage in Richmond offers a welcoming, affordable retreat for those seeking relaxation and stress relief. Known for its generous tipping culture, the spa provides a range of treatments, from foot massages to full-body sessions, with therapists who bring diverse techniques—though individual experiences may vary. The private and shared treatment rooms cater to different comfort levels, ensuring a tailored experience.
While the low-cost pricing makes it a standout, guests should expect a hands-on, sometimes intense approach, particularly for those with specific needs like hip or foot pain. The atmosphere remains friendly, though occasional communication challenges may arise. Ideal for regulars and newcomers alike, it delivers solid value for those prioritizing accessibility without sacrificing quality.
Features and services of Golden Island Massage
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Online scheduling
- Toilet
Planning
- Appointment required
- Appointments recommended
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Golden Island Massage is in position 12 out of 38 in gay-friendly spas in Richmond
Customer Reviews
Golden Island Massage has a rating of 4.1 out of 5 based on over 162 reviews on Google
I recommend to all my friends and they all have thanked me after having great massage. I agree with other reviewers that the treatments are Very inexpensive and they live on your tips so TIP Generously! I usually tip 20-30 dollars.
Been a regular customer for years. Some things you need to realize: the massage is underpriced and the therapists live on your tips. You must be generous. In 2025 I'd say you should be tipping $10-15 for a 1hr foot massage and $15-25 for a 1hr body. Yes that's more than 20% but you're still getting an amazing deal. The foot massage therapists are a bit of a grab bag with little training. Some are great and others not. They do put the more highly trained therapists in the body / more expensive massages. If you get someone you like then get their name and request them next time! You will be fully clothed for the foot massage in a shared room, but strip down to your underwear for the body massage in a private room.
Hubby and I went in for a couples massage. The massage itself was good, but unfortunately the overall experience was not relaxing. Since we were in the same room, the two massage therapists spent most of the session talking to each other nonstop, which was very distracting and took away from what should have been a relaxing time. We still left a 15% tip, which we felt was fair given the circumstances. However, the therapist became upset that we didn't give more, openly demanded a higher tip, and even told us not to come back lol. The level of entitlement and unprofessionalism was shocking and completely inappropriate.
My wife and I have been coming here for several years, both for individual and couple's massages. They do a great job and prices are low, so you should be prepared to tip well. The therapists probably don't make much more than minimum wage. Admittedly, language barrier can be an issue, but they will work with you because they do want to do a good job. We recently tried a different, more expensive place and were reminded why we keep coming back here. Highly recommend.
It was my first time here today. I will be back. I work long hours in a kitchen and spend a lot of time on my feet and also deal with a lot of hip pain. Sam was intuitive and spent a lot of time on key areas. Huge relief!
Going there for years for foot massages, fantastic place, but not for everyone. Each time is different as each masseur (mostly males) has their own techniques. Most of them don't speak English and it might be hard to share suggestions. But they all do great and are all nice, never encountered any issue. And very affordable.
Amy was great! Love this place because it's affordable and they give medium/hard pressure massages.
Information about Golden Island Massage
Address
Golden Island Massage is located at 3288 Pierce St # M268, Richmond, CA 94804, United States
Phone
The phone number of Golden Island Massage is +1 510-525-8288
Website
The website of Golden Island Massage is: greatgoldenisland.com
Business Hours
Monday: 10:00–21:00
Tuesday: 10:00–21:00
Wednesday: 10:00–21:00
Thursday: 10:00–21:00
Friday: 10:00–21:00
Saturday: 10:00–21:00
Sunday: 10:00–21:00
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