Parkside Spa & Sauna
📍 4371 John Marr Dr, Annandale, Virginia, 22003
Pricing
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Korean Body Scrub: $60/30min, Scrub & Bubbles: $80/40min, Korean Body Scrub Plus: $100/60min, VIP Golden Scrub Special: $150/90min | |
What Visitors Say
What Visitors Liked
What Visitors Noted
Cold Plunge & Sauna
This Korean spa provides a dedicated wet area with gender-separated bathing facilities centered on contrast therapy. Spa-goers describe a large hot tub maintained at a perfect temperature alongside a freezing cold plunge pool. The area also includes one dry sauna and one steam room, which guests note are clean, well-maintained, and functional. The common area features two additional dry sauna rooms, described as spaces to detox, though the separate ice room or cold room has been out of service for months. The core experience revolves around alternating between the hot and cold pools, the dry sauna, and the steam room.
Atmosphere
The venue offers a quiet, low-key, and clean environment. Guests describe the common area as spacious, chill, clean, and orderly, with plenty of space to read, nap, or relax. The overall vibe is simple, serene, and less crowded compared to larger competitors, making it suitable for a full day of relaxation. The mandatory nudity in the wet areas and provided pajamas for the common area are part of the traditional Korean spa structure.
Additional Amenities
Beyond the bathing facilities, the spa features a clay room and a salt room in the common area. A cafe and a restaurant are on-site, where guests can charge items to a provided wristband. The restaurant serves food that guests describe as decent, homemade, and yummy, with specific mentions of *sikhye* (sweet rice drink) and *patbingsu* (shaved ice dessert). The primary additional services are body scrubs and massages, which many spa-goers highlight as excellent.
Staff
Feedback on staff is mixed. Some guests describe pleasant interactions with a nice owner and sweet cashiers. However, other experiences include reports of staff yelling at guests without clear reason and a significant billing error at checkout that was perceived as unprofessional.
Pricing
The spa operates with a base entrance fee, which some guests note is required even when booking services like body scrubs. Several guests mention a $30 base fee per person and express that the pricing feels high for the smaller size and limited number of sauna rooms compared to other area spas.
What Reviewers Love
- The contrast therapy between the perfectly hot tub and the freezing cold plunge pool is a central and appreciated feature.
- The body scrub and massage services receive consistent high praise from spa-goers.
- The environment is consistently described as very clean, quiet, and orderly.
Amenities
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included with the base entrance fee?
The entrance fee grants access to the gender-separated wet areas (hot tub, cold plunge, dry sauna, steam room), the common area with additional dry saunas, clay and salt rooms, and the relaxation spaces.
Are body scrubs and massages worth it?
Many guests specifically recommend the body scrub and deep tissue massage services, describing them as excellent and a primary reason for their visit.
Is the ice room or cold room open?
Multiple guests report that the ice room or cold room has been out of service and not open for months.
