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Minna’s Massage Spa

Massage spa · Riverside, CA · reviewed since 2021

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%86+46.9Reliability 24%82+19.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.88SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#140 of 214 massage therapistsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 35%
4.9 ★★★★★ 557 Google reviews · 24 photos
94%five-star reviews
4.86★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
3%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
99%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Minna’s Massage Spa at a glance

Google reviewers rate Minna’s Massage Spa 4.9 out of 5 based on 557 reviews, with the owner responding to 99% of feedback. Customers frequently praise the clean environment, friendly staff, and effective deep tissue, Swedish, and cupping services at reasonable prices. Recurring themes include punctuality and clear communication regarding pressure preferences. However, some low-star reviews cite issues with mandatory tipping policies, long wait times for walk-ins, and instances where the massage intensity did not match the requested service.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 557 reviews (94% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 557 Google reviews (466 with written comments, 16 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 99% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 29, 2026.
  • Service: Massage Therapist serving Riverside, California.

Data from Google, last updated November 5, 2026.

Score profile vs other massage therapists

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and value; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction86Reliability82Craft & service100Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 86 (median 94)Reliability: 82 (median 94)Craft & service: 100 (median 100)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 75)
Minna’s Massage SpaMassage Therapists median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Minna’s Massage Spa: 86/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
86
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Minna’s Massage Spa: 82/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
82
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Minna’s Massage Spa: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Minna’s Massage Spa: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Minna’s Massage Spa: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Minna’s Massage Spa: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 75.A
100

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Star ratings

557 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars52394%
  • 4 stars173%
  • 3 stars41%
  • 2 stars41%
  • 1 star92%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 466 written reviews

  • Praise47698%
  • Complaints112%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price5557%
  • Reasonable3840%
  • Overpriced22%
  • Not sure11%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude19740%
  • Quality & results11223%
  • Price & value7616%
  • Would recommend6413%
  • Speed & response173%
  • Communication122%
  • Honesty & trust92%

What customers talk about

We read 466 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Massage service included the hot rocks and thorough technique- front desk very friendly”
    “I personally think that’s rude and offensive”
  • “Friendly courteous staff and an excellent experience.”
  • “I'd recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing experience at an affordable price.”
    “Place is overpriced and overrated.”
  • “Highly recommend deep tissue with medium pressure was just the right thing for body tension.”
    “I highly recommend customers seeking a professional massage try ANY other location than this one.”
  • “I did not wait to be seen and my MT got to work quickly.”
  • “Excellent service and my massage therapist was so kind and gentle and listened to my needs!”
  • “Honestly they gave me and my wife a better price than the Groupon and the massage was amazing for the both of us.”

People customers mention

  • Swedish 14 reviews
  • Groupon 7 reviews
  • Minnas 6 reviews
  • Lisa 6 reviews
  • Lily 5 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Minna’s Massage Spa for 1 kind of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

M8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

Massage service included the hot rocks and thorough technique- front desk very friendly

Reasonable priceService not listed
RobertLocal Guide · 118 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

Great place calming atmosphere. The couples massages were a perfect treat. Highly recommend deep tissue with medium pressure was just the right thing for body tension.

Reasonable priceSkin treatmentsService not listed
Ben1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Friendly courteous staff and an excellent experience. We will definitely be back

Great price
Janice10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 2 weeks ago★★★★★

This was my first time at Minna's. It was amazing. Relaxing. Caring and just overall great. I will continue to go monthly.

Great priceService not listed
JoanneLocal Guide · 71 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Had a couples massage @Minnas. The masseuse are wonderful. Requested a deep tissue on my shoulders and entire back. Casey did a wonderful job and highly recommend them. Location is spotless, perfect ambience for relaxation and decompression.

Great priceSkin treatments
Renee2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 weeks ago★★★★★

Excellent service and my massage therapist was so kind and gentle and listened to my needs! I’ll be back again

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 557 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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RM JLocal Guide · 18 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews RM has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very good massage

Response from the owner · 5 days ago

Thank you so much! We're so glad you enjoyed a very good massage — that means the world to us. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

M and C Roth8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews M has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Massage service included the hot rocks and thorough technique- front desk very friendly

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Service not listed
  • Payment method: Credit card
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're absolutely delighted that you enjoyed the hot rocks and thorough massage technique — and that our front desk team was very friendly. That means the world to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another relaxing and thorough session soon!

Robert HollandLocal Guide · 118 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Robert has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great place calming atmosphere. The couples massages were a perfect treat. Highly recommend deep tissue with medium pressure was just the right thing for body tension.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Skin treatments, Service not listed
  • Payment method: Debit card
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're absolutely delighted that you enjoyed our calming atmosphere and that the couples massages were the perfect treat. It's fantastic that the deep tissue with medium pressure was just right for releasing your body tension. Your high recommendation means the world to us. We look forward to welcoming you both back for another relaxing and rejuvenating experience soon!

Ben Lopez1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Ben has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Friendly courteous staff and an excellent experience. We will definitely be back

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Payment method: Cash
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're absolutely delighted that you found our staff friendly and courteous — and that you had an excellent experience. Knowing you'll definitely be back means the world to us. We look forward to welcoming you again for another great visit soon!

Janice Flores10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Janice has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

This was my first time at Minna's. It was amazing. Relaxing. Caring and just overall great. I will continue to go monthly.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · Edited 2 weeks ago

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're absolutely delighted that your first visit to Minna's was amazing, relaxing, and caring — and that you had such a great overall experience. Knowing you'll continue to come monthly means the world to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for many more relaxing and wonderful visits!

Joanne MerazLocal Guide · 71 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Joanne has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Had a couples massage @Minnas. The masseuse are wonderful. Requested a deep tissue on my shoulders and entire back. Casey did a wonderful job and highly recommend them. Location is spotless, perfect ambience for relaxation and decompression.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Skin treatments
  • Payment method: Cash
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're absolutely delighted that you and your partner enjoyed your couples massage at Minnas — and that Casey did such a wonderful job on your shoulders and entire back with the deep tissue work. It's fantastic that you found our location spotless with a perfect ambience for relaxation and decompression. Your high recommendation means the world to us. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Casey — she'll be so happy! We look forward to welcoming you both back for another relaxing session soon.

Renee Morales2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Renee has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Excellent service and my massage therapist was so kind and gentle and listened to my needs! I’ll be back again

Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're absolutely delighted that you received excellent service — and that your massage therapist was so kind, gentle, and attentive to your needs. Knowing you'll be back again means the world to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another relaxing and personalized session soon!

Haydee jimenez6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Haydee has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Lisa is Amazing, she is the best!! She always knows what my body needs. Amazing ❤️❤️❤️

Response from the owner · a year ago

Your glowing feedback is a testament to our commitment to excellence. Thank you!

Dylan Smith9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dylan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The place was very comfortable and clean. The massage and my first time cupping was out of this world; it felt as though years of tension disappeared in the session. I do not usually get massages but my therapist was gentle and caring in her directions to me. I really enjoyed this experience and cannot wait to come back

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you so much for your wonderful and heartfelt review! We're absolutely delighted that you found our place very comfortable and clean — and that your massage and first-time cupping experience felt out of this world, as if years of tension disappeared in a single session. It's especially meaningful that you, as someone who doesn't usually get massages, felt so gently and caringly guided by your therapist. Knowing you can't wait to come back means the world to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another incredible experience soon!

Michelle A11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michelle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I love Minna’s. Excellent service for a reasonable price. I got a 90min deep tissue massage from Cassie including hot stones, back scrub, and cupping. She helped release a lot of tension and knots in my upper back. Highly recommend!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Payment method: Mobile payment
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're absolutely delighted that you love Minna's and found our service excellent at a reasonable price. It's fantastic that Cassie's 90-minute deep tissue massage — including hot stones, back scrub, and cupping — helped release so much tension and so many knots in your upper back. Your high recommendation means the world to us. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Cassie — she'll be so happy! We look forward to welcoming you back for another deeply relieving session soon.

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