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Spa Passion Massage Waikiki Hawaii

Massage therapist · Honolulu, HI · reviewed since 2017

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%95+51.8Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%5+0.4Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.89SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#60 of 104 spasPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 43%
4.9 ★★★★★ 810 Google reviews · 24 photos
97%five-star reviews
4.96★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.7%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.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Nov 2026latest review

Spa Passion Massage Waikiki Hawaii at a glance

Reviewers praise the relaxing atmosphere, attentive staff, and ability to accommodate same-day appointments for services like deep tissue, couples, and shiatsu. Common criticisms include a small facility with limited privacy, high prices, and aggressive tipping practices. Some clients reported communication issues regarding pressure preferences and unexpected billing errors, though many others expressed strong intent to return.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 810 reviews (97% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 810 Google reviews (718 with written comments, 16 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 1, 2026.
  • Service: Spa serving Honolulu, Hawaii.

Data from Google, last updated November 10, 2026.

Score profile vs other spas

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: value and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction95Reliability94Craft & service–Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews5Satisfaction: 95 (median 93)Reliability: 94 (median 91)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 5 (median 61)
This companySpas 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.Spa Passion Massage Waikiki Hawaii: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
95
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.Spa Passion Massage Waikiki Hawaii: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.A
94
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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 99.–
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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.Spa Passion Massage Waikiki Hawaii: 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.Spa Passion Massage Waikiki Hawaii: 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.Spa Passion Massage Waikiki Hawaii: 5/100 on this factor. Category median: 61.F
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Star ratings

810 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars78297%
  • 4 stars142%
  • 3 stars51%
  • 2 stars20%
  • 1 star71%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 718 written reviews

  • Praise62998%
  • Complaints132%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price9357%
  • Reasonable6741%
  • Overpriced11%
  • Not sure21%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude19831%
  • Would recommend16526%
  • Quality & results12920%
  • Price & value9014%
  • Speed & response376%
  • Communication173%
  • Honesty & trust61%

What customers talk about

We read 718 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Very relaxing and attentive to my specific right areas.”
    “When I questioned this practice, they blamed the owner’s greed, which was highly unprofessional.”
  • “I highly recommend it to Japanese tourists visiting the Waikiki area.”
    “Additionally, mariko asked me to scan the QR code to rate, so I scanned, then she took my phone and rated it 5 stars herself!”
  • “They gave me a thorough full-body massage, taking their time with it.”
    “Not a horrible massage by any means, but I wouldn’t return.”
  • “Great massage, went with my wife for a couples 60 min massage great price as well!”
    “It is overpriced, lacks professionalism, and fails to deliver the quality of service one would expect for the price.”
  • “We called in the morning and they were able to secure us a same day appointment for a 60 minute couples massage.”
  • “Mariko-san so accommodating and easy to communicate and to arrange my session.”
  • “The service is very open, transparent, and attentive.”

People customers mention

  • Mariko 80 reviews
  • Japanese 30 reviews
  • Lomi 13 reviews
  • Yukiko 11 reviews

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

Recent reviews

Jeff3 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★★★★★

Very relaxing and attentive to my specific right areas. Exactly what was needed!

Reasonable price
VictorLocal Guide · 13 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★★★★★

Great massage, went with my wife for a couples 60 min massage great price as well! Located on 6th floor of the complex, so it's best you call so she can get you from the lobby. Thanks!

Angel7 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. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Mariko was great and provided an amazing relaxing service. Recommend for those in the area.

Great price
Danny6 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 month ago★★★★★

OMG! My very first massage ever and Mariko was so helpful! Much appreciated! And highly recommended!

Reasonable price
Faith2 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 month ago★★★★★

Yuki and Ton took great care of us after we wrecked our legs running koko head! They were very receptive to pressure change requests throughout the massage. We did the couples massage with deep pressure and aroma therapy.

Reasonable price
yvette8 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 month ago★★★★★

I scheduled a same day appt and was very pleased. I should have booker longer than 60min with Yukiko. She was phenomenal.

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 810 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Jeff Souza3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jeff has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very relaxing and attentive to my specific right areas. Exactly what was needed!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Mike Strong6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mike has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Excellent! Highly recommend

Taichi NAKAMURA3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Taichi has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

60分コースで施術いただきました。ちょうど良い力加減で、オイルもとても気持ちよかったです。ありがとうございました。

田中美也子2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews 田中美也子 has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

予約からご丁寧に対応くださって大変ありがたかったです。まりこさんの日本語のご対応も安心でした!また次回ハワイに来た時は伺います!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
히히3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews 히히 has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

매우 편안하고 부드러운 마사지를 받았습니다 피곤한 비행에 지친 몸을 풀수 있어서 좋았습니다^^ 로미로미 마사지 정말 좋아요~~

font kim (호잇쿵킹콩)2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews font has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

어깨랑 목이 너무 아팠는데 사장님이 잘주물러 주셔서 편하게 잠들면서 마사지받았네요 60분이라는 시간이 순식간에 지나갔어오 감사합니다.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Matthew Miyazaki3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Matthew has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Mariko did a great job!

Steven KimballLocal Guide · 64 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Steven has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Mariko is the best! Best massage ever! Will definitely come back.

瀧里奈2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews 瀧里奈 has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

親切な日本人のセラピストさんで 安心安全の支払いです♥また来ます☺️

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Victor LazcanoLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Victor has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great massage, went with my wife for a couples 60 min massage great price as well! Located on 6th floor of the complex, so it's best you call so she can get you from the lobby. Thanks!

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