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Wela Thai Massage and Spa

Massage spa · San Francisco, CA · reviewed since 2022

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%96+52.4Reliability 24%97+23.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%7+0.5Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.90SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#141 of 244 massage therapistsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 42%
5.0 ★★★★★ 3,641 Google reviews · 24 photos
98%five-star reviews
4.95★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.4%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

Wela Thai Massage and Spa at a glance

Google reviewers rate Wela Thai Massage and Spa five stars based on 3,641 reviews. Customers frequently praise the clean, relaxing environment, punctual same-day booking, and therapists who adjust pressure effectively for deep tissue, Thai, and Swedish services. Common criticisms include high hourly pricing, sessions ending early, and occasional issues with staff availability or facility amenities like steam rooms.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 3,641 reviews (98% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 3,641 Google reviews (3,241 with written comments, 107 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 10, 2026.
  • Service: Massage Therapist serving San Francisco, California.

Data from Google, last updated November 10, 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: value and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction96Reliability97Craft & service–Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews7Satisfaction: 96 (median 94)Reliability: 97 (median 94)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 7 (median 74)
Wela Thai Massage and 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.Wela Thai Massage and Spa: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
96
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.Wela Thai Massage and Spa: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
97
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: 100.–
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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.Wela Thai Massage and 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.Wela Thai Massage and 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.Wela Thai Massage and Spa: 7/100 on this factor. Category median: 74.F
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Star ratings

3,641 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars3,55998%
  • 4 stars562%
  • 3 stars100%
  • 2 stars30%
  • 1 star130%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 2,500 written reviews

  • Praise1,67899%
  • Complaints241%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price21941%
  • Reasonable30557%
  • Overpriced20%
  • Not sure102%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Would recommend52431%
  • Staff & attitude51730%
  • Quality & results48428%
  • Price & value644%
  • Speed & response563%
  • Communication422%
  • Honesty & trust151%

What customers talk about

We read 2,500 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “I would recommend this to anyone looking for a great massage.”
    “I cannot recommend this place enough, I almost never receive a massage that’s deep and intense enough.”
  • “Wonderful massage- clean facility and friendly staff!”
  • “Gina was very thorough and did an amazing job all around.”
    “Unfortunately, I just had a pretty horrible massage experience today.”
  • “Extremely painful but worth it, every muscle in my body feels loose again”
    “…ort on the phone also the price is 125 dollar an hour which I find it very expensive also not showr to wash the oil when I mention I have a back pai…”
  • “I came in for very big knot and was able to book same day.”
    “And they were very gracious when I couldn’t find parking and was 10 minutes late— still keeping my full 60 min appointment.”
  • “Very communicative, perfect pressure, overall great vibes looking forward to coming back (:”
  • “He asked about my preferences for focus areas and intensity upfront and gave me the most needed massage ever releasing a lot of nots.”
    “If you want the front-lying pillow for prenatal massage, you have to ask for it at the front desk.”

People customers mention

  • Swedish 76 reviews
  • Bella 37 reviews
  • Sean 33 reviews
  • Tiffany 29 reviews
  • Lucas 26 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

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Recent reviews

LarissaLocal Guide · 18 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. · 20 hours ago★★★★★

Excellent massage! Got the head, shoulders and neck and I appreciated the therapist’s mix of deep pressure and soothing touch. I feel so much better!

Ivette20 hours ago★★★★

Great experience, really enjoyed my Swedish massage. Was just what I needed after a few months of not having any bodywork done. I’ll definitely be coming back

Great price
Allie1 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. · 22 hours ago★★★★★

My first 4-hand massage and one of the massages I’ve ever had! So glad I chose this place and 100% would come back again

Zoe2 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 days ago★★★★★

Lucas is amazing! Very communicative, perfect pressure, overall great vibes looking forward to coming back (:

Morgan3 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. · 5 days ago★★★★★

Amazing massage, had lots of pain in my upper back and it got sorted. Highly recommend Tiffany!

Great price
Madeleine6 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. · 6 days ago★★★★★

amazing! so relaxing and excellent service. I'll definitely be back! (thai massage 60 mins)

Great priceService not listed

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 3,641 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Larissa LanataLocal Guide · 18 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Larissa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Excellent massage! Got the head, shoulders and neck and I appreciated the therapist’s mix of deep pressure and soothing touch. I feel so much better!

Ivette Jones
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★★★★★

Great experience, really enjoyed my Swedish massage. Was just what I needed after a few months of not having any bodywork done. I’ll definitely be coming back

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Payment method: Credit card
Allie Gubbels1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Allie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

My first 4-hand massage and one of the massages I’ve ever had! So glad I chose this place and 100% would come back again

Andrea Gutierrez2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Andrea has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

So amazing, leaving feeling 1000x lighter

Zoe More2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Zoe has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Lucas is amazing! Very communicative, perfect pressure, overall great vibes looking forward to coming back (:

Cosmo Maddux1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Cosmo has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Patty was very good. Will be back. 10/10

Morgan W3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Morgan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Amazing massage, had lots of pain in my upper back and it got sorted. Highly recommend Tiffany!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Payment method: Credit card
Madeleine Jones6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Madeleine has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

amazing! so relaxing and excellent service. I'll definitely be back! (thai massage 60 mins)

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Service not listed
  • Payment method: Credit card
Abhinav MLocal Guide · 20 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Abhinav has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Expert treatment. Great experience

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Payment method: Credit card
Dessi Zaharieva8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dessi has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

It was my first time at Wela Thai Massage and Spa. I saw Bella - she was amazing and so considerate and checked in on me the whole time to make sure I was ok with the pressure. The facility is peaceful and clean. I will definitely be back again!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Payment method: Credit card

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