#1
Spa Hygge
“A lovely retreat in center city. Myriah has magic hands that loosened my very tight and sore shoulder and neck muscles. What a treat!” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Spas in Philadelphia, PA
We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
$103typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
98%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.88★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
2.1%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
From 13,814 Google reviews of 64 top-rated spas nationwide; 10 of them in Philadelphia, PA. Updated November 2, 2026.
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Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of spas).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-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.Reliability (24%): How 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.Craft & service (0%): Google 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.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises 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.Replies to reviews (7%): How 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.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  Virtue Head SpaPhiladelphia, PA | A 99How 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 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AA– | 4.99 | — |
| 2 | Spa HyggePhiladelphia, PA | A 92How 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%99+24Value 14%94+13.3Replies to reviews 7%48+3.4Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AAC | 4.96 | — |
| 3 |  Urban Oasis SpaPhiladelphia, PA | A 91How 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%93+50.7Reliability 24%88+21.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%70+4.9Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AAB | 4.93 | — |
| 4 |  Skincare Lounge SPAPhiladelphia, PA | A 90How 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%92+50.2Reliability 24%90+21.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%66+4.7Craft & service penalty91−0.9Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAB | 4.88 | — |
| 5 |  Renew Head SpaPhiladelphia, PA | A 90How 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%96+23.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%11+0.8Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AAF | 4.95 | — |
| 6 | Heaven Spa (PHILADELPHIA)Philadelphia, PA | B 78How 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%79+43.1Reliability 24%61+14.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty91−0.9Experts Score= 78Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBAAAA | 4.77 | — |
| 7 |  Healing Spa of PhillyPhiladelphia, PA | B 77How 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%78+42.5Reliability 24%60+14.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Momentum penalty84−1.6Experts Score= 77Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BB–AAA | 4.82 | — |
| 8 | Body Restoration SpaPhiladelphia, PA | B 75How 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%79+43.1Reliability 24%75+18.2Value 14%80+11.3Replies to reviews 7%71+5Momentum penalty77−2.3Experts Score= 75Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBAABB | 4.79 | — |
| 9 |  Magaly SpaPhiladelphia, PA | B 72How 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%80+43.6Reliability 24%76+18.4Value 14%82+11.6Replies to reviews 7%8+0.6Craft & service penalty83−1.7Momentum penalty94−0.6Experts Score= 72Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAAAF | 4.79 | — |
| 10 |  Nirvana Wellness Med Spa & BeautyPhiladelphia, PA | B 69How 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%73+39.8Reliability 24%57+13.8Value 14%72+10.2Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Momentum penalty84−1.6Experts Score= 69Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BC–BAA | 4.76 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $45 | $63 | $79 | 100% |
| Hairstyling | $43 | $56 | $131 | 100% |
| Skin treatments | $128 | $150 | $172 | 98% |
| Hair coloring | $125 | $155 | $194 | 0% |
| Dreadlocks | $145 | $191 | $323 | 0% |
| Pedicure | $45 | $58 | $76 | 83% |
| Foot massages | $43 | $50 | $64 | 0% |
| Manicure | $41 | $49 | $58 | 100% |
| Hair treatments | $95 | $164 | $255 | 0% |
Spas in Philadelphia, PA at a glance
How the 10 spas we rated in Philadelphia, PA compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A550%
- Grade B550%
- Grade C00%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up440%
- 4.80–4.89★220%
- 4.60–4.79★440%
- Below 4.60★00%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality44734%
- Professionalism50238%
- Responsiveness50%
- Punctuality20415%
- Value17113%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price88245%
- Reasonable1,01452%
- Overpriced302%
- Not sure422%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
2025
2026
How we grade
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-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.
Reliability (24%) — How 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.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google 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.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises 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.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How 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.
The 10 best-rated spas in Philadelphia, PA average 4.9★ on Google across 5,040 reviews. Spa Hygge has the top rating (5.0★), and Skincare Lounge SPA has the most reviews (1,169). Updated November 1, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (5,040 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
Skincare Lounge SPA
“I had a microdermabrasion facial with Char and she was amazing! The atmosphere was nice and relaxing no which made for an even better experience.” — Google review
#3
Urban Oasis Spa
“Omg book now!! I got their Warm and Restore ritual, which included a massage, head spa, and gua sha. It was AMAZING! Very conveniently located, fairly priced, and a lovely little space. 10/10, definitely coming back!” — Google review
#4
Renew Head Spa
“Holy crap, what have I been doing with my life the past two years that I walked passed this place but never knew this was a head massage place!? I felt like a million bucks after and WOW my hair turned out gorgeous…” — Google review
#5
Virtue Head Spa
“Wonderful experience and service. Wendy took such good care of me. Right when you think you are being pampered- there is more! Highly recommend.” — Google review
#6
Heaven Spa (PHILADELPHIA)
“Heaven Spa is such a wonderful place to relax, unwind, and take a break from the stress of everyday life l. From the peaceful atmosphere to the variety of services offered, it’s the perfect place to treat yourself to…” — Google review
#7
Healing Spa of Philly
“I’m no expert but my massage felt life changing. Could feel the expertise my masseuse, Frank, had. He was amazing, will def come again and bring other friends” — Google review
#8
Body Restoration Spa
“Went in for my first electrolysis appointment and had a wonderful experience. The staff was welcoming, the treatment was quick and professional, and they were incredibly generous with their time. Would absolutely…” — Google review
#9
Magaly Spa
“¡¡Los mejores, los mejores, los mejores, los mejores!! Llevo años viniendo aquí después de mis procedimientos, ¡y no iría a ningún otro lugar! ¡Todos los que trabajan aquí merecen el mayor reconocimiento por su…” — Google review
#10
Nirvana Wellness Med Spa & Beauty
“Five stars! ⭐️ Ali is great! She’s kind and patient, and she’s also inclusive with her thoroughness and explanations so this is great for both “newbies” and “seasoned” Tox getters!” — Google review
How we pick spas in Philadelphia
We scan Google Maps for spa listings in and around Philadelphia, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated spa in Philadelphia?
Spa Hygge has the highest Google rating on our Philadelphia list: 5.0 out of 5 from 208 reviews (as of November 1, 2026).
Which spa in Philadelphia has the most reviews?
Skincare Lounge SPA has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 1,169, with a 4.9★ average.
How are these spas chosen?
Only open Philadelphia-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
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