Massage, sauna and recovery in Pasadena. Roses optional, prices not.
Short answer: Pasadena’s day spas and recovery studios are real, but most don’t post prices, so plan on a quick call. ResortPass shows a Burke Williams massage starting at $180 (fees included), while the Langham’s own page lists a $100 day pass Monday to Thursday. Massage Envy publishes its first-visit prices for both Pasadena branches. Renew Performance Center and Float Restore list sauna and cold plunge; neither page we read lists prices.
Pasadena is known for a parade of flowers, not for a parade of price lists. Still, if your back is sore from the 210 or the gym, there are hotel spas, a big Old Pasadena day spa and a handful of sauna-and-ice-bath studios. Here is what each one says about itself, and what you will have to ask.
$180
massage, starting price Burke Williams Pasadena, as shown on ResortPass; the spa’s own page lists no prices
$100
Langham day pass Chuan Spa facilities incl. sauna, steam room and whirlpool; Monday to Thursday only, per the spa’s own page (ResortPass shows from $112 with fees)
9 PM
Burke Williams closing time Open Wednesday to Monday, first service at 9 AM; Tuesday not listed
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From each business’s own page or license record, checked November 2, 2026. Prices and hours change, so confirm before you go.
Body & Wellness in Pasadena compared
Place
Type
From
Booking
Hours
Burke Williams Day SpaOld Pasadena
Day spa, massage, sauna
$180 (third-party listing)
Call 626-440-1222
Wed–Mon, 8 AM–9 PM
Chuan Spa at The LanghamOak Knoll
Hotel spa, massage, sauna
$100 day pass (Mon–Thu)
Call (626) 585-6414
Facilities 6 AM–8 PM
The Salt StudioE. Walnut St
Massage, salt room
—
Online (Vagaro)
—
Renew Performance CenterE. Colorado Blvd
Cold plunge, infrared sauna, massage
—
Online or call
—
Float RestoreN. Hudson Ave
Float, infrared sauna, cold plunge
—
Call or online
—
Head Spa ENOld Pasadena
Japanese head massage
—
Call 626-889-6122
—
Massage Envy – South Lake AveS Lake Ave
Massage, stretch, facials
$90 intro 60-min massage
Call (626) 240-1060
Mon–Fri 8 AM–10 PM
Massage Envy – Hastings RanchE Foothill Blvd
Massage, stretch, facials
$95 intro 60-min massage
Call (626) 351-9100
Daily 8 AM–10 PM
“—” means the source we checked doesn’t list it, not that the place never offers it.
Where to go
Body & Wellness in Pasadena
No paid placements. Each place is here for a stated reason, with the source we checked on November 2, 2026.
Burke Williams Day Spa (Pasadena)
Day spa
Sauna
Cold deluge (men)
Open late
Day spa in an Old Pasadena alley with 16 treatment rooms, massage, facials, hydrotherapy and chiropractic on its page.
Why it’s here. Whirlpools, a sauna, a cool-mist room and a men’s cold deluge are listed on its page, and it is open until 9 PM, which suits a day job.
Massage starts at $180 on ResortPass (fees included). Burke Williams’ own page lists no treatment prices. Pasadena Magazine’s 2024 guide gave $300–$380 for the Tranquility service (Swedish massage with sound bowls). Confirm before booking.
Hours
Wed–Mon · 8 AM–9 PM First service at 9 AM. The page doesn’t list Tuesday.
How
Call 626-440-1222. Enter on Mills Place at the corner of McCormick Alley. Public garages on De Lacey St. and Fair Oaks charge $1 for the first 2 hours, then $2 an hour, $12 max.
Day pass $100, Monday to Thursday only, on the spa’s own page. ResortPass shows a spa pass from $112 and a spa treatment from $250, both with fees included. Pasadena Magazine’s 2024 guide listed the Chuan Harmony massage at $230. Treatment prices aren’t on the spa page, so confirm when you book.
Hours
Spa facilities daily 6 AM–8 PM Spa services daily 9 AM–7 PM, per the spa’s page.
How
Call (626) 585-6414 or email the spa. The spa page lists the Monday–Thursday day pass as the only non-guest option and does not say whether non-guests can book treatments, so ask. Guests must be 18 or older.
Wellness spa with a halotherapy salt room, massage, facials, mud wraps and energy work.
Why it’s here. Named in Visit Pasadena’s spa guide and in Pasadena Magazine’s 2024 spa list, with a massage-plus-salt-room combination you won’t find at a hotel spa.
Current prices not found. A 2018 Spa and Beauty Today profile listed a 2-hour Spa Works treatment at $195 and a 30-minute mud wrap at $55; Pasadena Magazine’s 2024 guide listed a mud wrap or salt scrub at $75. Ask for today’s menu.
Hours
Not published on the pages we read
How
Book through Vagaro. Visit Pasadena links its booking page at vagaro.com/thesaltstudio.
Sports recovery center with cold plunge, infrared saunas, red light, compression, float tank, stretch and massage sessions and lymphatic drainage, plus a juice café.
Why it’s here. One address for cold plunge, infrared sauna and massage, and it is listed in Visit Pasadena’s spa and wellness directory.
Head spa offering a shiatsu-style head massage focused on pressure points; the brand also has Beverly Hills and Corona del Mar locations.
Why it’s here. A short, focused option if your tension lives in the head, neck and shoulders; listed in the Old Pasadena business directory and on its own site.
Massage chain branch in Pasadena offering relaxation and relief massage, stretch sessions, percussive Rapid Tension Relief and facials.
Why it’s here. First-visit and member prices are published on the branch page, which is rare for Pasadena massage.
Price
First-visit 60-minute massage $90; 90-minute $135. Regular non-member rate is $150 for 60 minutes and $225 for 90 minutes; member additional sessions are $80 and $120. Membership price varies by location.
Hours
Mon–Fri 8 AM–10 PM · Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun 9 AM–7 PM
How
Call (626) 240-1060. The page says introductory pricing is not offered at all locations, so confirm eligibility.
Massage chain branch in Pasadena offering relaxation and relief massage, stretch sessions, percussive Rapid Tension Relief and facials.
Why it’s here. First-visit and member prices are published on the branch page, which is rare for Pasadena massage.
Price
First-visit 60-minute massage $95; 90-minute $143. Non-member rate is $155 for 60 minutes and $233 for 90 minutes; member additional sessions are $85 and $128. Membership typically runs 12 months with auto-renewal and its price varies by location.
Hours
Daily 8 AM–10 PM
How
Call (626) 351-9100. The page says introductory pricing is not offered at all locations, so confirm eligibility.
Paraphrased from public discussions, with links. Not endorsements.
What does a massage in Pasadena cost?Burke Williams’ own page lists no prices, but ResortPass shows massage starting at $180 there. Massage Envy’s Pasadena branch pages list first-visit 60-minute massages at $90 (South Lake Ave) and $95 (Hastings Ranch). Many independent studios don’t post prices, so call. Massage Envy: South Lake Ave ↗
Is there a hotel spa day pass without staying overnight?The Langham’s own spa page lists a $100 day pass, Monday to Thursday only, covering the Chuan Spa facilities (sauna, steam room, whirlpool, locker rooms). Facilities run 6 AM–8 PM; ResortPass shows a pass from $112 with fees. Chuan Spa at The Langham ↗
Where can I try sauna plus cold plunge in Pasadena?Renew Performance Center and Float Restore both list a cold plunge and infrared sauna. Neither page we read gives prices, so ask each one. Visit Pasadena: spa and wellness ↗
Before you book
Make the first visit easy
Check the therapist, not the logo
In California, CAMTC certifies individual massage therapists, not businesses. Ask for your therapist’s CAMTC number and look it up with “Verify Certification” on camtc.org.
Call before you drive
Most Pasadena studios here post no prices or hours online. A two-minute call beats a 30-minute surprise on the 134.
Ask about the clinical stuff
Some recovery spots and chains also sell facials, peels or other skin treatments. Ask who performs them and what their credentials are.
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Quick answers
FAQ
How much is a massage in Pasadena?
Burke Williams’ site lists no prices; ResortPass shows massage from $180 there. Massage Envy’s branch pages list first-visit 60-minute massages at $90 and $95. Independent studios mostly don’t publish prices.
Does Pasadena have a sauna or steam room I can use for a day?
Burke Williams Pasadena lists a sauna, whirlpools and a cool-mist room; the Langham’s $100 day pass (Monday to Thursday) covers its sauna, steam room and whirlpool, per the spa’s own page.
Is CAMTC certification required in Pasadena?
CAMTC says certification is voluntary under state law, though some cities require it for local permits. You can verify any therapist on camtc.org.
Why is there no Korean spa in the list?
The Korean day spa we found in South Pasadena, V Spa, is described by its local coverage as women-only, so it is left out of this men’s guide.
Listings checked November 2, 2026. NOCTI is not affiliated with the businesses listed and receives nothing for listing them. Ratings and reviews belong to their platforms; follow the links to read them. This guide is general information, not medical advice.