Ocean Pearl Spa

Had a fantastic experience with my sisters at the Ocean Pearl Spa! After reading some of the reviews from the last year I was very nervous about coming in. But we made reservations for 4 people, for a total of 3 massages and 2 facials. From check in to check out, we had a flawless experience. The entire staff was attentive and provided excellent service. We spent the first part of the day in the resort pool area, it was beautiful and clean. 30 minutes before our service we came back in to the spa to shower in the Vitamin C infused shower heads. And we enjoyed the sauna as well. Then we waited in the lounge area, drank some tea and fruit infused water. They also provided snacks and a dessert tray. We also all received a complimentary glass of champagne. My sisters reported their massages hitting the right spots, the masseuses gave them excellent treatments. One of the nice perks was the massage table adjusted in the chest area for those of us with a larger chest. I’ve never experienced that before! Two of us received facials with Ashley and we appreciated the facial massage that she included. Relaxed my face and felt so comfortable. We forget how much tension we can hold in our faces! I’ve experienced many spas over the years and this place really hit the mark. Don’t be fooled by some of these reviews. Go in with good intentions and good things will come your way!

I had an absolutely incredible experience with Kat! I walked out feeling amazing, she is truly gifted and has a way of finding exactly where you're holding tension. The facility itself is beautiful, impeccably clean, and offers top-notch customer service. While it’s a smaller, more intimate facility, it is the perfect setup for a day spa. If you’re a local, I highly recommend making a day of it; you can really take advantage of the amenities like the pool, jacuzzis, gym, and sauna. Beyond the massage, they offer mani/pedi services too, making it a great one-stop shop for self-care. I’ll definitely be back!

I received a gift card and picked Ocean Pearl Spa in Carlsbad for a pedicure. Tammy was AMAZING! Friendly and did a great job! We talked the whole time! It was a relaxing environment and the time flew by. I highly recommend her! Don’t hesitate, you can thank me later.😀

I had high hopes for Ocean Pearl Spa, but overall, it was disappointing and absolutely not worth the high price. While the steam room was very steamy and the environment was clean and well-maintained, the overall experience did not match the cost. The exfoliation service with Emily was decent, but still not worth what I paid. The scalp therapy treatment was the most relaxing service I received during my visit, and at only $30, it was the one part of the experience that was worth the money. The massage, however, was a disaster. I booked a hot stone massage, but Skylor informed me that she couldn’t do it because she lacked insurance, which was incredibly unprofessional. On top of that, she was lazy, constantly talking, and didn’t seem to know what she was doing. Instead of focusing on an actual massage, she spent 5-10 minutes just pulling and wringing my hair, which was bizarre and didn’t feel relaxing at all. I ended up cutting the session short because it was so bad, something I’ve never done before. To make things worse, she had bad breath, which made the experience even more uncomfortable. The massage itself was ineffective and sloppy. The scrub I had beforehand felt more like a proper massage than the actual one—the pressure was weak, and the technique was all over the place. For over $200, I expected much better. Beyond the massage issues, there were several other problems. The shower water wouldn’t warm up, making it uncomfortable to rinse off. The scheduling process was frustrating—they canceled my nail service at the last minute despite me booking it over two weeks in advance. At $75 for a pedicure, I expected much better service. To add to the inconvenience, parking is a bit of a walk, which isn’t ideal when trying to have a relaxing spa day. Overall, the only redeeming qualities were the steam room and cleanliness, but they don’t justify the cost.

The massage and masseuse were great but other than that, I wouldn’t return. The music that played throughout was upbeat pop music, which isn’t very relaxing. The only teas provided were caffeinated and there were minimal refreshments. The showers are infused with some kind of essential oils which was awesome, but the shower only stayed warm for a couple minutes, and didn’t ever get hot. (The staff who showed me around said the shower next to the one I used had trouble getting hot so I didn’t choose that one). The jacuzzi is outside in the hotel pool area so it’s not a secluded, relaxing hot tub, but is in the common areas of the hotel which was disappointing. The hydrating scalp massage is about 2 minutes long and doesn’t get applied to the whole scalp. Overall I’m disappointed and I didn’t feel like what I paid for was worth it. This is more like a salon with massages vs an actual spa.

They offer a special to San Diego locals. You get a discounted spa service and a free lunch. I thought that sounded good. The massage was nice. The steam room wasn't too clean, hairs all over. As I sat at the pool and ate the free lunch, I thought it was about the worst sandwich I have ever eaten. The turkey was old, hard and dried out. If you are a local, coming for this deal, I would pass on it.

I have been to Ocean Pearl in the past and was not overly happy! I treated my mother to a spa day last week and chose this one because I had heard about the new renovation. We did not realize we were coming only two days after opening and I was thoroughly impressed!! Clean, relaxing, great service and Carrie (manager) was welcoming and wonderful.