JJ Family Spa Plus

Warning Cell Phone Use In Change Area/​Spa
I will keep this post short. For everyone’s enjoyment of these facilities. Please DO NOT use CELL PHONES in the change rooms or spa area. There have been incidents of recording devices used by certain women up close. This has become a problem and even though there is a sign with no camera or recording device… people still feel ok about cell phones.
This is becoming a problem and the people who are doing this .do so casually and covertly.
Unfortunately I have witnessed staff members are also involved in this unseemly etiquette…
Please tell these women who use their phones in this private area to go elsewhere. Like the common area. Just because there is wifi in the facility… doesn’t mean you should wip out your cell phone… which is a recording device in the change rooms or stand by the spa doors where there are unsuspecting naked women and girls.
This is a recent and past occurrence and has not had a solution to this problem properly dealt with by management. Signs are Not … the solution. proper monitoring by staff and management of this unseemly behaviour is the only answer. Complain if you see it and make a fuss… Some staff and patrions are involved and put on the stupid face or angry remarks when confronted in the change rooms, do not be passive about it. Tell them to put the device away immediately or go to the out side common area. If they insist on using their cell phone… and refuse to put away… seek out the management at the front desk and complain. Do not tolerate this behaviour. Do so at your own risk.

I visited the JJ Spa on a Saturday afternoon. Born in Korea and having made trips back every summer, I am quite familiar with what a Korean spa would look like. However, my friend and I were quite disappointed with the place and have no immediate plans to return anytime soon.
The showering rooms were quite dirty and there were water/​shampoo grime on the floor tiles. The cold tub was not filled with water (it is a must for any Korean spa to have it) and the hot tub was not hot. About the amenities, which distinguishes the Korean style spas, they were minimal at best. The cafeteria was closed, and there was a TV playing low-​quality Korean drama. The specialty rooms were only accessible after paying a ridiculous $ 50 for body scrubs. We decided to leave after half an hour of incessant FBing because we were too bored. As we were leaving, we were taking showers and the towels were too small to efficiently absorb all the water. Having driven here from downtown Vancouver, the experience was disdainful and I would not recommend anyone to visit.

Nice folks. Cool rooms. Not recommended for pregnant women tho they have a spa for facials. Warning some of the rooms you can go in nude. Also massages and scrubs are done by man if u r a man… woman if u r a woman. Nice lounge u can sit in. Watch tv. There is also a cafeteria you can have a snack in. Salt room sauna is the best.

Finally tried out this place. I went to this type of place in Seoul before. So perhaps that raised the expectation, and resulting in less than favorable experience for me. Facility is a bit old, so I don’t exactly feel very relaxing inside. But the scrub was as good as the one in Seoul. But the massage is really sub par. Not rushing to get back anytime soon.

Wanted to try something dfferent today, and this place really exceeded expectations — in a good way!
I read the reviews and thought I’d give it a shot. It was definitely different. They give you an outfit to wear inside the spa. It’s definitely NOT your usual western style spa. What people forget is that this is an Asian (Korean to be specific) spa, and a lot of the time, Asians do not put the same weight for decencies that Westerners may think as normal (like the waterfall noises, soft quiet sounds, esthetics, sensuality, etc). If you want big fluffy robes and someone guiding you to a table and sensually rubbing your knots down, this is NOT your spa.
They have several rooms with salt, charcoal and infrared. They also have a steamroom and sauna. You can just lie there as long as you like and basically meditate. The charcoal and infrared room are co-​ed, but the steamroom/​sauna/​salt room is separated by gender. The salt, charcoal and infrared room you have to be dressed (in the outfit they provided) but sauna/​steam they prefer you to be naked. You can bring a swim suit to use if you like in those rooms, but be prepared to be around people who are comfortable being naked. There is also a hot tub, and shared showers, etc.
I tried the oil massage and cucumber mask (extra charge). Let me tell you, this is definitely NOT your typical spa experience. For me, at least, it was super enjoyable, albeit a little awkward because it was my first time. I had to get naked and was rubbed down with oil (definitely not in a sexual way, not even in a sensual way). I got the feeling like I was just a piece of steak being marinated. But the masseuse was definitely just concentrated on working on your sore muscles. If there are areas you do not want to be touched, you must tell them.
For 15 dollars, you can stay in the 5 rooms as long as you like. Any other service will be extra charge. It’s not super expensive but the extra servicse are definitely something I’d treat myself to only once in a while. They also have a full range of Asian treats, like noodles and drinks and ice cream, if your heart (or stomach) so desires.
I would give it a 5 overall, but decided on a 4 because the extra services is a little overpriced for what you get.

Be careful with this Spa, the website is very deceiving. When I got there I found out it was the most pathetic, depressive and ugly (maybe not well kept ?) Spa I have ever been to. So I left. Sorry but Spas are supposed to be beautiful, and a sense of esthetic should be present. This is definitely not at JJ Spa. :(

I read all the reviews before going. Luckily I did as there weren’t a lot of instructions when we got there. The tips and descriptions on Unilocal were accurate and helpful.
They give you 2 towels and a shirt and shorts to wear. You have to wear those for the“dry” rooms and can wear a bathing suit or nothing for the saunas.
My friend and I found the salt room to be our favorite. Quite hot inside so make sure you stay hydrated. It was very relaxing though, lying on a cloth with the hot salt underneath. The charcoal room is slightly cool and smells like a wood cabin to me. The earth room was very hot so be careful as you step on the mats under the infrared lamp.
I gave it 3 stars because the wet steam room smelled like sweat (none of the other rooms did). We didn’t use the sauna or hot tub because the water looked stagnant and murky.
The place was OK for the price. I would go back but only stick to the dry rooms.

Lovely hidden gem. I honestly wish more people were open to the idea of treating themselves to a few hours of self healing.
Went with two buddies on a Saturday night and we had a blast. Felt refreshed and squeaky clean afterwards.
Got myself the body scrub and massage which turned out to be a very invigorating experience getting scrubbed from head to toe by another man while lying there in the buff. I highly recommend it as it was very humbling.

The place has renovated a bit. They are open on Sundays as well. New hours available at their website.

Oh my,
Such a fun, quirky experience.
I’d be a regular here if I was closer. As it is, I’d like to make a regular sojourn here. It’s such a good reminder of good, simple, elemental self-​treatment that we lack in N. America.
Quirkiness comes in with the choice of menu; if I owned this place it would be all juice bars and organic raw food. As it is, we get fun Asian «kid-​food» like matcha ice cream. A bit strange for my palate but par-​for-​course in this place.
I’d recommend a re-​marketing of the signage, as they have a FANTASTIC product here. But I’d be afraid it would lose some of its charming trans-​cultural quirkiness.
A very fun, healthy experience for the open-​minded Canadian who wants something different!

Fantastic.
If you’re looking for huge fluffy white towels, nice big fluffy white robes, discrete covering, pedicures and the like… then this is NOT the place for you.
But if you’re looking for traditional Asian or Russian bathing, this is as close as it gets for several hundred kilometres — and it’s great. Very respectful, very good services (I like the full body scrub the best), and simple cotton shirts and shorts, slippers, and little towels are complementary and are all just fine.
The men and women are segregated, particularly in the wet areas. In the wet areas, clothing is not recommended but bring your bathing suit if you don’t want to go naked. Naked is very accepted in the segregated wet areas.
This place is all about soaking and washing and detoxing. Basic, basic, basic. The place is very clean and totally fine.
I LOVE the full body scrub… a full 30 minutes of scrubbing every inch of my body several times with a good strong soap (but not too strong for my sensitive skin). Very thorough and very respectful.
For your first time, remember, men on one side, women on the other. They give you clothing and towels and slippers and point you to the changing area with lockers (you wear the key), and you change, and try out several different rooms and modes: dry sauna, steam room, cold plunge, hot tub, washing area… if you’re having a scrub (and oil massage afterward!!!), they come and get you from the wet room so leave at least a half hour to an hour to soak and wash and hang out in the wet area BEFORE your service, and some time afterward to change into the provided shirts and shorts (or your own lounge clothes), and spend time lounging and trying the different detox saunas in the common area (where men and women can use together).
They provide complementary shampoo and body soap, so no need to bring your own… unless you want to. In fact, you can bring anything you want to hang out, bathe and wash and dry your hair, and lounge clothes and flip flops to travel around. But, if you just stop in on your way through Coquitlam, there’s NO NEED to bring anything with you. They provide everything you need and it’s all just fine.
You can stay for the entire day for the entry fee of $ 15. Add the cost of a 30-​min full body scrub is $ 45 (for women, $ 40 for men). A book of 11 entry tickets is $ 150.

I have been a regular at this place for years. The price is unbelievably cheap and the service is great. I looooove walking out of the salt room and eating those mystery ice creams that taste funny. LOOOOOL I know it’s weird but it’s such a delightful experience as you watch Korean Soap Operas while sitting on the floor.
My favorite part is the full body scrub. They charge extra for it but it’s such an exhilirating experience. LOVE LOVE LOVE it.
the locker room is spotless and they give you unlimited towels. book your whole day and have fun with your girlfriends.

For $ 15 it’s reasonable, it has everything — hot tub, steam room, sauna and cold tub plus free internet.
I would give it four stars if it wasn’t a bit rough around the edges. Literally — the tilework is pretty sketchy and seems to have been constructed in a rush. For example, the floors are very uneven. It’s not hard to find duct tape used as a construction material. Also, I was bothered by the random objects left lying around like a bottle of bleach and a garden rake. These are potentially dangerous as kids use the facility. Also, the control panel for the sauna was open (it should be locked or out of sight).
The salt and charcoal rooms are nice and unique. The charcoal room is interesting because it’s down the hall from the eating area so it’s neat to see how the charcoal sucks up all the smell.
Overall, I would probably choose one of the newer aquatic centers if I wasn’t missing a Korean version. But since it’s the only one around it’s acceptable.

I’ve always wanted to try an onsen. I have stress galore, and pain. I’m not a spa massage kind of person but, I’ve always enjoyed a good soak in a hot tub. That’s how I heard about a Jimjibang on Coquitlam.
Basically this is how it works for $ 15 you go in to be given a towel, a change of clothes and really no instructions. Basically, you get a locker so you can get changed aka, get butt naked and then you go off to the showers. You shower each time before you enter an area, dry off with your towel, and for the earth, and charcoal rooms it’s co-​ed so put your shorts, and t-​shirts on that you are given still taking a shower before hand. There is a dry and wet sauna, hot tub, and several amazing rooms. The rooms are what makes the $ 15 worth it, if I wanted to go use a hot tub or sauna I could just go to the local pool. There is a salt room, yellow earth room, and charcoal room. My favorites were definitely the salt and yellow earth room I just felt all my pain melt away. Several hours here is definitely worth it.
Be careful of the showers, they are super slippery and I fell horribly luckily I was in the best place to make my pain go away.
Too bad this place is in the middle of NOWHERE. Definitely a good place for university students, and people with high stress jobs to eliminate some stress though
I would have given this place a higher star rating but, the man at the front desk was pretty rude when I came in.

Not too much to say except… I’m a fan.
I’m a fan on any regular day.
I’m an even bigger fan after a 3 day backpacking trip when my hair has matted onto my greasy head and grime has taken permanent residency under my fingernails.
This place was great, clean, comfortable the first time I went. It was almost paradise after the backpacking trip. It’s fun with a group of friends. And it’s relaxing on my own.
If only it were closer to Vancouver. But, then it wouldn’t be so special– you always want what you can’t have (right away).

I was stunned to hear about a Korean spa in Port Coquitlam that sets you back a mere $ 15, being that a simple mani-​pedi costs 4 times the amount. JJ Family Spa is a traditional Korean spa that claims to be «the first-​ever of its kind in Canada.» The spa consists of five different rooms, each offering different health benefits and mineral structures. The first section is segregated (and nudity is mandatory). There you can indulge in the hot tub/​cold tub room, as well as the steam and dry saunas. The best part is the Salt Room — a small haven where you lay in a heated room over salt minerals reminiscent of a sandy beach. Aside from offering the ultimate relaxation, the minerals can apparently help cure «women’s diseases» and release hormones.
The second area is co-​ed and cover-​ups are provided. You can literally fall asleep in the Charcoal room (boasting to help prevent hangovers) while the Yellow Earth room is great for eliminating toxins, releasing stress, and restoring your skin. Or you can simply chill in the lounge drinking tea and watch Korean soap operas.
I checked it out earlier this year and try to go back at least once a month. It’s not the most luxurious looking place but it sure feels like it when you’re done. If I see you there hopefully we can overcome the awkward nude conversation in the ladies section. :)

Having lived in Korea for awhile I am a HUGE fan of Korean spas, or ‘jimjibangs’. When venturing to the city of Seoul for the weekend, these serve as the ultimate hostel, spa, pajama party, games room, karaōke lounge and restaurant all rolled into one. I miss these fun little havens of relaxation, so naturally I was overjoyed to discover that we have one in Coquitlam!
As can be expected, it’s not as busy as one in Korea, so they don’t have the programs that would traditionally be at a spa (not open 24 hrs, no karaōke, restaurant or games) but they do have the hot and cold pools, various steam and sauna rooms, heated floors and a co-​ed place to chillax in, in matching garments (so funny).
I came for my friend Wes’ birthday, and our big group had such a great time. If a Korean spa opened up downtown Van, I’d be there ALL the time, but for now, Coquiltlam is where I’ll go to get my relaxing on. Some people go in the nude (not in the co-​ed parts), but there’s no need to feel awkward either suit you wear – bathing or birthday!

Definitely agree with the positive reviews here; well worth the visit!
I discovered that Friday nights here are often Russian night. The place fills with Russians who bring along hemlock branches to beat one another with.
For the small cost of a smile, and some general friendliness, the Russians will be glad to beat you too! And then you can beat someone else! An excellent way to work out the tensions of your week.
I can’t say enough about the quartz room; truly heaven.

Yep. I lived in Korea, and got hooked on the «Jim-​jil-​bang». It was my super relaxing thng to do on Sundays. Also, whenever I travelled in Korea, I just slept on the ondol (heated) floors. Super cheap (about 8 bucks or won) and you fall asleep and wake up to a spa. What could be better than that?
Well, what’s suffient here in Vancouver, is the closest thing; JJ Spa.
It’s way out in Coquitlam, and worth it.
If you go, be sure to know that naked is normal there. I know, you might feel like, ‘um, no way I’ll do that’. But, yes you can. You CAN wear a bathing suit… but to get the experience in a sit down Japanese/​Korean style shower scrub down, I’d recommend naked-​ness, free as a bird.
After you’re scrubbed, (try the scrubbers u can buy at the front for a dollar or two), you can go to the hot tub and soak and relax a bit. Or go to the wet sauna. Or you can get your shorts and tshirt (that they provide) and go into the quartz room. You lay down on the hot rocks that suck out bad stuff from your body, and you feel absolutely amazing after!
You can go into the public areas and watch some Korean tv. If you’re lucky the funny shows will be on. You’ll be wonder what-​the-​heck they’re doing. It’s reallyl entertaining, I promise.
You can eat Korean food. Hard boiled eggs are nice.
You can chat and hang out with your friends. Or listen and learn.
You can sleep. You can go into the charcoal room, or the red/​yello mud room. These things detoxify your body. You might not feel it right away, but when you leave, there will be a difference.
SO what have you got to lose but an afternoon of relaxing and experiencing a bit of something you’ve never done before. A snippet of something different. :D
Just DO it! And remember to leave your shoes at the door. :D

This Korean-​style spa is truly unique and completely relaxing. It consists of a number of heated rooms, hot tubs, and saunas, which you enter for a few minutes at a time, then take a rest period, and then go in again. The cost for admission is $ 15, and you don’t need an appointment. It’s completely free form and self-​paced, and you can stay as long as you like, although two hours seemed like a good amount of time. Although I was a bit confused at first about what I was supposed to do, I soon picked up the vibe.
The spa is divided into men– and women-​only areas, with a co-​ed area in the middle. The co-​ed area includes the heated Earth room, two rest areas with TVs playing Korean soap operas, and a café. The women-​only area (and I assume the men’s as well) had a Salt room, in which you lie on blankets spread on top of a gigantic layer of coarse salt. The idea is that evaporated salt particles in the area draw out impurities or some such thing. All I know was that it was like lying on a very comfy beach.
When you enter, the spa provides you with towels, a locker, and a shorts-​n-​top combo to wear. In the aforementioned rooms, you wear the outfit; in the wet, «onsen» area, it’s time to go nekkid. Here is where I tried out the dry and steam saunas and the hot tub, with quick cold showers in between. The saunas and the hot tub were just barely lit with little LED lights, so I didn’t feel so self-​conscious hanging out in the buff.
My friends who went to the onsens in Japan said this is the closest thing you get to that experience in Canada.
If you go, though, be sure to drink plenty of water throughout the experience, as I didn’t and thus felt drier than a bone when I left. I was pretty tired too — don’t plan too much for afterwards. But hanging out in the heat was also excellent for my cold — I feel much less sniffly after sweating it out!