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The Knotstop

San Diego, California

A locally owned Bankers Hill day spa since 2006 offering massage therapy, organic facials and clinical skincare, including couples treatments.

Contemporary spa lounge with wicker chairs, fireplace, plants, and warm accent lighting
  • Massage therapist performing back massage on male client in spa treatment room with product shelf background
  • Modern spa treatment room with massage table, geometric wall art, and ambient lighting
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At a glance

Price
$$
Couples treatments
Yes

The Knotstop has operated out of Bankers Hill since 2006, focused on massage therapy, organic facials and clinical skincare rather than pools, saunas or day-pass access. Every visit starts with a conversation about pressure preferences, skin concerns and goals before the session begins, and treatments are adjusted accordingly rather than following a fixed script.

Massage options range from relaxation to more targeted therapeutic work, with regular 60-minute rates starting at $135. First-time guests can book nearly any massage or facial and receive the applicable KnotClub member rate at checkout instead, which brings massage rates down to $105 and facials to $109; Master Therapist sessions add $10, and seasonal facials or couples massage are excluded from this first-visit pricing. Skincare is split between Eminence Organic treatments, which lean on botanical ingredients and professional exfoliation, and Lira Clinical facials, which use professional-strength products aimed at tone, texture and signs of aging.

Couples treatments are offered for those booking together, and the spa serves both solo visitors and pairs. There's no day pass here — this is an appointment-based spa built around individual massage and skincare bookings rather than a facility to spend an open-ended day in. The spa is open seven days a week, with slightly longer hours on Fridays through Sundays than on weekdays.

Good to know

Is there a day pass at The Knotstop?
No. The Knotstop doesn't offer day-pass access; visits are built around individual massage or skincare appointments.
How much does a massage or facial cost?
Regular massage rates start at $135 for 60 minutes and facials start at $119, but first-time guests get a member rate instead, bringing those starting prices to $105 for massage and $109 for facials.
Do I need a reservation?
Reservations are generally required, though walk-ins are also accepted; booking ahead is the more reliable way to get your preferred time or therapist.
Can couples book a treatment together?
Yes, couples treatments are available, though note that the first-visit member rate discount excludes couples massage specifically.
What are the hours?
The spa is open seven days a week: 9am to 9:45pm Monday through Thursday, and 9am to 10:45pm Friday through Sunday.

Details checked October 1, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.

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