Spas typically have a relaxing, inviting, private lounge area (and some with extra included facilities like a hot tub, sauna, and/or steam room) for guests to enjoy before & after their treatment. This is not that kind of place. It's mostly only called a spa because it offers multiple treatments, but it's not a place to enjoy your day at. The waiting room is small with bright rainbow cushions against dull gray walls, so it feels more like a doctor's waiting room than a spa. The masseuse asked what focus areas I wanted for my $120 remedial massage, but she didn't focus on those spots and it felt more like a Swedish full body massage than anything. I've been fortunate to have several massages every year for the past 11 years, so I feel pretty well versed in the massage experience. When I asked as politely as possible if pressure could be increased, the masseuse paused and was silent for about 3-4 counts, then said she had been doing massages back to back all day so couldn't do it. Awkward. The rest of the massage felt like I was just being touched and going through a process rather than focusing on particular areas I came in for. I wondered several times throughout if I should just ask her to stop and leave, but I didn't want to get confrontational. The receptionist was empathetic and gave me a 20% discount for the unimpressive experience. That was nice and kudos for the effort. read more

Two words: Highly Addictive If you struggle with addiction don't visit Alkaline Spa. Seriously. Because if you do your habit will not only remain, but will most likely be enhanced. This place is the purest of its kind. Lets start with the staff. Afterall, they are your first point of contact and the reason for my ongoing addiction. They greet you with friendly smiles, their soft and pretty faces singing out sweet "hellos and welcomes" as they encourage you to step into their wonderland of bliss. They lead you into a dimly lit, zen-like waiting room and tempt you with inspirational books and glossy magazines. But before you crack open the first page, they're ready for you...and then the beauty morphosis begins.... read more

This spa is a diamond in the rough!! I was visiting AUS for a few weeks and really needed a spa day before I went home to get recharge and get ready for reality. I originally found in on yelp and followed it to request an appoint via email. Very prompt response and she gave me a few options, not just 1 time and 1 day. I ended up pushing it back a few days and that was no problem with them. Scheduled it for a Monday morning at 11 am and when you walk in from the street it's a FULL transformation. It's very clean and glass walls and white furniture. I was only doing body treatments so I was only in one section. I did a package that included a salt body scrub, a massage, and a facial and again it was all done in one room so there was no awkward walking anywhere or leaving the room. There was only one nurse, Mika, there and the whole package took close to 3 hours but I never felt like she wished she was doing something else or rushed through anything. She was very great to talk to but also quiet at times to enjoy the treatment. I have multiple tattoos and they were seen during the whole process and her reaction to them was so sweet and genuinely interested as to why I got them and their story and everything we talked about she was engaged in and it was very nice. She was so sweet through the salt scrub into the massage and let me know what was going on and what she was doing each step. Through everything, it was clear that she knew what she was doing and definitely felt it in my body (I hope that makes sense) and she focused on the areas that I mentioned before she started as well as other spots she found along the way. During the facial, she NEVER pushed me to buy any of the products which made me feel comfortable buying one in the end. Once I was done and checked out was when she went through the different products that fit what I was looking for and she walked me through the differences and made sure I was happy with the one I picked. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND COMING HERE! read more

Alkaline has to be one of the best day spas in Sydney. It is discreet, relaxed and above all luxurious. It would want to be for the prices you pay. Not that they are extremely above competitors prices, just that little bit extra that makes you think twice about parting with $110 (min 1hr treatment). I am here to tell you it is worth it. The sheer look of the place makes you feel like you are in a cave of well being and they are really ahead of the game in terms of new technology and treatments. They have been doing colonics before they were En Vogue. Expect to pay $110, however for three you could pay $290. All sorts of massage for all types of clients. Pregnant women welcome. Cellulite treatments, Detox wraps and even Live Blood Analysis. I haven't personally had this bizarre treatment but if I was going to, I would go here. When you are putting your health into others hands, you need to trust the practitioner. I trust Alkaline, implicitly. read more

I'm ashamed to say I didn't know this place existed until a kind friend gave me a gift certificate. This little tucked away spa is nothing short of an urban oasis. The clinicians are friendly, chatty, and answer any and all questions with confidence. I had a fantastically relaxing massage here as well as a blissful facial. I will definitely be back. read more