Not only is the entire spa an absolute dream, the staff was incredible, and the service was…read moreoutstanding. I have chronic pain, and after my massage with CBD cream, I was entirely pain free for seven hours (which has not happened in over four years). Ethan was incredible, and I felt so incredibly pampered. Thank you for the most incredible experience, and for those pain free hours with my kids where I could actually enjoy myself. I will absolutely be back!

I had a deep tissue massage here ($160 + tax). It wasn't the deepest tissue massage I've had (was…read moremore of a Swedish style), but I still enjoyed it. I wish I got the name of my masseuse because she was so sweet. She really tried hard to work the spots she found tension in. The lobby is relaxing and the spa in general, is beautiful. They play relaxing classical music during the massage.

I have come to Amara a few times and always leave extremely relaxed and amazing. I always see…read moreAlicia and she does an incredible job and really takes the time to assess my needs, my problem areas, and help focus on those and give excellent recommendations to alleviate some consistent pain. She has many years of experience and you can tell in the way she does the massage. I came in one time with a stiff neck that I couldn't move. I slept on it really wrong and was in an incredible amount of pain. She helped treat me and provided me so much relief. She is very accommodating and attentive to my needs and I always leave feeling refreshed and relaxed. They offer a discount on Mondays for locals and also a monthly subscription plan. Getting consistent massages is key and I highly recommend seeing Alicia. Parking can be tricky on a busy day and the spa is downstairs from International Cafe. The spa is small but cozy and clean. They also have a red light sauna which was amazing.

My facial with Jeanne was amazing. She really listened to my concerns because I have sensitive…read moreskin. She used very gentle but effective products and she made my skin glow! Ask for Jeanne! I also really appreciated the front desk support - super helpful!

My husband and I came to the area for our "babymoon" and booked a couples massage. I had the…read moremommy-to-be add on to mine. The receptionist was very friendly and showed us all the amenities of the spa. Even though we weren't staying at the hotel, we still would have access to all the features, such as the gym. We started off in the changing rooms which were really nice and clean. There were a lot of little goodies available to help you freshen up before your service. We were also each given a locker key, sandals, and a robe which we appreciated. Once you are changed, you wait in the lounge where the staff will get you when they are ready. The lounge was water, coffee, tea, and a handful of snacks available while you wait. My husband and I were picked up promptly at our start time and were led into our room. The ladies that worked with us were great and did a good job adjusting things for us as needed. Since I'm pregnant, they had special pillows for me so that I could lay in my stomach. Overall, this was a great experience and we would definitely come back!

I was really disappointed with the spa experience, especially after calling multiple times…read morebeforehand to confirm they had sulfate-free options due to an allergy. I was assured accommodations were available, but when we arrived, the staff member checking us in was rude and dismissive when we asked about the products being used. She seemed annoyed when we asked her to verify whether anything was sulfate-free. Because they couldn't confirm safe products, our soaking tub ended up being filled with just warm water instead of any of the advertised aromatherapy, Himalayan salt, or coconut milk options -- yet we were still charged full price. No apology or acknowledgment was offered despite the incorrect information given prior to our visit. It was especially disappointing because we otherwise had a great experience at the hotel, but the spa service and customer care did not match that standard.

I was a guest at this hotel and stopped by in-person to make an appointment. The spa had pamphlets…read moreof services in different areas of the hotel, including one in our room. I noticed the prices of the pamphlet in our room was different than the prices listed in the pamphlets throughout the hotel. When I was making my appointment at the spa, I was told the services I wanted were not available. The receptionist helped me choose services that were similar, with one of the services not listed on any of the pamphlet I'd seen. I asked for the prices and she told me the final total would be $230. I came back for my appointment a few hours later and arrived 20 min before the scheduled session. I got changed quickly and waited for my turn. The massage therapist did not invite me into the room until after my scheduled session time. She gave me about four minutes to undress and get onto the massage bed. When she came back into the room, she shuffled around and took another three minutes to get settled in. By this time, almost 10 min had passed after my scheduled massage time, and I was curious whether the clock started when she invited me into the room or when she started the massage. Unfortunately, when the session was over and I calculated the time, she started the time when she invited me into the room, and not when the massage began. The massage itself was not good. I got an equivalent to a Swedish massage, and her technique did not involve long swedish strokes. She used very short and abrupt strokes and although the pressure was good, the technique was not. She also kept pulling hard at the sheet that I was laying on from under me every few minutes because the sheet was not tucked in and it would move. She was also very loud at everything, from walking to breathing to coughing to taking her hand off my back to scratch herself. I heard it all. This contributed to the impossibility for me to drift off into relaxation or a nap. I also got the seaweed detox mask on my spine, which is supposed to draw out toxins, including heavy metal. Sadly, the aluminum foil she used to cover the mask over my skin likely negated the mask's efficacy. After the session, I checked out and a different receptionist was present. There was confusion as to what services I was paying for, and I almost got charged for my services and someone else's service. Ultimately, it appeared to be sorted out and I was told the total was $280 ($50 more than what I was initially told). I got an itemized receipt of what I was paying for and was shocked to see that the 15 min add-on seaweed detox mask costed $95. I paid and left without incident. I would have expected a better experience at a nice hotel like this one. It is worth noting as a final thought to this review that every person I came across at the spa were nice, but the actual treatments, organization, and communication amongst staff fell short.

First time at this spa, everything was nice, my massage was good, I liked some of the touches like…read moreweighted heat they used throughout. The only negative is that I feel the hotel walls are very thin so right toward the middle of my relaxing a bunch of kids were above my treatment room jumping off the bed and running back and forth. I love kids, but not in my expensive hour of relaxing.

Tamara and Vanessa are the absolute best! Great professionalism and great at what they do!read more

Today was an amazing day at the Spa on the Plaza! My therapist was Annmarie, she gave the most…read moreoutstanding hot stone massage! She was very attentive and so much attention to detail which I loved! I can't believe how different my body felt after treatment! Her spirit was calm, peaceful and kind! Thank you Annmarie for a beautiful experience! Nanci Shaddy

Awesome place! Hands down best massage I've ever gotten. Brittany is super knowledgeable and has…read morehelped me immensely.

Took my wife here for our anniversary get-away to Monterey. She went with the massage and facial…read moreoption. She was quite happy with the service.

Payed 80fckin dollars for a tap tap. Don't go Wasted your money don't go here wast of money…read moreforearms and automatic tip and the lady so lazy and so dirty no good

Lucy gave me a perfect massage experience. When my husband sent me to the massage parlor today, it…read morewas Lucy who received us. I told her that my shoulders and neck were very sore. Lucy said that deep tissue massage would be good for me. There are benefits.

There are feelers, and there are healers and Steve of Livewell therapeutic massage is at the…read moreforefront of the healing arts. I can tell instantly when a person puts their hands on me if they have the gift of touch and Steve is the real deal. A beautiful and intimate space with many amazing plants bespeaks of a personal and inviting sanctuary for one to rest and heal. When one entrusts one's body to a healer one must be able to do just that and Steve's gifted technique has been honed over years of applied principles to the point of mastery. He is capable of any level of massage or healing: one only need to specify desired modality and pressure. Massage began with a good epsom salt foot scrub and then progressed to one of the deeper applications of pressure point massages I've ever had in my life, and I've had a few. To use this level of strength and pressure a person really must know what they're doing to effect healing and not injury, and healing is certainly the case here at Livewell massage; one of the finest boutique massage outfits on the planet, sans the boutique pricetag. I was poured a nice cup of some cherry juice at end to hydrate cause man, I was zonked! In a word - Go!

I called and asked for gift cards. There is usually someone…read moreanswering the call which is helpful. Always make an appointment since it seems it's an appointment only place. You can find parking easily nearby.

Had a Invigorating body scrub with Beth and a 90 minute deep tissue with Adam. Very talented and…read moregifted staff. They make sure you're taken care of and give VIP treatment.

I went here on my birthday for a massage with one of my best friends. I had not been here since it…read morewas a different spa probably 15 years ago. It's changed quite a bit over the years. Here are some of the good and could be better Points: Good! - discount for locals! - nice sauna and steam room - facilities are very nice and relaxing - service from all staff was outstanding! - massage was pure heaven! I'll be back for sure. Could be better... - because it's a hotel (I guess) you need a key to get in the building. Then you need a key to get in the locker room. OR you press a buzzer or call the number on the door. Makes for a bit of an awkward first impression / not easy to go back and forth from treatment area upstairs to locker room with sauna and steam room downstairs. - there are no alcoholic beverages available. When we inquired about having a birthday toast they suggested we could bring our own bubbly and sit outside in the hammocks/swings. We did this and it was very nice! But see the point above about getting back in. Bit challenging! - Here's an easy one to fix: there is no cold water in the locker room so if you go in the sauna you'll need to go back upstairs to refill your cup or water bottle then have someone let you back into the locker room. A simple water station in the locker room would solve this issue, - Toiletries are available (a plus!) but on demand (not convenient). Would be great to have a few common items out like many spas (deodorant, hair spray, hair ties, etc.)

We walked in at 6 pm the day after Valentine's Day on a Sunday fully expecting to be turned away,…read moreand they didn't hesitate at all to get us in at 8 pm. When they asked how long we wanted the massage for, I said one hour because they close at 9 pm, but they said we can do however long we want, it's up to us. We still chose the one hour since we felt bad making them stay longer, but the fact that they were so flexible is great customer service. The actual massage was incredible. The rooms are private, and my boyfriend literally fell asleep. I felt so relaxed after, and they applied the perfect amount of pressure. The prices are also unbeatable. I'd 100% recommend this place to everybody I know!

I've been to Sunflower Massage twice over the past couple of months-and both visits had the same…read moreissue occur in that the posted prices were not honored. Both times I selected the "30 min foot + 30 min body combo" massage listed on the sign for $60. On the first visit, when it was time to pay, I was told I had received a Swedish massage and was charged $70, even though I did not receive a Swedish massage. I returned a second time assuming the first visit was a misunderstanding. Again, I chose the "30 min foot + 30 min body combo" massage for $60, and again at checkout I was told the total was $70, due to a $10 upcharge for "deep pressure." This upcharge was not disclosed in advance. I was only asked if I preferred soft or firmer pressure at the beginning of the massage. I answered "firmer", which is my preference and doesn't result in an upcharge anywhere I go - unless I specifically select a deep tissue massage. The unexpected price change at checkout caused sticker shock, which completely ruined the relaxation of the massage. I'd like to give the benefit of the doubt, but as this happened twice now... I don't feel inclined to go back to try a third time, let alone try anything else on their menu. The second visit also skipped arms, shoulders, and hands, which are normally included in a massage, and there was no foot bath, which is typically standard at a foot reflexology place. While I did appreciate the private room and it seemed clean, it was tiny and I was freezing, despite a space heater being in the room. Clear, upfront pricing is important. When the advertised price changes at payment, especially more than once, it's not a good experience. I generally tip 30% at these establishments and still did so, as I don't know if the overcharge was from the employee, or employer-but I definitely won't be returning and I will look for another place that doesn't try to bait & switch on pricing.