Indulge Day Spa

As someone who struggles with hormonal breakouts and generally sensitive skin, a good esthetician…read moreis the cornerstone of my beauty routine. When I moved to Boston, I did my research, made some calls, and landed on Le Visage. After my first facial with Bea, I knew I made the right choice and I thank my lucky stars after every booking with her. Beatrice creates a customized experience for each of her clients, depending on the needs of their skin. She is extremely knowledgable about her craft and is genuinely invested in your journey to clearer skin. After a few months of religiously booking facials and sticking to the regime, I have seen major improvements: my cystic breakouts have subsided enormously and now she just focuses on blackheads and milia. Anytime someone asks for recommendations on skincare, I always send them to Bea and Le Visage!

I've come here for over 4 years now and work with Joy. Not only is she as pleasant as her name…read moresuggests, she's extremely knowledgeable in skincare. Joy will advise on what works best for my skin at a particular time and isn't simply focused on recommending the priciest service. I definitely recommend checking Le Visage out for your facial needs.

1.3 mi•Waterfront, South Boston

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Equinox

3.4(28 reviews)

•$$$$

Super clean, luxury gym. The staff is nice, always friendly and welcoming, and easy to "check-in"…read moreon the app (instead of at the front desk each time). When you join, you get $100 for the Equinox store (carry all major brands), and a free personal pilates session and a private PT session. I will point out they really PUSHED signing up for both after I completed my first sessions, which was annoying. I simply stated that private PT sessions are always super expensive, and on top of a gym membership would be way too much. Instead of accepting that, they pushed (in person and by email) to sign up for "just 2-3/week". I did not appreciate that in the beginning (lucky for them I was under a 1 year contract and couldn't leave just for that). They have something to offer everyone in the way of classes- pilates, cycling, yoga, running, and all types of HIIT. Absolutely loved some of the HIIT classes I took; the downfall is they have very limited times (during the week the latest class is 6:30 pm, and 5:30 pm on Friday). The popular classes get filled up FAST, within 15 minutes (you can set a reminder but if you're not available to book you're out of luck). Weekends also have very limited classes (only in the am). The gym itself is nice, lots of equipment available, pretty small floor space though and can get packed certain days/times. They do a great job of having clean sweat towels (and cool sweat towels) available and the gym is always super clean; they actually mop after each and every class, and spray down equipment. Gym, bathrooms, and showers are always very clean. Although a bit overpriced, they do offer spa services (facials, massages, etc.) and private training sessions (including for pilates). This location also offers a free steam room (other downtown location has a sauna as well), free lockers, and Kiehls products (shampoo, conditioner, body wash). I always appreciate they have little items available for after the shower- hair ties, q-tips, mouthwash, hair dryer, lotion, etc. Downstairs they have a juice bar, again with weird hours. Overall, I love the gym, just wish they offered more classes.

Love this location - super clean and great classes! The views add to the experience. This location…read moremakes me want to be there and work harder.

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The Spa at Mandarin Oriental

4.3(81 reviews)

2.4 mi•Back Bay

•$$$$

So I treated myself for my birthday to this place! AMAZING Present!…read moreSTAFF was delightful, almost too polite. Serenity fulfills you the minute you walk in! Post check-in with the very nice front desk staff - you are brought a warm towel, tea, and slippers on a plater- see pictures. Dressing rooms are clean and spacious. The steam room was my favorite place to hangout - eucalyptus steam just cleanse you from inside out. Snacks available: chocolate-covered pretzel, almonds, cashews, dried fruits, cucumber, and Orange flavored water. Heated spacious massage tables - with your choice of aromatherapy scented oil. Will definitely be going back!

I really liked this spa. From the moment you walked in, it was luxurious. Their facilities were…read moreclean and had everything you could need. I loved the relaxation room with it's comfortable chaise lounges. My service with Wanwipa was perfect. She actually listened to what I needed and executed it perfectly. This is very rare. This is a gem of a spa.

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exhale Spa

3.9(206 reviews)

2.3 mi•North End

Great spa located inside Battery Wharf Hotel ! The spa is couple friendly, offering both couples…read moremassage and also a coed relaxation waiting area. While they do not offer food or beverage service , they do encourage you to bring your own. We brought champagne and orange juice and the spa, kindly accommodated us by keeping our drinks, chilled, as well as providing glassware and a chiller, so that we could enjoy cocktails within the coed, relaxation lounge. The women's locker room was well appointed with plenty of lockers , showers, changing areas and restrooms. The couples massage and facial were both excellent, and our service providers were professional, friendly, and well trained. My only complaint is that the spa also offers workout classes and while I think this is wonderful, the fact that I can hear the classes while I am inside of the relaxation lounge does not help me relax . The noise from the classes distracts from the peaceful ambience.

SCAM! I am absolutely disgusted with how Exhale Spa handled this. I purchased a $300 gift card…read moreafter speaking directly with one of their sales representatives over the phone, who actively promoted a gift card discount and encouraged me to take advantage of it. I decided to splurge because of that promotion. She even specifically told me about their Tuesday-Thursday discounted spa/facial rate of $172 instead of the regular $215 price. What she conveniently failed to disclose was that Exhale then forces customers to pay a mandatory 20% gratuity calculated on the FULL price of the service, plus another 5% facility fee--and I was told that I CANNOT EVEN USE MY $300 GIFT CARD TO PAY THESE MANDATORY CHARGES. They do not even allow you to leave a cash tip. So Exhale was perfectly happy to take from me while promoting their discounted services, but somehow neglected to mention the additional mandatory charges I would have to pay out of pocket in order to actually use the gift card for those services. Apparently this is buried in the fine print on their website. Had this been disclosed to me, I NEVER would have purchased the gift card. I asked for a refund because I cannot afford these services once all of these undisclosed mandatory charges are added on top. Instead of acknowledging how misleading this was, manager Kayla actually left me a voicemail suggesting I could use my $300 gift card to buy skincare products instead. Are you kidding me? I did not spend $300 on SPA gift card because I wanted $300 worth of skincare products. I bought it specifically to receive spa services based on the pricing their own representative quoted to me. This entire experience feels incredibly deceptive. If customers are required to pay substantial additional fees out of pocket that their gift card cannot even cover, that should be disclosed clearly BEFORE taking hundreds of dollars from them--not hidden in fine print and revealed only when they try to book. I feel completely misled and scammed. The refusal to refund me after the circumstances were explained only makes this worse. I would never recommend Exhale Spa or any of their locations after this experience. Customers deserve transparency before handing over their money.

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Adara Spa

4.0(125 reviews)

2.0 mi•North End

I visited Adara today & it was that good that I'm writing a review immediately. I got the Signature…read moreFacial & an Express Manicure. Grace was amazing. When I booked originally, the online booking tool had the facial first & then the manicure. Grace flipped them so that my nails had time to dry during the facial (much appreciated & not something I would have thought of). I don't get manicures often so I can't speak to how comparable Adara is to other places - but I loved mine. She was pretty meticulous for an express service & they look great! I have to say, hands down best facial I've ever had. I started to doze off at one point. My skin feels baby soft, replenished, & rejuvenated. She used a wrap to hold my hair back/cover it during the service so I didn't get any product/oil in my hair (something I was concerned about since I had to return to work, but I didn't have to say a word). Extraction is never exactly pleasant but in my opinion, worth it. The service includes a mask but she didn't leave the room at any point - so I can't agree with some of the other reviews saying that. There was a noticeable difference in my skin when I left. I think what makes Adara stand out is the small differences. When you walk in, you notice its small but its cozy & chic. The environment is very soothing & it just feels more personal than the larger spas I've visited. The 2 pedicure areas can be closed off for privacy (I'll be returning for this service). Other small details, keeping the nail file kit she used, the extra massaging during the facial (not just my face but neck & full length arms), the bottle of water when you leave, etc. Grace also seemed conscious of when I did & didn't want to talk, which for me is huge. We chatted all through the manicure which was awesome but during the facial it was kept to a minimum. All in all, you need to go here.

**Update 8/17/22:…read more The owner of the spa, Rupa, had reached out after seeing my review. Her text to me did not address my issues/ how they could've been handled differently. When I tried to politely respond to her message, I received a message that my number had been blocked. I was really hoping that I would have had the chance to speak to the owner about my experience, but this has added further to my poor experience. I hope that moving forward, the business is able to take my experience into consideration to better serve their future customers.

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Holistic Spa Therapy Center

4.6(225 reviews)

6.3 mi

Wow! What an amazing experience! Holistic Spa is 10/10…read more The front desk was incredibly accommodating, fitting my boyfriend and I in for a last minute couples massage. We booked the Signature package and were so pleased. It includes steam room, body scrub, sauna, PLUS a massage. They were so thorough and we left feeling incredibly relaxed and pain free! We will 100% be returning!

I visited Holistic Spa on December 31st and had such a wonderful experience. I received a gift…read morecertificate and decided to treat myself to the full package: body scrub, massage, and sauna -- and it was absolutely perfect. The service was excellent from start to finish. Everything felt very relaxing, professional, and thoughtfully done. The atmosphere was calm and welcoming, exactly what you need to fully unwind. As a lovely New Year's surprise, they even gave me a bottle of wine at the end, wishing me a Happy New Year -- such a thoughtful and kind gesture that made the experience even more special. I highly recommend this place if you're in Boston or just passing through and need to relax and recharge. I will definitely be back!

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Fragrance Day Spa

4.8(16 reviews)

1.6 mi•Chinatown

I been there before I love it so much everyone one is so nice to me and I would go back again the…read more girl I had was so sweet to me me and give me very full body massage and I feel so much. and there girls are so pretty and beautiful and very happy about their job. And always smiling. thank you so so much from mike heath see you guys next month or so

It was alright, a decent massage - I was hoping for something more based off the previous reviews…read more Sadly it didn't come close to that feeling of "reinvigorated". I've certainly have had experiences elsewhere with that feeling of absolute painlessness, but no, not even close here. I chose to do the deep tissue massage by the way. However where I was truly disappointed, and really what makes this review a 2, was when the masseuse finished early by a good 10 mins and then once I was fully dressed and went to the full desk. I was stopped by the masseuse and she ordered me to give a tip. I was already planning to give a tip - even with the lackluster early finishing of timing by her. She demanded a full 20 dollar tip - what a joke! I tried to settle with her at 10, but no, she was very persistent that she offered a decent service. The lack of English I can understand. But I'm astonished by the attitude of the masseuses. This'll be my first and last, visit here.

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Blu Day Spa

4.8(59 reviews)

47.8 mi

FIVE STARS I had a…read moredeep tissue massage with Pablo today, focusing on my traps and lower back as primary spots. Holy **** ! First of all, the place is lovely. I was greeted by Doug, who makes you feel at home with a very calm and positive vibe. He then introduced me to Pablo, the star of the show. Did I say star? Rockstar is more like it. When Pablo says deep tissue, he means it. At times it felt like I had two guys working on me. He uses his thighs, knees and shin at the same time as his hands, forearms and upper arm. I don't know how he does it so flawlessly - he's like an octopus! He treated the problem areas I mentioned while connecting the work with the rest of my body. You can visualize how he makes the muscle progression. He is incredibly effective. I STRONGLY recommend Blu Day Spa and Pablo in particular if you are serious about recovery - whether it's a "formal" injury or you are just sore from everyday soreness. I'll be back for more and perhaps some old fashioned pampering as well! Absolutely

This spa is fantastic! Everyone is so nice and welcoming. Highly recommended!…read more We booked ahead of time, 2 friends and myself, and we were all able to get personalized massages to suit our needs.

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Bella Santé Day Spa Med Spa

3.9(389 reviews)

2.1 mi•Back Bay

I had a Swedish massage yesterday from Nicole and it was amazing! She listened to me and hit all of…read morethe spots I needed. Today I feel so much better. I highly recommend visiting Nicole!

John is the best! Best massage I've had in a long time. Facilities could use a spruce but massage…read morewas amazing

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Sarra

4.8(97 reviews)

0.3 mi•South Boston

Love this place! Went in to have my brows done and was booked with Cassy. First of all- the studio…read morehas huge windows and great natural light! Huge plus for when applying makeup or grooming eyebrows. Cassy couldn't have been nicer- fun and easy conversation and you can tell she really knows what she is doing. I am getting married in a few weeks and didn't want to go and get my brows f'd up by anyone! I had heard that the ladies at Sarra are the best in the biz for brows so I made my appt and will not be going anywhere else from here on out! Thanks, Sarra!!

Lauren is truly amazing; as someone who can't use wax, I was excited when I found a place that…read morespecializes in tweezing and shaping. She has made my eyebrows look better than ever. Beyond that, I really enjoy going to these appointments (I always had dreaded getting my brows done) because she is such a joy to speak with. I can't recommend Lauren and Sarra enough; the salon is beautiful, comfortable, and a relaxed atmosphere!

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Tara V.

17 years ago

Since I've been going to Indulge for my waxing and facials, my skin has improved dramatically. When I first went to Anne, my eyebrows were so thin from the different salons in South Boston. Anne not only delivers her services with expertise, she treats you as if you were her only client. She greets you with her big smile and her genuine welcome. She actually spends time with you to answer your questions and will go the extra mile to help you in any way she can. I don't know what I would do with out Indulge. No other salon in South Boston comes close to the individualized services that she provides. It is refreshing to know that I have someone that I can trust to take care ad of my skin and eyebrows. read more

Cherylinn F.

15 years ago

Indulge is like no other spa in all of Boston, it is individualized to meet all your specific skincare needs. I had the most amazing facial there the other day with a peel that has made my skin look and feel ten years younger. My poors are smaller, my dark spots are lighter and my skin is brighter and baby soft and that's just after one treatment! I also had the most soothing and refreshing massage, after Anne Marie was done I literally felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders. I cannot wait for my next appointment, I am going to try everything on the menu and will not go anywhere else in the city but Indulge. read more

M. M.

16 years ago

I've been going to Indulge pretty much since Ann Marie opened up about 5 years ago. I've had facials with both Ann Marie and Chrissy and they are both fabulous, attentive and have great advice for skin care! Recently, Ann Marie added masseuse to her many skills and oh man does she deliver! The setting is calming and serene and her hands are like magic. Just enough pressure yet gentle so you leave feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. If you go to Indulge for a facial or waxing, you are missing out if you don't add massage to your next appointment. read more

Tiffiany D.

14 years ago

I just moved to South Boston and walked by Indulge Day Spa, so I decided to go in and check it out. The owner Annemarie was pleasant, friendly and excited to attend to my skin so I booked an appointment for a facial. I got my facial the other day and it was the best one I had in a very long time. My skin has never felt and looked better. I scheduled another appointment for next month and can not wait. Thank you Annemarie for the best facial and a nice relaxing atmosphere. read more

Sarah M.

11 years ago

A friend recommended Indulge Day Spa for a facial and I am really glad she did! Anne Marie really listened to my concerns and her gentle and friendly manner put me at ease quickly. My facial and massage combo was a great treat and I couldn't wait to go back for a follow-up facial. After just a few visits, my skin regime is really improved and her advice and treatments are helping me manage breakouts in my very sensitive complexion. read more

WENDY O.

17 years ago

I get my eyebrows waxed and my facials done at Indulge. Anne is fantastic and has always done a wonderful job. She will listen to any concerns you have and make sure you are happy with whatever service you get. While the shop is small it is full service and you won't be unhappy. read more

Jill J.

15 years ago

I got a manicure last night from a Bloomspot deal. My nails look amazing and the experience was great. The manicurist offered me a glass of wine and did an immaculate job on my nails. The hours are great too--I was able to get in at 7pm and work around my busy schedule. read more

Kailyn C.

6 years ago

I have been going to Anne Marie at Indulge for years now for waxing, facials, and massages. She is extremely professional and personable as well. Her place of work is extremely clean. I highly recommend Anne Marie, 10/10! read more

Jenna S.

15 years ago

I just had my eyebrows shaped here yesterday and I have to agree with all of the other 5-star reviews Anne Marie is great!

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When first visiting the spa I was very pleased with the service received when I was serviced by the…read moreowner Rupa, when rescheduling follow-up appointments I confirmed bookings with Rupa and each time (total of 3) I was assigned a different technician the day before my appointment. I found this to be very disrespectful to accept and confirm an appointment and then change the technician at the last minute. The reason given for the change is "I won't be in that early", if that's the the appointment should not have been confirmed. A schedule is provided on your website allowing a customer to choose who they would like to service them, to undue that choice is horrible customer service. Respect your clients - I will not be back.

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As much as I want to keep Oksana a secret, it would be selfish not to give her the glowing review…read moreshe deserves. I started seeing her for waxing many years ago and I haven't gone anywhere else since. She makes the process quick and surprisingly painless. She's super professional and experienced but also really personable and sweet so I always look forward to my visits. Separate review for facials with Oksana - there is clearly a lot of care that goes into each facial as she painstakingly cleans every pore. And then the massage portion is so good I fall asleep almost every time! Who knew faces needed massaging? My skin feels healthy and vibrant for a long time after each facial.

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I was here about a month ago. It was my first time and I used a groupon. I have had massages at…read moremany places in Boston and elsewhere and this was one of my worst 2 massage experiences even though the massage itself was decent. This was a terrible experience. To start with, I had to try for WEEKS to make an appointment. I could never reach a human on the phone and left messages and sent emails but nothing. I finally got a call back when I mentioned groupon in a message. I was about to give up though. When I arrived no one was there and after 15 minutes of waiting a woman came back in and we entered. It is a crowded, not super clean space out front. She wasn't the boss -- I can't remember her name but she was not friendly at all. The most annoying thing though was this sign that said "TIPPING 15-20 PERCENT IS REQUIRED." Um I don't think that's true. Then the woman asked me to pay before we did the massage. I said I already showed you the groupon but she said NO I mean the tip. I felt SO uncomfortable. She was not pleasant about it at all. I couldn't even enjoy the massage because I was thinking how can I get out of leaving a big tip!! DON'T GO HERE!!!!

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