Making reservations was easy and the girls at the reception desk were very welcoming and helpful…read more The attendant who took me back to give me the "tour" of the facility and amenities was just going through the motions and seemed to not want to be there, which was a bit off putting...just stood in the front of the main room and pointed to the corners where the sauna, steam room, showers, etc. were. I have been to other resort spas where they take a bit more care in explaining / showing you where everything is. Happily, my facial and massage were both EXCELLENT and worth every penny. The Lomi Lomi massage is the best! I felt so relaxed and pampered. I had the enzyme facial with Anne, the products used were excellent and my skin was glowing. Anne gave me a face massage that was incredible... I left the treatment area feeling amazing! We had lunch by the spa pool and the servers were very friendly, and the lunch was fresh and tasty. Great all around experience.

The facial with Christine was amazing. The spa overall has great amenities and was very clean. The…read moreattendants are on top of it and service was helpful and friendly by all the staff there. The lounge spaces are comfy and relaxing. Beautiful space, the showers are a bit older with the Spanish tile and the robe I got was a bit more worn. The spa is on the pricier side but market rate for the area. The overall experience was good and I would return for a facial and sauna session.

Where do I begin....?…read more In January of this year I had a car accident resulting in 8 herniated discs, range of motion in my neck that was only possible with fairly significant pain and general discomfort in pretty much my entire neck and back. I've been receiving chiropractic treatment 2x weekly, physical therapy every other week, massages once or twice a month (which left me feeling WORSE) and for the most part, living with pretty constant pain. I got a gift certificate to Spa Na'mara for my birthday in March and finally put it to use a week or so ago. Amber S. KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK. I dunno what kind of witchcraft she was using but I was like putty on her table. I couldn't have been more relaxed and I left feeling no pain. I still have an underlying back problem that I'm dealing with medically but you can 100% bet that I will be on her table regularly and wholeheartedly, without reservation, recommend her and Spa Na'mara for anything massage related.

Had an AMAZING massage at spa Na'mara! Dawnielle was awesome. She listened to my needs, made some…read moreexcellent recommendations and her vibes were immaculate! She explained why she'd be working on specific areas and how it would benefit me. I left there feeling incredible. Definitely doing 90 mins next time.

The Spa at L'Auberge is one of the amenities available and if you're a guest at the hotel, it's a…read moremust. After a vacation, I always need another vacation to decompress from jet lag and stress. A deep tissue massage is always a wonderful treatment. The spa facility is a detached cottage from the hotel but within a stroll through the gardens. The menu offers a variety of massage techniques. I chose the deep tissue combined with Swedish massage, insisted a strong masseuse and it was just what I needed. Highly Recommend

This is my favorite spa, for the attentive service and the lovely indoor-outdoor lounge area. I'm a…read moreregular client of massage therapist Kelly King there ~ she's very good at working around my injuries so that guarding muscles relax! After massage and relaxation, there's also the proximity to L'Auberge hotel bar and restaurant for lunch with an ocean view, or tea by the fireplace after my spa time. Such a great mini-staycation!

I received a gc for services and booked a massage. It was amazing!…read more Their unique foot-based techniques to realign my neck and body were perfect. I left feeling energized and pain-free! I usually go somewhere else to get a monthly massage, but my regular therapist was away. The substitute didn't know what she was doing, and I felt misaligned; my neck was jammed for 2 weeks. Thank you! I will be back!

Came in this afternoon for a 60 min massage with Thanya...I really enjoyed my time! She took time…read moreto ask what areas needed attention, and did a great job sticking to a mostly Swedish massage (my request). The massage was the perfect amount of firmness, while also relaxing me so much that I almost fell asleep! I usually book massages and take the chance on who I get bit in the future I will ask for Thanya :)

Front desk staff were friendly and helpful; they explained what amenities I have access to as well…read moreas gave me a tour of the whole spa. The locker room is nice and clean, and the lockers had more than ample space for my tote bag and running sneakers I brought to use at the gym before my treatments. The changing rooms, bathrooms, and showers are all very clean as well. All products available to use were of higher quality which I found impressive. There are even hair tools you can use if you need to brush your hair or touch up your curls, etc. The relaxation lounge was nice and calming; perfect lighting to keep you relaxed as well as a fireplace to sit near while you sip fruit infused water or some herbal tea. The chairs in that area were also very comfortable and easy to relax in. My 80min full body massage was great! I had no problem letting my masseuse know when to adjust pressure and she would respond accordingly. My 50min facial was also amazing! It was my first time ever receiving a facial and I enjoyed the whole experience, leaving me feeling extremely pampered. I utilized the dry sauna room after my treatments and it was perfect, I almost fell asleep it was so cozy in there. It was easy to adjust the temperature of the room to my liking and the music was very calming and zen. Overall, I would definitely return! I have no idea why others have rated this establishment so low, but for me I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here and would encourage others to give it a chance.

Had a lovely experience and excellent massage. It's very clean, the shower/shampoo/soap smelled…read moreyummy! Old world good care!

For my birthday I decided to treat myself to a session at down to the root head spa for a face and…read morescalp treatment. Maribel (MJ) was my therapist and she made my experience simply wonderful. The services I received were the scalp exfoliation and detox, a beard exfoliation and detox, a lymphatic face massage, and the rolling massage bed. If you've ever had a scalp exfoliation before, you know it's more of a scrub than a massage, obviously, to exfoliate. Everthing else was so relaxing that I drifted off to sleep a few times. I will return for the same treatment with MJ.

So grab a cup of tea, get comfortable, and settle in--this is going to be a long (but hopefully…read morehelpful) review of Down to the Root Head Spa in Carmel Valley. Let me start by saying I had very high expectations. If you've spent any time on Instagram, YouTube, or Facebook, you've probably seen those dreamy luxury head spa videos with cascading water, blissful scalp massages, and people looking like they've temporarily left planet Earth. I absolutely love having my hair brushed and getting a great head massage, so I went in expecting peak relaxation. I booked the 90-minute Luxury Treatment for $218. The studio itself is very cute--small, clean, and cosy, with two treatment tables and two shampoo sinks. It has a nice boutique feel. What surprised me, however, was the amount of upselling. Before the treatment even began, I added a $40 foot treatment (booties, lotion, and foot massage) and a $35 hand mask. A hand massage was already listed as part of the luxury treatment, so I wasn't expecting additional upgrades before we'd even started. The biggest surprise was that approximately 80% of the appointment was actually a facial. This wasn't obvious from the description online, and I wasn't really expecting it. I'm fairly particular about the skincare products I use, and I couldn't find information beforehand about what products would be applied. Since I already have an excellent esthetician, the facial wasn't really something I was looking for. The facial itself was...fine, but nothing memorable. It definitely wasn't a lymphatic facial massage. My face was cleansed twice while the technician wore oversized plastic gloves, followed by a scrub brush, serums, a mask, another mask, and several lotions that were gently patted in. Overall, I'd rate the facial 2 out of 5 stars. Then came the part I had been waiting for: the head spa. Unfortunately, this was the biggest disappointment. I've honestly received better shampoos and scalp massages from just about every hairstylist I've ever had. There was essentially no neck massage and very little actual head massage. Instead, the focus was on using two or three different scalp tools to vigorously scrub and exfoliate my scalp. If your goal is scalp cleansing and exfoliation, this may be exactly what you're looking for. If your goal is to melt into the table while someone massages every ounce of stress out of your scalp...this probably isn't it. The products used also left my hair feeling quite dry afterward. I'm sure there were conditioning treatments available, but by that point I politely declined any additional add-ons. For the actual scalp treatment and shampoo experience, I'd also give it 2 out of 5 stars. Ironically, my favorite part of the appointment was probably the massage table itself. It was wonderfully comfortable. The foot massage was also quite pleasant and probably the highlight of the service for me. I'd rate that 3 out of 5 stars. One suggestion I'd offer is regarding comfort. It was a warm day outside, but the treatment room was heavily air-conditioned. Once your hair is soaking wet for an extended period, you get cold very quickly. One blanket wasn't enough my--I would have appreciated two or even three blankets. By the end of the appointment, I was shivering. The service finished with a complimentary blow-dry, and I was offered another upgrade to have my hair styled, which I declined. Two days later, my scalp is actually sore and itchy. Perhaps that's considered part of the "detoxifying" process, but regardless of the reason, it still isn't a pleasant feeling. To be clear, I don't have anything negative to say about the technician herself. She was sweet, professional, and pleasant to chat with toward the end of the appointment. I do think the marketing and my expectations simply didn't align with the actual experience. Based on all the luxury head spa videos online, I expected an immersive sensory experience with luxurious scalp massage, neck massage, relaxation, and pure bliss. Instead, this felt much more like a clinical scalp cleansing and detox treatment. Neither approach is wrong--they're just very different experiences. If you're looking for a deep scalp exfoliation and detox, you may enjoy this. If you're dreaming of floating out the door after 90 minutes of heavenly scalp and neck massage, you may want to adjust your expectations. Overall rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars (rounded to 3 stars).

What a treat to get to shop at the Spa at the Fairmont! They have an amazing menu with all types of…read moredifferent facials and massages. We can do a couples massage or a solo, it's all great!

STEPH JUDGEMENT: You get what you pay for…read more I don't get a lot of massages, and even when I do, it's not at places like this, as in, VERY fancy and very expensive. But when a special occasion arose with a group of girlfriends, I resigned myself and just handed over my credit card. Kyoko, the main spa attendant, greeted us warmly and showed us around. She was a friendly and helpful presence throughout our visit. I got the 60 minute relaxation massage, and it was worth every penny. My masseuse, Jasmine, was excellent, from the moment she greeted me to when the message was over and she bid me farewell with a tiny cup of their fresh-squeezed orange elixir and a warm towel. Speaking of towels, so many towels everywhere--all cloth. Nary a paper towel to be seen, even in the bathrooms. Their robes were fluffy and luxurious, and the slide sandals were nice quality, no cheap flip flops here. On our visit there weren't that many other guests (we did get there later in the day), so it felt very tranquil and private. We availed ourselves to the steam room, sauna, and whirlpool before and after our treatments, and hung out in the well-appointed ladies lounge with some of the available snacks: almonds, dried apricots, and housemate oat bars that were really yummy. It was a rare treat for me and I enjoyed every minute! Don't forget to get your valet parking validated before you go.

I got the 90 minutes head spa treatment, and it was so relaxing. It starts off with a neck and…read moreshoulder massage while you wear a eye mask for ultimate relaxation and darkness after the neck and shoulder massage. They move on to triple washing your scalp and then they finish off with a conditioning treatment. They also do a light facial and they put a face mask on while they do your treatment. Part of this experience was also getting my hands massaged and light leg massage. They asked the pressure that you would like light medium or hard, and I went with medium, and it was perfect. My person really focused on the tension that I was feeling in my shoulders. And then at the end they finish off with a blow dry where your hair is. I would say 90% dry. Absolutely love and I think the price is amazing.

Came here on a whim thanks to yelp! They are running a special 2 hours with 3 choices all for…read more$139!! This place was amazing! Right in the middle of Mira Mesa. We were greeted warmly by the lovely ladies there. They gave a scalp view of the condition of our heads and got us in a room together. We went with the hr full body massage with 45 min head spa and 15 min foot massage. Because my hair was damaged by bleach I got a hair treatment and steam for $20 more. They blowdry your hair at the end of the session in the same room using high quality products. It was awesome!!! Not sure how long the special is going for but they are booking fast!