I was gifted a 2.5hr spa treatment for my birthday and loved this experience. The woman who took…read morecare of me was very nice and patient with me. The spaces looked clean, smelled good and had a relaxing vibe. Overall it was a good experience that I recommend. Everyone should at some point have a spa day. I left my phone in the locker, so no pictures. That being said, the lockers have PIN numbers you set yourself so your stuff is safe during your stay.

I'm used to getting massages at actual spas so this was a horrifyingly terrible experience. I…read morescheduled a Swedish massage with hot stones for myself and a deep tissue with hot stones for my husband. We when arrived, we had to wait 10 minutes which wouldn't have been so bad if it weren't for the employees whispering and peaking around the corner at us while we were in the lobby. They put us in a room together which we didn't ask for, like a couples massage, they just assumed. I asked for the masseuse to be more gentle when she started and I'm not sure if she understood me well because she wasn't that gentle. The worst part was the hot stones. They were too hot for the masseuse the handle but they tried to put them on us anyway. We had to have them remove it on our bill because they were too hot to put them on anybody or anything! They even left burn marks on my back. The spa is also covered in dust, the fish tank is disgustingly filthy, and had a musty smell in the rooms. They also refused to give a refund for the horrible service that was provided. The owner and employees will not take responsibility for their actions and inactions (see the owners response below). I have also updated my pictures with timestamps of the burn in question. I still have the mark 2 weeks later and it didn't show up right away, before we left the spa. I am also not from California nor do I live there to have the time to go back. I would never recommend this place.

I had my eyebrows waxed by Channy. Best experience of my life. She took the time to explain to me,…read moreas I wanted a nice shape to them and I can't wait to return, even if it means taking a day off work just to get my eyebrows done an hour drive away from me. Receptionist was super sweet. As soon as you enter the spa, a peace enters your soul. Love love love the Riviera Wellness Spa. I hear their massages are great, so I'll try next time I'm in the area. Thank you Riviera Wellness Spa. Keep up the star treatment work!

WOW! Anna found all of my knots within seconds. I am beyond grateful to this very skilled…read moremasseuse. I went into the spa in discomfort and emerged with no pain at all. Thank you! With gratitude and love for this little hidden gem of a spa, and ALL of its miracle workers. Eva

Rancho La Puerta is a place and an experience you didn't know you need in your life. Once there,…read moreyou realize how vital this place is to your well-being. As of 2025, this was my 3rd retreat to RLP and it won't be my last. I plan on making this an annual trip. It's hard to put into words how great it feels to be here, and even harder to show how beautiful it is because the photos never do it justice. Pros: - The food. It's delicious and makes you feel good from the inside out. Dining happens in the dining hall which is this beautiful building where meals are treated as more than nourishment for your body, but for your soul as well. Breakfast and lunch are served buffet style. You can sit outside with beautiful views of Mt. Kuchumaa or sit indoors. There are small tables and large tables to sit with new and old friends. Dinner is served table side. Each meal is crafted with care using a delicous, fresh variety of foods that include whatever is growing in their gardens (more on the gardens later). - The property. The entire property is rustic but cared for and loved. The grounds and gardens are meticulously maintained. - Mt Kuchumaa. My absolute favorite part of RLP are the morning (sunrise) hikes. Many different levels of hiking and no experience required. My favorite hike is Coyote and the Breakfast Hike. - No wifi or televisions. It's a great way to unwind. - The classes; fitness, art, speakers....there is so much to learn. - The rooms are rustic and clean. You have all the amenities you need. - Spend time relaxing at one of the amazing pools and spas. - Shuttle service from San Diego is great. They are also wonderful if you need to arrive or depart in an off-day. - I always felt safe and cared for Cons: (this list could be kinda short) - Sometimes it's confusing to navigate the property. Especially if it's your first time. Also, if you have mobility issues, you will want to keep that in mind as there is a lot of walking to do to get from place to place....BUT, with that said, I saw a lot of people with less mobility than myself getting around just fine. :) They may not be on sunrise hikes, but they were in all the classes, concerts and dinners. - Highway Noise. Unfortunately, you can hear the highway from the ranch, which is so strange because it feels like a different world...but yes, it's close to the major highway and you will hear semi truck air brakes quite often. Some casitas are closer than others. This is my must-do list: - Hiking Mt Kuchumaa. They have several options every morning. - Gourmet Breakfast Hike - Cooking class - Spa (getting a treatment or just spending a few hours relaxing in the women's only spa pool/hot tub) - Sound bath sessions - Instructor-led classes - so much variety! Pro-tip suggestions: - Don't go hungry...need more protein and avocados for breakfast or lunch? Just ask, they will bring it to you from the kitchen. - Don't go hungry....order a meal and a half at dinner or get half of each entree. - Don't over-schedule yourself, but DO make sure you look at everything that's offered all week. - This is not the Marriott or Ritz. It is a rustic, wonderful health resort that reflects the vibe they are going for. - Be open and relax. - Sign up right away for classes that fill up like the Organic Breakfast hike and things that cost more like the Cooking Class. - Review your folder and take a couple of hours to acquaint yourself with how things work, the classes and grounds.

Best spa and resort for a family vacation. Healthy food and excellent service. Price is worth it.read more

I'm no novice to thoroughly deep tissue massages, so I am confidently stating that I received a…read moretruly fantastic massage here. I like a lot of pressure, and Ivy delivered, showing no mercy to my innumerable knots. The spa is very clean, and prices are more than reasonable. Note that you will get a discount if you pay in cash. I and my feet are very happy we found this spa! As it's very close to the cove, you can enjoy a pre-or post stroll. Or just happily laze around and enjoy the aftermath.

I came in for a massage and facial, and I was accommodated. Honestly, it wasn't the best but it…read morewasn't that bad that my night is ruined. I paid plus some tip for her time, which is always optional by the way. My masseuse then confronted me and started to argue with me about the tip I gave her, and pointed to their print out of tip recommendations, and asked me if I could read. She went on about how if she worked in a restaurant, a generous tip would've been standard. I had to her remind her that zero dollars was also an option and in some restaurants, I have been asked to skip tipping entirely and they were still gracious about service bc they genuinely love what they do. I have never been spoken to this way in my entire life, including spas in hotels and in resorts. It was obnoxious. I am glad that I saw how you reacted to little bc now I won't give you more. If you had approached me about it differently, it could've ended differently but you chose this path. Never coming back.

Housed in the former Borrego Springs Country Club. Drop off only, no parking because it's a fire…read morelane. It has a nice vista if you dine before the sun goes down. Otherwise the dining g room is just basic functional. The food however! You've got to try the wedge salad with blue cheese dressing. Lots of bacon on the salad as well. Then, those All-Day meatballs (half beefy-half pork) with a creamy Parmesan polenta on the side are absolutely amazing! Good service, too.

Very nice place with friendly servers!! We came for dinner and my hubby had the meatballs with…read morepolenta phenomenal. Offers outside seating also beautiful setting. We also went for HH and had 2aps very good. The Brussels sprouts are the bomb!!

I love this place. What stands out to me was how clean it was compared to the one in LA. I loved…read moretheir body scrub and oil massage; Angie did such a great job! I've never felt so clean or relaxed before. They have some snacks in the common area to munch on that's complimentary. I love just hanging out and just having a relaxing time

My first visit was New Years Day a few years ago, and I really enjoyed how relaxing, freeing, and…read moreamazing this spa is! The body scrub is probably one of the best in the area (maybe the only one available? idk bc I always wonder where my asian gals go, its usually a mix at Yu Spa) I have a feeling they match you up with your previous person if you've been a few times, which I really hope (my memory sucks but pretty sure i've had Kay most of the time!) This last time we went, the hot tub was out of service, but they knocked off $10, I noticed they made some upgrades with some of the rooms, so im looking forward to seeing what else they'll be upgrading. Great place to try!

Never coming to this place again…read more First, I made an appointment for eyebrow wax at 11, and didn't get seen until almost 11:30. She did an okay job with the shape, but was totally unprofessional. She led me to the wax room and the towels on the bed were dirty, I considered leaving for the second time then, but I really needed them done for an event that night. She didn't use any powder or oil before waxing, and didn't use any cooling or soothing gel afterward, which I can handle, but she didn't even wipe off the excess wax! The WORST part of this whole experience was that she kept the door open and had conversations with other customers while she was working on me! In addition to the uncomfortable experience, the place looks cheap and messy. I will still be driving down to La Mesa and El Cajon for my beauty upkeep. This experience was almost as bad as another salon that took half my eyebrow off.

I get tired of going to a barber shop to get my hair cut. I decided to try something new and had…read moreTina cut my hair. She did a great job and is one of the best haircuts I've ever received. I recommend this salon for men.