Have been here for a massage and gel manicure. Massage: for…read more60 minutes the price is a good deal. The masseuse did a good job with applying pressure (I asked for heavy pressure) and she did a good job at addressing full body using the full hour time. It's no frills, just a solid massage with cream and I believe she used some hot stones. Only thing, I wish they had played some background massage music in the room. Gel manicure: no complaints about the gel manicure service. It has been a week since and so far no chips! They have a "natural" gel polish I decided to try over the OPI that is holding up better. They also added a matte effect that I asked for and overall happy with the application. The facility is very big. The massages are upstairs and nail salon services downstairs. Plenty of parking out front and I appreciate the online booking system they have.

Susan was amazing. Great massage. Highly recommend. Lots of availabilty for appointments.read more

Nice massage, kind workers and overall just a great experience! I booked this through Groupon and…read morehad an easy time scheduling a time for a couples massage which went well. They have plenty of street parking and the lobby had a nice ambiance. We were brought into our room quickly upon arrival and got a pleasant back massage - both of us left feeling super refreshed and relaxed. I'd recommend this spot and would gladly come again if needing another treatment!

Massage was decent although therapists chatted a lot. When paying they were very pushy for a tip…read moresaying they see money in my wallet. It was very uncomfortable and unprofessional.

This is one of my favorite spots to go to for massages in Boston! I always go here whenever I feel…read moreany stress or tension in my body, or just to treat myself to a nice massage. They have great prices and the staff is extremely attentive, friendly, and professional. Ocean Spa also makes sure everything is clean and up to covid-guidelines by having guests sanitize their hands when they come in and enforcing masks. Overall I highly recommend this place! Definitely check them out!

I get a lymphatic massage here regularly and it is top notch for both relaxation and recuperation…read more They're always on time and easy to schedule with. I leave feeling amazing. Lisa is excellent at identifying your sore and tense points and addressing them

The pool is so relaxing, and just the right temperature…read more Definitely worth the visit if you are staying as a guest, and definitely worth checking out on resort pass or calling to see what their daily rate is for a guest pass if they are available that day. The workout facilities are top-notch, with many open machines and also a free weight section. The spot itself has luxury services, and while I did not partake in the massages and facials, my friends have and have said they are very relaxing and great for sore muscles. If you want a relaxing massage that is light, make sure to specify that, and if you want a deep tissue sports therapy massage, make sure to specify that too and it can be accommodated. Don't forget a trip to the steam room, which is kept nice and clean!

So many 5 star reviews - REALLY???…read more My husband and I were looking for a mini retreat getaway and after taking a tour I booked a room and massage at the Intercontinental. I was anticipating a relaxing take me away massage for both of us and booked the couple room. I loved the idea of having my body turning to Jello, lay by the pool and have easy access to our room so we wouldn't have leave our tranquil state of being. "Not" That didn't happen. I was sadly disappointed. Having a couples massage is convenient because we are both there but other than that I don't feel it is worth the extra cost. I had a male and he had a female masseuse and we filled out the little questionnaire about where to find our kinks so they could work them out. Well, turns out it was the opposite. The areas we circled seemed to be skipped. I was really looking forward to my calves and footies worked on. I don't know the names of our masseuse. They weren't as professional as I had hoped. They were walking around giggling and whispering and carrying on scooting in and out of what felt like hiding places while we and some other guests waited in the center spa. The area has soft mood lighting and a nice ambiance and is very quiet so it was hard not to notice the interaction. We were waiting for our appointments while the 3 other guests had just had their appointments and were sipping water and snacking on dishes of fruit. The spa area has the look and feel but in the end it is the massage that counts and for the price it was not worth it. I am really sad that I won't be going back because I was so hoping this would be a win.

I take no pleasure in writing this review, but I feel it is my civic duty to warn future customers…read moreabout what can only be described as the massage from hell. Consider this your public service announcement: enter at your own risk. I booked a 60-minute full-body massage at this small spa, hoping for a relaxing escape. Instead, what I received was a chaotic, oil-drenched attack on my body that I may never fully recover from. Let's start with the first warning sign: as I entered the room, I spotted a floss pick just chilling on the couch (yes, you read that right). It was as if the universe was telling me, "Run, don't walk." I stayed. Foolish me. The woman who checked me in, who I will refer to as "the attacker," led me to the room and told me to get ready. I should've known things were about to go sideways when she came back in and asked if I had booked 60 or 90 minutes. Why didn't she know? Was she just winging it? Oh, she was. Spoiler alert: that was the least bizarre part of the entire experience. She covered me with a towel -- not the usual drape, mind you, but laid it over me vertically like she was tucking in a small burrito (I am a person, not a taquito, thank you very much). Then, for reasons I still cannot comprehend, she began "massaging" me through the towel. For ten long minutes. I began to wonder if maybe she thought I had a layer of dirt she didn't want to touch. But then came the oil. Oh, the oil. Not a normal amount -- no, she practically baptized me in it. I was now a human slip-and-slide. She started with these fast, frantic movements that I can only describe as if she were trying to roll out pizza dough -- except that dough was me. Imagine a rolling pin, but instead of wood, it's her forearms, and instead of dough, it's your back... and she's using the speed of a Formula 1 pit crew. I was terrified she was going to keep going until I was a flat, thin disc of a human. It got worse. At one point, without any warning, she yanked down my underwear. I've had plenty of massages in my life, and never once has someone felt the need to roll down my undies. My butt was out. Exposed. Like it was some kind of casual Tuesday event. The technique (if we can call it that) was just as aggressive as before. She switched to what I assume was her version of "working out knots," but it felt more like she was trying to put out a small fire on my back. She was speed-rubbing as though she had double-parked outside and needed to finish before she got towed. I thought maybe, just maybe, she'd chill out when she got to my arms and legs. Reader, she did not. The same crazed up-and-down rubbing, dousing me in even more oil like I was some kind of Thanksgiving turkey. And then, in a completely nonsensical move, she grabbed my arm and just started shaking it. Like a maraca. What? Why? Was she summoning spirits? The leg portion followed the same nightmarish pattern: no draping, no care. Just speed-shaking my legs around like she was trying to reset my bones. At one point, she bent my leg at a 90-degree angle and wiggled it like she was testing a car jack. The only saving grace in this circus? The hot stones she left on my back. Because at least they were inanimate and knew what they were doing. But the grand finale? The towel rubdown. Remember how she bathed me in oil? Well, she now scrubbed it off with the force of someone grating cheese. My skin felt like it was melting. I went from an oily human slip-and-slide to a block of cheese at an Italian restaurant, and I was ready to scream, "Check, please!" Oh, and just when I thought I'd suffered enough, she forgot entirely about my quads. Not that I wanted her to touch them after what I'd been through, but the fact that she skipped a whole part of my body just left me wondering what kind of fever dream this entire massage was. Let's not forget the side details: her hair brushing against me (which, let's be honest, added a horror-movie element), her disappearing from the room twice (for mysterious reasons), and the total lack of music or relaxing scents. It was just me, the bright lights, and the distant sound of muffled hallway music, which did nothing to drown out my internal screams. Should I have said something? Probably. Will I ever return? Absolutely not. Do I recommend this place? Only if you're looking for a story to laugh about with your friends -- because this wasn't a massage; it was a full-blown assault. Save your body, your dignity, and your money. Go elsewhere.

Don't listen to the horrific reviews here. If you want to get pampered, go somewhere else. If you…read morewant your body to heal, this is for you. Great massages, every single time. I will not go anywhere else.

Great place to get massage I am a big fan of this place. A…read morerelaxing place great vibe

Sketchy vibes are kind of my thing and to some this experience may be considered pretty sketchy…read moregetting all massaged up in a huge room with a bunch of other people. This was actually far from sketchy or that could mean I've just been to a lot of sketchier things hahahaha. I firmly believe in going to different schools for services like hair, skin, massage care...because hey why not support a future professional...they have to learn and practice and I don't mind paying less! It was easy to call and leave a message for my preferred date and time. I called in the morning and received a call back that afternoon (when there was clinic). There are limited days and hours that the students have clinic so keep that in mind. It worked out for me because luckily there are evening hours. Check in was easy and at the time of my service a 1 hour massage is listed as $40, no add ons available that I know of. You pay before starting. Josie was my student and she greeted me and asked if I had visited before. I had not so she gave me a brief rundown as she guided me to the changing area. It's a large dimly lit room with multiple massage beds. Relaxing spa music was playing which is great for potentially snoring or awkward breathing sounds which could occur. I was given a very large sheet which I appreciated as some other places I swear try to give me the smallest square of fabric possible, barely covering all the goodies....not an issue here though! I took of everything but my panties in order to need impede on her flow. She led me to her massage bed and I hopped on! She asked if there were any specific areas I would like addressed and I told her my lower back gets on/off tightness. I received a full body massage and always felt properly draped at all times. Pressure was applied and changed as needed on various body parts and she checked in with me to ask if I was ok multiple times. I had an amazing experience! I tipped her in cash after my service...so be sure to bring some cash for your student. My first time here and will definitely be back when I'm in the area! As with any service based school, of course your experience will vary depend on who services you but verbally everyone will have the basics down to be able to service you...I've not had any issues and hope the same for you LOL If you've read this far thanks! You're a real one :) Pro tip...upon opening the door to enter...there are stairs immediately leading DOWN....do not try to run in or you will definitely be eating some stairs...potentially looking like an awkward slow mo cartoon gone wrong.

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!!!!

I visited the "spa" summer 2012 but I'm just now getting around to leaving the feedback. I…read morepurchased a Groupon for three facials for an amazing price but I was so disappointed I had to call Groupon for a refund. I've visited many spas across the country and was shocked at both the experience at this location. First, I had a terrible time booking my appointment; to the point it became confrontational with the receptionist/"esthetician." When I arrived, it was far from a day spa - it was a converted upstairs apartment. The room I was placed it had no A/C on a hot summer day, and the table was a medical type table covered in a plastic cover. The equipment was dated (I've never seen anything like this before). I was asked to put on a robe that was dirty and then I proceeded to sweat for an hour while she did nontraditional facial procedures. At the conclusion of the facial, I was so alarmed I wondered if I was on the show, Punked. Avoid.

So... this was hands down the most bizarre massage experience I have had…read more I've had approx. 20 massages thus far, ranging from $10 nail salon massages to $150 NYC spa massages. I stumbled upon this place as I walked down Beacon Street in Washington Sq. and I had been craving a deep tissue massage, so I just walked in. First of all, the place didn't have much charm, but I was OK with that. I pay for the quality of massage; not the frills. I waited a few minutes and then I was taken into a room. Everything seemed customary up until this point... I am lying down, ready for my deep tissue massage, and the woman who assisted me comes into the room. She begins working. As soon as I am getting into my massage, a phone rings-- so, she says "sorry" and stops the massage to go answer the phone. I thought "how weird!". She comes back in and starts the massage again. Then, things got weirder... Another woman comes in and starts working on me too. So, they are both massaging me, speaking in Mandarin Chinese, as I attempt to relax. It ruined the experience of what should have been a peaceful massage. I contemplated getting up and going, but the massage felt good, so I stayed and figured I wouldn't really tip much, if at all. The phone rings for a second time. The lady who started working on me first leaves for the second time. I am left with the other woman who joined her. She is still working. It felt awkward and unprofessional. I have never experienced anything like this before. 1. During a massage, the therapist is NOT supposed to leave... especially not to go pick up the phone! I have never had this happen before during any prior massage. (I would understand if it were an EMERGENCY, but I do not think this was...) 2. Generally, 1 individual works on you; not 2, unless you request 2 people, I suppose. 3. Talking during a massage is also unprofessional. Especially when two massage therapists are speaking loudly, to each other. PS: It wasn't cheap. 70 bucks for a massage! DO NOT GO HERE!

I was so mad after leaving this place I could not let myself Yelp it for a couple days because I…read morewant to be a responsible and not angry Yelper. The same thing that happened to the person who got the phone call interruption double team thing happened to me. And I read this review before I went!!! OK- take all your clothes off and put your head in this hole - it puts one in a tough place for assertive decision making. I AM SO MAD! "Is it OK if we both work on you for 25 minutes" instead of the hour I paid for? A mediocre at BEST 20 minute massage. They told me I fell asleep to try to fake out a few minutes- I did not fall asleep and I did not like them, the massage room or their attitude. Then I gave the woman a tip- and she looked at it and said "Is this for both of us"? In perfect English!!!! Of course during the entire 20 minutes of 'Chinese massage(!)' I am trying to tell them I have lower back pain- nothing- just hushed Chinese and patronizing broken English. But when it comes tipping time- they want $40!!!??? $70 'massage', $40 tip is $110 better spent on penny whistles and moon pies.