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    The Garden Spa

    4.6 (71 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

    Services - The Garden Spa

    Massage

    Deep tissue massage

    Reflexology massage

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    Waxing

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    Peaceful garden
    Thuy C.

    Let me start by saying that the garden is adorable, it's beautiful and very special that it's in Encinitas. I believe that I must have had the wrong masseuse but that's not why my overall rating is 3. Overall, I wouldn't be coming back here for a massage. For the following reasons: 1. My masseuse was Not very friendly even the moment she met me. 2. My massage cost ($180) for 90 mins, I had a GC. Despite, have a not so nice masseuse, I still tipped her $35. 3. I asked for deep tissue, she said it was an extra $30, I declined. I've gotten many massages before and never been charged when I asked this 3. My masseuse pretty much just lotion and pet me the whole time. It was light pressure. When she did check in on me, after 20 mins into the massage, I asked her to be more firm (she began to use her elbow only) and she was but it hurt so incredibly bad so I asked her for lighter but firm 4. After that I just gave up and waited for my 90 mins to be over 5. She kept stopping midway and what I could sense and here was her checking her phone and responding to text messages. She had one hand on my back and it would stop but I felt her just holding her hand on my back - she was clearly distracted. 6. Not relaxing because of road now. It's by the street. You will hear cars, motorcycles, and the coaster coming by, not relaxing at all. It was more relaxing in the garden and walking around the garden. It was truly a disappointment and for $180, I was looking forward to a bit of an relaxing time with a friendly masseuse and a better set up of comfort. Two stars over all because the tiny garden with koi fish.

    Yianni A.

    Very cool looking place with a garden to sit. However I am more fascinated with the massage, facial and Foot rub from Nicole!! She is fantastic and very personable! Since moving to Cali from NY - I couldn't have gotten a better massage from anyone else. Can't wait to go back!

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    dora b.

    Thank you Alyssa happy that you are back for more . Aloha

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    Always have had a great treatment (massage). Very beautiful & peaceful. Easy to book online!

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    2 years ago

    No! DO NOT GO HERE!!! A complete, mis-managed dirty DUMP. This is not a spa at all, its a shack with a few mediocre therapists.

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    2 years ago

    What really makes this spa special is its magical garden oasis. It's a peaceful spot that just enhances that sense of calm.

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    Thank you so happy you guys enjoyed our magical place. Aloha

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    Cute location, extremely nice massage from Antonella. Everything went as expected and I would recommend to anyone!

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    No one picks up the phone. Left a message with name and callback number and havent gotten a call back in two weeks now....

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    5 years ago

    Love the Garden spa! I received a deep tissue massage with Nicole. She was great and very professional!

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    Ask the Community - The Garden Spa

    Prenatal massage available?

    Hi yes we do Pré-natal massages. It’s not online to book this treatment. If you would like to come in just book as a regular massage and add on the note Pré-natal massage !… Read more

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    Dora gave me an incredible massage and she uses some different techniques that really elevates the relaxation experience.

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