I'm a local and go here regularly. It's always clean and the staff is friendly but also unassuming…read more It's generally pretty quiet and relaxing even in the communal spaces. Such a relaxing getaway right here in town. And they have a local discount on the weekdays. Wonderful spot.

My friends wanted to get massages but I prefer hot tubs and this place was the perfect blend! My…read morefriends mentioned their massages weren't the best massages. The Thai massage is more so stretching with your clothes on so perhaps be prepared for that. Otherwise the signature massages don't go in really deep into your tissues in case you have big knots! I booked the private hot tub #1 which had a private infrared sauna, shower and bathroom attached in the unit. The hot tub was outside and felt really clean! They provide towels and soap to wash up after. I heard their hot tub facilities are clothing optional and they have communal options if that's your cup of tea.

We are regulars for day use, which is $50 per person to use the hot springs from 12-9pm. We enjoy…read morethe quiet and peaceful environment that is catered towards adults, and that many people are there to relax in nature and read quietly. We like that there are 4 different temperature pools to choose from. It's 106 degrees per staff for the hottest pool, 103 for the second hottest, the 2 remaining pools (coolest is the large pool for swimming and second coolest is the adjacent small side pool) decrease in temperature from there. My partner likes the wet and dry saunas in the winter, and I see many folks going into the cold plunge afterwards. My favorite spot to relax is the single tubs on the upper patio, as I enjoy looking at the trees in the daytime and stars at night.

Always such a beautiful and tranquil experience. I really enjoyed the personal soaking tubs on the…read moreupper deck.

This was an amazing spa experience! You'd never know it looking at the front of the building, but…read morethe lot extends very far to the back where there are multiple buildings for lodgings and the spa/body work services. We booked the outdoor hot tub #2 for one hour on a Sunday. It's $40/person on the weekends. This was a rainy weekend early in the season, so the spa was very quiet. It was quite serene to be outside in the hot tub, with light rain falling down! There is complete privacy at the tub, but there is also a larger communal tub option as well. The sauna is also communal. One drawback is that the restroom and locker room area did not seem to have separated male/female spaces. Luckily, we had the place to ourselves besides some older women, so it was not an issue. However, I would not have loved it had it been busier. It's a small space, so heads up on that if you're going. Overall, this was a fun and unique experience to do in Mendocino. It was very relaxing and peaceful, and the price was decent for the service. I would definitely go again. Very fun!

The people at Sweetwater are good to work with. Liked- Asian…read moredecor, view, location, very convenient to groceries, bakery and restaurants. Didn't like -step up to living room(dangerous for older people), no air conditioning , just ceiling fan. (hot living room because of windows), no usable chest of drawers (not easy to pull drawers in and out), noisy kitchen cupboard doors ( no pulls, slam shut), only very small closet (basically had to live out of suitcases for five days.

I have been a certified massage practitioner for 25 years, but retired for 10. I'm very picky and…read moretypically am not completely satisfied with massage therapy, since I practiced many modalities. Today I received the best Swedish massage I have ever experienced from Jenifer John's at Mendocino Massage. Her technique, flow, energy and pressure were all absolutely perfect, I cannot give higher praise than this. The massage studio was clean and orderly, a very relaxing environment. I highly recommend and although I'm not in the area very much, I'm going to make it back here just to experience another massage by Jen.

Amazing, hands down. It was our honeymoon and we booked a…read morecouples massage here. She had Phil , she said he was amazing. I think I had Jennifer, super nice and small frame but don't let that fool you. She can really get into your muscles what ever pressure you desire. If you're in the area or going to be , book a nice couples massage , or solo. It just was amazing. I left feeling it but much better the following days.

Still find that this place is not very welcoming. After a decade I thought I would give it another…read morego. Still wasn't able to book. If you aren't part of the clique.. you won't be allowed in. Thankfully we have a lot of good stylists in the area..

Had my hair cut by Deidra .... Showed pictures I had... didn't really need to .. she knew exactly…read morewhat I wanted And the cut... I LOVE IT!! Thank you Deidra!! Highly recommend! And if you want color... she's the one!

Robin has the touch. No doubt. I couldn't feel my feet on the ground when I walked out. Floating!…read moreMy hubby had a sport injury and he loved his session too. Treat yo self! You deserve it! Thanks, Robin. We shall return!

Robin gave me my first massage after I had my daughter Esmé and it is a massage I will never…read moreforgot. I was so tired from being a new mom but when I walked into her space, which is warm and inviting and instantly felt relaxed. I have been going back ever since. I recently got an hour and half massage for myself and my husband. It is amazing what that extra half an hour means. Can a person be too relaxed? It was wonderful! Thanks Robin!

Wow, a tandem massage (hubby and I) at the top of a knoll and in a yurt! Great experience…read more Awesome massages and we treated ourselves to an hour and fifteen minute deep tissue massages. Super peaceful location makes you feel like you are a world away. Afterwards you can sit outside and enjoy the view and listen to nature. Highly recommend this place when you are in the Mendocino area.

I had a terrible experience with the Spa at Schoolhouse Creek. My mother had a treatment booked…read morethere and fell on her way to the car. She needed medical attention and we called the spa and asked to rebook. They said they would get back to us and never called back. We called four separate times while we were in Mendocino asking to rebook or for a refund. Every time they said they would speak to the manager and call us back. We never received a call back and they charged us for the treatment we never made it to and were never able to rebook. We called after being charged and were told we would again receive the call back we never received. It was extremely frustrating.

Let me be the first to rave about the oasis that is Mendocino Beauty! I have been seeing Amy Wall…read morefor regular facials over the last six months. She has TRANSFORMED my dull, acne-prone skin into a healthy, clear complexion. I had seriously tried every skincare line from the store brands to the super fancy stuff. What made my experience so different this time? For one thing, Amy really listens to her client's concerns and whips up a custom recipe of magical facial potions just for you! She could also tell which vitamins were lacking in my diet just by looking at my skin. I have followed all of her advice and I have seen tremendous results. Amy is a true expert and skincare goddess! Also, I wanted to mention that Amy's studio feels like your home away from home... but better. She has created a peaceful, remote and quiet environment that extracts all of your life worries. This is definitely a great place to relax alone or you can make a group appointment with your girlfriends and enjoy the sauna or hot tub with friends! The last time I visited Mendocino Beauty, I received a spray tan from Nicole. Let me say, Nicole is THE GIRL to make you feel beautiful for any occasion! She does an amazing job making sure your tan looks even and natural. Between Amy and Nicole, I would trust them with any of my beauty needs! Whether you are a first time spa go-er, or a seasoned veteran, Mendocino beauty will surely impress you with a unique and personalized experience!

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We were staying on the premises and had massages here. The 75 minute full body massage was…read moreexcellent. Suhyza did my treatment, and she had the perfect level of pressure. The building is just a little shed near the golf course, but the interior is quite comfortable. It was so convenient while staying at the Inn. We'd go back again for sure!

Highly recommend a massage at this little gem! Suhyza was fantastic and I have never felt better…read moreafter a spa treatment. (I had a 75-minute massage.) The spa is intimate, serene and very clean. I will definitely be back next time we visit the area!

I love Ayurvedic massage and the session I had today as a new patient was just what I needed. I…read morehave had hundreds of massages from dozens of practitioners and I would rate Nicole in the top 5% of all I have experienced. The office is easy to access and parking was available (although during weekends and tourist season it might be a good idea to allow 15 min to park before your appointment). Inside the waiting room was pleasant, the bathroom was clean and the treatment room smelled good (mild - not too strong) and had nice music. I arrived on time and Nicole was ready. She greeted me and invited me into a very cozy treatment room. After a short conversation (3 or 4 questions) about medical history, what brought me in and style preferences, she invited me to get on the table. Nicole started gently, probing and assessing to see what her training and my requests together suggested would be most helpful. From the first touch it was obvious that Nicole is a compassionate, sensitive, confident, experienced and well-trained massage therapist. The whole massage was relaxing and clearly theraputic. After the massage we discussed herbal supplements that might support my healing and I purchased a jar of Chawanprash. My personal reason for going in was to help recover from a serious UTI/kidney infection and get some support for side-effects from antibiotics (e.g. muscle aches, edema, constipation). Nicole knew exactly how to work with my body to ease into releasing the discomfort. She did a fabulous job of listening to my breath and following my body's clues about when to go deeper, linger longer or move on. As I walked out I noticed several things: 1. I could feel my deep muscle aches were gone. 2. I could see that there was a reduction of edema. 3. I knew already that I would be going back soon. BOTTOM LINE: If you want a truly therapeutic massage in Mendocino, you will be doing yourself a favor to go see Nicole.

I had a 2 hour combo session of abhyanga, deep tissue and shirodhara and it was heavenly! Nicole…read moreknee just what I needed, including the temperature (I like it warm since I get cold easily). She's super knowledgeable about holistic health and just wonderful to talk to :) Bonding with a practitioner always makes my experience better. Will definitely be back when I'm in the area again.