We've visited the Russian & Turkish Baths many times over the years, and every visit has been a…read morefantastic experience. If you're going, the waterfall hot tub is an absolute must--it's both relaxing and invigorating. The Swedish hose massage is another highlight and something I highly recommend trying. The facility offers a great variety of steam rooms and saunas, allowing you to experience different temperatures and styles of heat therapy. They also provide cold-water buckets that you can dump over yourself between sessions, which adds to the authentic bathhouse experience and leaves you feeling completely refreshed. If you're looking for a genuine, traditional bathhouse experience in Miami, this is the place to go. Clean, unique, and consistently enjoyable, it's one of our favorite places to relax and recharge.

Hard to find anything that comes close to what they offer for the price. While it's not fancy, it's…read morefantastic. There are so many hot saunas to choose from, plus a very steamy steam room and hammam. The cold water available to douse yourself is much more hygienic than a shared cold plunge. What to know: the locker space is small, so don't bring a lot of stuff. But do bring anything you'll need to shower, as they don't provide much in terms of toiletries. If you're female and want to feel more comfortable sitting everywhere, wear water shorts. Bring a towel to dry off with after you shower, they provide a few towels for sweating. Be sure to check out the pool and beach area. Parking is easy and inexpensive if you use the public beach lot down the street. There's also a restaurant on-site. I haven't eaten there, but it's a nice option if you want to grab a bite. I did get a massage here, and it was okay. The highlight for me is definitely the saunas. You can easily spend a few hours sweating and lounging, and it's open late, which is a big plus.

If I could, I'd get a massage from Chacha every day. Not only she's a great person, but she's also…read morean amazing massage therapist. I've had great experiences with her both during and after my pregnancy. Her prenatal massage was fantastic and I can't recommend her enough.

My husband booked me a treatment at the spa for a surprise. After reading some of the reviews, I…read morewas concerned about the practitioners. However, I was so lucky to have cha-cha and had one of the best massages I could have ever hoped for. She was so attuned and absolutely phenomenal, she was great at adjusting pressure when necessary and somehow I was able to know exactly what my body needed. She truly has magic hands. Cha-cha was definitely a five star masseuse. I took one star away because of the spa facilities, they are kept very clean, however, separation between rooms is very thin, and you constantly hear, squeaking and banging, which is not very relaxing. Also at the table where they offer fresh fruit, they had a pile of apples. It would be nice to have a platter with refreshed sliced fruit or at least some variety. Also, the initial locker I was given did not work so I had to spend time speaking with someone to be changed to one that's did.

This was absolutely one of the best balls I've been to the Massage I got was super Duper good. The…read moreback pain that I had completely went away. They also greet you with the warm tea and they have snacks for you. In addition they have a cold room a hot steam room, a dry hot room and a clay room! I would definitely recommend the spa

Tierra Santa I was…read moreon the hunt for the best spa experience in the city. I was looking for a day of pampering. As such, I wanted additional benefits and not just a massage. This spa ended up topping my comparison list. Scheduling an appointment was slightly problematic. I spent entirely too much time on their site attempting to make a reservation for two. The site was not working. I ended up calling the spa to schedule over the phone. However, there was no answer so I had to leave a message requesting a return call. A staff did call me back late the next day. I was able to schedule over the phone. I was advised to complete the forms prior to arrival date- which I did do The spa is located inside of the Faena Hotel. The hotel is on the corner and is easy to find. The spa will validate valet parking for $35. We parked about a block away for much less. However, parking price value would be based on how long you plan on being at the spa. It may be more cost effective to pay the $35. When we arrived a hotel staff assisted us by escorting us to the elevator to the spa level. There was a lady at the front desk when we arrived. It did take her a few moments to acknowledge us, and when she did she asked us to give her a few minutes. Another staff approached and asked if we had been assisted. The staff sitting at the front desk did ask her to help us. We advised we had appointments. She checked us in and walked us over to the waiting area. The waiting area is very bright and doubles as a store. We were served tea and allowed to relax and take pictures. This area also had access to the outside patio also available for lounging durring your spa day. Following the waiting area the staff walked us to the women's fitting room. She gave us a quick tutorial on how to utilize the lockers. We changed into our swimsuits to get ready to enjoy the wet area. The wet area is on the opposite side of the spa. You have to walk through the waiting area and the front desk. When you walk in you are greeted by a table full of fresh soap. You are encouraged to grab a piece to try. The following are available in the wet area: a waterfall shower, steam room, a haman, a sauna, and a cold room. NOTE: this area is co-Ed. Based on my observation it's best to schedule an early service so that you can enjoy the benefits with a limited crowd. You also access the area for your spa services directly from the wet area. There is a lounge area where you can enjoy tea, infused water and snacks such as dried fruit, fresh strawberries, and chocolate covered almonds to name a few. I opted to take a quick shower prior to my 60 minute massage. My skin was feeling dry from the over load on water, and heat. We arrived to the lounge about 5-10 minutes prior to our scheduled spa time. Shane came into the lounge and advised he would be my massage therapist. When we walked into my private room he advised I could have a seat on a purple chair. He went over the paper work I competed on line. He repeated to me what I indicated as it relates to areas to focus on, areas to avoid and pressure I desired. After confirming everything he asked me what oil I would be interested in for aroma therapy. I opted for lavender after smelling all of them. Shane gave me some privacy to undress to my comfort level and advised I should start out laying face down. When Shane came back into the room he got to work immediately. This massage was PERFECT! Shane ensured the pressure was what I desired, and he focused on all the places I need to be worked on. He did some moves I have never felt before and I was so impressed. I was so disappointed when the 60 minutes were up. This experience exceeded my expectations!

I was very interested in joining this gym so I called and asked about a one-day pass to try it out…read more The person I spoke with took my info on a Thursday and told me someone would call. No one called. I called them back on Saturday again, they said someone will call you back. This time someone did ( I think her name was Izzy?) and she told me she was going to text me her number as soon as we got off the phone so that I could text her when I was coming in on Sunday.. She said she would be there from 8 AM on. She never texted me. I arrived at the gym at 8 AM to be told that she wasn't there yet and she would be i arriving in about 30 minutes and if I wanted to, I could wait for her. Really ridiculous that you have to beg them to join. I will be joining a gym elsewhere.

Left a hat at Anatomy after a workout. Called to confirm it was there, they found it, confirmed it…read morewas set aside, no issues. I then left the country for two weeks on a trip. When I called back to arrange pickup, I was told they had "purged" their lost and found and my hat was gone. No heads up. No attempt to contact me. No offer to make it right. Just gone. When I pushed back, I was told they're "not a storage facility." Cool. I wasn't asking you to store it for a year. I was asking you to hold a hat you already confirmed you had while I was traveling internationally. This tells you everything you need to know about how this company operates. They had my contact info. They had the hat. They made a deliberate choice to throw it away rather than make a two-minute phone call. If that's how they handle small things, imagine how they handle big ones. There are plenty of gyms in Miami. Find one that treats members like adults.

The service here was pretty great, the concierge was wonderful and all of the people we came across…read morewere great. The facilities themselves were just okay. If you were traveling for work and staying at this hotel, and needed a day to just forget that everyone existed, this would be great for that. My friends and I flew down from Richmond during a crazy winter storm and decided to get a day pass here among other things. The day pass included spa access during their open hours, as well as pool access. Unfortunately, because of the unseasonably cool weather, the hotel had not opened the pool which pretty much made the spa the only option for anyone else who had purchased the resort pass too, and I'm just not sure the facilities were up to that task. The spa itself had a relaxation area, which was three lounge chairs in the room with a hot tub and a cold tub. In the room next to that, there was a dry sauna, a wet sauna, and a shower. I'm not a huge fan of the dry sauna, dry heat isn't really my thing, but I did rather like the wet sauna room. It was nice and large, and the hot steamy air felt great on my poor frozen winter storm lungs. The cold plunge pool is also not my thing, but the hot tub was awesome, but it had a couple of pretty huge problems. The first was that it was up a flight of stairs. Everyone in our party has limited mobility in some fashion and One of our party uses a walker and isn't super mobile at all, so it was very difficult to actually make it to the hot tub. Might have been nice to know it wasn't actually accessible before we booked the spa. Luckily, even though she isn't super mobile, she is able to haul herself very slowly up stairs, provided it has a nice sturdy railing... Which it did have a railing... unfortunately the railing was completely loose at the bottom and not particularly sturdy since it was only partially connected. It had stone steps, and due to the nature of the room, they were a bit wet so they had nonskid stickers on them, but it had unfortunately peeled up and was mostly loose. Ultimately, our friend ended up using us as the steady banister to get up the stairs, but that probably wasn't any safer since it wasn't like we had anything to hold onto because again... slippery stairs and loose banister. We made it up safely, and then try to get in the hot tub. The tub itself is square, has a ladder railing, but we couldn't actually see any ladder steps, so we kind of had to guess where was safe to get in the pool. Being the most mobile of the group, I ended up sitting on the edge of the tub and feeling around with my feet until I figured out that the tub has three walls with stone benches around it that we could step on and get in. We only actually figured out after getting out that the pool had sunken footholds in the wall, not an actual ladder. Never would have found those getting in, but learn from our ignorance. The hot tub is awesome, the jets were great and absolutely the thing we needed after the plane flight and freezing winter storms, but everyone else felt that way too, so we were unable to get back in it again like we would have liked. We ended up heading out earlier than we intended and just sitting outside for the rest of our stay. Overall, the place is small, which makes it hit or miss as to whether or not you can use the facilities, which makes it hit or miss as to whether it is a good value for the day pass. You may luck out, or you may strike out.

I have been here a few times and I am sure I will be back in the future. Esencia spa has great…read moreoffers throughout the year not just during Miami spa month. You are taken to the back by one of the employees who explains where the lockers are and then gives you a tour of all of the different water amenities that they have. I love the Jacuzzi with the cold plunge pool right next to it. I also do enjoy all of the different sauna steam showers that they have. The muscles there are awesome. I had a deep tissue massage this time which was amazing. I love that you're able to go to the pool and enjoy lunch while enjoying your spa services. I'll definitely be back.

Love this place for its chill vibe! Franco is an amazing bartender!! Definitely recommended!read more

This place is very nice, the staff is very courteous and the vibe is cool, unfortunately I have…read moresevere social anxiety so I wasn't able to meet anyone for friends or anything else. The only issue I have here is with the Wi-Fi and cellular reception. On Verizon you can count on not having any reception and the Wi-Fi does not work properly, I was there for over an hour trying to get it to work but had to leave because getting drunk without reception far from home is never a good idea. I'm not sure about how safe it is, but hopefully pretty safe since it's a small space. They keep the bathrooms stocked and clean, mostly.

After an incredibly long and intense conference hosting a group of North American CEOs, my…read morecolleague and I were thrilled to learn that the group had gifted us spa services as a thank-you. Exactly what we needed. We chose the 80-minute deep tissue massage, and from the moment we arrived, the experience was flawless. Spa manager Jessica greeted us warmly and enthusiastically, immediately setting the tone. We were offered champagne, then asked to complete a brief intake form to note our needs and any areas of concern. From there, we were escorted to the women's locker room, changed into plush robes and slippers, and spent a few relaxing minutes in the sauna. Soon after, our massage therapists arrived, Nelly for me and Jenny for my colleague, and guided us to a beautiful, dimly lit treatment room. We settled onto warmed massage tables and were wrapped in the softest, most luxurious sheets. And then... the real magic began. Nelly was absolutely phenomenal. She worked through my sore, overworked muscles with incredible skill for over an hour. Her hands were both strong and intuitive, her movements gentle and graceful as she transitioned from one area to the next. The pressure was deep and effective, paired with an impressive understanding of anatomy and, honestly, my body in particular. I never wanted it to end. It was exactly what I needed to melt away the stress of the previous week. I left completely obsessed with every aspect of this spa and fully plan to return very soon, this time with my boyfriend. I will absolutely be requesting Nelly again. And I should add, my colleague was equally impressed by Jenny. These women are true artists.

Had a really great experience here. It was pretty peaceful at the spa midweek, despite the hotel…read morebeing busy. If I remember, you have to find the main elevators and go to the 5th floor. Brie gave me a fantastic body scrub treatment, I also had a nice facial, and the person working the front desk and touring me around (Ananda?) was also lovely. They have a great relaxation room, sauna and steam, shower facilities and lockers. Would definitely go back next time I'm in town.

Formerly known as the 'Clean Start Cleansing Miami' establishment, Centner Wellness specializes in…read moremany different treatments, such as detox chambers, red infrared light beds, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, colonics, massages, and foot detoxes. The receptionist at the front desk is very personable, friendly, and high energy. She is the definition of what other receptionist should strive to be. She helped me schedule & reschedule appointments, understand billing, and throughly detail what each treatment entailed. The therapists did a good job with the products and I always think it is a good idea to do some holistic treatments every once in a while to keep your body clean and healthy. I believe some of the treatments could be a little more affordable or offer different combo packages. They do offer discounts on packages of three or more on certain treatments. The location is off Biscayne Boulevard in Edgewater and the facility could not feel more clean. The tall windows allow so much light to enter into the establishment which I loved as well. My next treatment will most likely be a massage, but it was pretty interesting to see all the different options and treatments, half of which I've never heard. I had a very comfortable few visits and will be back soon!

Cool place to try out. Go with time & patience, as I spent WAY more time there than anticipated…read more THE PLACE: Located in Miami, parking is tricky. Upon arriving to the area I called to ask if they had parking, but noone picked up. Later on (after I paid for parking), they called me back and advised that you may parkin in the storage parking where it is not covered, but the space was limited from what I was told. There is street parking that you must pay for. Weeks prior to this, I called several times and noone picked up. Team is clearly understaffed. THE SERVICE: I went with the "new client deal" promoted on their website-it provides a variety of services. For the deal of 110, I went with the colonic, yoni steam and foot detox. My first appointment was the colonic and it started 40 mins late, so keep it in mind. The colonic treatment with Liliana was fantastic. Liliana is very knowledgable, and professional and creates a safe space for comfort. Then I had the foot detox, gross to look at but cool nonetheless and added to self-knowledge, but nothing else. Then I had the yoni steam, slightly relaxing but maybe not worth repeating - at least for me. Among the many services they provide, there is a free body scan on a machine I believe that tells you about your body and the areas to work on. If I didn't ask about this, I would've not known. I wanted to try it, but saw very little interest in the person helping me in doing it, and actually completely ignored me when I requested it. So I left.

I joined Hotworx a few months ago and initially had a great experience. The classes were enjoyable,…read moreand the gym amenities really stood out. The showers were consistently clean and stocked with soap, there were chilled disposable towels available after workouts, and the equipment was well-maintained. Unfortunately, over the past 2-3 months, there has been a noticeable decline in the overall quality of the facility. The level of cleanliness and upkeep has dropped significantly. Soap dispensers are now cracked and empty, the floors are often dirty, and many of the amenities that were once standard are no longer available. More concerning is the condition of the equipment. The rowing machine, for example, has loose bolts and makes a scraping noise when in use, as the seat hits against the metal frame. At this point, I would recommend considering other options that prioritize cleanliness, maintenance, and member experience.

If you want to get a great sweat sesh this is definitely your place!…read more I tried the cycling and it was amazing!

I love the valmont products and I was excited to try this location for the spa. Parking is valet…read moreand they give you 4 hours at the discount price. If you go over 4 hours then you get charged the full fee $35 to valet. To get to the SPA you have to walk across the lobby and outside and across to the SPA check-in area. The changing area and sauna and one person steam room shower is located here. Then to get to the treatment area you have to walk back across the outside area and the front lobby through the area with guests and all their luggage to the elevator in your robe. This is not a great experience and you must repeat this step after your treatment. The relaxing area is nice and I was excited to find my favorite tea. They only had one China tea cup and the only other option was paper cups for the 5 people in that area. I got the tea cup for myself. I poured the water and the tea pot has cold water in it. I had to start over. The tea kettle was the cheapest Breville tea kettle with not temperature settings. The water got boiling hot but the tea is herbal, green mint or chamomile which doesn't get boiling water. Anyway it was too hot for the tea. My massage therapist was a bit late as they are the ones cleaning the area on the first floor but he apologized and said I still got my full massage time. I didn't mind that. The parking lot next door is under major construction and despite it being Sunday the noise was not massage friendly and I guess the massage rooms had no soundproofing. The rooms are comfortable and the beds are heated. After the massage they rushed us out of the lounging area. We went back down to checkout and get changed and ready for brunch. See the restaurant for the brunch experience.

Alejandro was the best Masseuse I've ever had. I have been to over 20 luxury spas and I have never…read morefelt like I had a new body afterward. They are always relaxing, of course but nobody ever seemed to get it right until this visit at the Valmont in Miami. I didn't request a specific gender or person but somehow I got Alejandro and it was amazing. His warm and kind mannerisms made me feel comfortable. The massage was even better. I will for sure return!