Great and very friendly stuff. They know me by name (I am a walk-in client for hair cuts) so I…read morenever make a phone appointment and I am generally very quickly attended to. Good value and great service.

Went for a massage and facial. The staff are so nice and friendly! Very welcoming and helpful. The…read moregirl who worked on me was very good. The only slight annoyance was whenever the music stopped or slowed down you could hear people in the hallway chatting and moving about- Im not sure but I think there's a gap between the walls and the ceiling that allows some noise in. All in all a minor issue. I will go back because I appreciated the service by everyone I met and I felt wonderful after my treatments!

I've been to Daya Spa twice…read more It has cute decor, and a very relaxing atmosphere, for both the waiting area and the rooms. The first time at Daya Spa, I booked a massage with the rmt there. I was happy she gave me the full 50min massage, even though I arrived about 10 min late. Ali was friendly and listened carefully to me, and so I felt comfortable speaking to her about my pain areas. I liked the fact that she knew how to release my knots, and gave me the strong pressure I needed. I did find that the oils or lotions she used would dry up too quickly, and it would cause her to not glide as easily into my muscles. Ali gave some great advice after my massage was over, she made me feel like she really cared about my wellbeing-- she has customer service down to a tee! My second time there, I went in for a reflexology appointment. Olena was SO good. I loved how relaxed she made me feel, from her soothing voice to the gentleness she used whether she was covering my feet or slowly adding pressure. I would even doze off every now and then due to how heavenly it felt. The only thing that makes me not give Daya Spa 5 stars is the following: I found the front staff a bit cold, not very hospitable both times. Not much eye contact, and no greeting when one walks in-- makes for an awkward and not very welcoming entrance. The front desk lady did offer to get me some water; however, but did not lead me to the sitting area or explain to me that I should change out of my shoes into the warm slippers the spa provides.

As this spot is in my neighbourhood, I popped in here sans appointment for a massage/pedicure last…read moreweek. A 50 minute massage ran me over $110 with tax and tip and the pedicure likewise $75. That's a hefty bill even for an organic spa. I heard the staff mentioning that prices had recently changed but wow... Pedicure: lots of salves, scrubs, emollients were provided and I was allowed to pick my scent of sea salt. Pedicure space is a cool concept for 3-4 people wanting to go together as seating is on a raised bleacher style bench that you clamour up on. For me, this killed a bit of the relaxation component. Most little asian nail spots have massage chairs and charge $40 is all I'm saying... I love the leg massage portion of a pedicure and this one was about a 3/10 ie: weak and not long lasting. Polish was applied neatly although I was ushered out to the waiting room as soon as my pedicure was completed which caused a bit of a smudge. Massage: In a word: heavenly. Also quite pricy and what's with this 50 minute business? A $96 (or whatever it comes to after tax w/o tip) should really last an hour. It's not like you're applying copious amount of extra oil in that last 10 minutes and need to recoup losses. I was a bit bummed when I remembered to mention an area of soreness and was told we could get to that next time... At $110 a pop, I dunno how often I can afford to be heading for these rub downs. Overall, a lovely space and friendly staff but the price is steep enough to keep this local hunting for another go to spa.

Initially I wanted to go to this spa for their salt room. However, I was not very impressed with…read morethe size of the room, and it lacked a peaceful setup. I ended up still getting a pedicure, where the lady ended up cutting my foot twice! One of the cuts lasted a whole week and made me very nervous about contracting something or risking infection. Thankfully, it did not. The lady was not friendly and obviously distracted during my pedicure since she ended up cutting me two times. The photo below indicates the worse of the cut, which made my foot tender and difficult to walk and perform sports in my active lifestyle. They were very accommodating after I asked for some sort of adjustment to my final bill, which they finally did agree to. I will not go back even though my daughter's haircut turned out great.

I had the best experience here on the weekend! My husband bought me the "Parental Escape" wellness…read morepackage for my birthday, which includes the 50-minute Exhalo scalp treatment that includes hand and arm treatment, a 45-minute relaxing Swedish massage, and one hour in the salt room. I arrived about 10 minutes early on Saturday morning, checked in, hung up my coat, and waited on the small bench. I didn't have to take off my boots, but I should have grabbed a paid of the sandals at the front, as there were none in the back. It's a much smaller space than I expected, with the "spa" part is at the back, hair on the right, and nails on the left. I only saw one small room for massages and spa treatments and another one across from it for the salt room. The front has all of the products and gifts, including a bunch of local brands, but it's also where people check in, pay, and wait, so it's very tight and makes it hard to look at the products, as well as social distance. I had Maureen for both my scalp treatment and my massage, and she was great! She asked me which one I wanted first. I wasn't sure and asked which one was more relaxing, and she said usually the scalp one gets her, so I did massage, salt room, then scalp. The massage was great and nice, harder pressure like I prefer. I asked what the difference was between the relaxing Swedish massage and the RMT massage and she said the RMT massage typically has more pressure and tries to get out knots. The RMT can also be claimed for insurance, while the relaxing massage cannot). Maureen was kind enough to ask if I wanted to do the front of my legs and other parts of my body instead of hands and arms because those were already included in the scalp treatment and this way we could maximize the massage. Really appreciated this suggestion! I wish I paid more attention to the package details because I thought it was an hour long instead of 45 minutes. It goes by quickly! The salt room is also much smaller than I expected, but I enjoyed the vibe of the room with the soft orange and blue hues. There are two anti-gravity chairs, but I was the only one booked in there for that time, so I could wear whatever clothing I liked. It was my first time and I was told comfy clothing is fine, but some people wear bikinis and swimwear because it's better to expose your problematic skin areas to the healing salt. I was also told to bring snacks, which I did but didn't end up eating, and instead I was allowed to just take off my mask for a little bit to breathe in the medical grade salt that gets pumped out. Again, I was the only one in there with the door shut, otherwise I absolutely would have kept it on. I also got a robe and a blanket, and had the option of turning the heat of the electric fireplace up or down. You could also get a massage in there, though I'm sure the protocol with the mask and fireplace is different. Maureen said she'd knock before coming in, but I only fell asleep for about 10 minutes (it's hard to relax!), but it was nice. I would have napped longer if I could. There's no clock in there, so it's a great way to unplug (minus the couple of photos I took at the beginning when I was getting settled). The only downside is that the room is right across from some of the hair stations, so I could hear the hair dryers and conversations over the relaxing music. The scalp treatment was like nothing I've ever had before. They massage warm essential oils onto your neck, shoulders, and scalp. They then wrap your hair in a heated towel while you get a hydration face mask and get more massage, plus your hands in wax with gloves on. Once they take the towel off, you get some cool drops (oils? serum?) massaged into your scalp. Some of the hot stuff, like the towel behind your neck and the wax, are really hot, so be prepared for that, especially if you're sensitive to heat, though the burning sensation goes away pretty quickly. You can definitely come out of this one a little woozy, so take a few minutes before sitting up and leaving to drive home. Maureen was such a pleasure and really took great care of this new mama. She was really understanding of all of my issues, like tense shoulders, lower back pain, postpartum hair loss, etc. I enjoyed it all so much that I ended up buying my husband a gift certificate for the same package! Just need to remember that the tip is not included. Hot tip: If you're looking for an actual parental escape, don't book on a Sunday, as it's family day at the spa.

I was only in Ottawa for a limited time and wanted a great massage. However, I read a lot of…read morereviews that were less than favorable about a lot of places in town. Then I found this place and all the reviews were great, which made me a little suspicious. However, I discovered that these reviews for here were true. This is a no games, no funny-business place. Anna was my masseuse and did a fantastic job. She was not only respectful and professional but her technique was incredible. This was the best massage I've had in a long time. Additionally, the receptionist was sweet and friendly, and the place was very clean. I will definitely return if I'm ever in Ottawa. Enjoy!

Absolutely wonderful service, currently here on travel and great deep tissue massage and cupping…read more Highly recommend. Lastly I was able to just do a walk in. 10/10.

Always a treat day when I have time for the spa. Clean rooms - quiet when doing the facials,…read moreetc. and so relaxing. Enjoying Karen on Mondays which are the best day for a treat day. Glad to have it so close by. Thanks Karen and I will see you again soon.

Ok so not the best decor on the planet and not sure how I feel about sitting in my robe in a second…read morewaiting lounge with other robed ladies (never experienced that before and it's kind of weird). Once you get past all that, the spa is great simply because of the variety of services they offer. Any place that uses Dermalogica is on the right track. I only had a little bit of time to devote to a spa so I just went in for a facial. My therapist was seriously amazing. On top of being a great aesthetician, she was really professional yet fun to talk to. Usually I hate being quiet in spas (I know, I'm weird) and she was great about it. She let me start the conversations so that if I wanted to just be quiet and relax, I could have been. Very tactful! So despite the lacklustre decor and ambience, I will give it 5 stars just for the range of services and excellent therapists (from my visit anyway). With 12 options for a facial, a plastic surgeon on call and hydrotherapy on the menu, it's hard to find a comparable spa in Ottawa.

I had a 2 hour massage with Catherine today, and it was fantastic. Catherine knew just how to…read moreloosen the tension in my shoulders, and I nearly fell asleep while she was massaging my lower back. Sooo relaxing and so pleasant. I would recommend her massage to anyone who wants to relieve pain or just relax. The spa itself if very comfortable and clean, and everyone there is very welcoming. I will definitely be back!

Went in for a last minute full body massage and facial. Linda was amazing. I told her my problem…read moreareas and she went all in. Had a lovely facial too. My skin looked amazing afterwards. This is a quaint place to go for a no nonsense, straight up massage or aesthetic procedure. The private room was warm, clean and spacious and the price is right! Conveniently located downtown, their hours are very accommodating. They took me in immediately today and I was able to make an appointment to go back over the weekend.

I came here with high expectations due to the great reviews. The service was very attentive and the…read moreplace clean. It is very professional. They serve herbal tea as you get your nails done. However, my shellac was just slightly better than the one I had at another more low end place, two weeks ago, but cost twice as much for the same service: removal, manicure and shellac. The shellac on a couple of nails wasn't nicely shaped despite paying for a manicure too. The shellac was painted over the cuticle in a couple of spots. The shellac started peeling on three nails after 1.5 weeks. I had a shellac done in downtown Vancouver for 2/3 of the price that neatly lasted 3 weeks. Giving it a 3 because the service and atmosphere was great but not the nail job.

Loved this experience. The shellac French manicure looked perfect and still does 10 days later.read more

Well planned fair prices and easy to reach . It's in a beautiful part of town and is quietread more

I decided to try a full Brazilian wax and booked an appointment with Bode. I was a bit nervous, but…read moreall of the staff made me feel comfortable and were very professional. Matt did an excellent job - the results were even better than I expected. Also kudos to the Bode staff for their COVID protocols - I felt very safe and it was clear everyone was serious in cleaning but also still providing excellent service. I highly recommend Bode!