Review of spa only - 100/10. Can't wait to return - scheduled my next visit shortly after leaving. Things to know - they provide everything you could need - towels and sandals, toiletries, there are cups for tea and water, lockers. Essentially, bring your bathing suit and you need little else. You might see 2.5 hours or 3 hours listed - you're intended to have 2+ hours to enjoy the spa, plus time in the locker room after to get cleaned up, so that's why you might see the different times. This is PLENTY of time. I was such a noodle near the end of my visit that I couldn't get back into another pool and was just resting on a chaise until my friend was ready to get dressed. The locker rooms are upstairs, you go down one level to the social pool. I was worried this room would be cold - nope, it's plenty warm and comfortable and the pool here is a warm soaking pool. There are skylites above and windows so if the sun is shining, you get to enjoy that. Enjoyed chatting and catching up here with my friends - you're encouraged to keep your voices low and during our visit, everyone did. Hot tea is available on this level and it was delicious. On the lower level below that one are the sauna, steam room, hot tub, ambient pool, cold plunge and mineral pool. On the way in there is a sign suggesting a couple circuit options. My friends missed that and wished they'd noticed it. I didn't need to do a special circuit as soaking in any of the pools was just a delight. This area is recommended silence and is very quiet and dimly lit. Such a balm. It's not entirely silent so if you need to whisper something, it seems fine, but I also highly recommend you try to enjoy the silence because there are so few places that are so calming for the nervous system. There are separate towels available inside the sauna for your use in the sauna as well. Again, they've thought out all of your needs. I look forward to my next visit. read more

I was visiting Portland for the first time and a local friend who is a member at Cascada's spa recommended me to stay here. I was so excited for my stay because I love thermal springs and their facilities looked beautiful. After I checked into my Sky Loft, I got undressed to hop into the shower and heard several women talking right outside of the bathroom! Freaked out, thinking some people entered my room, I quickly wrapped myself with a towel and ran out - there was no one in my room. Just as I thought I checked into a haunted hotel, I realized that there was virtually zero soundproofing and I could hear every word that was spoken by the group of ladies in the room next door. As a light sleeper, I knew there was no way I'd be able to rest in an environment like this, so I packed my luggage and checked out immediately. Beautiful property and cute location, but I wouldn't recommend staying here unless you don't care at all about soundproofing. Stay elsewhere and just visit for the day to enjoy their thermal springs and restaurant. read more

I've visited twice and had two somewhat different experiences. My first visit was wonderful -- a three-hour soak not long after the spa opened. The ambiance was beautiful, and the number of guests felt comfortably active without being crowded. It was very relaxing and thoughtfully designed. My second visit was an overnight stay with my adult daughter to celebrate her 40th birthday. The hotel was lovely, and it was special to be able to step out and enjoy the soaking pools a few times during our stay. The only challenge was that the weekend crowds combined with the spa's popularity made the soaking areas feel quite full, and at times it was difficult to find space in the pools or sauna. It seems like the experience might benefit from some thoughtful capacity balancing during peak times so guests can fully enjoy the spaces. That said, the setting is beautiful and the overall concept is wonderful. I'm planning to return on a weekday, when I imagine the experience may feel closer to that first visit. read more

Live performance by NAVKA here. Great selection of seating. Be sure to read the board for the latest updates for taps being served.

This place is VERY NICE! My friends and I did the hot springs for 3 hours and it was wonderful. They provide you with sandals, towels, hot tea, and water. The bathrooms and showers were spacious and full of amenities. Staff were friendly and helpful when we arrived. My only complaint was that the wet sauna had a mildew-like smell. Stinky! We just chose not to go in, I prefer dry saunas anyways! read more

Very poor experience. Not ADA accessible, no elevator access for elderly or disabled to utilize the spa, despite being told otherwise when booking. Clients having sex in the sanctuary steam room. Influencers taking posed photos with clients in the background without consent, and despite no cell phone rules. Staff asking clients to move so influencers can take photos in the spa spaces. Dirty locker room, extremely chlorined water bleached clothing, poor customer service. Nothing truly mineral about their tubs-all heavy chemicals. They DID refund for the treatment to my disabled elderly guests, but that doesn't negate their poor, embarrassing experience after a 3k mile flight to PDX. Received a VM from the manager to discuss my poor Google review-sorry but we discussed it plenty with the person identifying themselves as the manager at check out. This was not news to you. Will not return. Do yourself a favor and go to Knot Springs or Edgefield instead! read more

Exceptional hotel experience! I was coming into town for a few days and was delighted to have an in room washer and dryer! The hotel is completely spotless with elegant modern touches. Nice lighting in each room. My room had a microwave as well as a full-size fridge! A perfect place to stay if you're out of town for a minute. I was impressed by how well appointed the room despite its relatively small size. Expertly designed. Also the restaurant at the hotel was delicious! I access the thermal spas once and it was a relaxing time. The coffee shop in the lobby was also great. And this location is extremely walkable to everything you need. The gym was excellent with brand new machines. I'll be staying here when I return to Portland! read more

Expensive. Nickel and diming. Pretentious. Poor customer service. Front desk should be taught manners. A group of 10 paid for spa, suite for overnight stay and dinner at Terra Mae. We got nickel and dimed every step of the way. One of our group members got there late and asked for a key to the room. Front desk made her feel like she was some scammer off the street. They had to disrupt spa time of the group to ask for permission to let the person in the room. And the sad part is we had made the request to the front desk prior to that with specific instructions to let her in the room. The dinner at Terra Mae was the same sort of miscommunication and taking advantage of the group. They set us in a private room because we were 10 and the dining room max is 8. They forced us to pay $250 room rental and forced us to pay $100/person for food that was worth $50/person at most had we been allowed to order off the menu. The whole experience from beginning to end is a zero in my opinion. The group spent over $2k at this place in 1 night. Had it been a more positive experience I would have been able to justify this spend. read more

UPDATE: Hey, the folks behind this place are gems of people. Management reached out to me almost instantly after posting and they are kind and genuine folks. And I was right about a steam room update; it's already in the works. Go, experience this place. In a world of mediocrity, these people are trying their best! I know, I know... four stars is a bit harsh. Let me explain... I'm looking at this from the perspective of a tile installer, finish carpenter and cabinet maker. And, as an obsessed steam room enthusiast. I'll get right to it: the steam room at Cascada is both the nicest steam room I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing, and yet is also a heartbreaking disaster of inappropriate materials. It is about eight months old, yet huge chunks of the ceiling have crumbled off, there are bits of crumbling stuff on the floor under the benches, and the adhesive is all cracked out of the miters, as well there are quite a few bad chips where marble is just gone. Again, this sounds so, so much worse than it is. And yet, this is the finest steam room I have ever experienced, despite these glaring issues (loose material staying wet all the time, is a recipe for nasty mold. A miter sharper than 90° with missing adhesive and chipped edges is going to result in injury and exposure to liability, and that sucks for everyone). I am suspicious the real issue is likely that the companies supplying the products that go into creating a steam room are not honestly representing those products, and are likely conflating "wet area" with "steam room," but a steam room is a far more harsh environment. To build one in a durable, sanitary, and beautiful way I think is probably the most challenging tile project around. I'm in the middle of designing and building one for a house, and seeing the design and finishes at Cascada was an extremely valuable and humbling experience; I had wanted to do my bench in the style of theirs, now, instead I will have a 90° miter and 2" strip, before tapering. I'd been curious about micro cement or venetian plaster as possible ceiling and walls finishes, and now I will instead stick with smooth porcelain tile. I was on the fence about indirect LED lighting, but now having sat with it, I think that regardless of the durability of LED strips and the annoyance of having to replace them, that it is absolutely worth it. I know it sounds bad, but understand, I am looking at this with the most critical eye possible, and even after seeing every flaw, I still firmly believe this is the nicest steam in town and a totally amazing spot that I recommend everyone check out at least once. I have a funny feeling that the builders/owners are just as frustrated as I am with those finishes, and a round of iterative updates are already in the works. Also, I love the exposed ply, the slim cabinet door pulls, and the oak lumber edge. I love that talking is not allowed. I love that the music is both quite loud (no phone to measure Db, but I would estimate 85-88; surprisingly loud), but also not at all uncomfortable; it masks any background noise and really lets you get into your zen thing. read more

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Overall, epic space. I worked at a very modern and trendy clothing optional San Francisco Bay Area spa for a few years so visiting Cascada was amazing. Bathing suits are REQUIRED. Beautiful and serene. Very nice staff, love the variety of water temperatures in all the pools. The tub jets hit the lower back only. There are no tub jets for upper back, neck and shoulders. That was the #1 "bummer" for me. A few ideas where Cascada could improve: lighting is maybe slightly too dim. Elders like me get cataracts and macular degeneration and the dimness could be problematic for some elders. Disabled access (wheelchair ramps, etc) are not easy-to-find so improvement is needed for sure. I know all guests should bring their own rubberbands but....hair bands for long hair should be required and available in the sanctuary bathroom area or staff could hand them out to long haired folks w/out hair ties. Clearly some guests were NOT reminded the sanctuary is a quiet space. There was some talking even though it's a silent area and I saw lots of kissing/romancing/touching/massaging/cuddling in the pools even though it's supposed to be a touch-free more meditative environment. At check in, we were told the space would be monitored by staff re: talking/romancing but that didn't happen. Overall, absolutely gorgeous experience. We went from 530pm-830pm. Didn't make it up to the roof but could see pink clouds through the windows from the swimming pool area. The music was dreamy and I'd love the playlist! I will definitely go back. read more

Loved my experience here! Little gem tucked inside the Cascada hotel. I loved how spread out everything was. You enter Casada into their lobby with a small shop to buy clothes and lotions, etc. Staff was friendly. Shower rooms are spacious and stocked with essentials. I felt very welcomed. You exit the shower rooms into the conservatory which on the sunny day I went was so amazing! You can exit the conservatory into the secret garden with an outdoor hot tub, sauna (downside ... THREE people stood up and hit their head on the ceiling in the 15 minutes we were in the sauna!), fire pit and if you are feeling adventurous .... A rain walk where you can push a button to make rain fall and walk through it! The sanctuary was very peaceful. We spent a bunch of time going from pool to pool. Was bummed the steam room was closed and also bummed at the multiple people who ignored the no cell phone signs and were taking pictures and videos in the sanctuary. Overall I was in love with Cascada! My wife just joined as a member and I emailed as soon as I got home in hopes to join myself! I'm looking forward to eating at Terra Mae and grabbing a coffee and sandwich at Alberta Street Coffee! read more

I popped into the thermal springs on a recommendation of one of my friends and was blown away with the experience. When I made my reservation, and they shared it was a three hour experience I thought to myself....3 hours? That seemed like a long time, but it makes total sense when you get there. There's so much to experience. The facilities are absolutely beautiful! The main floor with the beautiful garden was gorgeous. So many beautiful plants everywhere and its own dedicated anthurium garden. plus, the outdoor area was gorgeous also! The outdoor fire pit, hot tub, and extra sauna out there were their own experience altogether. There's also even a little bit of a small private garden area with chaise lounges to really unwind. Also a great spot to sit in the sun with a book! The downstairs thermal springs area was next level. So peaceful and tranquil! Guests were really good about observing the no phones and silence which really helped me unplug. No matter where I was in the facility, there was helpful staff around in the event that any questions came up. Nothing was overlooked. There was always fresh towels, water, tea, etc. The way that it is set up is really cool because you can have multiple types of experiences depending on what you're after. Beyond water, tea and organic sodas they also have a bar where you can get a cocktail! I have already planned my next trip back and I'm looking forward to it. read more

This brand new complex is spectacular! My bestie took me for a birthday treat, and I loved it. She belongs to the coworking space and gets use of the gym, which also has fitness classes. But the crown jewel is the spa. It is on two levels - a huge open solarium filled with live plants and a warm pool where you can hang out and enjoy the sun or chat with friends. Then down into the dark, warm sanctuary, beautifully lit and filled with calming music. A truly restorative and relaxing experience to enjoy the mineral pool, hot tub, cold plunge, sauna and steam room. Just gorgeous, every detail thought through. I can't wait to come back! read more

Great service. Very clean and wonderful ambiance. The spa facilities were excellent and very relaxing. The rooms were well appointed. Only missing bedding for the pull out. But, I also didn't do much digging on that. The coffee shop is stocked and close. The neighborhood is bustling. Very walkable. Parking is a bit pesky. But, again there is a well priced lot right next door. I think if you are looking for a wellness retreat this is a great option. We enjoyed ourselves! read more

Absolutely beautiful facility and looks exactly like the photos and videos. Could be the perfect place for Zen. The one thing that ruins it are cellphones and obnoxious people/groups who are there for the photo op and to post on social media. It ruined the experience. I intentionally left my phone in my locker and brought a book to be able to enjoy a few hours of quiet and relaxation on my birthday. Boy was I wrong. Maybe it's because the facility is still new. Spa World which is also an amazing facility has a designated area for cellphone use. Their no cell phone policy and enforcement of quiet in specific areas enhances the experience. read more

The whole vibe of the restaurant is amazing!!! The service 10/10 and the food is so delicious!! Definitely coming back!!

We celebrated Mother's Day at cascada and had the most amazing time. The thermal springs is what we all were in love with. The experience exceeds the price and we booked a hotel room so the price of the thermal springs is half for each guest. We really analyzed and the only thing the three of us came up with that could use some adjusting is the pull out mattresses. We spoken with a lovely manager and he was so generous at 1am to give us another room to sleep in so we all could sleep comfortably. If you're planning to book a room and use the pull out I'd just call ahead of time and see if they have replaced them since that was briefly discussed. When laying down a bar goes through the whole bed and it's right at your shoulder blades. So I heavily suggest this!! Everything is very techy and well thought out. I had lots of deliveries and they were so kind to accommodate them and make sure they stayed safe. Lovely people and so far our favorite hotel and spa we've been to. Certainly will be back! read more

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Warm tap water pools in the basement with blue lighting. Smells of chlorine. This is not mineral water, this is tap water that they maybe add minerals to. Ground floor has a pool that is indoors and also smells of chlorine. Common Grounds Inner City Hot Springs on 33rd off of Alberta is way better and WAY cheaper. read more

Probably not going back, locker room too crowded and sanctuary too loud. No outside area.

The most amazing spa experience ever. Three hours of relaxation and quiet. Couldn't have asked for me a more beautiful mini retreat.

Oh, how do I start? This amazing place will be my favorite place to be all winter for sure! This place is a hotel, I didn't stay here. I did however use the hot springs and received the best message I ever had! I have years experience getting them. I had roommates that were massage therapist. This by far was the best massage I have had the masseuse name Gallagher. There's quite areas for people who need some quite. There's community areas for conversations. Steam room, sauna, hot tubs, warm pools, cold plunge. Showers, you get a robe and towels provided. I like how you can go outside if the chlorine is getting to you. Tea and water was always full. There's some construction going on. I could only hear it when I was getting my massage and when checking out. It was the only thing negative but it soon will be done. read more

CASCADA was an amazing time!! It was beautiful on the inside with lots of plants and natural lighting. When you go downstairs, it's a silent/zen area that is dark and full of different temperature soaking pools and saunas. It made for a lovely and refreshing morning. read more

Wow! Holy gaaaawd. Amazing spa experience. Knot Springs fan but gee louie- watch out! The sanctuary had a much more relaxed, peaceful, and private feel. Being underground makes a huge difference. We hope to become members and visit regularly. We can't until till the vegan restaurant opens. The Portuguese/japanese fusion spot looks really good too. read more

Reviewing the Spa only. Amazing amenities, professionally handled, very clean space. One of best I been to. However the whole spa area is silent and they kept telling people to be quiet and even brought some instrument that made noise to remind people to not talk or make noise. I think it would be an amazing experience to go by yourself, but not if you go as a couple or in a group. A bit spendy. read more

Absolutely incredible spa and wellness experience. While they are just on the cusp of opening. I am beyond excited for this business to thrive! I just know they will become an institution in Portland and attract people from all over to experience the joy of this space. read more

I was super excited to go to this spa coming all the way from hawaii for my bday. I saw it on tiktok and fell in love. I work for 5 star spa back home so i was excited to experience the space and what it has to offer. Raleigh was super sweet she greeted us and was super helpful. The space is beautiful but why have so many common areas of your spa silent?? Also i want to say BEN ruined my experience there. There was a lesbian couple being weird in the pools getting in the way and he decided to shush us while my sister was telling me how the spa smells amazing instead of telling the couple to stop or the couples that were continuously making out to stop. Also ppl making noises getting in to the cold plunge...Also we were served warm water on both levels... no cold water after we were heating up from the hot tub and sauna. $100 per person for warm waters stuck up environment, not so hot tubs and a man telling us to shush...... i saved this spa day for the last day of my bday trip and definitely regretted doing so. read more

Truly incredible experience. Have lived in the Portland, OR area for over 25 years and I would rank this as one of the top 5 experiences of all time. A truly exceptional spa. Great customer service. And certainly a unique experience. The 3 hour time block is a generous amount of time to enjoy all aspects of the facility. There are plenty of options ranging from the cold plunge to the sauna and steam room, the mineral pool, ambient pool, and the hot tub. Very relaxing and a fun enjoyable environment. You will walk away refreshed and wanting to return again soon. Highly recommend. read more

My husband and I had SUCH a lovely time utilizing the spa here. The space is absolutely gorgeous, so clean, and the vibes are super relaxing. There's a variety of pools, hot tubs, steam and heat rooms to suit any whim! Highly recommend this experience, and cannot wait to book a massage at some point in the future :) read more

I've been to a lot of spas in my life all the way down through Southern California. This one tops every single one of them in creating a truly relaxing experience with exceptionally spacious pools and saunas. Also most spas are not thermal springs unless you go into a rural spa. This one is very convenient! The spaces are beautiful, soft lighting and pristine waters to create the best spa experience I have had. I went on a weekday and it was a perfect number of people. Lots of room to relax and lie down in the sauna. One person did talk too loudly and the attendant spoke with him. Perfect. We are from Seattle and stayed at the hotel. We were told that there are more amenities coming to the rooms but we found the room completely satisfactory. Mattress was great. All eco friendly and natural materials. Ambient lighting and draperies at my fingertips on a panel. So many fun details to experience. We ate at Terra Mae which was a show stopping experience! Tonkatsu and Enoki mushrooms! Morning espressos were had in the cafe situated in the lobby. They make all their own milks plus matcha and golden milk and the food is all made in Terra Mae's kitchen. We loaded up with their sandwiches for our return home. How do they make such wonderful food? We have already decided to make this place part of our regular trip to Portland. Thank you Cascada! read more

It's nice enough but personally I wouldn't go again until maybe the outdoor area was open and they fixed the coat bars in the lockers which crash nonstop to the floor and are jarring. I was bored after 30 minutes. It was also kinda crowded and you can't talk, except in the upstairs pool where everyone is taking selfies. I'm sure it's great for some people. I just found it okay. read more

My wife and I just experienced Cascada for a mid-week stay. The hotel is very nicely appointed with upscale materials and design. Several large, live-plant collections add a natural feel to the various open spaces. The ergonomic features of the rooms seemed to anticipate human needs before I did. Lighting, materials and design are very well thought out. The thermal springs Spa was the highlight. Three large, different-temperature pools were very inviting. A dedicated cold-plunge pool is also present. The dry sauna and wet sauna are both large, with comfortable surfaces to sit or lie down on. The atmosphere in the Spa is enhanced by water sounds, low lighting and music, high ceilings and perfect temperature. The mid-level pool and atrium are inviting and calm, with comfortable places to relax. Excellent dining at the Terra Mae restaurant, with a Portuguese/Japanese fusion menu. Espresso and tasty food selections at the morning breakfast bar. What a treat to find this gem of a hotel and spa in a cool and quaint neighborhood in Portland! read more

This place is awesome. Very nice touches throughout and beautiful! There were a couple things that if adjusted would make this place 5 stars for me. The groups of people who don't adhere to the no cellphone and talking policy was kind of annoying. It is nice to get space to just sit and be quiet but some groups didn't adhere to it. The other issue was the towels and robes. We got 1 towel and no robe. I am not sure what they give you a towel because mine was stolen both times I hung it up and when I came back for it, it was gone. There isn't a real need for a towel but a robe would have been nice but we didn't even get one of those like you would at a spa. and it becomes an issue because someone either takes your plain white towel or I would suggest they just give robes instead and hand out towels for the locker room. Beyond these two things this place is beautiful and it would be better if they kept this place a sanctuary and didn't allow social media and reminded people of the no talking policy. read more