I had a relaxing massage and will be back for more. Loved the ambience and the staff was greatread more

Spa Botanica has such a humble, wholesome mission outlook and their philosophy on self care &…read morewellness really makes you feel right at home. They put so much detail into each step of your treatment that you don't even want to leave afterwards! I'm so glad they're so close to where I live, as I will be back..... a lot!

Our favourite themed romantic weekend getaway spot ! We love Mexico and Moroccan rooms! We plan to…read morestay at Japan next. The staff is super friendly and nice, and we get excited for our trips here ! It's beautiful here we strongly recommend!

Really beautiful room. Wish I could move in permanently... I would recommend this hotel to anyone…read morewho needs to getaway but cant afford to go away! Even if you can afford an expensive vacation this Caribbean suite has it all. Hot tub, steam room, pool table, entertainment system, outdoor deck, helpful staff and great area to walk about, shop etc. Spa service and dinners are awesome too.

A recent not great experience at a nail salon had me thinking, in hindsight, how much I appreciated…read morethe manicure I had here last year. Yes, it was that long ago -- nails just aren't a thing for me. But, I really appreciated the experience here: I was asked about my preferences throughout -- preferred nail shape, if I wanted my cuticles trimmed, or pushed back, and whether I wanted my nails buffed before polish. After being asked none of those things elsewhere, I value how much the manicurist really wanted me to enjoy the results. And I did!! As an overall review, I would say I spent a great deal more time at this spa back in the days when it was possible to buy day passes for the mineral pools - I bought a few 10 packs in 2009/10, and really enjoyed it after work as away to unwind and warm up in the winter. Now that I have a different job and work far, far more hours per week I wouldn't have time to indulge in this even if it was available! But, over the past 1 - 1.5 years, I have had a d enjoyed body scrubs and wraps. TBH, I think they do the best wraps in the city because they provide a mini facial instead of just leaving you stranded in the room for 20 minutes like so.many.other.places (in Winnipeg, and elsewhere). I used to go more often when they had the rosehip healing wrap. The only downside to the spa is how noisy it is. True, certain days will be louder than others due to the hotel pool and water slide adjacent, but I have also found the mineral pool side of the spa quite noisy, so I find it hard to relax. But, as I understand, there are renovations planned to make the mineral pool side a little more secluded, and hopefully that will encourage a more soft, calming atmospheric

Came here for a couples massage. It's within a hotel, on the same block as Pancake House. The…read moreperson who massaged me was pretty ok and receptive to what I needed. The one who massaged my lady friend, however, was way too chatty. Not only so, but her volume was quite loud too. Whenever I tried to tell the one massaging me something, she couldn't hear most of the time and the interference was getting pretty annoying. I can tell this is a pricey place (the massage was a gift) and the chattiness left me kinda sour, and the chatty one wasn't even the one massaging me. Otherwise, the establishment is quite nice. After the massage, ppl can go make tea or coffee upstairs, take a shower in the locker room, or use the amenities in the locker room. Within the locker room, they have shaving cream, disposable razors, a shower, mouth wash, and other things to get ppl freshly on their way. The receptionist seemed alright, hardly a smile but not mean at least.

Just had eyelash extensions applied today. The tech that I had ( Alicia)was amazing. She listened…read moreto my concerns and totally delivered on what I was requesting. The environment was very clean and inviting. The girls at reception were friendly and helpful. I will definitely be returning!

Great experience - friendly, welcoming, clean. Recommended.read more

Always an amazing experience! I've seen a bunch of different therapists just because I often go in…read morelast minute, an every one is great in their own unique way. Good prices and easy to bill with Canada Life.

It's located in a strip of adjoining houses that form a pseudo strip mall on Academy Road. I like…read morethat they're open 7 days a week and that they are open till 9 pm on weeknights. They have a lot of therapists there so I can usually get an appointment on the same day that I call. I go with a different therapist every time, some are better than others. My definition of a great massage is someone who listens to my problems and then gives me a super deep tissue massage. The good ones really focus on the problem and give advice on what to after the treatment. I've had some great massages here and some bad ones but this is all due to the fact that I go with a different therapist every time. Although I never found the right therapist here so I've moved onto another clinic. But for the times when I can't get an appointment with my current massage therapist, I call Academy. Pros: - very clean facility, sheets are decently soft - they have a FT receptionist (some places don't) - lots of therapists (possible to get in on the same day) - good pricing; it's in line with most clinics around the city Cons: - because it's an old house, you can hear a lot noise from the second floor (loud creaks) which can be a bit distracting if you're looking for a very tranquil environment - certain rooms kinda loud, like the one near the kitchen or the laundry room; I prefer the ones on the second level - hit and miss with the therapists (some are friendly, a few seem a bit cold) so if you find a good one, keep them! - if you want direct billing to your insurance company, you have to pay a $3 admin charge - kinda annoying since other places don't do that. But you can just pay the entire bill and handle your own reimbursement if you want to avoid that charge.

The owners and staff are knowledgable and super friendly. When I get a reminder call I feel like it…read moreis a call to get together with a good girlfriend! Wonderful ambiance, art and always a hot cup of Bengal spice waiting for you. I have tried many recommended facial and hair products after services to be pleasantly surprised in how well they worked for me at home. I always get a "teaching lesson" on how to re-create styles when I am at home, which helps a lot!

Strada is under new management, and I happily enjoyed a great classic manicure and signature…read morepedicure with Love, who did a fantastic job! Extra thanks for taking seriously my concern about damaged cuticles as a result of over-nipping by another esthetician at a different salon -- she assured me that she would not leave me with the same injuries, and a day later, yes, I can see that she was careful, precise, and not over zealous! Thank you!!

No one greets at the front. Appointment not listed. Scrambles to find someone to take you…read more Completely silent throughout both nail treatments. No one asking how you are doing. A completely stressful place. Not a SPA. Surprise fees at the end. No thank-you. It's an overpriced chop shop.