The K Spa is not a 5, or even a 3 star experience by a long shot …read more The spa , & steam room is grimy , very wet floors everywhere, shoes , robes are strewn about and a very unhelpful, unknowledgeable receptionist who doesn't escort you to the locker room . My massage was a positive 80 minute experience but A very ordinary experience for a stunning 5 star resort.

More than likely, you would be using the K Spa only if you were staying on the grounds of the K…read moreClub. I have reviewed the K Club here: http://www.yelp.com/biz/k-club-straffan#hrid However, I wanted to review the K Spa individually from the estate. here we go... The spa, gym, and pool (when considered together) were above average. The gym and pool were essentially abandoned and allowed for my full enjoyment. The gym is impressive in size, well stocked, clean, and with updated equipment. The pool is sparkling clean, chic and modern in design, with a fairly large whirlpool. Both the gym and the pool were lovely. However, all these amenities are a bit of a trip away, and quite a walk from one's room if you're staying in the main estate of the K Club. You have to walk all the way down the hall, take the elevator or stairs down, then walk through another hall to the lobby, then down another long hall past several common rooms, before taking a 5 - 10 minute walk OUTSIDE just to arrive at the building. So of course for practicality (and I suppose modesty), it is best to just bring your change of clothes or swimsuit with you, as opposed to making this long trip through the corridors in your robe and slippers. Though I enjoyed the gym and pool, the spa left something to be desired in way of service and treatment: I had booked my seaweed treatment well in advance to avoid disappointment, as was recommended to me when I had initially booked my stay. Well, when I was checking in at the front of the amenities building (which you must do in order to get a key to a locker in the change room), the attendant looked up my information and followed up with asking me if I'd like to book a spa service. Of course, I was very surprised to find that my appointment was not already in the books. So through this attendant, I re-booked my treatment for the last day of my stay, making sure to confirm with her that it was the same treatment I had booked initially. However, I found out later than I should have reconfirmed with someone else, as I did not receive the treatment she described to me; which is the one I wanted. What I had initially booked, and what she confirmed with me, was a full seaweed wrap and soak, which uses fresh leaves of Irish sligo seaweed as well as seaweed extracts with a micronized peat. The highlight of this treatment for me would have been the full leaves of seaweed, which is why I booked it. The attendant at the time even agreed with my decision, saying that getting the wrap with "whole leaves" was one of the best and most unique experiences, as well as a K Spa signature treatment. Unfortunately, when the last day of my stay rolled around and it came time for me to get this treatment, I was not given this wrap and soak at all. And alas, the attendant I had booked through before was not there that day. So the problem was not remedied. Instead of the wrap and soak, I was given a very standard, entirely normal 25 minute bath in a jet tub. It's unbelievable that this is even considered a treatment of some sort. When I saw the tub, I quickly said that there must be some mistake, but instead I received a curt response that this was indeed a seaweed soak, and I had no wrap booked. After pouring a plastic measuring cup of powdered seaweed into the tub and turning on the jets, this particularly apathetic employee then left me to tend to myself with a 25 min timer. Not luxurious at all and not worth the €75 spa credit that I used. The dark tiled room had no open windows and with the closed door, the air circulation was poor, so the atmosphere quickly became uncomfortable and claustrophobic. The water was too hot for me and the tub was so deep that I couldn't even calmly lay back and truly "soak," as hot water went up my nose a few times when I tried. Either the tub was overfilled or I am very very tiny. Once, I honestly felt the sensation that I might drown. It was very unnerving and not a calming experience at all. After failing to soak in the tub, I left before the timer went off. I later made my way to the reading room (which featured several different types of loose leaf teas and did succeed in calming me down a bit before my flight), though no one came to find me afterward, so I suppose my absence didn't bother them.

Great clinic and great service. As soon as I walked in I was welcomed and offered a drink. One of…read morethe receptionist sat and read the whole terms for me before i sign or decide to go for any treatments. They explained every thing to me before I go to see the Dr. and then Dr. Paul Munsanje explained the procedures precisely . I went there because I wanted to know more about Lip fillers using Juvidum, Dr. Paul helped me understanding the types of fillers and the different shapes and measurements of lips that I can go for if I wanted so. We also went through pics and discussed the side effects if any appeared to happen. This appointment was very helpful to me to have better understanding of what I need to know. Any way, before i go to see Dr. Paul, I heard a lot about how painful lip injections can be, but, My best friend had her filler done by Dr. Paul and told me That she hasn't felt any thing as the Dr. was very professional. I haven't even notice any bleeding or bruising on her lips, neither did she. I can see she is totally satisfied with her result, which in return encouraged me to choose this clinic and consider it. Plus, I am planing to go there again when I am ready for a change.!!One last thing, they are moving to the other side of Mount street no. 77.

Had a relaxing facial at Amara. Not really one for facials as it was a gift but enjoyed would go…read moreagain!

New beauty salon to open in Dalkey; from the outside it's completely revamped so it's brightened up…read morethe place and inside, their bright fresh look continues. Straight into the nail/pedi parlour area this is also where the reception desk... I was a walk in, so with no appointment I was greeted by friendly assistant, chancing my arm for shellac nails at 5pm on a Saturday, this was not a problem she promptly seated me and got it underway. At great price of €25 they have a huge range of colours! They offer everything from hands, feet and body treatments plus their waxing is priced really well so will be popping back and availing of this. Only 2 doors up from me, this could be my regular go to place... Also love they do make up application so for special occasions this could work great for me :-) Whilst my nails were being done, there was light hearted chat going on amongst us; there was another lady having her nails done and the 2 workers, one being the owner and she was super friendly, within a few weeks of opening they've really done well in the village, considering local competition these ladies have a great reputation so people have warmed to them and got booking in with them. My nails are looking great... They lasted for 3 weeks so great job and when I went back to have the shellac redone, the experience was again excellent :-)

Perfection. Recognizing that yelp is not the review tool of choice in Ireland, I'm writing this…read morespecifically with expats in mind. I moved to Dublin from San Francisco 6 months ago and have had a heck of a time finding a decent mani/pedi...until now. Boom, Amia. Not only do they make my sausage fingers look beautiful but they also make me feel welcome and warm and as though I'm an old friend walking through the door when I come in. Getting my nails done used to be a chore; I now look forward to it. Aaaand that's just the tip of the iceberg. Dive into their spa treatments and there is no way you'll be disappointed. In fact, I'll bet you my own money that you'll find a new level of bliss with their services. Specifically, I treated myself to the body exfoliation scrub and the hot stone massage treatment. I'm not gonna lie, I've had some pleasurable experiences in my life but they're all almost a distant second to this spa treatment. Head's up, it's not the mani/pedi price and experience you'd be used to coming from San Francisco. It's not a quickie in and out but schedule yourself some time for it. It's worth it. Friendly, attentive, exceptional salon services. Do it.

I highly recommend this place, it's great service for ladies and gentlemen. Excellent quality and…read morepleasant environment. Convenient location with a large parking lot.

I've been to the place and I got plasma pen procedure done. The owner did the procedure, but she…read moreruined my eyes. She never gave me a knowledgeable consulation about this procedure except for ''this is great, you will see results, it's fantastic' kind of peptalk, and she never mentioned about possible risks or complications. And also never gave me any papers to sign which is weird as the procedure is serious. I have scars now and have to use a scar cream because of her incompetence. When I booked in for another 2 appointments to see her so she can evaluate the situation after this horrific procedure, she failed to take me on both occasions ,first being when I waited for 30minutes in salon's reception, she had someone else on my time, as it later turned out-it was some sort of emergency because she was squeezing someone's lip filler out because she messed up (her words),.... second time when I booked in she got 'sick or a cold' and couldn't take me on the time I booked and wanted to come. Mind you, she changed the time 11:30PM the night before I was supposed to come, through instagram DM but only when I texted her first - 'see you tomorrow at 10am.' Which makes me think if I didn't text her that night she would have left me waiting again. this is when I went public with my experience, so instead of asking me to see her, she blocked me on instagram and I'm now left with botched eyes. NEVER do this PLASMA PEN thing! By the way, she is super unprofessional, I never experienced this in 10 years of going to beauty salons.... worst thing I experienced.... Update** regarding salon's response, I can tell that this owner is writing a complete bullshit. She never contacted Gardai and she is talking nonsence. She never saw me again after plasma pen procedure as she claims, and she never had a chance to look after at my eyelids to see how the healing is going. EVEN over the text messages she said 'Yeah they look a bit funny' .The day she was suppose to see my eyelids was 2 days after,but she did not see me as she took someone else on my time and was fixing someone's lips that she botched (that's what she said in messages), the second time she did not cancel any appointment. I cancelled because she switched times without asking me, because she got 'sick' at 11PM the night before.Honestly the worst salon I've ever been to, YOU RUINED MY FACE!!!!!! Do you understand that?? I waited for 4 weeks to see if it heals and it hasn't, and your'e telling me that I am not leaving you alone???? I am leaving a feedback of my experience which I can do anywhere I want for as long as I want, so people don't do this procedure and ruin their face. How will you explain these dots and scars? Its not a healing it's an injury on face, look at the photo, it's scars all over my eyes. How you will heal my scars now ? Maybe you want to give me a refund and pay for scar cream that I had to buy for what you have done? And how do you even dare coming up with BS that I am getting paid to leave a review ? Are you serious ffs? You ruined my face and you cannot even take the responsibility for what you did and you are cocky with me? You ruined my eyes, I have visible dots after 5 weeks, see the photo for yourself. I left around 500 euros in that place, in 2 weeks time, and this is how I am treated when something goes wrong on salon's behalf. Not even an apology or some effort to try fix the situation, it's simply unbelievable.She straight on started calling me a liar, an abuser etc all these nasty words (I have all private chats with proof) and blocked me on instagram immediately without even trying to book in a follow up aftercare appointment to evaluate what she has done to my eyelids. I was very happy with the place and I mentioned to salon that I would like to be a long-lasting customer which I did, until to the point she botched and ruined my eyelids/face.

I got plasma last month with Claudia and I can already see amazing results. Cant wait to see the…read morefinal result in few months, I already look 10 years younger. My wrinkles are barely visible. Claudia was very professional, and a very caring and nice person. Everything was explained to me in great detail and they made sure I had no questions before the procedure. I will definitely be coming back for my threads. Highly recommend to all.

This Spa is pure heaven! There are lots of pool areas and waterfalls and a hot tub and sauna so…read moreeven if you have only booked in for a treatment you can use these facilities whilst you wait. The place is so calm and soothing and everything is spacious and new and clean and lush and expensive feelings, even the changing rooms. I really cannot wait to go back here for a half day spa experience. However I did come here for a 90min facial called the VOYA Organic Environmental Defence Facial the usual price for this is € 115.00 but I had a special offer of 50% off, otherwise I would never have been able to afford it! The facial was lovely, lots of nice smelly creams, oils and lotions and potions when on my face and then some sea weed. I got a really quick dry body brush on my back and then a short mild massage and then it was over! I was a little disappointed! There was no steaming or extracting or anything special and it was only 60 min long! It was really nice and relaxing and all that but I was so happy I didn't spend the 115 euro!

If you're looking for five star luxury you might have to look a little further than the Seoid Spa…read more I brought my mam here recently for a pamper day and was left feeling a little 'meh' about the whole experience! On arrival we were led to the changing room to change into our robes before our treatments but when we walked in two men were working on a light in the corner of the room. The receptionist told us that they would only be a few minutes but the men showed no signs of finishing anytime soon. We waited for a few minutes to see if they would finish up but as we had to get back upstairs for our treatments we just had to get changed in the cubicles provided. In my opinion the men should have been asked to step outside while we were getting changed as not only would this have taken a few minutes but there was a lot of banging, not exactly what you expect when you go to a spa. Also, we were asked to share a locker when the receptionist realised that we were together. Initially we agreed but when we saw how small the lockers were we couldn't actually fit our stuff in so we had to take two. We did think it was an odd request though given the sheer volume of empty lockers available. The treatments we had were lovely. The therapists were really nice and had a little chat before starting the treatments to make sure we got what we wanted. The thermal suites were nice too, with an outdoor jacuzzi, indoor hydrotherapy pool, sauna and heated chairs along with a relaxation room to chill out in. The one thing that struck me about the place though was the amount of background noise...banging in the changing rooms, a lot of people walking around outside the relaxation room and people talking outside the treatment room. This, for me, was the deal-breaker! When I go to a spa I want quiet surroundings and a sense of calm. With these type of places I think it's all about the little extras and this place was definitely lacking those special touches. The place definitely showed signs of needing a little work done here and there too. With so many nice spas in close proximity to Dublin I would be more inclined to go somewhere else before returning here again. I gave it three stars because the treatment was lovely but I did contemplate giving it two because I didn't get that 'spa experience' I was hoping for. It wasn't a bad experience per se but it definitely wasn't good enough for me to return.

What can I say? Andrea, who owns and runs Bodyworks has recently moved to her beautiful new…read morepremises just by the market square in Navan. As a restaurateur and someone who suffers with serious stress and rock hard shoulders, there is nobody I would go to faster than Andy to do my massage. Having trained here in Ireland and in New Zealand, she has a wealth of experience behind her and is very client orientated. The new salon is just beautiful, very conveniently located with lots of parking and a little oasis in the heart of Navan. Whether its nails, HD brows, massage (highly recommended) or any beauty treatment you can be absolutely guaranteed super service and excellent treatments. Check out her facebook page to keep up with offers. She does vouchers too and its probably one of the best gift you can buy someone!

From the owner: Bodyworks Massage & Beauty Therapy is owned and managed by Andrea Farrelly and situated in 1…read moreBedford Place, Church Hill, Navan, Co Meath. With over 9 years' experience in Ireland and Manager at an award winning Day Spa in New Zealand for 3 years, Andrea is professionally trained to a high standard (ITEC Qualified) with a professional code of ethics. Andrea specializes in a range of Massage Therapies including Sports and event massage (National Training Center qualification) Holistic, Swedish & Deep Tissue Massage. At Bodyworks we also offer a full range of Beauty treatments including Academie facials, Organic Facials, Advanced Lycon Waxing, Jessica Geleration 3 Week Manicures, HD Brows, Tanning, Manicures, Pedicures & eye treatments. Andrea is constantly training to meet client needs and will be adding new treatments on an ongoing basis so watch this space! We look forward to meeting & pampering all our clients in our fabulous new environment