I recently visited the island of Kauai and was referred to Spa by the Sea from a local woman I had began chatting with across the street. Upon calling and inquiring about the salon and spa services they offered I found the staff to be very friendly and knowledgeable on the type's services they offered. I also discovered with any service you get a pass to use the pool and gym amenities for the day, which was a wonderful treat for my family. I currently work in a spa in Arizona and am a bit fussy when it comes to getting treatments. I have been in the industry for 15 years now and have found myself a spa snob. I ended up booking their Island Cast away package which included an hour long full body massage, an hour long facial, and a wonderful hour long pedicure, totaling about $400.
I checked into my appointment early so I had the time to use all the facilities they have to offer. I began my experience in the gym. I found it to be very nice with all the work out equipment like new. After my services I meet up with my family, they were thoroughly enjoying the water slide, Jacuzzis, and salt water lagoon pool. That was big a hit. We ordered lunch poolside from the Oasis's grill which was very tasty and convenient. We ended up staying at the resorts almost all day.
I was very pleased to find they use Epicuren product's in all their services. I started my experience in the women's locker room which I found to be very relaxing, quiet and quaint. After a taking a hot steam shower, I got cozy in my robe, and retreated into the relaxation room. The spa attendant was waiting for me with a cup of organic chamomile tea and some fresh cold pineapple slices, which were delightful.
My massage was absolutely wonderful! I was put in to such a state of relaxation and serenity. The choice of music playing was so soothing. And! The woman doing my massage had a beautiful soothing voice while she did my traditional Lomi Lomi (Hawaiian Ancient Healing Art of Massage) massage, which begins with a Hawaiian Chant. Amazing! I was literally blown away. I was given a few minutes to take some deep breaths between services and was then met by my Esthetician.
My Esthetician was one of the most knowledgeable and helpful I have ever encountered. Really! I genuinely felt that she really cared for me and my skin. She took note of my main concerns of my skin and personalized the products to match my skin and treat it in an effective yet gentle way. So thankful. I took home a couple of Epicuren products with me because I loved the way my skin felt and looked when I was finished. The facial was not only effective, but it was so deeply relaxing and I was grateful for her guidance to my luxurious spa chair for my pedicure!
My pedicure was probably the most creative and unique pedicure I've ever had. When it was finished, my nails looked like a piece of art. My nail technician was truly an artist. Not only was the polish applied neatly, but she managed to add intricate flowers and jewels all over my toenails. I didn't even know my toes were big enough for that! She did this so flawlessly and without any effort at all. I was definitely coming back to her whenever I could.
Wow! That is a lot of information, but honestly I just feel so blown away by this spa experience and I felt so compelled to share! The front desk staff that checked me out was so very sweet, and I actually got to meet the owner Greg who made me feel like a VIP in his spa. Such a treat! Thank you Spa By the Sea, I will definitely be back to beautiful Kaua'i and to your wonderful spa! read more