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    Spa Utopia & Salon

    3.2 (138 reviews)

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    Therapeutic massage

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    I don't know if i wld invest. But advertising sells products
    Tacoma G.

    1st view of entrance is nice, clean and professional Products are high end spa products that are pricey. Sauna/steam room women only I assume is small But hot enough to relax. Sauna is upstairs with few more lockers. Simple necessity products 4 use deodorant, hair spray, H2O to drink, lotion. Waitn area 4 services nice/comfy with more snacks, infused water, tea, coffee, non alcoholic mimosa. Robe/slippers given 2 walk to services. Massage was professional & nice 4 basic service Although not a fan of paying 20$ more for a registered masseuse versus non licensed! Clara was nice would see her again for deep tissue next time! Pedicure was mediocre as most reviews stated the GEL polish is either supplied by nail tech or salon which shld invest in higher end gel. That doesn't bubble or require 5 coats? Or it's the light that doesn't function to heat Gel properly? Ladies were nice & social, everything seemed clean BUT I did have sense That between the 2 that I watched one of them were following the other in the process N steps of doing the pedicure. Pedicure was ok. But was expecting a WOW factor! Massage chair was relaxing. I wld try them again to confirm my experience.

    Roobois tea and apple juice
    Stephanie T.

    I was a little nervous booking a spa here because of some really poor reviews on Yelp and TripAdvisor. However, I do think it's a good value, considering the services are quite a bit cheaper than comparable spas at hotels downtown, particularly for an RMT massage. I'll breakdown my entire experience step by step. Booking - It was simple to view availability and book an RMT massage online. - Oddly enough, a Spa Utopia staff called a few days later and tried to change my appointment from 4:30 pm to 5 pm, which I did not want because this would have shortened the amount of time I could use in the facilities after my treatment. The facilities closed at 6 pm that day (Sunday). They were pushy about it but I was firm on keeping my appointment time. The time should not be available online to book if it was not "optimal" enough for the RMT. Upon arrival - After signing a waiver, they bring you on a short tour of the facilities. The women's side has 3 showers, 2 toilets, and 4 change rooms on the bottom floor. The top floor also has an additional change room and shower. - You are given a locker with a robe, towel, and sandals. - I would recommend grabbing an access card to the pool right away if any are available, as they have a limited amount. I had changed into my bathing suit and everything before going to get a pass, but they were out. Spa facilities - Since all the pool cards were out, I decided to try the sauna. It's a dry sauna that is quite small, probably enough for 3 people max. However, it wasn't too busy, so I had the entire sauna to myself. - There are cool eucalyptus towels outside the sauna, as well as by the steam room. These were great to pair with the hot rooms. - Tried the eucalyptus steam room as well before the massage. I liked the scent, but I'm not really used to the intense moisture so I preferred the sauna. Pool - It is an additional $10 to get access to the pool and fitness centre for 3 hours. Well worth it, in my opinion. - To get to the pool, you have to exit the spa, go down to the lobby, enter another set of elevators, and head to the 8th floor. It's kind of weird to walk around in your robe and sandals, but whatever. - The outdoor pool is saltwater and a good size. It is not deep, I could stand comfortably throughout. - There are lots of chairs to lounge on, but most were taken. Not many of them have shade. - Hot tub was nice and a good size. For some reason, though, the water only went up to the chest. - Beautiful panoramic views of Coal Harbour. - You can order food and drink on the deck. - I checked out the facility here, and they have a large sauna in the bathroom. - Fitness room was well equipped, and there's a steam room in that bathroom. Relaxation lounge - After the pool, I showered, changed, and went to the lounge. - Had another glass of the tea and apple juice, which you can make yourself. There's also coffee and a selection of teas to choose from. - There are some dried fruits and nuts available. I only tried some of this, and it was okay. Personally not a fan of dried fruits and nuts. - Selection of magazines to choose from, and plenty of comfortable couches to lounge on. Massage - They call your name from the relaxation lounge on the dot. Martyna was my RMT, and she actually came and got me a few minutes before, which I appreciated. - Martyna asked for my main reasons for getting a massage. She told me the entire process and I decided on a full-body massage, with focus on the shoulders. - The massage had a combination of hot towels, choice of massage oils, and different pressures. I mentioned that it was okay to put a little more pressure, and I was happy with the pressure Martyna gave. She checked in with me a few times, as well, to ensure it was the right amount. - It was the full 50 minutes. - At the end of the massage, I was offered a complimentary glass of wine (3oz) or juice. Makeup touch-up - At the end of your visit, you can head to the makeup counter for a complimentary makeup touch-up. It's very basic. I was offered an eyebrow filling in, concealer, eyeshadow, and liner. - This was just okay. I felt like the makeup artist put in minimal effort in this. Some takeaways would be to make sure you schedule your service with plenty of time to enjoy the facilities if you choose to. My 50-minute massage was at 4:30 pm, and the spa closes at 6 pm, so I had planned to arrive early to make the most of the pool and spa amenities. I did relax in the lounge until about 6:30 pm and no one rushed me out. Honestly, if the service had been any later, I wouldn't have been able to take my time in the facility. It's really ridiculous that they had tried to move my appointment later, so minus a star for that. Overall, it was a great first spa experience for me. All the staff were very nice, and I was pretty happy with everything, other than the phone call. I'd recommend it if you have it covered by your benefits. However, I'd never pay $145 plus tax for this myself!

    Iced cold water for the win in the eucalyptus steam room
    Kelly U.

    I had the best experience here! Everything was very clean, sanitized and organized. They really did an amazing job of creating an experience as soon as I entered the door. Staff was fabulous and I had the best massage I have ever had. This spa had great attention to detail with a new hair tie being offered, clean robe & sandals and everything needed for before and after treatments. I enjoyed the eucalyptus steam room as well as the dry sauna prior to my massage. They had iced face cloth towels, a variety of teas, coffee and snacks. The music was really relaxing and it was an extremely soothing environment. They did a fabulous job of keeping up to date with electric massage tables to adjust height and to a seating position at the end of the treatment. The products here are my favorite too. I love the mineral makeup and aromatherapy associates facial line as well as the moor spa too! I hope to come back again the next visit to Vancouver. Fabulous!

    Chloe T.

    I don't think I ever would have ventured all the way down to Pan Pacific hotel for a 55 minute RMT massage appointment if I didn't receive a gift card from my sister. And I'm so glad I did. If you don't plan on using the hotel's parking lot...After entering the hotel you walk straight towards the screens until the very end of the hallway and take the escalators down to the CS floor to reach the entrance of spa utopia. I suggest coming half an hour earlier if it's your first time here just to explore some of the facilities they offer and enjoy some of the complimentary snacks and drinks they offer. It's also great if you're the type that likes to chat, cause you might have an extremely enjoyable conversation with some of the other spa guests. At least I did. When you first enter the spa, there's a room full of merchandise you can purchase. After going through the glass doors, if it's your first time there.... they'll give you a form to fill out and a quick tour of the spa. And part of the reason I deducted a star was because I felt my tour was a bit rushed compared to what I witnessed other people got out of their tours. The staff who gave me the tour, never told me her name, about the showers, the pool or the complimentary snacks or drinks. However, the rest of the staff were fabulous and made me feel extremely at home. Anyways, I digress... so if you're early, you can spend your time in the lounge flipping through magazines or make small talk with your friends while enjoying a nice cup of tea/ coffee, while snacking on healthy dried snacks. And when it's time for your appointment, someone will call out your name in the lounge. The room for the massage was very nice and quiet. I love the fact that the massage beds are heated. Note: if you think the room is too quiet, you can ask your masseur/ masseuse to turn up the volume for the spa music. My masseuse was a gem! Monica Addy's the name. Probably one of the better masseuse I've had. Her strength was on par with some of the male masseurs. And that's really saying something as I usually find female masseuse lacking in strength. My Swedish massage was pure bliss! She started off with asking me if I had any problem areas or past accidents. Then she asked whether I wanted the scented (lavender or spring scent)/ non scented massage. After the relaxing massage, I was given a wide selection of complimentary drinks to choose from. I got myself a white wine :9 It was nice and fruity. It would be nice if i was told what kind of wine I was being served though. I quite enjoyed it. And after all that, you can go back to the lounge, use their sauna, take a quick shower (rosemary mint shampoo, conditioner and bath gel) and or go to the outdoor pool/ hot tub up on the 8th floor with a pretty nice view. You'll need to take 2 different elevators though. Although impossible, It'd be nice if they had an indoor pool option ... especially for a rainy/ cold day. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience here with just a couple of minor hitches. Will definitely come back again when I feel like pampering myself though.

    Spa Utopia - from their website
    Amy T.

    Spa Utopia is the ultimate spa in Vancouver. From the moment you arrive to the time you leave, there is this feeling of serenity. I visit this spa about 7-8 times a year and the front desk staff here are very organized. I never had any problems even if I tried to think of something. Services I have had include the massages, spray tan and facials. All are 5/5 and I never hesitate to tell my out of town friends about this place. Most people in Vancouver know about Spa Utopia already. If you decide to get a massage or facial, you can access the change rooms afterwards which include lockers, steam room, showers with high quality products and any other toiletries needed to get ready. The steam room with eucalyptus is a nice touch. I recall having a sore throat one day and I spent 30 mins in the steam room. It felt like heaven on my throat.

    Waiting area
    Annie M.

    I would say Spa Utopia is so relaxing and classy which a good place to pamper yourself. We walked in and the front desk girl greeted us then asking us to fill out application form. She gave us a quick tour of the lounge (fruits, snacks, chairs, etc.) and showed us the changing/locker room. As requested, we arrived 45 mins early then got changed. I had an organic tea and sat at waiting area to watch the people kept coming in. Wow, such as busy day. I like that hotel spa facilities, clean and high standard of service , steam/sauna and high quality of bath towel and robe. It's really make you so comfortable and relax. My RMT was great, he has over 10 years' experience. But, 90 mins massage was a bit painful. Overall, the atmosphere made it up and got covered from the company. Good enough.

    Marje B.

    What a great experience!! Going to the spa is defiantly a treat. I booked a RMT deep tissue massage online (easy enough). I booked with Krystin. She was fantastic. I've had my share of RMT massage and she gave good pressure and a balance of relaxation. I also love the extra warm towel they use. All the extra detail was awesome. I often don't go to the spa because its expensive, but this visit was worth it!! The spa is very clean and quiet. Even with it being very busy it still felt calm and relaxing. I came 30 minutes before my appointment. I filled out a short form. And after given a tour of the facilities. Women's change room/shower was great had all the things you need. I used the eucalyptus steam room before my massage which was nice. You're given a locker with robe, slippers, towels so on. After my steam I went to the lounge area to have some tea and snacks. Great room just to unwind. My therapist came to get me and gave me a wonderful massage. After I had complimentary wine. Spent some time relaxing at the lounge, after I changed into my swimsuit and headed to the pool, a must if its a nice day!! You have to give an i.d to the reception and they will give you a key to the pool area located at the 8th floor of the hotel. Beautiful views of the ocean and city. Small pool and hot tub but lots of area to work on that tan! You have 2 hours limit here. I was relaxed and rejuvenated and ready to face the world again. Staff and facilities were great I will be back.

    Kenneth N.

    Other than the men's change room, there's nothing else to complain, I'd be back again in a heartbeat. After all these Yelp reviews and eating out, I just needed a great R & R, and a well deserved one. Being in the Pan Pacific, I expected nothing but the best. The retail stuff at the front desk, I just ignored, eager to jump in to check out the facilities. The initial area to sign in with a hostess was pretty basic, then showed the waiting area with a few sofas, and today, quite a bunch of ppl are wearing their white robes lol, about 15 or so just mingling around. Free nuts, banana chips, raisins, etc which I definitely avoided, and tea available. So off to the individual rooms, which were as expected to be decked out in a warm, soothing environment as well as the corridors. Appreciated the small touches, like putting some extra warm towels for my shoulder blades while lying face down on the table. Oh, the massage? Recommend Megan, knew what she's doing and terrific scalp massage. Next time, I'm going for the deep tissue, need some pain. It was so relaxing, I counted about 3-4 times I dozed off for a bit, in just 50 min. session. and impressed how the table actually turned into a chair as the therapist used the power options to make me more comfortable with varying angles. But the men's change rooms; even Steve Nash gym had more room to move around without bumping into one another. Nice touch with the shaving blades, foam, Q tips...but no hair spray, gel?? Another highlight was using the hot tub on the 8th floor of the hotel: incredible views of Burrard Inlet and the North Shore. Just nothing else except water, as pic shows ;)

    Perfect when one has a cold.
    Catherine W.

    OMG!!!! I am in LOVE! I received some gift cards for my birthday and bridal shower (they were a couple of weeks apart) for the spa and I was super excited to go as I have never been to a spa before. I went in for the exclusive manicure so that my nails would be nice a pretty for the wedding photos. Since I wasn't showing my feet I didn't get the pedicure but next time I will. Since I had never been there before I got a wee lost when I went in as it's in the basement of the Pan Pacific Hotel. Right by the Cruise ship entrance. When I got there I was greeted by the friendly people at the front desk. It's so beautifully set up and I was in heaven the moment I walked in. When I booked the appointment they advised me that as a spa guest I could use any of the facilities and also could use the hotel's pool. I decided to forgo the pool but I did use the steam room and I loved it. This place is so elegant I wanted to move in. The bathroom has water with cucumbers or lemons, which I had to drink. I am a huge fan of cucumber water. This is also where the steam room is. I was able to get a few minutes in the steam room to myself and used the cold eucalyptus clothes on my face. They are so good if you have a cold and I definitely need to start doing that at home. It was so very relaxing. After 10 or so minutes I went out to the lounge area to partake in their signature drink which I need to make at home. It was Rooibos tea sweetened with apple juice and mint. It was superb and since I grow my own mint it's easy for me to make. It got kind of comical at the time of my appointment as it turned out that there were 3 Catherine's there for spa treatments at the same time. Nothing like getting mixed up. I wish I could remember the lady who did my nails but unfortunately in my wedding fog I have forgotten but what I can tell you is that she was awesome. We talked about everything and never once felt uncomfortable. She also brought me a wine to enjoy while I was getting my nails done. It was a nice little touch for me. When it was done I went back to the lounge and sat for about half an hour with another Rooibos tea. I had a few of these because they were so darned good! I should also mention that there are dried cranberries, dried bananas and almonds to eat as you lounge. Now what makes it only a 4 star review is the toilet paper. Yes, the toilet paper. It's horrible. My lady parts like softness and the toilet paper here does not fit the bill. One would think with the prices here they could afford better. I will be saving up in the future to buy the Costco gift cards so I can go again. Wedding's break the bank so it might take a bit lol.

    view from the roof top pool and hot tub/ jacuzzi of the pan pacific hotel...5 stars for sure

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    Really gaudy decor. Better to go to the spa at the Fairmont Pacific Rim. Same prices, but much more elegant.

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    Had a relaxing facial only to be gouged $16.50 for 2 hours and 10 minutes of parking. It's disappointing they don't validate anymore.

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    4.6(5 reviews)
    2.5 kmGranville Island/False Creek

    This private spa experience was gifted to me by a dear friend. This is the first time I've ever…read moredone a spa or self guided experience. In these pods, you can go solo or with one other person. Once you arrive, it is basically a shipping container that's been repurposed into a spa. There's a code you have to enter that's included in the welcome email. The staff greeted me and my partner warmly, and we were led to watch a 5 min instruction video. They explain the best way to use the spa pod - which includes a washroom/change area, shower, hot tub, hot rocks, cold tub, and sauna room. The spa pod section is actually outdoors, so there is no roof. It made for a cool experience as it was raining in November. I admit it got quite cold for me as the rain hit, but the hot tub was a nice haven. The washroom and shower section had towels and products for you to use, but I strongly advise that the product ingredients should be listed or provided somewhere in case anyone has allergies. I think that the products should all be unscented as well, to be safe for everyone. There was also no face wash, so I had to end up using the body soap on my face. My favourite section was the sauna with pink Himalayan salt rock walls. It was a hot sauna with light and air programming, to slowly dim lights overtime with music, until pitch black. This felt quite meditative and restorative. The lights slowly come back on after a while. There was also a hydration station, with hot and cold water taps, and peppermint tea provided for you. Nice touch! I don't know that I would visit again, if I had to pay for this experience, as I personally prefer a massage portion for full relaxation. It is also quite pricey for a 2 hour session. Nonetheless, this was a unique experience for me!

    I went with my partner to this private spa experience and it was an interesting one! Relaxing! We…read morespent two hours here. It's located on Granville Island and there are six open-roofed shipping containers that have been converted into private spa experiences for one to two people. You enter the shipping container area using an unlock code that is emailed to you. Upon check-in, we watched a 3min 4sec video where a jarring robot-voiced lady walked us through the circuit. (Change the voice actor! lol) There are six sections: 1. Change room (Four body towels, two exfoliating towels, body lotion, face serum, hair dryer, and hand soap is provided.) Then you go into the open-air spa area. 2. Shower / cascading rain (There's only one shower so in the fall/winter, it's pretty cold if you're not the one under the shower head! Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash are provided here. There is no face wash.) 3. Hot tub (Just what you would expect of a hot tub--it was really nice soaking in this tub and relaxing. Large enough for two average-sized women to sit/lie fully horizontal.) 4. Hot stones (Heated stones that you can lie, sit, or stand on. It's hotter in the centre! Really liked lying down on these stones too but it was raining on my legs as I lied here.. too cold!) 5. Cold plunge tub (A very cold tub.. I could only put my calves in lol.. Good for the brave of heart but that wasn't me in the already 3°C weather outside.) 6. "Wellness pod" (This space is completely enclosed and has Himalayan salt walls, heated wooden floors, and is similar to a sauna without the steam. There's nowhere to sit so bring a towel to use as a pillow for your head or bum. There's a button outside to start the "wellness" sequence and it's a 30 to 40 minute sequence where the lights dim to complete darkness. What an interesting experience! I had to take several breaks as it was too hot for me.) Within your time slot, you can use any section however you like--your own DIY spa experience. It's completely private as well so you can wear whatever you like (or not wear). Water and tea are provided. Stay hydrated! There are chimes throughout to remind you to start the "Wellness Pod" and to remind you of the end of your session. That way you can fully unplug and unwind. They say to not bring any of your own products but I find that ridiculous. They don't provide any options for people with sensitive skin, nor do they list any ingredients for any of their products. As a sufferer of contact dermatitis, I got so paranoid that I took Claritin after the experience. When I got home I also re-washed my face to use my own tried and true skincare products. Also, bring your own hair brush if you don't want to be a tangled mess afterward!! None are provided. Overall, I really liked the privacy this spa provided. It let me and my partner have a lot of fun and we were able to be our silly selves. Two hours was overkill for me though, next time I would book less time! Although, I don't know if I would pay again at their listed price.

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