We had a great experience at Vettä Nordic Spa and will definitely be back! It was the perfect relaxing escape just outside the city, and booking our time slot online was quick and easy. The spa itself is beautiful, with so many options to enjoy throughout the day--multiple saunas, steam room, cold plunges, quiet relaxation spaces, hammocks, and plenty of areas to unwind. The staff were welcoming and friendly, and the overall atmosphere was peaceful. I also really appreciated the no-phone policy, which made it much easier to disconnect and truly relax. There was no construction it was really quiet. The only downside was since it was a Saturday that during the busier parts of the day, it was difficult to find an available chair or hammock. We noticed quite a few guests leaving towels on chairs to reserve them while they were away for long periods, which made it challenging for others to find a place to sit. We also had lunch at the restaurant. The food was okay though it wasn't the highlight of the visit. The drinks were good. Overall, the spa experience itself more than made up for it. If you're looking for a relaxing day trip outside the city, I would definitely recommend Vettä Nordic Spa. We left feeling refreshed and are already looking forward to our next visit. read more

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Cannot recommend Vetta enough. It's a magical Scandinavian dream... We drive 5 hours from Detroit just to come here and have a nice weekend. Half is social, half is quiet. There are outdoor pools of all different temps, from cold plunge to body temp to hot tub. The large saunas are absolutely gorgeous with floor to ceiling walls. They have two steam rooms with eucalyptus or citrus, hot granite slabs to lay on .. and more. If you're thinking about going, just go. Girls' night, romance, or solo .. all great reasons to visit. The only downside is if you're from out of town you can't stay there. We stayed at Horseshoe once, but meh. Since then we aways do AirBnb 30-40 min away in Wasaga or Barrie. read more

What a wonderful way to spend a day! Vetta is an amazing getaway not so far from toronto, an authentic finnish sauna experience that left us so relaxed and grateful. The facilities were so clean and welcoming, beautifully anointed. Staff was extremely friendly and treated us like royalty. We also had the opportunity to sample some Finnish fare from the restaurant, which was all delicious. If you're looking for a day trip, this is your spot! read more

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Came here to celebrate my cousin's birthday check in was seamless. It seems like whatever the issues were previous. They had fixed it as all computer. Computers were taken check in people at 9:30 in the morning on a Saturday. We received a small tour, identifying areas and rules of the Spa. Upstairs restaurant requires reservations downstairs bistro does not. I appreciate that there is a way to celebrate with alcohol. If you want the food is right it's spa food. My only two complaints is the change room is very cramped, especially for the amount of people they let into the spa. Also when required to sit on towels in the steam room rooms and saunas, I think that's great. However, there should be towel stations located outside of facilities that way we can exchange the soaking wet towels with fresh ones When it's cold outside the towels are not ideal when they are drenched. I will be coming back in June to celebrate my sister's bachelorette can't wait to try some services as well read more

Vetta Nordic Spa - Day Spas Near Me - Oro-Medonte, Ontario

I wasn't happy with this spa for multiple reasons. First, they will give you a robe but if you need another one you need to pay. What happens often at Vetta is: people leave their robes on hooks outside the saunas and steam rooms so people's robes often get taken by others and then you are left with no robe. That's exactly what happened to me and two of my friends so it was a bad experience. The locker / change rooms are super tight with no space to maneuver or comfortably change clothes. Showers aren't the best and the lineups for it were crazy. They are so pricey for entry and strict with arrival times but you can stay for long so if your arrival is later then goodluck finding parking since the morning time slot peeps stay for the whole day usually. The actual pools were overrated. Their facility isn't clean. I prefer other spas. read more

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My wife and I have been to a couple of spas before, such as Thermea Spa Village in Whitby, and as nice as that was this was on another level. Although it seemed a little smaller than Thermea, it made up for in quality. The ambiance was super relaxing, the amenities were abundant and their bistro has AMAZING paninis. We will definitely come back again. read more

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Came by as we were visiting Barrie for the day. We didn't have too much high expectations as we've been to Thermea many times in Whitby. Vettä seems to be a smaller version but still cozy. The issue I have is the lockers, they don't seem to work well and it was a bit frustrating(luckily some employees saw my struggle and helped out). They had a quiet zone as well as a social zone. Lots of hammocks and chairs to relax and sit as well as steam rooms and saunas. We loved the hot stone room, it was so warm and laying down on it was absolutely relaxing. We had food at the bistro that didn't need resos. I got the toast chicken panini and a side salad(had some bad pieces), love that the prices were reasonable. There was lemon&lime water stations which was very hydrating. Nice little spot to relax if you're in the area! read more

Vetta Nordic Spa - Day Spas Near Me - Oro-Medonte, Ontario

AMAZING! This place was just what we needed after travel and playing in the snow. Check in was seamless - we didn't book because we were driving from Toronto and wasn't sure exactly when we'd get there but we knew they had availability from their online portal. We got changed and jumped in. The pools were not crowded and the quiet spaces were actually quiet. While it's 19+, there were a couple of younger guys during the beginning of our stay that were a little loud in the steam room, not a big deal because they didn't stay long. I do wish they gave suggestions on most effective order of operations for the hydro therapy - hold, warm, cold? We just did what felt right. This was a little more of a spur of the moment visit so we forgot essential items like soap and lotion but they provided for us. Staff was helpful and not intrusive to the experience. We left so relaxed. read more

20 minutes drive north of Barrie, Vettä is not what you would call easily accessible from the GTA (for those based there), but the distance thins the crowds and allows for an outdoor spa experience that does not feel crowded or cramped I've been to a few spas, and the variety of amenities at this one is really broad. Besides the usual cold, warm and hot pools (the last of which are still not as hot as Japanese onsen hot pools), there're 'waterfalls' (falling water), steam rooms, saunas, wood burning saunas (which are scented), hot stones to lie on, a shower with an exfoliating salt scrub and indoor & outdoor relaxation areas The spa is also divided into quiet and social areas, so depending on your mood you can be as (anti-)social as you want I went in Spring, so perhaps the experience is different in the depths of winter, since the pools are all outdoors. But the distance between each isn't too great, so it's probably manageable. Also, there're no in and out privileges, and outside food and drink is not allowed (desserts have a plating fee, so I guess they're not food) read more

Vetta Nordic Spa - Day Spas Near Me - Oro-Medonte, Ontario

Relaxing day trip to Vettä Nordic Spa up in the beautiful Horseshoe Valley over the long weekend. We slept like a baby that night lol. $89 for entry, $249 for massage + entry. Hot saunas, steam rooms, relaxation pools, and cold plunge buckets - our favourite was definitely the Quiet Zone - no one really goes to that area bc everyone wants to social :p Vettä also has a strict no-phone policy to respect privacy of guests, so I couldn't really take photos of the space because there were people everywhere! Snuck in a few food photos for you guys though hehe We took a nice break at SAVU Bistro at the lower level. We shared a delicious charcuterie board and a slice of rye brownie - I love that it is not too sweet :) Also had a Smokey Virgin Caesar, and a Finnish Lonkero aka a lingonberry soda. I would recommend going during the week because it was quite crowded on Labour Day! There are 3 entry times: 9am, 1pm, and 5pm. We went during the 1pm-2:30pm entry, and spent about 3 hours there. The FAQ section on their website is very helpful ^^ ** Do bring your own flip flops, a book to read, and a non-glass water bottle for water refills. There are NO pockets on the robes provided... well, there ARE pockets but they just sewn them shut lmao. read more

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Vetta is a lovely Nordic spa with a good variety of hot and cold pools and different wet/dry saunas. It's a good experience and you can easily spend a few hours here going between the different areas. Book early if you're going on weekends. You get a set of towels and a robe but bring your own slides. The place was quite clean. read more

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We were so excited to check out @vettanordicspa approximately 1.5 hours away from Toronto nearby Horseshoe Resort with GFs. We booked at least 2 months away for a Saturday visit. We enjoyed the relaxing environment, hot tubs, sauna, steam rooms and massage. The food was also amazing!! We have tried -- Pannukakku: baked pancake with farmer sausages ($16) at Savu Bistro. Butter tart ($9) and Sparkling pear juice ($4) at Koivu Restaurant. Entry to the spa with NO massage is $89 60 minutes massage with NO spa access $160 60 minutes massage with spa access: $249 -- our choice 3210 3 Line N, Oro-Medonte, Ontario Follow me on UG @eatntravelrepeat for more food and travel adventures! read more

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So relaxing, it was an outdoor experience and had a good combination of cold and hot pools. I especially loved the fact that there were salted pools which helps with healing. They also had a salt scrub there and the steam rooms were great. Overall a great experience I feel so relaxed and can't wait to go again. read more

We visited Vetta after snowboarding at Moonstone - St. Louse. It was our first visit, so we had to fill out lots of forms, show our driver licenses, etc. We've been to many Nordic spas and never had to do anything like this, usually a quick waiver and that's it. When we asked a question why do they require so much private information, the ladies at the reception were borderline rude. When you charge $250 for a visit, you can be a bit more friendly. That's where the bad part ended. The spa itself is amazing and we spent 4 hours in the saunas, hot tubs, steam rooms (loved the lemon scent steam room!) and relaxation areas. They have silent areas, but unfortunately, some people ignore the signs and continue chatting. Not cool! Overall, we had a wonderful time and came home very relaxed. I slept like a baby! read more

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I went to Vettä with friends to celebrate January 1, 2024. Overall, it was a lovely way to kick the year off, although Vettä is not exactly perfect. Here are some of the pros and cons: Pros: 1. I really enjoyed the style of the building and decorations. The French windows and high ceilings of the dining area felt extremely refreshed and clean. 2. The bathing areas were more spacious in person than in all the pictures and videos I saw online. I enjoy spaces, and Vettä delivered. 3. The staff I talked to were all very friendly, and of course, everyone at Vettä on the floor all worked very hard to accommodate all visitors. Thank you all again for your hard work! 4. I really loved the nature scenery around the spa. Being in the forests automatically relaxed me. Cons: 1. The men's changing room was perhaps the worst of the spas I have ever been to. It was extremely crowded and uncomfortable. As a result, the area could have been more hygienic; many of the toilets and shower rooms were not clean when I was there. 2. Although the bathing areas were spacious, the bathtubs were too crowded, to the point that I did not have a place to sit down and relax. 3. Although I really enjoyed the resting areas (such as the bean bags room in the quiet area), again, there were way too many people, so I did not even get to use some of the rooms, e.g., the hot stone beds. 4. we had coffee and panini sandwiches, which could have been more impressive. They tasted very healthy, though! 5. The robes and the towels were not of very good quality as they soaked up water quickly and felt rough on the skin. Because of the wet robes, we all got cold very quickly. 6. there were not enough different levels of cold baths. To summarize the cons, I think the major issues with Vettä could be resolved through better crowd controls. Nonetheless, I still enjoyed my stay. read more

What an amazing experience. We were blown away with the multiple baths, saunas, steam, hot stone beds, and fireplace relaxation rooms. Nordic architecture was definitely embraced. You can tell the owners and staff put a lot of care into the spaces and pushed to promote a relaxing environment. When our group of four arrived, we were welcomed by the staff and quickly set up into their system. Payment for meals and locker access very convenient through wrist bands. We unfortunately forgot our flip flops and had to purchase a pair each upon entry as they were mandatory. So remember to bring your own! The locker room and facilities were well kept and equipped. I was captivated by the locker/wrist band system, many spas are still using the key and lock method! Staff were consistently making rounds throughout the resort to ensure all amenities were operating at a comfortable temperature. The restaurant, Savu Bistro offered direct access to the spa area. I enjoyed how we could socialize with our robes on. The menu, was light in flavour, but was quite suitable for the setting. I couldn't imagine eating a burger and returning back into resort. Would highly recommend dining here and having a short coffee break from the amenities. We spent about 7 hours at the resort - there was just so much to experience and we obviously snoozed off in the relaxation rooms. Will definitely come again for a massage as well! read more

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Overall enjoyed our experience. We loved the different facilities, especially the wood burning sauna (Harmonia) and the citrus steam room (Sumu). We also got a duo massage, which was pleasant. The change rooms and showers were clean. Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash are included in the shower room. The only disappointment was that the facility emailed us the day prior to our visit that they were closing at 5pm versus 9pm for a staff event. They offered early entrance for all the guests that day, anytime after 9am. However, I really wish they had told us weeks in advance. It would've been nice even with a couple days notice. We would've planned around wWe live far away and we had planned to arrive around the time of our massage, have dinner at the facility, and stay late. Around 4:30, they asked us to leave all the hot tubs and saunas. Restaurants closed at 4:15. Overall, it felt rushed. Disappointed that they told us the day prior when the staff event must've been planned at least weeks in advance. read more

Vetta Nordic Spa - Received email the day prior that they were closing early. Disappointing. - Day Spas Near Me - Oro-Medonte, Ontario

I've been wanting to try out Vetta since they opened and I finally had my chance!! We came here on what was labelled as a peak weekend due to the end of March break I guess, so I was prepared to face some crowds. We arrived at 1015am for the morning check in, we didn't have to wait too long in line to get checked in and the staff was very friendly in providing us with an orientation as it was our first visit. We did not have to provide a credit card to link to our wristband as their system was down so we were instructed to get our credit cards from our lockers before making any food purchases. As other reviews have stated the change rooms ARE small but they never got overly crowded while I was there. My friend who left a bit earlier than me did have to wait in line to use one of the 6 showers and to use one of the 3 or 4 (can't remember exactly) hair dryers. In the middle of the day, I did also have to wait in line to use one of the 3 bathrooms. I think the main issue with just having 3 bathrooms is that some guests were using them as a change room. It would be better if they could find a way to ADD in small stalls just for changing and that could help with the bathroom situation. The amenities in the changeroom were limited to: magazines, moisturizer, plastic bags, hair dryers... I really wish they offered more things as I believe that could offset the cramped space and make it worth the $$. On to the Spa!!! There is a talking section and a quiet section which is GREAT! The warm pools in the talking section got pretty chatty and crowded as the day progressed. I really enjoyed all the pools and all the saunas but my favourite rooms were the steam sauna (citrus scent) and the hot stone relaxation room. I've read other reviews complaining the stones are not hot enough but if you lay with your skin directly on, they are pretty warm. Maybe they didn't want to call it a warm stone room lol as that would be more accurate. But I thought they were the perfect temperature for relaxing!!! We also had the brunch, which I found a tad overpriced for the small servings BUT everything was delicious. We had the Benedict salmon and the full Nordic breakfast. Service there was great. I'm looking forward to coming back again but maybe on a weekday when it will be a bit more empty and quiet. All of the relaxation areas filled up QUICK and it was hard to find a spot. Otherwise, I do prefer this to the spa at blue mntn since this one has a chatting area and the other one is all quiet. read more

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My wife and I had an amazing experience at Vetta spa. Friendly staff, spotless facilities, excellent steam room with different fragrances, awesome hot saunas where you can regulate heat. We will be back for sure. read more

My experience at this spa was appalling. The receptionist who checked me in was unbelievably rude, rolled her eyes at me and kept talking to me in a really disrespectful way. I asked her to call her manager who didn't address the issue of the receptionist's attitude and made it sound like I was the one who was being unreasonable (I didn't want to have my credit card linked to their wrist band since I didn't want to end up in a situation where my information wasn't properly erased and the next guest could've been able to use my card). The staff in the changeroom was rude and unwelcoming too. The hot tabs were not warm enough and the bistro served pretty low quality food. I ended up paying $14 for a glorified hot dog (it was called "sausage on a bun"). Never coming back here again and if you'd like to have a great experience at a spa, you should go to Le Scandinave and forget about the Vetta. read more

This was my first time at a Nordic spa and the experience was unmatched! The calm atmosphere and staff were truly welcoming. I came here over the winter and the heated flooring was the perfect touch going from sauna to cold plunge to relaxation areas. Overall I had an amazing time and am planning my next getaway! read more

I just visited for a second time and really enjoyed the experience in a week night. It was very quiet and we enjoyed a lovely dinner and use of the baths and saunas. I'd definitely recommend a weeknight visit for the locals, it's a perfect way to unwind after work! read more

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We had a great girls day at the spa. The steam rooms were my favourite and the cold pools. Very relaxing and peaceful. I recommend bringing a book and a water bottle. Will be back! read more

The facilities and the grounds are absolutely lovely. All the staff are kind and friendly. The bistro had excellent food. Very fresh and yummy. The one thing that I would suggest is better directions once you're actually going through the spa. That was a bit confusing. Also we were surprised to see people with their phones taking pictures in the bistro. Otherwise it would've been five star. Loved it would definitely go again. Especially for the price read more

I have been going to a Nordic spa in Quebec for years so I was very excited when this opened as it is much closer to home. Although smaller, it still has everything you need. The wood-burning saunas are absolutely stunning and kept at the perfect temperature. The staff was great in upkeeping the temperatures throughout the day. We ate at the bistro for lunch and the food was amazing, very fresh and light which is what you want mid-spa day. The staff were all very nice and friendly. We were celebrating my friend's birthday and they even gave her a dessert and hot spiced apple cider on the house. The only negative I have, once you enter the spa it is supposed to be a cell phone-free area, there are numerous signs before exiting into the spa. I did notice lots of people bringing their phones into the spa rest areas, taking pictures of the pools with people in them, who more than likely do not want their pictures taken. I do wish the staff would kindly ask for phones to be put away in the spa area as it is a place people go to disconnect. There is also a slight lack of spa etiquette within the spa, such as people exiting saunas and leaving the doors open behind them. They have done a good job in putting signs on the doors to keep them closed but you may end up getting up to close them regardless. Beyond those 2 things, it was a great day. I liked how they have still kept capacity limits as it makes it so it is not overly busy or overwhelmed by people. read more

After spending a significant amount of time at other Scandinavian spas, both in Canada and abroad, decided to check out Vetta while in the area earlier today. Total disappointment from start to finish - Reception and "guide" staff were not sufficiently trained (no one explained the locker system which meant that the locker rooms were chaos with no one knowing how to get there locker assignment), moat shower stalls were out of shampoo, conditioner and/or body wash, the hot tubs were well below their standard/advertised temperatures, and generally there were no staff and very little signage on the grounds to remind people of standard rules (no speaking in the quiet zone, closing sauna and steam room doors upon entry and exit, etc.). As a former resort manager myself, I provided my feedback to the front desk upon my exit (which was less than 60 mins following my arrival - including the 15 minutes of locker confusion to begin the experience) which was met with ambivalence. I'm not one to leave poor reviews generally, but I do think that (1) it is important for the Management to receive the feedback, (2) for discerning travellers to understand this is not a high quality experience (suggestion: visit Spa Scandinave at Blue Mountain for a more professional and authentic Nordic spa experience if you are expecting quality spa time). read more

Very nice spa. RMT was good. The variety of hot, cold and relax rooms where nice. Would come back again!

Loved every moment! Amazing food, spectacular experience and great service. Would recommend to anyone!

The Spa itself is beautiful and modern... Unfortunately, in my opinion there is not currently much else going for it (except for a few outstanding staff members). There are some major kinks they need to work out for guests to have a seamless / stress free experience. If you do not consume alcohol, you will likely have a blast and some of these comments won't matter as much to you. - We stayed at Horseshoe Valley, which is a 5 min drive away (45 min walk) - I called ahead to ask about transportation, it was advised we take an Uber - We waited for over and hour to have Uber constantly cancel on us - Because cab companies are in Barrie, either they won't travel this far, or we were offered a flat rate of $66 for a 5min drive - We asked about overnight parking at the spa, and were told this isn't allowed without special permission as the gates are locked overnight The spa needs to work out some sort of accommodation with local hotels for a shuttle, even if they offered a 9am pick up, 1pm and 5pm - it would go a long way! The other place to stay is Carridge Ridge resort which has nothing surrounding it, and requires a 2 night stay. Unless you book via air bnb. So plan to pack accordingly. The Spa and Stay package on the Horeshoe valley resort did not specifically disclose all fine print of the package, so please work with them to improve that. In regards to service, some staff were absolutely lovely, and some who were mediocre - Our first server didn't tell us when she went on break - Presumably didn't communicate with the other servers where we were at as we had to flag someone down who didn't know that we had already eaten and were waiting to order another round of drinks - We also had to ask where to pay, etc. as it was out first time here and didn't know we had to go back inside to pay - There was only 1 place to eat, which requires waiting for a host to seat you. - This was also the only place to get / consume alcohol as the spa does not yet have their liqour permit for alcohol other than in said restaurant - The menu in this one area was quite limited PLEASE make your menu available online so guests can prepare ahead of time This place is new, and I'm sure over time will improve as it works some kinks out. For now, if anyone is looking for something similar to Nordik spa in chelsea, I would NOT recommend this spa. I do look forward to trying this spa again in a few years when they have more parts of their facility open, and make it easier for guests to responsibly drink and not drive home. Also, shoes ARE REQUIRED. I know another guest was upset when she missed that it says footwear required and she had to rent some. read more