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1 Reviews by ilovedayspas
Coldwater Creek, The Spa in Belmar
Nice atmosphere...but not worth the price
August 3, 2007
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17 of 32 people found this review helpful
I recently visited this day spa while on vacation and was really looking forward to being pampered. I am a frequent spa goer and have never had a negative experience at a spa. I arrived 15 minutes early for my appointment and was immediately taken into the dressing room to change into a plush robe. My esthetician came and got me and immediately put me in the bed. I was never asked once to fill out a consultation form, if I had allergies to anything, etc. I thought those questions would come, but they never did. The product line that they used is pretty aggressive and my skin felt a bit raw. To top this off, the esthetician talked the entire facial. Once that finished I had a massage. Again, no consult form, but she did at least ask me if I had any injuries. The massage was very light, but still relaxing. Next, I had the essential pedicure. This was probably the best service of the day, though the paint job was a little messy and not precise, and my nails were not trimmed. After my services ended, I was taken to the relaxation room-very nice again, but the other clients in there had tea (and this may be petty) but no one ever asked if I needed or wanted any. I finally left to pay, and the girl at the desk reminded me that typical gratuity was 20% and above, which I thought was a little tacky (though I always tip that or more without being told). They gave me the opportunity to purchase everything that was used on me (ready at the front in a bag), but I declined. I left there feeling unsure of why this spa was so expensive. I have gone to high end spas all across the country and they were well worth the price. I have also visited many small ones and they were so good they should have charged more. This place has a nice ambience, but that's not what I am paying for. The services are overpriced, and I felt rushed and hurried through my appointments (like they hadn't planned for enough time). My pedicure polish lasted one day before it chipped, so add that to my great experience. My daughter was disappointed to hear about my day because she was about to book her appointment for the same week. I was just disappointed overall and would not recommend wasting your money.
I would visit this business again? No