Best Spa?

[jds]

What's your absolute favorite spa in the Orlando area?

I'm looking to plan a spa day (massage and/or facial, plus plenty of downtime to relax and enjoy sauna, whirlpool, steam room, etc.) in early May while my husband's working.

I've enjoyed the Relache spa at Gaylord Palms, the one at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort (but it looks like it will be closed then), and the one at the Grand Floridian (nice, but too cramped for my taste) on past trips but am hoping to try someplace different this time. Will be staying off property so anywhere in the Orlando area would work, but I'm thinking one at a hotel would be nicest. Someplace where I could enjoy lunch within the spa (without having to get out of my robe!) would be a big plus.

Any ideas?

 

[MinnieGirl33]

Can't speak from personal experience as we frequent the Spas at SSR & GF but Mandara at the Swolfin & the Spa at the Waldorf consistently get great reviews.

 

[teacherlovesdisney]

Did you end up going? I have a similar question, looking at Ritz Grande Lakes and Waldorf. . . can't make up my mind.

 

[kymom79]

The spa at the Orlando Ritz-Carlton is amazing! I haven't gotten to try the other ones closer to Disney but, wow, you couldn't possibly do better if the distance from Disney isn't a huge issue. The facilities are beautiful -- the sauna, steam room, cold pool, waiting room, and post-treatment relaxation room were absolutely lovely. The massage therapist at my appointment was wonderful. We do have massages regularly at our local spa but we've never seen anything like this! They do have a spa cafe at the Ritz as well but I didn't try it.