Spa and fitness center at BWV?

[bangzoom6877]

I have never taken advantage of the spa or fitness center at BWV but I am interested in checking them out on our next trip (July 2014). I have some questions:

1. Do they have a sauna?
2. Is there a steam room?
3. If there is a sauna and/or steam room, how is the cleanliness? Are the facilities free of charge for BWV guests staying on DVC points?
4. Do they have ellipticals in the gym?
5. Are there recumbent bikes (the type with backs to the seats) in the gym?
6. Do they have light free weights (3- and 5-pound weights specifically)?
7. How are the spa treatments?
8. Is there a spa treatment menu online that I could access?
9. Is it more worth it to venture out to a different WDW resort, or the Swan/Dolphin to use the spa?

Thanks in advance!

 

[lions1995]

I don't think Boardwalk Inn has a real SPA. There is a fitness center. I think Dophin and Yatch Club have some SPA facilities.

I found the Disney link below:

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/spas/

 

[Thumper4me]

I am not sure about the sauna or steam room as I don't use them before or after working out. They make me dizzy.

The BWV workout area has both ellipticals and recumbent bikes. I have also not had any problem using their free weights. I use anything from 5 to 20 pounds for my strength training.

The spa at the Swan / Dolphin is wonderful and offers a variety of full service spa options. My DH and I usually do the Couples Ritual. It is very nice. Plus, it is conveniently within walking distance of the Boardwalk.

Kelly

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

And the spa at the Dolphin offers a DVC discount.

 

[bangzoom6877]

I am not sure about the sauna or steam room as I don't use them before or after working out. They make me dizzy.

The BWV workout area has both ellipticals and recumbent bikes. I have also not had any problem using their free weights. I use anything from 5 to 20 pounds for my strength training.

The spa at the Swan / Dolphin is wonderful and offers a variety of full service spa options. My DH and I usually do the Couples Ritual. It is very nice. Plus, it is conveniently within walking distance of the Boardwalk.

Kelly

I was mainly looking for a sauna and steam room to disappear into a couple of times during the trip, for maybe half an hour, in addition to the gym facilities.

The couples ritual looks great, but we have the kids with us so we can't do it. But I looked at the spa online and it looks great! How much is the DVC discount?

 

[Ms. WDW]

Just checked the DVC Website and for members a 10% discount is offered at Senses at the Grand Floridian, and 20% discount at the Mandara Spa over at the Swan and Dolphin. There also is a discount when you get a massage at the Boardwalk but right now I can't remember what it was. I've had massages there a few times.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I was mainly looking for a sauna and steam room to disappear into a couple of times during the trip, for maybe half an hour, in addition to the gym facilities.

The couples ritual looks great, but we have the kids with us so we can't do it. But I looked at the spa online and it looks great! How much is the DVC discount?

From the Portable Perks:

"Mandara Spa® at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort
Welcome to a divine sanctuary and experience all that Mandara Spa
can offer! Disney Vacation Club® Members receive 20% off all services
Monday through Thursday, and 10% off all services Friday through
Sunday. Offer cannot be combined with other discounts, offers,
promotions, or packages.†
†A 20% service charge is added to all services, which includes a gratuity."