Spa at SSR

[hockey mom]

Has anyone tried it out and how did you like it?

Do you also know where I could find a price list and if Gift certificates can be purchased ahead of time. Thanks.

 

[Scratch42]

http://www.relaxedyet.com/saratoga_services.shtml

Here is the website to check out the different services.

So far have not had the opportunity to try but if you try before me than do tell!

Scratch

 

[Deb & Bill]

I had a 50 minute Swedish massage. It was good. When you check in, you go up a few stairs past the machines (gym part of the spa), then you go down stairs to get to the locker room. Then you go back upstairs to the massage areas. Lots of stair climbing without getting on a machine. Staff was very nice.

 

[DukeStreetKing]

As a follow up - were there many (any?) men using the Spa services? Not the fitness center, but the actual massages, etc. My body is killing me but I'd feel kind of weird if I was the only guy there.

 

[dmonroe]

Hi! I did a facial and a massage there a couple of weeks ago. I loved the services; but did not like the set up of the spa at all. As pp said, lots of up and down stairs and winding around just trying to get to things. It just seemed like the whole spa was not laid out very well. However the services were wonderful! When I was checking out there was a guy checking out ahead of me, so there were definitely guys there. There weren't many people there (that I saw) that day. Maybe 5 or 6 and at least one of them was male! I would definitely get a massage and not care who was there. I did mine mid trip, and it was really nice and relaxing after several loooonnnggg days of walking the parks!

 

[hockey mom]

Scratch- Thanks for the link- I couldn't find one.

Thanks for the replies everyone. Would the one at GF be better to go to?

 

[Deb & Bill]

I made an appt for my husband to have a massage in January, the day after he runs the marathon. He had one at WL last year and loved it.

 

[Rhonna]

I went last month.

I chose Saratoga Spa instead of GF because SS had a hot stone massage and I'd always wanted to try that. It was wonderful. 80 minutes - hot stones combined with swedish massage techniques and aromatherapy oil.

It was late on a Thursday - last appointments. I saw a young married couple there in the waiting room. They had both had the basic swedish massages.

I found the place very relaxing. Yes, you have to go downstairs but it felt to me like the downstairs area for the women was very private. You can (and are encouraged) to use the whirlpool, dry sauna room and steam room. I used all three after my treatment. Very relaxing. Fresh fruit, ice water, hot teas available. The shower areas had all the stuff you need. There was an area with a large mirror and hair dryers, Q-tips, tissues, cotton balls, etc. Again, everything to get cleaned up afterward.

I don't know if it ever seems "busy" with a lot of people. I was there as one of the last appointments of the day so it was pretty empty.

It was very quiet, relaxing and I liked the girl who did my massage.

 

[Grumpy92]

I have used the GF spa on many occassions and they are wonderful. They do offer gift certificates.

 

[hockey mom]

Thanks everyone. We are staying at SSR in March and hubby wanted an anniversary idea so I mentioned the spa. That "hot rock" massage sounded great.

 

[Aimee K]

I'm one of the Massage therapists at Saratoga Springs Spa, and I can assure you we have many male guests. There are lovely separate locker facilities for men and women, though you will wait for your appointment in the same lounge area.

If you contact reservations at 407-827-4455, they can assist you with setting appointments or with purchasing gift certificates.

Come visit us!

Aimee K

 

[hockey mom]

Aimee- thanks for the number. I'II have to get hubby to read this post now

 

[bianca]

We are SSR owners and used the spa services there in December. We found the services to be outstanding! In addition, we saw an equal amount of men in the waiting lounge as women. After informing my DH of this, he has already stated that he'd like to try several services next trip. As for the locker room being downstairs, I think it is exactly where it should be. We used the gym and shower facilities while at SSR, and found that having the showers/hottub/steam room downstairs kept the noise level down in the spa waiting room. I'm not sure if this was Disney's intent when they designed the place, but that seems to be what happens.

 

[kjustice]

I was there in October and used the Spa and had a massge. The massage was very good! They had aromatherapy that smells so very nice.

My only complaint is the locker room situtation. Yes, it is on a different floor and there was no one in there to help. I didn't have a robe in my assigned locker and my shoes were literally two left feet!

I got a housekeeper to get me a robe but she couldn't find a right shoe. Oh well.

My favorite thing during the massage (other than the massage of course) was that they leave a little bell on the table and when you are "ready" they tell you to ring it "like Tinkerbelle". Nice touch!

 

[pooh_lover's_mom]

I am planning on using the SSR spa services for our upcoming trip. They have so many things to choose from. If you could pick one thing,what would it be? I have had a swedish massage before, but would like to try something else.
Thanks!

 

[mistaroo]

I went to the spa a few years ago when it was still called the Disney Institute. I am big into spas and let me say that the seaweed facial I had there was hands down the best treatment I've ever experienced! Not only did I get a superb facial, but the warm seaweed was put on my spine...then my hands and feet were slathered with warm lotion and wrapped in warm towels- heavenly! I would do it again in a heartbeat.