I visited Montreal for my bday and I am a fan of treating ma'self to everything on my bday. Staying in old Vieux Port region so Bota Bota was walking distance. A nice stroll on an unseasonably warm day.
The place is on a boat like structure sitting on the water. It's very serene looking. You can get access to the day spa-use the pool etc. But silly me, who knew I was suppose to pack a bathing to visit Canada in October.
So I booked a regular single massage without use of the other spa amenities.
They ask you bring your own flip flops- I guess if not you will walk bare foot. I didn't option to rent them.
The interior design is very much like a ship, stairs that spiral, not too spacious.
Once you check in you are given a digital lock key bracelet, a towel and a robe. After you change, you head to a waiting area.
When I prob waited 10mins before I was called which was no biggie but ~5min into my wait, a very noxious smell over the entire area. Nauseating. They were doing some construction in the next area and they must have sprayed some chemical.
We had to over nose and soon staff started opening windows.
Fortunately, I was rescued from further inhalation when my masseuse walked in to call me. And the smell did NOT penetrate through to the actual massage area SO that was a relief.
I was knocked out as usual when she started working on my body. She did a great job. I think I got the basic swedish massage. I thought I booked 90min but when I arrived looked like they had me down for 60mins.
Overall, I had a pleasant experience. Def bring swimwear (and you fipperty flops) to try out the other spa treats.