The pedicures are done well and the nail design lasts a long time. But I would call my experience "utilitarian" even with the spa option. Scrub scrub scrub trim trim trim file file file. Gets the job done at a good price, but not exactly relaxing.
The price for a spa pedicure is very reasonable. You do get a fair amount of upselling as staff will ask you if you want to buy tools or additional services during your pedicure. I ended up getting a flower design on my nails by mistake--the technician asked me "do you want a flower on your nail?" and at the time I couldn't quite understand her and so I said yes. Flower actually looked pretty good, though!
I was very pleased with how long my pedicure lasted. Longer than any other nail service I've had.