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| - Full disclosure... I don't "spa" often so I don't have a lot to compare to...
My hubby surprised me with a spa day at Jurlique, including a 60 minute massage, mani & pedi. I walked into the quaint little reception area and the receptionist was on the phone, but she greeted me when she hung up. Not overly friendly as I would expect for a spa, but nice enough.
My massage therapist came out a couple minutes after my scheduled time and walked me down the quaint little hall. Yes, everything is quaint and little. But I liked it. There's a cute little "tea reception" area (quaint I might add), with all sorts of interesting tea (had the chocolate mint later in my spa day, was tasty).
The treatment room was very nice. Had a separate changing area with a private shower, robe, towels, etc. The massage therapist took some time to chat with me and find out what I liked, etc. The massage was terrific.
After getting dressed and heading back into the lobby area, the receptionist said I could go into the nail salon. I walk in, and the nail girl says, literally, without so much as a smile, "Are you my next client?". Well gee, you didn't have anyone before me, and come to find out she didn't have anyone after me... yes, I'm your next client. Nice to meet you too. She never did introduce herself by name or bother to ask for mine. I was REALLY put off by this considering I was coming from a nice relaxing massage and then, BAM, are you my next client? Unthoughtful. Annoying. Rude even.
She became only slightly more pleasant throughout the mani/pedi, and I could tell she'd rather be anywhere BUT there doing my nails. I have to say though, she still did a great job (just wasn't happy doing it), and I got an amazing mani/pedi. Would I get them again? No way. Not worth the money to get the attitude.
Overall I give it 4 stars because I think the place is cute and the resort would make for a great stay-cation with the hubby. I will wait for the summer discounts and come back for seconds (for the massage anyway).
P.S. BONUS - I checked in on foursquare & they were offering 25% off the entire bill, and they honored it! Score!
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