The Spa at Estancia La Jolla

"My Fiancé booked us a couples massage for my birthday! It was our first time ever getting a massage, and it was amazing! I would definitely return in the future!!"

"Part 1/2: My fiancé and I booked the honey and me couples massage. Lori and Karen were our massage therapists and they were absolutely incredible. They provided a very calm, transparent experience. My fiancé had never had a massage and Karen checked in with him often. We both had pain in our right shoulders, and both Lori and Karen made sure to address those areas extra. 10/10 couples experience with Lori and Karen. The bungalow was adorable and so comfortable. The birds chirping all around really is so lovely. Part 2/2: We finished our service at 4:30. They encouraged us to relax and enjoy champagne and chocolates (lovely by the way). So we did. After about a half hour, we went back into the locker rooms to get ready for our dinner at the resort, and when in the sauna, a girl came in and told us they had closed at 5. Admittedly I don’t know why, but we all thought it was 7. Anyway, It was probably somewhere between 5 and 5:10 at that point. We all sort of scrambled out of the sauna, to find 8-10 other women who were also all waiting to shower. I asked her if we had time to at least shower because we had dinner reservations and she very rudely said “I’ll be here for another 20 minutes”. I couldn’t believe that. Now I want to say I completely understand working a shift and wanting to go home, but it was the attitude in which I was shocked. After paying so much to be there she spoke to us with zero kindness. It just completely ruined my experience there. We even joked that we felt like we were back in college in a dorm bathroom. I was no longer relaxed I was stressed rushing out. I know I’m not alone in this feeling. My recommendation here is to just be kinder and more apologetic. People spend hundreds if not over a thousand to have a wonderful spa experience and I was completely disappointed. With other choices in San Diego, it’s difficult not to want to try somewhere else now. Extra note on the love for Karen and Lori, I think we’d go back knowing we’d only be there for the service then leave promptly."

"I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at this peaceful spa! My daughter and I started with brunch at the hotel on the patio overlooking the beautiful gardens. Then we checked into the spa early to enjoy the jacuzzi and sauna. The girls at the front desk (Mallory, Lisa, and Bre) were very warm and welcoming! Mallory greeted us with champagne and chocolates (that are made in house). She took us back and showed us around the spa and got us set up with our lockers. She made us feel very special by checking on us throughout the time we were there bringing more champagne, chocolates, and scented cold towels as needed. I had the hot stone massage from Lori. It was amazing! Lori made sure I was comfortable throughout the massage. She checked with me to see what areas I wanted her to work on and the degree of pressure I was comfortable with. Attention to detail was made from the heated table, heated back mat, relaxing music, essential oils, and of course the amazing hot stones. It was perfect! My daughter had her massage with Michelle and said it was also wonderful. Afterwards, we relaxed in the peaceful and comfortable waiting area that looks out to a fireplace and sitting area outside until we headed off to the showers. Thank you ladies of Spa at Estancia for making our day so memorable and relaxing :)"

"After hours of San Diego spa research, I'm so glad I found this place! It's the perfect choice for a full day like I did, or even just a massage and hour in the jacuzzi and sauna. I got the 50min Free Flowing Massage, and man do I recommend Janelle! What a pro! best massage I've ever had. Between that and the free access to the pristine, well stocked locker room, showers, and peaceful relaxation room and jacuzzi patio, it was well worth the steeper massage price. Oh and the bathrobes are soft and cozy. Treat yourself and you'll feel like a queen for the day."