Now for a secret: guests of the spa have full access to the resort’s spectacular pool and patio restaurant/bar.

Another great thing about this spa is that, as luxurious and Zen-like as it is, there was coffee available in the relaxation lounge! I definitely needed a cup, since I would not get away with going straight to bed. Nothing beats that hazy feeling after a great massage, brain disconnected and skin aglow. The massage started with a ritual of selecting the aromatherapy oil to match my mood and my scent preference and proceeded with the therapist kneading the stiffness out of my muscles that comes from too many hours on the road.Īfter my 50-minute treatment I floated back to the relaxation lounge. It was an unusually cool day, so I tucked myself onto the heated massage table inside the room and relaxed. I booked an aromatherapy massage, which I could enjoy either on the private outdoor patio of the treatment room or in the cozy warmth inside. There is plenty of room to unwind and cool down with a glass of cucumber water, and everything you need to get beautiful after your treatment is also provided. With over 10,000 square feet, the spa features areas for both men and women, each with their own spacious locker room, eucalyptus steam room, dry sauna, hot tub, and outdoor relaxation areas. I managed to squeeze in an afternoon at the Pala Spa and was delighted to find that the facilities were what I would expect from a luxurious city spa experience. During a recent road trip I stayed a couple of nights at the Pala Casino Spa and Resort in Pala, California.

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