Cherish N.
Yelp
Beautiful Location, Underwhelming Spa Experience
The Cliff Spa is in an absolutely stunning location with unmatched views of the surrounding mountains. The scenery alone makes it a relaxing place to visit, but unfortunately, the spa itself was underwhelming, especially if you're used to more luxurious, full-service spas.
Coming from Reno, where we have multi-story spas like those at the Peppermill and Atlantis, I expected more in terms of amenities, treatment options, and overall experience. I am very biased to the spas at home so I was trying to not have high expectations but I was still disappointed. This spa is very minimal--there are no food or drink options aside from tea, and if you want anything else, you have to leave the spa to get it. When you're used to having food and beverages delivered poolside, this feels like a major letdown.
The highlight of the spa is the gorgeous heated rooftop pool and the single hot tub, both of which offer breathtaking views. On their website they offer heated decks and gas-fed fire pits but those were turned off and not working during the time of our visit. Beyond that, the amenities are quite limited. There is one coed steam room and a sauna in the individual locker rooms, but that's about it. While they do offer a long list of massages and facials, be prepared to pay a premium price. A couples massage was $200 per person before gratuity, which is steep. That being said, the massage itself was phenomenal--easily a 12/10 experience. The massage is what did it for me and my husband. Tai, my massage therapist, did an incredible job working out my muscle tension, which was the one truly redeeming part of the visit.
One unexpected disappointment was the spa robe. Normally, you'd expect a plush, cozy, high-quality robe at a luxury spa, but this one was stiff, small, and a bit itchy--definitely not what you want when you're trying to relax.
Beyond that, the entire atmosphere just felt lacking. The décor was very basic, and there weren't many thoughtful details that make a spa experience feel special. It was missing that sense of luxury and ambiance that you expect when visiting a high-end spa. There is no where to lounge except outside and it was too cold to lay in the lounge chairs.
They do offer day passes for the spa: $55 for Monday- Thursday, $75 for Friday-Sunday, and $37 for hotel guests. This is the way to go if you want to swim and relax in the hot tub.
Overall, while the setting is beautiful and the massage was excellent, the lack of amenities, high prices, and little details (like the uncomfortable robe) make it hard to justify a return trip. If you're looking for a spa with a full luxury experience, this isn't the place.