Vida Spa

This spa is so relaxing and peaceful. My boyfriend and I went this summer and we both loved it! We went snowboarding yesterday and we are so sore I’m booking another appointment ASAP! Hopefully they’re open the day after xmas! if not next week works love this spa! I highly recommend it for high class facials and massages.

I loved this spa. I’ve got simple tastes when it comes to a spa. I want a relaxation room that is cozy where I can chill out in silence. This place had exactly that with the added bonus of a fireplace. It was a Sunday so it was super quiet. Score.
My ayrudevic massage was just heaven. It takes a good 4 shampooings to get the oil out of my hair but it is a small price to pay.
The reasons to take off one star is that the showers were very basic and I dislike carrying the key around my wrist. There is also a small steam cabinet but no hot tub or cold room. These small things, however, would not deter me from going back if I lived near Seattle though.

I love this place! My therapist was extremely professional and I felt safe and well cared for. I’ve been to many spas around the world and this place fits the bill for the top of my list places to go. I would recommend Thai massage as part of your session. It’s a complete recession into a peaceful, relaxing mind and body experience !

I had an absolutely atrocious experience here. My best friend was visiting and wanted to take me for a birthday treat. This was the absolute opposite of a treat for both of us:
1. They were doing extremely loud construction, they did not tell us ahead of time, move us to another, less noisy room, or apologize for the noise.
2. My best friend signed up for a deep tissue massage, and she did NOT receive anything even close to deep tissue. She kept asking the massage therapist to apply firmer pressure and nothing changed.
3. When we told the front desk of these complaints, they said they were surprised since in the computer, they had her down for a deep tissue massage and they were unsure why the therapist did not give her a deep tissue massage. They got the new manager and he responded with incredibly sexist, threatening comments. When we told him that the pressure was not deep enough, he said, «Let me take out back and give you a beat down.» Now he said this with a smile on his face, but we are two young women, and this came across as very uncomfortable and threatening. The two ladies at the front desk also looked very uncomfortable with this.
4. When I called the president of the spa to voice my complaints she COULD NOT HAVE CARED LESS. I told her about all of the above events and she said that they did not have my friend down for a deep tissue massage. This is in direct conflict with what the front desk attendant said when we were there, and of course it’s awfully convenient that the president of the spa saw something different. She didn’t offer to refund one of the massages, she did not apologize and her tone was INCREDIBLY condescending.
I will never be going back here again and have called the concierge of the hotel to tell them of this event. Massage Envy or anywhere else is a MUCH more relaxing and enjoyable option.

I scheduled an appointment for a facial for the first time here. I’m not new to spa and salon cancellation policies. I woke up sick the day of my appointment and called to reschedule. The guest services agent did not seem concerned about anything except for the 24 hour cancellation policy in which I would have to pay for the complete service since I cancelled in less than 24 hours. I asked her if that still applied to me rescheduling due to the fact that I’m ill. She said no and had to consult her supervisor. After she spoke with her supervisor, she asked if I could reschedule instead, which is what I had originally asked for.
Poor listening and customer service for something that is so basic and simple.

I knew I wanted a true spa not a nail salon with a back room they wax eyebrows in and call themselves a spa. Vida spa truly is a proper spa.
I was feeling under the weather and went in for the steam cabinet, ended up doing that and getting 1 hr massage then using the sauna before taking an amazing shower.
They have a super relaxing lounge with a modern fireplace to hang out in while waiting for massage and a full line of beauty products to use there or to buy and take home. Megan was very attentive and took care to address all the areas where I held the most tension. Definitively worth the trip!

Second time coming to this beautiful spa and I can honestly say this time was better than the last, which was great! I can def rank the massage I received today in the top 3, and I get them pretty often. Well worth paying a little more, u won’t regret it.

After an indulgent spring break I was looking for a rejuvenating and relaxing end to my week. After passing by this location hundreds of times without much of a second thought, I finally caved to the boisterous advertisement that lauded Vida’s sauna’s as a «mini-​vacation».
“Perfect”, I thought.
It must have been a slow evening as when I arrived with about 2hrs until close, the men’s sauna had not been turned on; no problem I was assured — the sauna would be turned on immediately.
I only requested an express de-​stress as I recognized that it’s Saturday night and there wasn’t a whole lot of time.
While waiting for my 7:45 treatment and the sauna to warm up I enjoyed the plenty comfortable, clean, and well stocked men’s room/​lounge. I decided to take plenty of time pre-​grooming (it’s only polite to the therapist, right?) since even by the time that I left to receive my massage by Audra, the infrared sauna had yet to hit even paltry 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Again, I thought no problem, letting heat really loosen up my kneaded tissues would be more enjoyable anyhow.
Audra’s service was sweet, very relaxing, and attentive; making me float for an indefinite period of time — even though it was only a 30 min treatment. By 8:20, with 40 minutes to spare, I was looking forward to soaking up the infrared rays and really melting. As you have probably figured by now, it was sorely disappointing to find that the sauna had been turned off.
So I showered again… this time a bit less refreshingly.
Vida is a fine mid-​level spa, with all of the inoffensive trappings and standard fare of inspirational quotes, scented soaps, delicious tea, and light snacks served in an unremarkble yet acceptably perfect vanilla environment.
Perhaps this is just a lesson for me to not tip a basic 15% at the end of a weekend evening (I’m a student on a budget attending a basic spa, sue me), though I would also say that providing advertised services for the duration of operational hours without a meager explanation that «well, we’ll close at 9pm» when there was plenty of time for the sauna to at least reach proper temperature so that the «mini-​vacation» could be experienced, would also be expected.
I’ll probably not return, though again let me stress Audra, my therapist, was excellent. Sorry to make a mountain of a molehill with this peripheral service; I was almost absurdly looking forward to that though. #OnToTheNextOne

This place is a hidden gem in seattle. I was absolutely amazed by the fantastic service, as well as the atmosphere and space. The relaxation room is perfect, and provides a soothing area to transition from your busy day to a peaceful experience at vida spa. All of the employees are incredibly kind and really know their stuff. I will definitely be returning to vida spa soon!

An absolutely lovely spa. my husband had the massage and thought it was fabulous, I had a pedi, it was nice and she did a good job… for the price I prefer a vibrating spa chair and jetted footbath…

Thanks to a gift card, I came for an exfoliation /​body wrap and massage. The spa itself is stunning. You’d never know it from the rinky dink door in the Whole Foods plaza, but go upstairs and it’s amazing. The reception area is clean and perfectly lit. The locker rooms were the most well-​equipped I’ve ever seen in a spa, and the waiting rooms had beautifully spacious chairs.
My service was quite good. The exfoliation wasn’t too rough but was still effective. I love the shower in the room, so I was able to remove the sugar scrub. The massage was good, but I’ve had better. The wrap with facial massage was the highlight for me. Absolutely. It was so calming, and I could feel the stress draining away from my face.
My one frustration is that the oils used were so crazy smelly. I left, even after a shower, smelling like a musky oily incense stick. It completely penetrated by clothes, and my partner could smell me from miles away when I came into the house.
I’ll scrub a little harder next time.

Sophia waxed my eyebrows and it was such a nice experience! She is professional, easygoing, and a perfectionist. My brows look natural and neat and clean. Thank you Sphia!!!

Vida has a new manager, and she rocks!!!
I’ve been getting regular massage and facials here for over a year. I’ve tried most spa’s in Seattle and this is my favorite.
Facials: Ask for Beth. You will look 10-​years younger in no time.
For massage, I like to shake it up a little and usually go for the Ayurvedic. The Swedana is my favorite. A nice massage followed up with a steam in the cedar cabinet. It’s great if you want to release toxins!
The locker rooms have all the amenities you might need, as well as a infrared sauna.
I’m not big on reviews, but Vida deserves this one!

Visited here from NYC and decided to have a spa day. The waiting room was super relaxing. Megan did my massage and was very gentle like I asked her to be. My facial was also great. If you want a relaxing day I would definitely recommend coming here.

I’ve had a lot of massages, maybe over 200 but this was the best.
Ask for Beth.

Wow.
Have been carrying stress in my upper back and neck for a while. Cross country flight made it worse. Came in the day I was scheduled to fly back on a red eye, hoping it would make things better.
Had 60 minutes DTM with Andrew. Unbelievable. Maybe best massage ever.
Highly recommend.

I work here, I have for more than five years. I just want the clarify something to save my good name :) The recent reviews of «Jen or Jennifer» who gives a bad facial are not me! There was for a brief period where there were two of us at Vida. I have never had negative feedback and maintain a loyal clientele. Your good work and reputation are all you have in this business, and I want my clients to know I haven’t slipped!
This spa is generally employed with the most wonderful, talented people who really want to make you feel your best.

I will not come back. The spa is beautiful, but my facial was awful. I had a girl named ‘Jen or Jennifer’ and first thing she did was scald my neck with a towel. In all my years of having facials I have never had that happen. I screamed and jumped and she didn’t even apologize. I said wow that was hot and she seemed to get mad and did not speak the entire facial. Later when she put a towel on I said ’ oh, that’s a lot better’ and she said some people are just more sensitive I guess’. Umm, I’m pretty tough, if I thought or was hot it was probably boiling! I don’t even know when I get bruised because it doesn’t hurt. Anyway, I don’t know one thing she did as she was doing it. I asked once, ‘what is that you are putting on?’ She said ‘serum’. That’s it. I could not wait to get out of there. Whole thing a waste of money and time.

I just visited Vida for the first time this week. They front desk ladies were so welcoming and helpful. Their locker room is amazingly clean and inviting. Get there early so that you can sit in the dry sauna… It is heaven! Sometimes when you change into the robes at a spa, they fit awkwardly or not at all, but their robes at Vida were so comfy and soft.
This was my first facial in years because I never do anything nice for myself, but STEVIE made me feel so relaxed! The products all smell amazing and she gives awesome foot/​shoulder/​hand massages! STEVIE really knows skin and her craft. My skin still feels and looks great days later! She has made me want to return much more often for facials, but more importantly, return just to see STEVIE again!
Go to VIda spa and see Stevie if you want the BEST facial in Seattle!

WOW!!! My friend and I went here for my Birthday. It was amazing! From the moment you walk in, you start to feel special and relaxed. Great customer service! I love the wait room. Nice ambience (fire, music, décor). I enjoyed an excellent traditional massage. Then, to top it off… we got to sit in a sauna afterwards! It was a nice locker room with showers and everything you might need to get ready (deoderant, comb, hairspray)! Can’t wait to return here!!!