The Spa At Catalina

Enjoyed my first couples massage with Ali and Edie. The space was quiet and the room was comfortable. All the elements of the treatment were soothing and enjoyable. Edie has amazing strength and precision with her massage technique. Ali has excellent energy control and a very strong sense of what needs attention. We both left the resort feeling refreshed and relax. I had major neck pain and felt like my ribs were possibly out of place when I arrived, but all of that was gone by the time I left the treatment. Wonderful ladies, great skills, and the beautiful location within the hotel. I strongly recommend staying here and using their services!

My sister and I were in need of a massage because she was getting married and we needed to de-​stress! I saw all the great reviews for the Spa at Catalina and decided we should give them a try. Ali was a great help in setting us up with appointments last minute and recommended their de-​stress massage package which was just what we were looking for. I must say, these ladies know what they are doing! No time was wasted, they got straight to work and we left feeling fabulous! I recommended them to all of our guests as they started to arrive for the festivities. Will definitely visit them again on our next trip!

I called in to make an appointment and the lady who answers the phone said she will call back. Then 10 min went by and I called to follow up again. She said I’m crazy calling her 2secs after to follow up and said maybe I should call another spa or do other plans. She is very very rude. I can’t believe this is how I’m starting out my vacation. I have never been mistreated like this before. I had her on speaker phone and everyone around me ask which spa and how rude of her to say all these things.

Edie & Ali were super accommodating. I called at 9 on a Sunday and Ali, hearing the pain in my voice, got me in for a massage within 30 min. They really listened to where my pain and discomfort were and tailored my massage accordingly. Ali didn’t recommend the most expensive massage — she recommended the most effective massage. Both women were so incredibly kind and caring. They genuinely seemed concerned with my wellbeing. The room was big and private, the aromatherapy oil was wonderful and the shower afterwards was amazing. I came out feeling like a truly new person — all of the pain and discomfort that I had had an hour earlier was gone. My massage was truly therapeutic; it was effective and firm but didn’t leave me sore afterwards. I have never felt so well cared for at a spa. I would highly recommend without hesitation!

Ali is a miracle worker! My hamstring has been injured since February and no one has been able to provide me any relief or offer a correct diagnosis. I haven’t been able to run for 5 months due to pain and even sitting at my desk working during the day causes stress to my injury. I explained my symptoms to Ali and she successfully loosened «the ties that bind» that were contributing to my injury. This intense massage combined with a scalp massage, facial, full body massage and scrub was an absolute gift! I have been pain free and haven’t experienced discomfort working at my desk all day. Thank you Ali for your incredible work! The rooms are incredibly lovely and the oils smell amazing! I’ll be back very soon!

The best massage that I’ve ever had! The ladies were super friendly and accommodating! I would just come back to catalina for the massage, if I could. My husband and I got the stress buster for two and we felt amazing afterwards! Definitely need to come back!

My wife and I were on our Honeymoon and she suggested we get a massage. I never thought much about getting a massage before as it never interested me. THESE LADIES ARE GREAT! SWEET JESUS!
We got a «couples massage» — $ 218.00 total for both of us.(Though tips are appreciated). We were in the same room and they worked us over for 60 minutes! They did multiple treatments and it felt great! They have showers there you can use before & after your massage. We went swimming before our massage so the shower totally worked out!
We would +HIGHLY+ recommend these ladies and this business! If you aren’t staying at the resort — you can still ride their courtesy shuttle. You can catch the shuttle at the plaza park — next to the red trolley stop sign off of Catalina Ave. Be sure to tip the driver.

I went here over the weekend and I am so happy that I did!!! My girlfriends and I all had the stress buster. It was a peppermint scalp massage, honey facial, full body massage and full body scrub!!! I never felt so relaxed in my entire life! Afterwards I didn’t want to leave, I cant wait till we come back again!!!

Service sucks. I came here for three days, I called the first day– no answer. Three hours later I called again and left a voicemail for them to call me back so I could book. There was a lady adding more fliers in the lobby of my hotel, she highly recommended this place. I called again the second day, and again no answer. Not a phone call back and no one answered the three different times that I called. Really disappointed.

We had the most amazing couples massage. Literally the best massage I have ever had. I will definitely have to go back to Catalina just for the massage. There is even a a free shuttle to take you to the spa, making travel easy and convenient. The room was beautiful and both massage therapists were sweet and welcoming. We did the deluxe package and it was definitely worth it. The shower after was so soothing and we can’t wait to return. The best way to start your trip on Catalina.

My husband and I got the Couple’s Delight. It was amazing. $ 218, but it was totally worth it. We got a honey facial followed by a peppermint scalp massage, warm oil body massage and then a full body scrub. The room we were in was nicely decorated, dim light and relaxing music. There was a bathroom in the room and a pretty big shower, which leaked a little onto the floor but towels were already on the floor. We loved our massages. Definitely coming back!

I am a person who suffers with depression, so bad at times that I have a difficult time with life. I have started session work with Alie. From the moment you step into one of her rooms at the Spa, you step into a sacred sanctuary where she holds such a beautiful space to help me unravel all the pain, and heal it and work toward wholeness. If anyone reads this and can relate, give yourself the gift of doing session work with Alie…

What an amazing experience! I had booked a double appointment for Bodyworks. Even though I had intended to go in for a relaxing healing massage for some lower back muscle strain, Ali also did some energetic work on me, allowing deep rooted pain to be released from my body. After my 2 sessions I literally felt lighter, happier & pain free. It’s difficult to describe, so you must experience it for yourself! The added bonus — a beautiful room with a shower! It was so nice to be able to shower after a session. I left feeling amazing! Can’t say enough wonderful things about my experience, so go see for yourself!

I have been working with Ali this last year. I have not had her massages however I’ve been working with her via phone. I’ve been working through many life changes this past year and her guidance, intuition and sound advice have been crucial to my successful outcomes. I can’t tell you how important her service has been to me. Aside from being a kind, caring, consideration and professional I know my work with her is sacred and important. Her insight has been life changing, challenging and wonderful. She has been a counselor, spiritual guide, and friend in this journey — something I’ve never experience with a paid counselor, per se. I recommend her services wholeheartedly.

I wish I could give 500 stars… Feeling lost? Confused? Needing growth? Needing guidance? Well, me too! The owner of the spa Alison (Ali) is magic. She is in the business of miracles and a hidden gem that I feel blessed to have been led to and healed deeply during my sessions with her.
Her bodywork? Whoa! But the reason so many people have had incredible massages and felt so loved by her is because there is another element coming into play during the bodywork. The love and intuition flowing through her literally heals and connects us more into our authentic selves.
To say she has changed my life is an understatement. Since I can’t always get over to Catalina, I set-​up phone sessions with her that rock my world in the best ways possible. Whatever physical form your session takes when you decided to give yourself this gift, the amount of gratitude and love and clarity that comes into your life through her is unexplainable… Like I said MAGIC!
Can’t wait to have my next session with her! Thanks Ali for all that you are and all that you do…
Please do yourself a favor and give yourself the gift of your own miracle by accessing her immediately because she won’t be hidden forever.

Alison aka Ali was awesome. She was very personable. I met her during my recent cruise and was able to get an amazing session with her.

My fiancé and I are in Catalina for the weekend to celebrate his birthday. Neither of us had ever had a professional massage and thought it was time to fix that. Taking Unilocal’s advice, I booked the couples deluxe stress relaxer, which includes a 60 min full body massage with honey facial, Hawaiian sugar glo body scrub, and The Spa’s famous peppermint scalp massage.
We arrived a bit early and got to chat with Mary. She is wonderful and so so sweet, it was a pleasure to hang out and talk about life with her! She was the same person who helped me over the phone with my reservation, and she asked for feedback about the experience. I always take it as a good sign when management wants to hear about the customer’s opinions!
Mary was joined by Edie for our massage. Both ladies were wonderfully talented, had zen energy, and were all around amazing. Good pressure, lots of aromatherapy, and heavenly sensations! We especially loved the scalp treatment, and Mary even shared with us later about how to do it at home! The massage room was very spacious and well appointed. We walked out of there feeling physically like limp noodles but mentally rejuvenated. We’ll definitely be recommending The Spa to all our friends, and we’ll be back soon!

My partner and I had a wonderful experience here! Ally and Kate were very friendly, accommodating, and skilled. As someone who gets massages regularly, I can be quite critical of technique, but Ally did a fantastic job working on my sore muscles. We also really enjoyed the dual showers afterwards, which gave my partner and I a nice moment to be together. Well worth the (free) 5-​minute shuttle ride out of downtown!

Excellent spa treatment! My husband and I got the stress buster couple massage which included a full body massage, honey facial, peppermint scalp massage and a sugar glo scrub we were both extremely relaxed and happy with our treatments. The therapist were Kate and Mary? I think… They were both great. My only suggestion would be is if you make an appointment and they know you are staying at the hotel to provide you with spa robes to use while there. Just as an added bonus I thought about it because after my treatment I had no desire to get dressed to go back to my room! Overall we highly recommend them!!!

After spending a full day snorkeling, we were tired and sore. We decided to indulge in a couples stress buster massage package. We saw the advertisment for this package in the lobby of the Catalina Canyon hotel (see my separate review).
I called at 4pm and was able to get an appt for 7pm. I dont know about you, but after I have a massage, I want to relax and chill. I like booking as late as possible so I can do just that.
My partner and I had Ali and Kate (or Kate and Ali (tee hee), I didnt realize until just now that Ali is one of the owners. My partner had Ali and I had Kate. The stressbuster package was 218.00 for the both of us and it consisted of a facial (with a honey mask), scalp massage, full body massage and a Hawaiian sugar scrub.
The room was gorgeous, huge with 2 beds, lots of candles, soft music and a large bathroom with a shower built for 2.
The facial came first, it was a basic facial, no exfolation or steam, but I didnt expect that. It consisted of a cleansing, exfoliation, mask and moisturizer. The scalp massage was next. My hair was so soft after my shower. The massage was great as was the salt scrub. I swear, I could hear my partner moaning at times. When it was over, our bodies were soft as a newborn babys butt.
We were able to take a shower and wash the salt scrub off. We walked the short way back to our room and now we’re ready for bed.
The only issue I had with this was the 40.00 service fee that was added to the bill for a tip. No where is that written. Its not on any brochure or sign. Ali said it was no problem and took it off. I dont have a problem leaving a tip if the service is good, I just dont want to be told how much to leave. We ended up leaving 40.00 anyway, because we felt like it was worth it. Now that i know Ali is one of the owners, I’m a little bit perturbed that she didnt mention that, she made it seem like the hotel adds the fee on, when I believe it is probably her and her co-​owner that add it on.
Other than that, everything was perfect.