Spa Gaucin

My favorite spa to unwind. The hot stone Swedish massage is my favorite here. Every therapist I’ve had here has been great

Absolutely the best spa I’ve been to! The atmosphere and staff are first rate. The massages do not come cheap! $ 200 for 60 minutes, plus tip. But if you take advantage of resort usage (it comes with your spa experience), it is completely worth the money.
The last time I had a massage here, I was fortunate enough to have it done in the Couples Suite (meant for dual massages and has a jacuzzi for a post indulgence dip). The room was larger than my master bedroom! The scents the waft in the air are calming and relaxing. Fresh fruit, hot tea/​coffee, exotic nuts and fruited water are offered at every corner you turn.
After your treatment, the masseuse asks if you care for a glass of your preferred beverage (red or white wine, soda, tea, etc.). Nice touch !!!
If they’d let me (and if I could afford it) I’d move into Spa Gaucin!

I had a wonderful and relaxing massage here that couldn’t have been better! The reason I am not giving a full 5 star review was because of the experience checking in. The girl didn’t give a tour of the facility even though it was my first time there, rather she just told me where to go although her instructions were unclear. She forgot to give me sandals and didn’t direct me to where my locker was located. Later, I saw her giving a tour to another woman… Overall, my experience was positive. The facilities are lovely and the massage was great although very pricey.

The spa has amazing staff! From the front desk staff to the woman who runs around taking care of the towels, robes, constantly checking to ensure you know where you are going and are happy! She was working so hard to ensure each guest is well taken care of. The woman is adorable and I will find out her name so I can include that in this review.
As far as the massage therapist, Georgina is absolutely AMAZING! I have never had a better massage in my life and I have been going to the spa the last 20 years and experienced the best of the best. I love the spas at montage and four seasons but there isn’t anyone that compares to Georgina! She definitely has «the touch» Yolanda is fantastic as well and I highly recommend both ladies
Can’t wait to go back asap!

This spa is a bit expensive but it is totally worth it. Yolanda gave me the best message I’ve ever had I would highly recommend her. I have a migraine headache and very tight neck because of stress and she took care of it all in one 60 minute session! Go see her

The rating and information provided is not based on any spa services. It is only based on the cleanliness and condition of the Men’s Sauna facility, and offerings.
Spa Type: European/​Resort
Admission:
— Free (Hotel Guest or with service only)
5 Vanities
— Stocked with standard essentials
4 Showers
— Stocked with Shampoo, Conditioner and Body Wash
3 Saunas
— Steam
— Dry (Aromatherapy)
— Dry (Eucalyptus)
1 indoor Pool
— Hot Jacuzzi w/​Waterfall
Quiet Room (Small)
Overall Impression: The men’s facility is nice, just small and a little cramped.

Great fitness center; also got hair and makeup done here. This morning I had a facial and it was one of the best or ever had; natural/​organic products used — complimentary champagne after the treatment… mom and I relaxed in the lounge by the fireplace—

I was fortunate enough to experience Spa Gaucin yesterday. It was terrific. The private pool was a nice surprise and it is tucked away from everything else going on at the hotel. The facilities were well appointed and extremely clean. The staff we very engaging and friendly. The massage rooms were some of the best I have seen with fireplaces in each one. My treatment was with Heather and she did a great job.
I highly recommend checking this place out. Give yourself plenty of time so you have time to use the pool, steam room, sauna and spa.

Awesome massage, great facial, love getting into the jacuzzi before your services, so you can even be more relaxed, love the fact u have a private salon for guest, so whenever your are done with everything you can get your hair done. They are very professional and polite. Love it ;)!

I LOVE THIS SAINT REGIS! Glad I got that out in the air. Today I decided to treat myself and arrived super early for my massage so I could sit by their beautiful lap pool and read on my iPad and take a nap. Awesome! And no one was around which was great.
After the pool I headed into the sauna and jacuzzi which were both very clean and relaxing. The walls seem to echo a lot in that room though, if you have one loud person talking literally the entire woman’s lounge is hearing everything you are taking about. Not fun when you’re trying to relax by yourself and get some quite time. Maybe it’s the way the lounge is set up… Everything else is very spread out and perfect. just seems a hair cramped in there.
Enjoyed some quite time in the waiting area and had some tea before my appointment. I got a therapeutic massage 60 mins which was a little above average, the aromas they used were very nice!
The staff is so friendly and helpful, 5 stars for them. I am never crazy blown away with this spa like I am with the rest of the saint Regis facility. The treatments are worth the money if you really take your time and enjoy everything the spa and rest of the facility has to offer.

Lisa was amazing again. In a previous post I accidentally gave the wrong name, but having gone again I was corrected and realized her name was Lisa. My husband and I got a massage from her and she was amazing. Great pressure (I like my massages a bit deep and she was able to do it great) and she focused on the areas I needed. I plan on going back next month. I have actually decided to forgo doing my nails and save the money each month to get a massage from her! :)

My husband and I stayed at the St. Regis over LDW and decided to get a massage. We walked in and were greeted by the receptionist, Liv. We told her we wanted two 60 minute massages and she searched for available times. She let us know 2:15pm was available the next day and we said «okay great!». Without a response back, she continued typing things into the computer silently. Because there was no response after we said «okay great» and she proceeded with typing, we assumed, as anyone would, that she was finishing the reservation. We stood there waiting… waiting…waiting… I started looking around at things while waiting for her to finish the reservation because I was getting so antsy. My husband was still standing in front of her though, and she never said a word. I walked back to my husband, waited some more, got bored again, walked around, walked back, etc. We waited maybe about 15 minutes in silence, there was no one else there except us 3. Finally I said «why is this reservation taking so long??» she looked up puzzled and said «oh, the reservation’s done… you’re all set». YOU’RE KIDDING RIGHT? WHY DID YOU THINK WE WERE STANDING THERE STARING AT YOU FOR 15 MINUTES? We were so dumbfounded, we said thanks and left. I couldn’t help but laugh (I take things lightly). She’s a very polite staff member, just very spacey I would say.
She told us that we could just let our masseuse know what type of massage we want when we show up. However, due to the way the reservation was booked, I didnt feel confident this would be the way to go. The next day at 1:30pm I walked into the Spa and let Liv know our massage was in 45min but I wanted to come early to let her know that I needed the pregnancy massage. She was very polite and friendly but let me know because my request was last minute (lol) she had to see who was available.
My masseuse was Heather. She was PHENOMENAL. I was afraid since it was a pregnancy massage she might just give me a pat down, and I generally like a more firm massage. Heather did not disappoint. It was probably one of the BEST massages I’ve ever had. We live about an hour and half away, and I kept thinking during my massage that I wouldn’t mind driving down to Spa Gaucin just to get a massage by Heather. She was well worth the money. Her massage was very in-​depth and she spent time really feeling out all of the knots.
My husband got a massage from Lynn, and he didn’t enjoy it at all. He said she was kind of just rubbing the skin and not getting into the muscles at all. Right when she would get to the main muscles that are knotted (shoulders, lower back,) she would just kind of rub the area gently and move on. However, I don’t blame Lynn entirely as she did ask him several times how his massage was going and he responded with «it’s going great».
Overall, I would DEFINITELY go back but mainly because of Heather. Facility is nice and I loved the showers as well. The reason for my 3 stars, is because although I enjoyed it very much, my husband didn’t enjoy it at all.

The spa experience was surreal. I loved my massage, I believe her name was Maria.
She had nice pressure and made my experience very relaxing. Staff seemed courteous and friendly.
The spa itself was okay. It was smaller than I expected. Although, I did enjoy the hot tub, sauna, and the showers. They have plenty of towels, water, lotion, and hair products. It had all the amenities, however I would expect this to be on a higher scale than Burke WIlliams. I would like to see it more grand on the inside. What I mean is it is very narrow and feels very tight spaced. So tight that I met some nice women to gab with and we exchanged numbers to keep in touch. lol
When I left my massage, I used the fitness center; it was empty and I got to do a whole circuit without any interruption. Later, I enjoyed the hot spa outside. Perfect weather, very relaxing, and so enjoyable having a quiet day at the spa.

Spa Gaucin is my absolute go to spa when I need a day of pampering from my day job. running a spa! Lol It’s a 45 min drive from my home along the beautiful california coast. I book a massage at 5:00 and check into the the spa at 10 am and spend the whole day getting my spa on. They have a really great gym, a private pool for spa guests, a trail down to the beach if you feel like a walk and one of the most beautiful golf courses on the coast. The facials are meh, so I stick to massages or body treatments and have never been disappointed. It’s a spectacular spa with many aspects to enjoy. I’m really fond of the relaxation room with a fire place and comfy chase lounges. I highly recommend this spa for a great spa experience but not necessarily for the actual treatment.

I give Spa Gaucin a 4-​star rating for the 5-​star resort. Personally, I was disappointed in the Spa Gaucin at The St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort — it did not quite meet my expectations.
I am quite a spa connoisseur, and was excited to finally try Spa Gaucin during our recent weekend stay at the St. Regis. I booked a Valentine’s Day special (which included a couples massage, prosecco, and chocolates) for my boyfriend and I a couple weeks prior to our stay, through the concierge.
When we arrived, the staff greeted us wonderfully. We got set up with our lockers, relaxed for about 30 minutes prior to our appointment in our separate facilities (which were INCREDIBLE — I wouldn’t change a thing about the set up and amenities), and then headed to the waiting room.
We were greeted by our masseuses very professionally and were ushered into our couples room. The massage was just delightful — physically speaking. I was so relaxed leaving the massage bed and wished I had booked a two hour appointment. However, the room that we were put in looked terribly old. The beds were not comfortable and the sheets did not fit the beds properly (or they were not properly put on). There was no music and the chatter from the hallways was distracting. Compared to the other spas that I have been to, this 5-​star resort spa fell extremely short on this end.
When we headed back to a coed relaxation room, we were not offered the rest of what was included in the Valentine’s Day special. There was a group of ladies talking at the top of their lungs in the post-​massage relaxation room and we decided to go back to our separate amenities to relax where it wouldn’t be so loud.
We took full advantage of the steam room and showers — which brought our treatment to an excellent end.
When it came time to pay for our services, I discreetly told the front desk about not receiving anything other than a simple couples massage, and although she apologized sincerely, she only offered us the prosecco to enjoy if we wanted to go back to the separate amenities. Having dinner reservations coming up, we declined.
The service we received was wonderful and incredibly up to standard, however because of the treatment room situation and the lack of acknowledging our desired appointment, Spa Gaucin is not my first choice. Although I’d like to come back and give it another try during our next stay at the St. Regis, my expectations are not held at as high of a level as they were prior to our recent appointment.

There’s a reason why I reviewed the St. Regis hotel separately from the spa: The hotel may only get a 3-​star review from me, but Spa Gaucin is definitely worthy of 5 stars.
+ Towels and robes are thick, soft, and very comfortable.
+ There are two saunas and one eucalyputs/​menthol steam room. The steam room is tiny but awesome.
+ The spa has their own little pool outside of the cardio/​weight machine area. Not a lap pool, but the area gets a lot of sunshine so it’s great for laying out (and maybe napping) after a workout.
+ Free fitness classes seven days a week. I took Yoga Lates (god, what an awful name) and Core Conditioning while I was there. Both were great workouts and fun.
+ The cardio machines have their own TV screens attached, you just need to bring your own headphones and plug in. Be warned: It is very easy to get sucked into a Billy Mays (RIP) infomercial and be on that cross trainer for almost 1.5 hours.
— Spa treatment prices are inflated, but you ARE at the St. Reege after all…

Spa Day at the St. Regis, it just doesn’t get any better.
While I consider myself a man’s man, every now and then my Ron Swanson caveman gives way to a more delicate peacock that truly appreciates the pampering you’ll find at Spa Gaucin.
And so it was that we stopped in for an afternoon of treatments at this beautiful spa. We checked in at the desk and were shown to our respective locker rooms. We had arrived early so that we could leisurely explore and relax taking advantage of the spa’s many amenities. A quick soak in the waterfall hot tub then off to the coed reception area where my wife and I waited for our massages. We were then greeted and taken to our private room for our 90 minutes couples deep tissue massage and 20 minute Chardonnay bath. This was easily the best massage that I’ve ever had. We had enjoyed the adjacent fitness center, which is complementary to resort guests, and I was sore. The massage was one of those that hurt just enough.
When we were done with that, we were shown to the other end of the room where a bath was drawn for us next to a roaring fire. One of the masseuses returned with wine and grapes and we were left to enjoy the very relaxing and romantic setting. After the bath we adjourned to the the tranquility room where we again chilled with glasses of wine under cozy blankets next to the fire. We went our ways after this and once back in the locker area I enjoyed the outstanding steam room.
The facilities had everything you’d expect to find in a high end spa. Plush robes, slippers and all the fixings you’ll need to look as good as you feel on the way out.

«Well, this is no K-​Town spa! I’ll tell you that much!» This is what I kept telling myself as I discovered more and more features of Spa Gaucin. This is the kind of place where one has to open doors for the big reveal.
I opened one door and lucked upon the Ladies’ Lounge that offered orange-​flavored iced-​H2O, teas, almonds, raisins, newspapers, and oversized chairs covered in the same texture that many teddy bears bear. Pluscious!
I opened another door to my new crush: a steam room with eucalyptus/​menthol vapors.
The aromatic sauna was equally lovely, and I like that it is compact, clearly only for one or two, so the concept of someone coming in to crash my party was put to bed. (The potential «she» couldn’t fit while my buns and hams were splayed across the seat.) :-p
The temperatures of each room? 85-​degrees of perfection.
I would’ve partaken in the waterfall-​backed Jacuzzi had two naked others not beat me to it. Given that K-​Town spa rules are not en force, I wanted to take no chances. (At a Korean spa, it is imperative that one scrubs like he/​she were a soot-​covered Oliver Twist prior to dunking his/​her un-​exfoliated body into public waters.)
Door number tres: I discovered the handicapped shower, complete with seat and detachable shower head. Here, I had a serious K-​spa moment, scrubbing down with the complimentary mini-​loofa like this would be my last shower.
The crème de la spa: Spa Gaucin products met my skin like velvet would. The shower is equipped with signature shampoo and conditioner, bath gel, and shaving cream. Yes, a personal razor is provided as well. Back in the primping area, Spa Gaucin lotion and talc are salve to longing fingertips.
And about those other reviews that compared this swankalicious spa to Burke Williams? Haha, right! Been to Burke. Doesn’t compare! The only way I could see such a contrast is if one is not a guest of the resort. I mean, you *are* here because you’re *staying* at the St. Regis, right? O_​O
I was pure silk as I floated back to my room to sit out on the veranda and soak up the golf course view. Getting my ‘hiatus’ on!

I was really looking forward to having a massage and facial on my weekend «stay-​cation».
Boy, was I dissapointed… the massage wasn’t the best and I expect to have a damn good massage if I am paying $ 175 for 60min.
I got the Hot Stone Massage and to tell you the truth… I have had way better Hot Stone massages at an adverage day spa that cost $ 60 for 90 min.
The Hot Stone started with me layin on my back and the therapist using the hot stones on my face and head. I was thinking to myself, I have never started a massage lying face first. I wanted her to massage my back since that was the area of treatment I was paying for. The last 20 min of the massage is when she told me to roll over and she did my back. It was so bad, that I couldn’t wait for it to be done. How sad is that? My mom got the same treatment and she said that same exact thing as me. She has also had better.
Now…onto the facials. I had the CoffeeBerry Facial and my mom had the Prestine Waters Facial.
Both facials were FANTASTIC!!! Our therapists names were Collen and Chantel. I was extremely happy with the facial and Chantel was so nice. My mom made friends right away with her therapist, Colleen and chatted the whole time she was getting a facial. She was pleased on how the facial went.
After the facial, we were given a glass of wine.
On another note, don’t people know how to act in a spa? It’s supposed to be a relaxing enviroment with hushed voices. These two air-​heads kept chatting away in the waiting room about if they ever got married, what their colors would be blah blah blah. Other guest of the spa were trying to relax while these two chatted away. It was really annoying and I felt like telling them something but refrained from doing so. Some people have no common sense.

Looking for the idyllic spot to relax and fade away? Well, you’ve found your haven, spa maven! Spa Gaucin is just about as lovely and soothing as one could possibly fathom.
The ultimate in tranquility, relaxation and rejuvenation, I dare you to spend a day here and not feel utterly supple, unruffled and stress-​free afterwards. It’s impossible not to. From the moment you walk through the door, every aspect of serenity is addressed… soft, luxurious towels and robes, hushed voices, muted lighting, fragrant candles, gorgeously appointed locker rooms and repose lounges. Mmmm… thoroughly splendid, indeed.
Plan to arrive early — or stay late past your services — to take full advantage of the spa and its liberal extras. The women’s area features two saunas (conventional or aromatherapy), a eucalyptus steam room, beautiful marble jacuzzi with flowing waterfall and a myriad of showers, changing rooms and a beauty bar glittering with products, lotions, potions and styling tools galore. See, there is a God!
Services are, of course, the highlight of the day. From the mainstream like swedish massage and quenching facials, to the more unique Chardonnay sugar scrub and oxygen-​enhanced microdermabrasion facial, Spa Gaucin has it all. Go crazy with hollywood-​caliber treatments or just relax with a much deserved 105 minute hot stone therapy massage. Yeeeah, now that’s the ticket! All technicians, naturally, are professional, well-​trained and completely qualified to make your day an amazing one… it also doesn’t hurt these friendly suppliers of joy bring wine and grapes at the conclusion of your service, either.
Be sure not to miss the co-​ed Tranquility Lounge while you’re there. With vistas of the surrounding mountains and private outdoor spa pool/​jacuzzi, it’s the perfect spot to cuddle up next to the fireplace and settle into a book or cozy blanket and truly dissolve into bliss. Nighty Night!