Float Luxury Spa

My husband and I both had wonderful facials from Lori at Float. She created a tranquil, unhurried experience. Her techniques and use of steam, exfoliation, masks and massage were rejuvenating and restorative! Float’s back patio is a perfect spot to relax and revel in the beauty of the day.

The only luxurious thing about this spa is the price. Paid approx $ 200 (including tax and tip) for a 60 min massage + brushing. There are no spa facilities whatsoever, the female bathroom (for the entire spa) consisted of one shower stall and one toilet, unless there are only one guest at each time, this is extremely insufficient. If you are used to the Four Seasons, Burke Williams or is a spa-​regular, your spa cravings will most likely be left unmet.

facial is terrific but needing to climb a very steep flight of stairs is not a relaxing experience. Bad design.

Took my friend here for her birthday and both of us definitely walked out of their knowing we’d recommend this place and come back ourselves. The women’s locker room is small, only one toilet, shower, and a wall of lockers with robes and flip flops but very nice with scents and light music.
The waiting area is very lovely with a fire place and comfy seating. Complimentary teas, water, and snacks (trail mix, dried fruit, chocolate).
I got the Float Signature Massage and just upon laying down on the heated massage table was put in a great mood. All 50 minutes were very relaxing and worth the cost. I treated my friend to the Signature Facial and said it was too overall a great facial and experience. Although a higher cost than some spas in town it is well worth it. Definitely recommend and will hopefully be back next time I’m in town.

This place was heaven on earth! I came here and got «the works» facial experience. It was amazing!!! I was so relaxed, from the moment you walk in you are treated like royalty, I totally felt like I was in a fancy resort far away from home instead of at a spa right in my backyard. Float has a very kind and attentive staff, I highly recommend coming here for a solo treat your self day or with some girlfriends for a fun spa day!

The environment was very nice. Message was Ok. I think the price is a bit expensive for the level of message provided.

I’ve been to Float four times, twice for facials and twice for waxing services. My first facial with Helena was phenomenal. It was my first facial ever, and Helena explained each step. She is clearly very knowledgeable. This is a great place for a facial, but I would not go back for the wax services, though. The esthetician asked me why I wanted to get a Brazilian wax… which I felt was a very uncomfortable question. I haven’t been back since.
Ambiance is great. I see on Unilocal there is a backyard to this place which I had no idea about, would have been nice to relax there.

We are members of Burke Williams, but in town on a getaway weekend.
1. Waiting room furniture was dirty. Need to clean the white chairs. My wife’s chair had what looked like pubes on it. Arm rest were dirty from excessive use.
2. There was no «spa» i. e steam, sauna ect. (prices are too high without this)
3. Massage therapist was wearing a watch with a ticking hand. It was hard to relax and get in the flow with a constant ticking in my ear.
4. There were guest in the hallway talking very loud and laughing. There should be an usher, or a sign on the wall that say be quiet ect.
5. My massage was really weak. It definitely wasn’t a massage, it was more like a rub.
6. The therapist were nice, and front desk was nice, that’s the reason for 2 and not 1 stars.

Went here last month for the first time and loved it! Excellent customer service, beautiful & very clean atmosphere, products smelled/​felt great, and my technician was amazing. Even though I was the last appointment of the day, I didn’t feel rushed at all. In fact, they encouraged me to stay after my treatment to relax in their facilities, giving me a tour and reminding me about the refreshment station. Yes, it is a smaller place, but still a lovely oasis; highly recommend to anyone interested in top-​notch body pampering services!

Wow! I just took advantage of a gift certificate that I received for my Birthday and had the MOST wonderful Champagne fizz facial and salt foot rub with Heidi. The facilities though small, are clean, quiet and very «Zen». This was one of the most enjoyable spa experiences that I have had and my skin looks and feels amazing. The botanical products used are both active and soothing with a calming, pleasant fragrance. Even though I am a SB local, somehow I have missed this place but I will absolutely be back!

I had a wonderful facial in this place, I would highly recommend for this service. Went back several days later and had a massage, from start to finish the woman didn’t stop chatting and several times she forgot I told her I had a bad toe, hence the pain every time she went near it. She was so not in the moment at any time during the massage. The room was downstairs with stained carpeting. Yes I could have asked her to stop talking, but that’s not in my nature. I also didn’t get asked what I would like as a massage lotion.

My mother, sister and I went to float for Mother’s Day weekend and we had an amazing experience!
The three of us got a facial, massage, body wrap, foot treatment and coconut scalp massage. All of our treatments were phenomenal. We often go to many spas back home on the east coast, as well as during our travels out of the country. Without a doubt, Float completely exceeded our expectations and we cannot wait to go back.
We had Heidi and Lauri for our facials, who were both extremely knowledgable and our facials were delightful. For our massage, body wrap, scalp and foot treatments we had Erin and Angie. They really paid attention to detail and made our experience there one we will never forget.
We ended our treatments in their relaxation room with a bottle of champagne. We were able to relax and unwind, making it a perfect ending to our treatments. The staff is so helpful and friendly, making sure you are accommodated your entire experience.
We all cannot wait to come back, and have already recommended this spa to many friends in the area. Thank you Float for a weekend we will never forget!!!

Just visited this gem yesterday and I fell in love with this place immediately. Upon walking in the door the aroma takes over and puts you in a sense of relaxation. We did the 50 min float special and the therapist were amazing. They inquired if we had any special request and focused on what we presented. They were very social and made carrying on a conversation relaxing and fun at the same time. I will definitely make a drive to this location at least once every few months.

My hubs got me a gift card for V-​Day (I know pretty cliché) but one of my fav things to do is spend a day at a spa… so I signed up for the Hawaiian package which included a 25 min facial, a 60 min body wrap followed by a 80 minute hot stone massage. I was a bit skeptical reading all the negative reviews on here, but my experience was pretty blissful. When I checked in they gave me this super comfy robe and a pair of Haviana flip flops to change into in the locker room, then I proceeded upstairs where there was hot tea and small snacks like trail mix, nuts and raisins. I relaxed by the fireplace and then had my mini facial. I’m not a facial product junkie, nor do I like people touching my face but she used some great products to hydrate my face along with some hot steam. Next I went in for a body wrap. This was pretty awesome. My whole body was brushed down with this extremely coarse brush that took off all the dead skin. It was one of those painful yet feels so good feelings, if you have ever that feeling before. Then my body was coated with oil and lotion and wrapped up like a burrito in mylar which detoxes your body. The lady then poured hot coconut milk oil on my scalp and massaged it into my hair. I think that was my favorite part! After the wrap I had an 80 min hot stone massage where I believe I fell asleep for a while. After all my treatments I literally felt like I was «floating». I wanted to wash off all the oil on my scalp and body, so I took advantage of the awesome shower head that came out like rain in the locker room. They had shampoo, conditioner, body wash and shave gel with razors available. Then on the counter they had mouth wash, hair spray, cotton balls, q tips ect. I would of liked some makeup remover at that point but that was one thing lacking. 3.5 hours later I felt like and new woman and thoroughly enjoyed my experience. My total package came to $ 350.00 which price is a bit steep but i had a bunch of treatments and was there for and significant amount of time. I wouldn’t expect anything cheaper from a swanky Santa Barbara spa ;)

The deep tissue massage was great, but I was disappointed by a number of things at the float: and wouldn’t recommend this place.
1) the lounge was very cute but no hot water and no cups. I had to ask, then waited for 10 minutes and by the time they arrived, my therapist arrived. Fail!
2) massage therapist wasn’t checking regarding the pressure. As I found out later that the deep tissue was extra, it would have been appropriate to ask.
3) lastly, I wasn’t happy to find out they charge extra for different pressure strength. I purposely called ahead of time to inquire on the services and the receptionist told me the massage price, and didn’t notify what costs extra. I don’t appreciate surprises on the final bill.

My BF & I came here a couple days after Thanksgiving to decompress, I opted for the deep tissue and wow did my therapist work me over! I felt sore the rest of the day but when I woke up the next day I felt better than I have in a long time. Worth every penny!

I went back and tried a few more services in good faith because I felt really wanted to love this place.
Big. Mistake. I had a massage that was the opposite of the feeble lotion application from before and it resulted in weeks of pain from an a rough massage therapist. (She also talked through the entire massage, so I didn’t even get relaxation with my new injury!)
I also had a facial which included some lotion being dropped into my open eye. TWICE. Not really thrilled about that.
In addition, the common areas are dirtier than ever. Nope.

As a Mother’s Day gift I treated my mom and myself to SPA day.
The service was great excellent customer service .
I would recommend

I got a facial and a massage here. Both were amazing!!! Everybody was kind and helpful. There were delicious snacks, tea and lemon infused water available. Great interior, calming atmosphere.
My favorite thing was that they asked you whether you liked silence, light chat or «I am a talker». The staff respect whatever you chose during your heavenly treatment. Will come back!

I wanted to treat my boyfriend and myself to something nice and relaxing. We’ve never gotten couples massages before, so I thought this could be a nice treat for us.
I arranged for a couples massage and a facial for him.
The spa itself is very cute and cozy. We were greeted by 2 massage therapists who showed us in a private room with dimmed lighting and candles.
As far as the massage goes… Although my massage therapist was a very nice woman, this review is strictly about the massage that I received. The entire time, I was puzzled whether I was receiving a massage or just a soft pat down. There was no pressure applied, there was no actual rubbing or working the «knots» … she would stroke my body part for a minute and then walk around the massage table to get some more lotion which would take 2 minutes for her to do that while leaving me pondering «what the heck is this?». In fact… the ENTIRE time, her hands never got warm… every single time she touched me, her hands were freezing. Not very pleasant. Then she wrapped my feet in hot towels and held my shoulders for a few minutes… And that’s that!
Let’s be frank here… this was NOT a massage… I have no idea what this was. Apparently my boyfriend received the same treatment from his massage therapist. We had a good laugh about this.
Regarding the facial… I wasn’t in the room, so I can’t judge how the facial went. But he wasn’t able to form an opinion about it, since he’s never gotten one before. The esthetician did not explain to him what she was doing… thus it makes me think it wasn’t a great facial.
The prices were on a high side. 50 minutes couples massage and 25 minute facial: $ 300+. Now, I don’t mind spending money on pampering and such. but I was EXTREMELY disappointed with the service at Float Spa… i felt as if i just thew that money away. It’s unfortunate, because we really wanted to enjoy this experience.
Instead of leaving relaxed, I left the spa tense and irritated.