The Spa at Dolphin Bay
The Spa at Dolphin Bay
4.5
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An oasis of relaxation awaits you at The Spa at Dolphin Bay in Pismo Beach, CA. Our oceanside spa offers services such as body treatments, massage therapy, facials, nail services, electrolysis (permanent hair removal), waxing, sunless tanning, yoga sessions and much more. We invite you to spend the day unwinding with luxurious, signature spa treatments that are designed to relax you from head to toe.
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Ross W
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Couples
This review is for the spa. I had a great experience with Judy. She’s is very professional, has great technique, and is creates a very relaxing atmosphere. And she can go a deep as light as you’d like.

Book with her!!!
Written 15 April 2023
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sdayspa
Pebble Beach, CA29 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Friends
Robert is the best therapist! Ask for Robert and the 90 min massage. The manager here is a sweetheart and made the day for our group perfect!! Excellent time!
Written 13 April 2023
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weddingsNY
New York26 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019 • Solo
Massage was great. Beautiful location. The facilities are very small and don’t offer much. There is a sauna for one (which was in use) and you can use the pool and the hot tub that are attached to the hotel for the day, but located not at the spa. All in all, the massage was great, but was hoping for more of a spa experience. Probably wouldn’t go back.
Written 28 October 2019
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Dear WeddingsNY, I’m happy to hear you enjoyed your massage and apologize that the rest of your visit was not what you had hoped. We do take all feedback into consideration when looking at how to better our property and appreciate you taking the time to provide yours. Healthy Regards, The Spa at Dolphin Bay
Written 27 November 2019
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Ann M
18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2019 • Solo
My husband and I each enjoyed a wonderful 90 minute massage and are very pleased with the experience. We both feel like both therapists were attentive to our needs, listened, and focused on just what needed to be done. We (okay me more than him) both enjoyed the sauna afterwards as well and felt like it rounded out the experience. Thank you for a great experience! We’ll be back!
Written 27 January 2019
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Dear Anniemac664, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us on tripadvisor, we sincerely appreciate it. We are so pleased to hear that your husband and yourself enjoyed your 90 minute massages at The Spa. The sauna is does really help to round out the over all spa experience. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Spa in the near future.
Written 30 January 2019
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Lisa C
San Luis Obispo, CA6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2018 • Friends
This spa has fabulous service, wonderful massage therapists, and it is a treat to use the pool! I have been there many times and had a wonderful experience every time! The only down side is there is not inside hot tub or steam room, which I miss! You can use the hot rub out by the pool and there is a sauna.
Written 6 August 2018
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Lisa C, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us on TripAdvisor. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your service along with the pool. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Spa in the near future. Healthy Regards, The Spa Team
Written 7 August 2018
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jaybell1952
Suisun City, CA6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2017
The Spa @ Dolphin Bay offered a luxurious treatment. Wonderful setting along the Ocean. It was restaurant week so we took advantage of a wonderful meal at the hotel. Truly an unforgettable experience.
Written 22 January 2018
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Jaybell1952, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us on Tripadvisor, we sincerely appreciate it. We are so pleased to hear that you expereince was truely unforgettable.We look forward to welcoming you back to The Spa in the near future. Healthy Regards, Jennifer C. Spa Manager
Written 24 January 2018
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JMH1986
Laguna Niguel, CA374 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2016 • Couples
We enjoyed a relaxing afternoon at The Spa at Dolphin Bay. My husband and I had the couples massage which included a glass of champagne. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The spa is small although the location is beautiful.
Written 30 September 2017
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us on tripadvisor. We are so pleased to hear your husband and yourself enjoyed your couples massage. We are happy to hear that you found our beautiful location and that you felt that our staff is helpful and friendly. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Spa in the near future. Healthy Regards, Spa Team at Dolphin Bay
Written 4 October 2017
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tsdaggett
San Jose, CA2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2017
my two daughter and I went for a sweetish message.
we stared in there sauna then the message, it was really
relaxing. It was wonderful. The staff were kind and professional.
Thank You!!
Written 24 May 2017
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dsdaggett, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us on Tripadvisor. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your massage services and sauna session. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Spa in the near future. Healthy Regards, Jennifer C. Spa Manager
Written 28 May 2017
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KLQ15
Lancaster, CA100 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2017
I bought a Groupon for a facial that came with a glass of champagne or wine and it was an amazing facial! I had a very sweet young lady Rachel who did my facial and she was very calming and relaxing. I also had a massage and enjoyed it very much. Great Customer service. The facility is small and there is limited places to hangout but overall a very lovely spa.
Written 5 April 2017
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Dear KLQ15, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us on TripAdvisor. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your day at The Spa. We are also happy to hear that you had an amazing facial from Rachel, as well as great all around customer service. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Spa in the near future. Healthy Regards, The Spa Team at Dolphin Bay
Written 10 April 2017
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todarcie
Folsom, CA78 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2014 • Couples
I went here as a gift from my husband for our anniversary. I was super excited because of the great reviews. I love a good spa. This spa is very tiny. It is nice but has no amenities that you may expect from such a nice spa. They say you can use there pool area and hot tub but it takes a key to get in and we were never explained how to get in as a spa guest. The pool and spa were also overflowing with hotel guests and many kids.
The massage was received was very good. I wish I could have enjoyed it more. While I was in my room receiving my treatment I heard two women talking very loudly. I finally asked my therapist who was talking, she told me " it was the owners wife and she could not say anything thing but I could". I was naked and getting a massage so getting up to tell two rude women to be quiet was not something I was willing to do. I toughed it out. It went on and on. They had a lot to say and seemed totally oblivious that there was someone in the spa. 
When I was done the front desk girl asked how my massage was. I told her about the talking. She said she was sorry and would have a manager contact me but would charge me full price of $250, $290 with tip, so not worth the experience. I will not return. I think I can get a decent massage other places were it would be quiet and cheaper.
I also got over charged. When I called I booked a 90 min massage and a 30 min reflexology, it should have been $195, at the end of my massage I was charged $250 for two hour massage when I questioned they told me I should have been charged $265. I was irritated at this  point so I payed it and left. I came home and looked at web site I should have been charged $195. 
I called them and informed them of this and they did agree to refund the money and were very nice and apologetic about it. They get another star for that.
Written 15 August 2014
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Greetings todarcie, Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback regarding your recent visit to The Spa. I am pleased to hear you enjoyed your treatment. I would however like to sincerely apologize that your experience wasn't quite up to par. We do strive to exceed all of our guests’ expectations and it appears as though we fell short of this goal. Your feedback is important as it helps us improve our operation. Thank you for taking the time to voice your concerns. We hope to have an opportunity to earn back your business. Warm Regards, The Spa at Dolphin Bay Team
Written 22 August 2014
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