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Interlude Spa
Categories: Beauty and Spas Hair Salons Beauty and Spas Day Spas Hair Salons, Day Spas [Edit]
58 Ochterloney StreetDartmouth, NS B2Y 1C2
(902) 469-2700
- Hours:
Mon 9 am - 7 pm
Tue, Fri 9 am - 8 pm
Wed-Thu 9 am - 9 pm
Sat 9 am - 5 pm
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Good for Kids:
- No
- By Appointment Only:
- Yes
7 reviews for Interlude Spa
7 reviews in English
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Review from Jennifer B.
Dartmouth, NS
5/16/2012 1 Check-in Here
Just steps away from the ferry terminal, nestled between Nectar and TIBS, the Interlude Spa is the third part of the Ochtorloney trifecta, one of Dartmouth's hottest street corners. Grab a hot chocolate next door before your spa retreat and top off your massage with some wine and appies just a few steps over, and you and your friends have the best Saturday made without having to travel far.
The spa is much bigger on the inside than how it looks outside. The sleek welcome desk and storefront can either lead you upstairs for hair and esthetic services, or downstairs for a relaxing therapeutic treatment or yoga class. The downstairs area is both large and cozy with dim lights, plush couches, and soft music. The treatment rooms I've been in have been warm and inviting. The massage tables are large and swaddled in soft blankets and heading pads; everything you need to forget your worries for a moment and let the stress be rubbed away.
If you're looking for a way to wind down from a stressful week, I recommend the healing stone massage. Warm stones are used during the massage instead of just healing hands. The only thing to note is that it is more of a superficial massage, so if you're looking for a more deep tissue approach to work out those knots, you'll have to stick to the therapeutic massage. If you really want to pamper yourself, I highly recommend throwing in a mani-pedi combo. A wonderful soak and massage prime your digits for a coat of pretty polish expertly applied by their estheticians. If you're a first-time pedicure indulger, make sure you bring some flip flops to avoid messing up your toe polish until it's completely set.
On your way out, you can pick up a number of relaxation and beauty products to give yourself a bit of a spa experience at home between visits. But if you can swing it, try to schedule your next visit sooner than later. After all, the world can't be that bad after a scalp and foot massage.Listed in: Dartmouth: The City of Awesome, Yelpspiration in May!
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Review from Gladys M.
Halifax County, NS
5/16/2012
Although you have to agree that the Reno's done at the spa are magnificent. I went for a massage downstairs (I forget his name). He was amazing. Would go back for that service any day.
The problem is they can't keep staff. every time I tried to book an appointment with the same person, you are lucky if they are still there.
I had a pedicure done there and the girls wasn't very good at what she does. She nicked the nail polish on my big toe putting the sandal on and instead of starting over and making it look good-you will never believe what she did!!!
She took nail polish remover and smudged it over and tried to repair it. The nail polish bubbled and look horrible. You should of seen it. I was in Cole Harbour and went into Creative Cuts and Natasha repaired it for me properly. She removed the damaged polish and redid my nail. It looked great when I left. By the way, when I went to Cuba, my pedicure didn't even last me 4 days. -
Review from Ben B.
1/20/2011 14 Check-ins Here
I've always liked the Interlude especially for the fact that it spawned one of the best blocks in downtown Dartmouth, now boasting Two If By Sea and Nectar all in one wonderful row! You can even order off the Nectar menu while at the spa and have it brought over if you're feeling particularly indulgent. (You should...you totally deserve it.)
The spa itself is remarkable in design with grandiose staircases, half floor steps up featuring zero-gravity yoga studios, and beautiful decor (underwater yoga photography - check it out) all around. Front desk staff are friendly enough although sometimes distracted with their own conversations, and the beauticians and massage therapists have always been both welcoming and professional on every visit.
The spa treatment area on the bottom floor has a luxury feel with big, comfortable couches, the warmth of a faux fireplace, and large rooms for your relaxation pleasure. Between the three massage therapists I've been to (they keep leaving which can't be a good sign), they've all been fantastic although I'd definitely rather be able to have one for the long-term rather than keep readjusting to new folks as others quit. I swear it's not me...
I didn't have such a great experience in the hair salon portion of the spa although that was just one cut with one stylist. She didn't do anything wrong - just didn't love the cut. On the other hand, friends go there all the time and come back looking stunning consistently.
The price is right especially when you look at some of their promotion packages and it sure doesn't hurt that you can cap off your day with a croissant the size of your head from just two doors down! -
Review from Sue A.
10/21/2010
The Interlude Spa in Dartmouth offers all the standard spa services most spas offer. Located in a renovated older home in the same block as Two If By Sea of croissant fame, it exudes a zen-like spa atmosphere
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But there's more to this spa than manis and pedis. The Interlude offers a variety of fitness activities including Pilates and Zumba. Classes take place in the large wellness studio, a large, sunny room with mirrored walls.
My friends and I made the trip over to Dartmouth to try the most unique fitness activity offered by the Interlude, anti-gravity yoga, yoga done in a hammock, silk-like slings, suspended from the ceiling. This type of yoga is designed to increase strength, flexibility and agility with the added decompressive benefits of hanging upside down. And because the Interlude is the only studio in Canada to offer anti-gravity yoga, you also get to imagine that you're a Hollywood celeb while doing this exclusive activity.
As a way of making it fun to try this new fitness activity, the spa offers anti-gravity yoga parties. For $30 each, you get one hour of instruction and a $15 gift card to spend on food and drinks next door at Nectar Social House owned by the same family.
While some basic yoga poses are included in the class, it reminded me more of circus school as you soar through the air. I considered it a preview of what it would be like to be a Cirque de Soleil performer. Regular practice would certainly strengthen your core and upper body. Classes are available on a term basis.
Under the guidance of the instructor, we spent our one hour of instruction laughing as we attempted to master hanging upside down. After this wild experience, we ended our evening with tasty appetizers and a bottle of wine next door. A truly relaxing spa experience. -
Review from Laura P.
7/1/2010 22 photos
Interlude's second Halifax location is as serene as the first. Its tranquil blending of aesthetics and holistic virtue is nothing sort of professional, and it seems that its platform of services are always one step ahead of the curve.
The latest buzz to ruffle my feathers is Interlude's introduction to Anti-Gravity Yoga. This fitness is a new and exciting combination of yoga and pilates that uses anti-gravity hammocks (silk-like slings) to get a workout. The workout is designed to increase strength, flexibility and agility with the added decompressive benefits of hanging upside down. Cirque de what? This is a workout that I want to do. The website actually shows a video, for those who are intrigued.
Sign me up! This all provides further evidence as to why Interlude is a top contender in not just beauty, but wellness too. -
Review from Krista L.
Westphal, NS
9/26/2009
The Interlude, located in Downtown Dartmouth, is a high-end spa specializing in massages, hair and aesthetics.
I have only been there on one occasion. I went one afternoon for a massage. When you first arrive, they ask you to wait downstairs in this room filled with leather sofas, elegant decor and soothing music - to help set the mood for the services you're about to receive. However, no sooner had I sat down when their music began skipping - slightly irritating to say the least. Shortly after, I was met by my masseuse. The massage itself was terrific and was definitely what I needed, other than the fact that the "soothing music" continued to skip the entire time during my massage. -
Review from Lacey H.
4/3/2010 2 photos
I've had a few pleasant experiences at this downtown Dartmouth place of pampering.
From waxing to massages, yoga to pedicures and manicures - there are treatments and activities suitable for most anyone interested in health and beauty.
I used to go here for massage therapy and loved the environment and relaxed vibes that the place has to offer. I appreciate when quality massage techniques are paired alongside the characteristics that a good spa brings to the table: relaxing music, cozy rooms, and delightful oils and lotions.
The reception area, which is located right when you enter the door is always bustling with people coming in and leaving after their treatments. Whenever I've been in, the desk attendants have always been very nice and helpful, making you feel comfortable immediately upon stepping into the well lit and nicely decorated foyer.
I recommend this spa as a great place for massage, and also treatments like eyebrow waxing. Their employees are well trained and make your comfort and enjoyment their top priority.
