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Summerhill Spa
Category: Beauty and Spas Day Spas Day Spas [Edit]
154 Cumberland StToronto, ON M5R 1A8
Neighbourhood: Yorkville
(416) 924-0531
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- By Appointment Only:
- Yes
5 reviews for Summerhill Spa
5 reviews in English
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Review from Meena A.
1/1/2012 3 Check-ins Here
This was my fiancée's first massage experience. I brought him here for his birthday. I've had quiet a few massages myself in spas of varying degrees of pretentiousness, and this was probably one of the best. We opted for a 60min regular massage - for the two of us, it only came to ~$176 with tax! (they had a special promo 10% off).
Before the massage, we helped ourselves to some soothing tea and cucumber water. The masseuse escorted us into a warm room with two tables. The ladies conducting our massages were not RMTs, so insurance will not cover the services. The one hour experience was incredibly thorough and powerful. They worked all the way from our scalps, to our fingers and toes. I enjoy a particularly hard massage and have to always ask the therapists to strengthen their hold, no such request had to be made here. We were also very impressed with how professional and experienced they were. Our massages were conducted in complete silence with only minimal instructions and questions. They were completely synchronized and we were always receiving the same service at the same time.
I cannot wait to come back here for a facial or another massage! Perhaps will ask the finacée for my birthday.... -
Review from Sarah O.
5/10/2012
This spa has some amazingly priced packages and promotions all the time- no messing around with the stupid Groupon crap! I booked for a 1hr massage, back polish and "Essential" facial for $100! Crazy, I know. This was my first time booking a massage and facial in the same session, so I wasn't quite sure what to expect. There was no mention of any aromatherapy-type stuff on the website (I normally late that, especially lavender- blech!) but she used something like that and some other citrus stuff which was lovely.
I was given some cucumber-infused water to sip on while waiting for my appointment time (I was 20min early) They have super comfy couches and dozens of current magazines. A few minutes before my appointment I was lead into a dark but lovely massage room, and told to lay face up because I was having my facial first. Jessica came in and my facial was very relaxing. This package was for the basic type of facial, so there was no skin analysis or extractions which require better lighting. After the facial I rolled over and had the massage and back polish. Both where nice, and Jessica got all the knots out. I liked having the same esthetician for both services, and the fact that I didn't have to change rooms.
If you're on a budget, or have specific things to be treated (a skin problem, or a stiff back, etc) I would recommend this place, but I don't think I would come here for a relaxing spa-experience type of thing. Don't get me wrong, it is a very "zen-like" place, and Jessica was very calming and extremely quiet, but there was piano-bar type music playing which I didn't like, and a LOT of noise from the hallway- a man talking very loudly, lots of footsteps on the laminate floor and doors constantly opening and closing the entire time.
I haven't tried their manicure/pedicure services, but I will be back for another massage and to try some other types of facials.
I didn't think the place was hard to find at all. Take the subway to Bay station, Use the Cumberland exit. It's about a 1 min walk to your left, and across the street. The street numbers are clearly marked, and there is a big sign that says Summerhill Spa. It is on the second floor, next to a Japanese restaurant, a couple of doors west of Hemmingway's. -
Review from Maddy K.
Toronto, ON
9/28/2011
This place is really small and easy to miss. So plan ahead - give yourself time to park and actually find the spot.
I went to the spa for the wax services only. They have weekday specials with discounts on waxing.
the staff is really nice and they ambience surprisingly takes you away from the yorkville excitement - you almost forget you're actually in one of the busiest parts of the city - super!
the wax service itself wasn't that great. i wasn't satisfied with the service. The lady's waxing techniques weren't great and i strongly felt the service wasnt worth the discounted price. I understand the dim lights creating the zen like environment at the spa but it doesnt really work when you need to see all the hairs to get a good wax?!! just saying.
i wouldnt return for a wax but would perhaps to try other services. -
Review from Linda H.
4/28/2011
I came here with some girlfriends as part of a bachelorette weekend. The spa manager was great about answering questions and it was super easy to schedule. At the last minute, some of the party wanted to change the services requested and they were very accommodating. Since I was roaming, I had turned off my cell phone, so I didn't realize that they had called and left a message to see if we could show up a little earlier. We showed up during our originally scheduled time and there was no mention of us showing up "later." Despite starting later than they had wanted, they didn't rush the process and took their time with the experience.
Summerhill offers some great packages at a discount from the a la carte prices. I thought the prices were very affordable compared to some of the other options that I looked at. Not everyone has to get the same package. There were four of us in the group and we were in two separate rooms. We were split up based on the packages we had selected. The manager mentioned during the reservation process that they have a room that can fit 3 guests comfortably, but it would be tight for 4, which is why I think they split us up.
Definitely a great place to go and get some pampering with your girlfriends! -
Review from Karyn B.
Vaughan, ON
3/18/2011
This place is small and hard to find but I had a great experience and am VERY happy to recommend and commend this place for a job well done!!
This was my first spa experience and my boyfriend took me as a birthday gift. We had a couples package which was very affordable (around $200-$250 for both of us)
First, they had a special couples room set out for us and we got to do everything together, which I really appreciated
They set the mood perfectly, dim lights, relaxing music, calming aromas, it was really nice
The massage was for about 50 minutes
It says "hot stone" but they do different types - the hot stone felt really good too, they put them in warm oil and put just the right amount of pressure (don't be weirded out by the thought of it lol)
the massage was GREAT! they do it for the whole body and focus on areas you ask them too
It felt really good and relaxing and also helped my shoulders a lot (where I have the most amount of pain, personally)
My boyfriend and I were both getting the massages at the same time and it was great
The massage was REALLY good. We also got facials (with no extraction)
These were done very well too, my skin has never felt this soft and wonderful!!
I had a manicure and my boyfriend had a foot massage (you could pick what you wanted)
We also had a hot oil treatment
All in all, it was a great experience that was worth every penny!
Both my boyfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed it
