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tranquility Organic Spa
Category: Beauty and Spas Beauty and Spas [Edit]
1020 Mainland St2nd Fl
Vancouver, BC V6B 2T5
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
(604) 683-6245
- Hours:
Mon-Tue, Sun 10 am - 7 pm
Wed-Sat 10 am - 8 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- By Appointment Only:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
15 reviews for tranquility Organic Spa
15 reviews in English
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Review from Ayaka H.
3/5/2012
Best manicure in Vancouver if you want a star treatment. $75 for a french manicure (including tips and tax) may be steep, but it is definitely every penny if you want perfect nails and extra pampering. The environment is calming and relaxing like what a spa should be like. It is also nice that the employees whisper to each other when there is a customer.
I chose the "tranquility moment lavender milk" manicure which includes a paraffin treatment. My girl was Jenny and she helped me choose a great color for me. She started off with precise trimming, shaping, cuticle removing and buffing. Then she gave me lavender milk to soak my hands in She then gave me the best and most lengthy lower arm/hands massage I had in a nail spa. Afterwards a perfect polish application was done and what made it different from other places is that she took her time to do it. I was very impressed with how detail oriented she was and the minor language barrier didn't get in the way either.
When I went to the dryer station she gave me a shoulder/back massage which was the perfect touch. My nails were dried under a fan which is way better for you than UV dryers then realized I was staying past their working hours. I rushed to leave but Jimi's husband was kind enough to let me stay to make sure my nails were fully dried! Great customer service. He was very nice and we had a nice talk.
The whole appointment took 2 hours just for the manicure and it was one of the best experiences I had in a spa. I think every spa should strive to be like Tranquility.
Update: It is day 7 and my manicure still looks great! I am looking forward to coming back and I plan on buying gift certificates for my friends so they can have this experience. -
Review from Elizabeth L.
Vancouver, BC
5/12/2012
This place is amazing. I decided earlier today that I wanted to treat myself to a manicure after work, so I called a few hours ahead and had no problem getting an appointment. I showed up a few minutes early, and my manicurist was waiting to let me into the salon, which is located in a low-rise office building with front doors that lock at 5:30. Right from the start, I was impressed.
My manicurist was sweet and polite, and extremely professional. She offered to take my coat and purse, which she laid down gently next to my manicure station. The salon itself carries OPI, Spa Ritual and Zoya nail colours. It would have been nice if they had some more 3-free type polishes, but I'm certainly not complaining. When it came time to pick my polish colour, she happily volunteered to test out polishes on her own nails for me to see.
After choosing my polish, I was whisked back over to my manicure station by my manicurist. She brought over a menu of the salon's offerings and let me peruse. I had originally wanted their basic manicure ($25), but my manicurist politely suggested I try the Lavender Milk manicure ($40). A bit more than I was prepared to spend, but my manicurist was simply too sweet to turn down.
The manicure ended up being worth every penny. The Lavender Milk manicure includes a hand-soak in a milky concoction spiked with a couple drops of lavender oil, and a heavenly lavender sea-salt arm scrub. My manicurist was also painstakingly meticulous, doing a thorough and careful job with my cuticles (which were torn to shreds) and polish application. She gave me a wonderful hand and arm massage, and when it came time to dry my nails with the heat fan, she gave me a great shoulder massage as well.
I agree with the other reviews in that this salon truly lives up to its name. The staff were quiet as could be and it was obvious that the salon goes to great lengths to maintain a relaxing, tranquil environment. I went during a quiet time during the day (there were a couple of other patrons floating around, but I didn't see or hear them), so I can't say for certain what it will be like during a busy weekend afternoon, but my experience was as calm and relaxing as one could expect.
A truly enjoyable experience, and I definitely won't hesitate to return.
PS Through no fault of the salon's, I ended up choosing a so-so polish by Spa Ritual. Maybe it's just the colour I chose, but the coverage is somewhat streaky, which only bothers me because I'm slightly OCD. I'll choose to stick with OPI next time. -
Review from Golden E.
Vancouver, BC
3/8/2012
Awesome!!! The best I've ever had, and my mother owns a salon so that's saying something. Good price points from cheap to expensive, and altogether great value for money. They are attentive to detail and work very hard to keep the environment as tranquil as possible - way to live up to your name!
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Review from Dani C.
7/18/2011
As others have pointed out, this was absolutely wonderful!
I went in without an appointment for a lavender milk manicure, but they were available to take me in right away (I was the only one there actually). The technician I got was Kristin I think? She was absolutely wonderful! I was offered tea or water and then we got started. She did a great job at dealing with the cuticles, trimming my nails and massaging my lower arms with the lavender/sea salt mix. As well, while I was at the dryer area, she massaged my neck as well and helped me bring my bag there. The price is actually pretty reasonable ($40 for the lavender milk manicure that I got + tax + tips) for everything that I got. Excellent overall! Will come back.Listed in: Beauty Stuff
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Review from Stephanie S.
Vancouver, BC
4/1/2011
Oh my goodness, this place is heaven. I went in for an aroma facial and nearly melted into the sheets. The staff are very good at what they do. The lady who worked on me had the most amazing hands, they were so soft yet strong, oh so strong. She gave me the most amazing head massage while my facial dried. I have never had someone do anything so incredible to my head before.
I also treated myself to a manicure and pedicure. They gave me a massage while my fingers were drying!!! Now that is what I call service! -
Review from Raquel R.
Vancouver, BC
7/24/2011
I've had many pedicures and many of those pedicures have been in Yaletown. I have a few favorite spots but today I couldn't decide so I turned to the internet for some advice. Tranquil Moment Day Spa had good reviews and I decided to give it a shot. SO GLAD THAT I DID.
Sue was the lovely one who did my pedicure.... I had a relaxing 10 minute reflexology massage before my toes were painted and it was amazing. Not only that but the massage chairs are GOOOOOOD.... The spa is extremely clean - they use nice clean bowls instead of dirty jet tubs.
There are several options for pedi's and they vary in price, which is nice. While I did choose to spoil myself with the most expensive one (I even got a 10 minute chair massage at the end! Like someone else already posted, it is pricey - however, they do have to pay their Yaletown rent and there is nothing not perfect about what they have to offer.
Sue combined two different polishes to come up with exactly what I described to her and she nailed it! The pedi was extremely relaxing and the massage was no half-ass attempt at reflexology - it was absolutely wonderful.
All in all, I highly recommend the Tranquil Moment Day Spa and I can promise you that I'll be there for my next pedi too, no question.
Happy pampering! -
Review from Maggie L.
Vancouver, BC
4/8/2011
I was referred to give Tranquility a try last year from a girlfriend as I was trying to find a new nail salon. I was fed up with the dirty jetted tubs that many salons still use to this day regardless of all the horror stories of infections and diseases you can get. Being a little OCD, I was comforted by the idea that Tranquility used fresh basins for each customer that came in and probably the only reason why I even considered of coming here.
AND GOOD THING I DID! Tranquility lives up to the hype of taking pride in their cleanliness and I am so glad I have found THE place to get my nails done.
Service: Friendly, informative but sometimes the receptionist can be a bit hard to understand. Maybe it's a language barrier or they're always hiring new people, so they aren't familiar with the questions..? Anyhow, the owner is always there to make sure everything is in order (I like that) and I'm always asking for Sue. My mom likes to use Linge, but they're both great.
I've never done a manicure here but I'm always here for a pedi! Getting an appointment is quite easy here and they'll always try to fit you in somehow. They start you off with a cup of tea or a glass of water while giving you the chance to pick over which special/treatment you'd like.
Ambience: Simple, lovely brick walls, and very comforting. I'm always feeling at ease when I'm here. ALTHOUGH, I do think they could get a better A/C unit. During the summer it can get quite warm in there, despite them opening the window.s
Price: One can argue it's a bit much ($40-60+Tax+tip) but it's Yaletown (rent)! Also, I rather pay a little more extra for cleanliness than $30 on some hole in the wall place where the jetted tubs looks dirtier than their washrooms.
TRANQUILITY= YOU HAVE TO COME HERE! -
Review from Chloe E.
Vancouver, BC
Updated - 8/12/2011
tranquility is a little slice of heaven in Yaletown. I called on a weekday for a last minute facial and they accommodated me right away. The space is not a typical spa, but that's what I like about it. Relaxing and calming without being pompous.
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3/13/2010
When I talk about sanitation, I can say Tranquility Spa is the one of the cleanest spa in Vancouver.… Read more »
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Review from Gale L.
Vancouver, BC
6/1/2011 1 Check-in Here
Nice! And not just because it was a gift from a client, although that clearly set the stage. Then two and a half hours of soothing treatment gently administered - I lapped it up.
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Review from Alaina S.
Victoria, BC
7/23/2010
I'll definitely be a return patron!
When I arrived I was offered tea or water right away. The decor was very clean and calming.
The manager started my treatment as the technician that I had an appointment with (Wency) was finishing up with her previous appointment. Their manicure tables are set up so that you face out the window. It was enjoyable to watch the foot traffic and patio diners across the street. Wency was very knowledgable and friendly. She was very gentle and thorough. I really enjoyed the fact that she didn't force conversation as I like quiet to relax in while having my nails done.
It was very clean and I didn't worry about the tools at all. It was calming to hear a distant laundry machine churning and chiming.
I knocked off one star because there were constant interruptions to my manicure. The manager got up twice while shaping my nails to answer the phone and Wency got up numerous times to answer the phone and process a payment for a customer. The worst timing was when I was receiving a massage. They definitely require a receptionist. -
Review from Rachel C.
Vancouver, BC
7/10/2011 1 photo
I absolutely LOVE this place...without a doubt one of the nicest, prettiest, cleanest spas in Vancouver that I've been to!
Great techniques and flawless execution for both manis and pedis..they use amazing products and are very gentle (even with the foot scrub that usually sends me into a tickled frenzy)! -
Review from Krystle S.
Vancouver, BC
8/20/2008
I don't think I've had better spa service than at Tranquility day spa.
The way I see it - if you are going to spend the money to pamper yourself, you might as well go somewhere that you can enjoy and isn't going to leave knots in your back.. its happened to me before.
Recently I went to Tranquility for a pedicure. One that I had gotten prior to Tranquility was very nice, but I found the service rough on my feet, so much so that my esthetician made my feet bleed! I was a little nervous going to get another after my last experience.
The spa is a little difficult to find - in yaletown on mainland street. The atmosphere is very relaxing! I was seated in a massage chair (one of the best I've experienced) and then got the opportunity to choose the type of pedicure. If you want to decide before you get there you can go to their website. I chose the cool cucumber! They brought out a large soaker bowl for my feet that had mint. cucumber and essential oils in the water. The whole service was a dream! They are very gentle and do a very nice job!
After the toes are painted and the treatment is finished, they bring you over to a chair and table where a fan blows cool air on your toes and then to top it off a massage for your shoulders and neck!
I was delighted with the service at Tranquility and can't wait to get my next pedicure done there! I highly recommend them to anyone wanting a little pampering! -
Review from Tara C.
Vancouver, BC
9/29/2011
This is the best manicure I have ever received, I was greeted with friendly staff and offered green tea or water (green tea is great by the way, no bitter after taste). Chose my color and my relaxing experience began- An amazing apple cider scrub/lotion/massage that makes you melt. Cuticle push back and trim is perfectly done- painless which is a first for me. Other nail salons would result in stinging and some bleeding. Tranquility Organic Spa is very quiet (little to no outside noise) and soothing music plays in the background. Sue did my manicure and I highly recommend her- not too chatty, very kind and everyone spoke English (No talking bad about customers in another language). The apple cider manicure is the best, the massage was just right and even got a neck/shoulder massage as my nails were drying! I will be coming back in 2 weeks for another manicure, most likely the lavender milk one.
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Review from Rach A.
7/28/2009
Tranquility day spa was fantastic! For the cost (which is cheaper than the next level of upscale day spa), tranquility really delivers. Me and 5 girlfriends went here for a bachelorette/stagette party and it was perfect! 3 blocks through a cute neighborhood from our hotel (Opus), up a flight of stairs, and all the workers were waiting patiently for our group inside the door (we were somewhat late). We had the place all to ourselves even though I hadn't requested it that way. The place is super-clean. One of the members of my group even noticed the owner?, Jimi, cleaning the floor on hands and knees in another room as she was getting her pedicure.
The services are broken up into a few different rooms. They have two private rooms (one couples and a one single) for massages and facials. Then they have one room for manicures and one for pedicures. The pedicures are fantastic. The have the BEST massage chairs I have ever come across. So many settings you will never get bored. They don't have the normal tanks. Instead, they bring out large bowls to soak your feet in that have rose petals and/or other things depending on the treatment you get in the water. I liked it better than the tanks that always make me nervous depending on how often they are washed. I also got a facial and a 30-minute add on massage. The facial was only okay for me. It was mostly just putting a cream or a mask on over and over and then gently rubbing it in with a slight facial massage. Did my face feel good afterward, yes, but did make my skin actually feel better, debatable. If you are going to get the facial though, I HIGHLY recommend the 30 minute add on massage. I thought it was just going to be a chair massage, but it was a full-on, take your clothes off - oil massage. They did my back, neck, arms, hands, and scalp. It was more of a Swedish style, not sure if you can ask for deep tissue to make it a little more substantial, but overall, this was definitely worth the money!
Jimi gave us a few free crystal nail files on the way out. One for the bride-to-be, who also got a few upgrade perks free of charge, and one for me for planning. The service here was extremely courteous and professional. No chit-chatting during the services, asked several times before and after each service if we'd like tea, etc.
Overall, I can highly recommend Tranquility if you are looking for a satisfying mid-tier day spa experience. -
Review from oanababy o.
Vancouver, BC
9/5/2010
Good value for the basic mani/pedi. Great massage chairs, good shoulder/scalp massage while nails drying. It all felt very peaceful. Bring cash for tips.
