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Urban Oasis Mineral Spa
Category: Beauty and Spas Day Spas Day Spas [Edit]
1445 Portage AveWinnipeg, MB R3G 3P4
(204) 783-8131
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage
- By Appointment Only:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
2 reviews for Urban Oasis Mineral Spa
2 reviews in English
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Review from Laura A.
Winnipeg, MB
3/13/2011
I was so very pleased to have received a gift card for Urban Oasis as when residing in Winnipeg previously, had always wanted to go but just never got around to it.
I was a little taken aback by having to pay before having the services rendered, giving a tip before I determined if the services were worthy, but hey, I was in the mood for some serious relaxation and just went with it.
I was a little abandoned when I went in to change and prep for heading to the mineral spa, but a lovely woman who was passing by with a try full of goodies snagged me and led me off to the spa area.
I was happy with the surroundings and immediately relaxed into the hot tub, biding my time before heading into the mineral pool itself. Being a water baby, I instantly come alive when presented with an opportunity to spend an hour or so in a body of water of any sort, so this was like a candy store for me.
I would also have liked a little back ground information on what makes the mineral pool so special. What the benefits might be, and found the same for the wrap I booked. Although the spa tech who performed by wrap was attentive and discreet, I really would have liked some further information about the treatment I was receiving.
Upon leaving, others who had had treatments that day were presented with a basket of the products that were used during their service, shown what they were and were asked if they'd be interested in purchasing anything. I didn't have a little box and felt a little left out of the whole process. I would have liked to have seen the products and what the ingredients were to make an informed purchasing decision but alas, this did not come to pass and I didn't spend any more money. Good for me, potentially not so good for spa business.
I would however return to the mineral pool as I found it such a relaxing experience, truly an Oasis in the middle of winter in one of the coldest cities on the planet. I will also consider a mineral pool pass as a gift for those who I think might appreciate the same.
All in all, a great way to spend a day!
PJ xo -
Review from Laura C.
Toronto, ON
6/14/2010
I've been wanting to try this place for a while, since last year, and I finally made it back to Winnipeg and made an appointment.
I wish the website showed more pics of the interior, because I purely went by the cute pictures on the website. I wasn't disappointed tho.
The spa is located in the basement of the Clarion hotel. It has free parking in the small parkade beside the hotel. The elevators smelt funny.
I got a wrap, and arrive half hour before to enjoy their mineral spa which is free with a treatment. SO here's my rundown of the place.
THE FACILITIES
- a great space, but felt a little industrial. Doors to the back where the laundry was, was open and I don't think I needed to see it
- there was always someone constantly cleaning, which is good, but i didn't like seeing it all the time
- the locker rooms were narrow and if there was one or two people there, it gets a little too cozy and I waited
- the place didn't really emphasize the relaxation that I hoped. it was quite busy, and lots of talking and it was loud.
- the rooms were nice and private. I didn't hear a single peep from the outside
- lots of amentities and free snacks and teas. the lounge area wasn't comfortable however
THE STAFF
- super friendly and helpful
- booking my appointment was hard. the only availability was two weeks in advance
THE MINERAL SPA
- this overally advertised mineral spa was nice, but nothing special.
- if there really was essential minerals in there, I would have loved it to be explained
- bring your bathing suit to hangout in the hot tub
THE WRAP
- i've neve rhad a wrap before, but it was good.
- she slathered the stuff on me, then wrapped me in plastic, sheet and blanket
- i got a mini facial and a heavenly scalp massage
- after taking off the mask with hot towels, i got a mini light massage with moistiurzing cream.
- i wish i had known that i wasn't to shower for 12 hours
- I had Nastasha, she had an awesomely strong touch, if I could get a massage with her, I would!
Overall, it was okay, but i wouldn't come here for realxation, but rather a nice place to get your services done. There are nice perks while you wait for the next one. I think it would be a nice place for couples or girl groups. They had tons of pedicure and mani stations.
