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Afterglow
Category: Beauty and Spas Beauty and Spas [Edit]
248 Reuben Memorial Dr.Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-9888
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
5 reviews for Afterglow
5 reviews in English
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Review from Cara Q.
Bellingham, WA
1/2/2011
I went here for a hot stone massage in early September while we were camping at Lakedale for the weekend. The spa is on the Roche Harbor side of the island,which is not my favorite, but the spa itself was a nice retreat from that area. I've had a stone massage before, this was a 90 min one. They immediately show you a locker that allows you enter your own combo to open it, and a robe. The bathroom/ dressing area was a little small compared to some spas, but still very nice all the same. There were plenty of amenities on the counter to use and counter space to relax on comfortable chairs and get ready with. There are two showers available, two bathrooms and a steam room. I took advantage of the beautiful showers before my massage and I love the large rainfall style showerhead.
The waiting area is quiet, small, has ice water and tea available, curtains over the windows (as they face the front of the spa). Some zen-style music is playing and the lights are lower.
My masseuse, Jen (i think that was her name?) came out to greet me and show me to the massage room. It was a smaller room, but very clean and even had a towel warmer to hang your robe on. Before we started she asked me if I had any areas that needed extra work, and I mentioned my upper lats giving me trouble. The stone massage was very relaxing and she did spend some extra time on my lats. She put these wonderful stone toe rings on each of my toes as well, which were really great IMO. Jen was the best masseuse and I would say this is the best stone massage I ever had.
I used the steam rooms afterward and had my fill of ice water before I left. I was not pressured to buy anything when i left either, even though they do offer a line of aromatherapy products (candles, etc...) in the front lobby of the spa.
If I ever come out this island again, I would definitely visit here. It was pleasant. I thought the prices were average for most spas. -
Review from Kate W.
Seattle, WA
8/20/2010
Um, wow. Those are some bad other reviews! But they were written in 2008, so maybe Afterglow improved in recent years?
We went in June 2010 - for a couples massage, I know, so corny, but we were on our mini-honeymoon so we figured it was okay.
Everything was A-OK - the locker room/shower facilities were great, robes were comfortable, massage rooms were nice. Of course it's expensive, but most massages at nice places are expensive. -
Review from Susanna L.
Portland, OR
10/4/2010
Wow - I'm so glad I didn't read those other reviews before picking a place to get a massage - I never would have tried Afterglow on the strength of the other reviews and I would have missed out on one of the best spa experiences I've ever had!
My husband and I booked a couples massage through our hotel. We just asked for a place we could get a massage and ended up here.
First of all, it's in a lovely spot in Roche harbor, which is so pretty it's almost not quite believable.
Secondly, the spa itself is beautiful - there's a lovely lounge with fireplace where you can read and have tea or water before or after your treatments (the treatments include 40 minute use of the spa facilities). There's a very nicely appointed locker room, with a steam room as well as showers and many nice touches you'd expect to see in a good spa.
We had a wonderful hour long couples massage. My husband said it was literally the best massage he'd ever had! Mine was also very good. The service was good - everyone was friendly and we didn't have to wait a second.
I would go back here in a second - I'd probably book the bath/massage package which includes a long soak in their beautiful bathroom in candlelight.
Ignore the other reviews - they must have been under different management or something - the place really was not recognizable from them.
I would even question the 'expensive' comment - it's more expensive than an off-island 60 minute, in and out massage, yes, but totally worth it, we thought, for the extra amenities and the chance to relax in that beautiful, calming environment for a time. -
Review from merideth b.
Seattle, WA
9/17/2008
If I could give less than one star, I would. It's not that this place isn't beautifully done in the new Quarryman Hall building out at Roche Harbor. I even have friends that say that it's the nicest spa on the island (but I have to say there's not much to compare it with).
I recently got married at Roche Harbor. Unlike most folks who get married here, I did not stay at the resort. I did however contact the spa to have some services done the day of the wedding for my sister and myself. I even spent a weekend on the island a few months before the event to have a "consultation" done - which is apparently included in the service price.
I need to preface this review by the fact that I was NO Bridezilla. There were two or three things I had hoped for - none of them turned out how I pictured - but in the end none of it mattered and I had the most amazing day/weekend EVER!
Back to the spa review... I booked my appointment for the consultation, showed up at the spa to check in, and they were running around in a panic because they couldn't find "the Bride". Turns they thought it was my wedding day that day. I clearly booked a consultation. The resort had on file that my wedding day wasn't for two months. The management here just doesn't communicate. I get that it's a resort and all...but it's not THAT big. Originally, I thought the spa had an actual salon - but they only have one girl, and all she does is "wedding hair". (barf) I called her about 4 times to speak with her about how much I didn't want "wedding hair" but she never called me back.
Day of consultation: I sit down in the lobby (because they have no salon or place to actually sit and do hair - because they come to you on the day of the wedding*) She's taking notes, then starts spraying my hair with product, and says, "ok. see you in 8 weeks" WHaT??! Thank God my girlfriends were with me - because they promptly said, "Can you finish actually doing her hair so we know what to expect on the wedding day?" So she curled it, pinned it, sprayed it. Not exactly what I wanted...but it was pretty and not poofy blah.
3 Weeks before the wedding: Spa calls to confirm my location the day of the wedding. I tell them I am staying at the Friday Harbor House (in town - about 9 miles from the Resort). The girl says, ok, then hangs up. 5 minutes later someone else from the spa calls and says, we can't come to Friday Harbor. *They only do hair if you are staying at the resort. At first I think this is a silly error. Of course the girl who does "wedding hair" can get in the car and drive 9 miles to do my hair. We had a consultation. I paid for it. No one said it was a resort only thing. EVER. By the time we've gone back and forth on the issue I'm livid. I tell her she needs to find a way to fix this. She says it's not her problem.
So two days before the wedding, the resort calls to confirm my appointment. I cancel. I don' t even bother asking for a refund. I'm pretty sure I'll never recommend Afterglow. -
Review from Hailey V.
Seattle, WA
7/22/2008
I wish I could rate this spa, but after leaving 2 messages with no returned phone calls and calling 5 additional times with no one picking up the phone during business hours during a 2 week period, I stopped trying.
