Spa Castle

*Disclaimer, this review is from a year ago. I am currently aware of the current changes after the renovations and will not be returning to this place until after the outdoor pools reopen.

During the holidays, I came here, and I have been for quite a few times. The experience is the same but still relaxing. Although here are the pros and cons:

Pros:
-The staff was welcoming when I checked in
-The pools were well heated during the cold weather (it was only like 22 degrees that day)
-The relaxing room was open on the 3rd floor, even though the one on the Mezzanine was closed
-Water to drink and hydrate (no extra fee)
-Beautiful view of Powell's Cove Park, East River, and the Whitestone Bridge
-Same fun and relaxation experience from home and school

Cons:
-The fitness room is no longer there
-Some of the features in the pools were not working
-Food was quite overpriced, even for snacks
-Time goes by very fast and then it's time to go

Overall, Spa Castle will always be my go to place on occasions or holidays. I will sure to come back whenever I'd like. 100% still the best spa.

Spa castle is an amazing one! Self care is very important, on any day it would be recommended to pause and relax at Spa castle! It offers a wide range of amenities where you can spend within your means based on your option. It has four floors including a restaurant. I had gone on a Sunday morning where it was not crowded. The cleanliness of this place cannot be emphasized enough and the staffs are accommodating. The massaging services is one of the best one I had received so far!

Spa Castle has definitely changed since the last time I came about eight years ago! Clean, attentive, detailed and variety of options to do. Definitely ideal if you want to relax and destress however; these are my two personal cons. 1: not strictly adults. There are families here with their little ones and it was something out of the norm for me since I usually book adults-only spots. Though the outdoor pool was cool (but to note: many of the jet machines were broken) I stayed away because of the amount of little kids there. Luckily they have spa in the men's locker room which was great! It is geared more towards adults however we did see a kid go inside with his family but security escorted them all out. 2: I understand the cost to attend for a day (I paid around $54 on a Friday) but everything else inside was sky rocketed. If you're trying to relax while being on a budget, please reconsider that the prices inside the spa are not budget friendly at all. A watered down margarita shouldn't be $24. Overall, would definitely go back again!