Voted the #1 spa in Mexico 2010 (currently ranked #2) by Travel & Leisure, I was on a mission to see if it was deserving. Typically we find that the spa rankings are generic reviews of rainbows and butterflies for everyone so I was completely ready to experience it and voice my opinion.
Upon arrival I was impressed overall, the resort itself is truly spectacular and lives up to the Auberge family reputation. Located on the cliffs of the coastline with dramatic views of the ocean, I was happy to call it home for a few days and was surprised when it looked exactly like the pictures (the pictures are dreamy) because typically resorts don't (someday I'll make my friend dish on her horrid experience at Sandals in the Bahamas).
After checking in to the spa and being escorted to a rather large ladies lounge, I hung my cloths in one of their over sized lockers and changing into my robe. I was immediately led into the outdoor relaxation area which was landscaped perfectly with lounge chairs that welcomed an afternoon nap and cocktail. Adjacent to the relaxation area was a featured water passage area. Water what? Yes, water passage which includes a large soaking pool, outdoor shower and the most unique and my personal favorite...steam caves!
The treatment area has 14 rooms perfectly spread out along stone paths each with their own private outdoor shower which made me feel like a celebrity. I only had time for one treatment on this trip so I chose the 90 minute Sea Greens Body Replenisher, one of their signature treatments. Utilizing sea botanical ingredients indigenous to the area to help remineralize your skin with vitamins and antioxidants, I couldn't wait...I had been waiting weeks for this! My therapist was very thorough and asked me a bunch of questions before getting started which is always a good sign. The treatment began with a gentle skin exfoliation using a cactus cloth (gentle buffing cloth, made from 100% naturalcactus fibers). Next they applied a seaweed body mask and then wrap your entire body in special blankets to maximize absorption of the vitamins and antioxidants. While wrapped, you receive a scalp and foot massage (always a fan). Once the mask has been on for the allotted time I showered and returned to the treatment room to receive a full body massage (with just the right pressure) using sea plasma lotion and essential oils.
At the conclusion of my treatment, I was escorted back to the outdoor relaxation area to relax and enjoy a fresh fruit beverage with a fruit or vegetable skewer which I thought was a really nice finishing touch.
While I can't speak for the other treatments, I am perfectly comfortable saying that the Sea Greens Body Replenisher treatment was truly amazing!
The Esperanza Spa is officially Girls Gone Spa approved and is on our re-visit list!
