Absolute Spa

I got a cut and full head colour done by Sarah who recently started working there. She did an amazing job! I’ve always had a problem with hairdressers as my hair always turns orange at the roots, but she took extra time to do it so my roots came out perfect! I also brought in my hair extensions which were custom dyed and she matched them perfectly! She added a soothing head massage when she washed my hair, and styled it before I left. I definitely recommend Sarah next time you stop by absolute spa!

Not so friendly service and super overpriced for roots… quoted me $ 175 for roots touch up and styling so decided to move on

I just got a wonderful manicure at YVR while waiting for my flight back to LAX. Vicky was a total sweetheart and went out of her way to make sure I left with the perfect manicure.
So they charge $ 40. Pricey even by airport standards; however, the quality of this nail treatment was tops. They were nice, careful, patient and made the effort to insure a 5 star experience.
Obviously I will come back. Great way to blow 30 to 40 minutes while waiting for a flight.
Thanks Vicky!

15 min massage is 35 bucks with tip which seems ridiculous. Yikes! I guess for an airport spa, it’s ok when you’re on the run. But it’s weird to be there in the chair, face down, in a compromising kneeling position (how’s that for a visual?) while everyone walks by on the moving ramp, staring at, well – you!
Still, you can sit there and read the mags and feel that you’re in your own enclave for just a mo. It can also help with the stress of traveling if you have extra time. But no matter how much extra time I have, I can’t get over the fact that I might miss my flight due to a massage. Is this a common stressor, or is it just me? So it’s not too relaxing, all in all, but the ladies do a good job.
I would never bother getting a mani/​pedi here due to the outrageous prices, and really, if you’re on your way to any place in the US, it will be cheaper when you get there.

visited here again for second time to get my quick massage while waiting for my ride. its always feel relax after tired sitting on tight west jet seat.
absolutely love it the only concern I have is food smell from 7 eleven next door due to open space no main door.
nothing they can do about it
still I love it very helpful for traveller short break

Can I just say this place is such a rip off! I know its in the airport, but still!!! The massage can nothing be compared with the massages that you can get in Richmond. The reason why I give 3 stars is because of the clean environment. How can you relax while you are sitting on a tiny chair and having all of the people passing by you?!

I’ve been here every time I’ve flown to the States (yes, I’m *that* person that gets to the airport early), and I can’t say I’ve ever been disappointed. Sometimes you get a great person, like the last time I went, but you just can’t always have the same therapist unless you are a frequent traveler.

I’ve used this spa twice this year while my flights to the USA were delayed (yes, I fly UAL).
The first time I tried out their massage chair massage. I had wanted a table massage but their masseuse had left for the day. I believe I did a half hour chair massage. 30 minutes is not listed on their menu but you can request it. I don’t like chair massages. I don’t like being fully clothed and not lying down for a massage.
Last week my flight was delayed two hours so that gave me enough time to get an hour massage here. Because I’m 30 weeks pregnant I asked to have a lie down instead of chair massage. They accommodated my request but told me they did not have a pregnancy pillow, but had other pillows to cushion my belly. My masseuse was Jenny and she was very good; she applied more pressure because I like deeper massages, and she told me the kind of lotion she’d be using. She was schooled in pre-​natal massage. I was relieved.
This was the first massage I’ve had since my third trimester and it was the most wonderful thing I could have done for myself since hitting seven months!
60 minutes for $ 75 plus taxes and tip came to just under $ 95. Which is USD $ 78. I’d say that’s a great deal coming from San Francisco. I’ve been to Absolute Spa at the Century three times, and Absolute Spa at the Fairmont once and YVR twice. I have to say all the times have been problem– and stress-​free.
Getting a massage while you wait for your plane is just such a treat and great way to kill time.
I would do it again and again. Flying UAL, I KNOW I would.