Seoid Spa

If you’re looking for five star luxury you might have to look a little further than the Seoid Spa. I brought my mam here recently for a pamper day and was left feeling a little ‘meh’ about the whole experience!
On arrival we were led to the changing room to change into our robes before our treatments but when we walked in two men were working on a light in the corner of the room. The receptionist told us that they would only be a few minutes but the men showed no signs of finishing anytime soon. We waited for a few minutes to see if they would finish up but as we had to get back upstairs for our treatments we just had to get changed in the cubicles provided. In my opinion the men should have been asked to step outside while we were getting changed as not only would this have taken a few minutes but there was a lot of banging, not exactly what you expect when you go to a spa. Also, we were asked to share a locker when the receptionist realised that we were together. Initially we agreed but when we saw how small the lockers were we couldn’t actually fit our stuff in so we had to take two. We did think it was an odd request though given the sheer volume of empty lockers available.
The treatments we had were lovely. The therapists were really nice and had a little chat before starting the treatments to make sure we got what we wanted. The thermal suites were nice too, with an outdoor jacuzzi, indoor hydrotherapy pool, sauna and heated chairs along with a relaxation room to chill out in.
The one thing that struck me about the place though was the amount of background noise… banging in the changing rooms, a lot of people walking around outside the relaxation room and people talking outside the treatment room. This, for me, was the deal-​breaker! When I go to a spa I want quiet surroundings and a sense of calm. With these type of places I think it’s all about the little extras and this place was definitely lacking those special touches. The place definitely showed signs of needing a little work done here and there too.
With so many nice spas in close proximity to Dublin I would be more inclined to go somewhere else before returning here again. I gave it three stars because the treatment was lovely but I did contemplate giving it two because I didn’t get that ‘spa experience’ I was hoping for. It wasn’t a bad experience per se but it definitely wasn’t good enough for me to return.

This Spa is pure heaven! There are lots of pool areas and waterfalls and a hot tub and sauna so even if you have only booked in for a treatment you can use these facilities whilst you wait.
The place is so calm and soothing and everything is spacious and new and clean and lush and expensive feelings, even the changing rooms. I really cannot wait to go back here for a half day spa experience.
However I did come here for a 90min facial called the VOYA Organic Environmental Defence Facial the usual price for this is € 115.00 but I had a special offer of 50% off, otherwise I would never have been able to afford it!
The facial was lovely, lots of nice smelly creams, oils and lotions and potions when on my face and then some sea weed. I got a really quick dry body brush on my back and then a short mild massage and then it was over! I was a little disappointed! There was no steaming or extracting or anything special and it was only 60 min long! It was really nice and relaxing and all that but I was so happy I didn’t spend the 115 euro!