Spa at the Lake

I recently went here for their Back to School special. I got a massage with a steam shower post. Then a facial. I love their steam shower. I had been here before and remember how much I loved it last time. Why don’t I come here more often? The shower is worth the drive. I enjoyed my facial as well. I wish she hadn’t talked as much but it was a good conversation and she gave me tips for my face. The locker room is coed. They have changing rooms but the actual lockers are coed. In a strip mall on 620 in Lakeway. Front desk staff was friendly. Clean and a decent price for what you receive. I will be back until I get a steam shower at home. Right… I will be back a lot.

From the time I called to book (at the last minute), until we walked out the door, everyone was nice, courteous and professional. We booked a double massage and both my friend and I loved our massage. Even though we both had a Swedish, they were quite different… I had a face & scalp massage and she did not… No complaints but I’m sure you just need to be specific w/​what you want worked on. We had a glass of wine afterwards and relaxed on their back patio. I will definitely be returning and I would recommend this place for a massage. Clean facility, relaxing atmosphere.

Shannon has been doing my families hair for several years and she is Excellent with cut and color. The staff is super and the products are wonderful too.

I’m updating my review to let people know that I decided to continue getting my hair done here w Rachel. She’s excellent.
I will not get my waxing or nails done here.

Well… I tried. First of all let me preface by saying I DO have difficult hair. I SHOULD have googled curly hair specialist but instead I walked into this place and let some pretty young girl talk me into a style that did NOT work on my hair. The picture she had was cute — but unfortunately I’m not the person in the picture. The thing is — the stylist should NOT be showing you a picture of someone with vastly different hair than yours with a style that she’s hoping to emulate. So… it looks AWFUL. I mean BAD BAD BAD. Everyone I’ve spoken to (apart from the stylist who tried to assure me it was «adorable» (it’s not)) has told me it’s bad. So I got home… it went from bad to worse once the stuff they put on my hair refused to «hold» it any longer (which she really tried to push me to buy and now I’m glad I didn’t). So I rang and made an appointment to come back but she gave me such a bad time on the phone — saying that no matter what she did or who did my hair I’d NEVER be happy blah blah… that I rang again and told the receptionist I just wanted my money back. To the salons credit (and why I’m giving them 2 stars instead of one) they gave me a full refund (minus the crappy tip I gave). The stylist I had was Rachel… and she was all sweetness and light until I expressed my dissatisfaction and then the true colors showed! She kept going on about how she had gone ABOVE AND BEYOND for me. Excuse me? It was a HAIRCUT. How is THAT going above and beyond? That’s her JOB — to try to make my hair look half decent and if it doesn’t to FIX it. That’s not above and beyond — that’s EXPECTED!!!

Love Spa at the Lake! Rachel did an amazing job on my hair and makeup for my wedding and now she’s the only stylist I’ll see. Everyone is very sweet and while this salon maybe a little high in price, its worth every dime. You truly get what you pay for. This place is awesome!
Mary :)

I went here for six years and then moved back to California, but on a recent visit to Austin I went back to my favorite, of all time, hair stylist, Denise Gordon. I was quickly reminded why I loved her so much. My hair color was growing out, I was curious what the «real» color was. As it turns out it was a pale silvery grey. Denise put a baby blonde glaze on it then she did several strands of blonde into my longer brown hair to make the color blend. It looked incredible. The color is beautiful and so natural looking. When all the old color grows out I will be left with a very easy to maintain baby blonde. I may have a few brown lowlights woven in for contrast. Denise is a color genius. I have always been thrilled with her color work, but this was beyond wonderful. It’s been six weeks and every time I look in the mirror I am happy. Additionally she gave me the best haircut ever. It was short, but I wanted it shorter to cut off most of the old color. She gave a short haircut that was similar to what all the celebrities are wearing these days. It takes me five minutes to blow it dry and into a lovely style. I can part it on either side or not at all. Again, as with the color I am six weeks out and it looks great! My only regret is that I cannot give ten stars. Denise deserves them all. I have always loved Spa at the Lake. When we first moved to Lakeway my sweet husband gave me a gift certificate for a day at the spa. It was amazing! I had a massage with a Vichy shower (that’s where you are laying on the table after your massage and they swing out a row of shower heads that wash your whole body at once). Fabulous! Then I had a facial and then they served me a lovely lunch I chose from the menu at Rocco’s (great food). Then I had a mani-​pedi and walked away in a state of bliss. I cannot say enough good things about Spa at the Lake and especially Denise. Everyone I have ever seen step out of her chair looks fabulous. I have recommended her to friends who have problem hair and they have all been delighted. The owner, Melissa, and the entire staff are sweet and helpful. This is the spa to go to for Austinites and Denise is the hair genius, but call early, she books about three weeks out and she is worth the wait!

Great experience for our couples massage. Sage was really good. Heated massage table and complimentary wine!

My husband sends me here for special spa days for special occasions. Treated very well, very professional, very relaxing atmosphere without overselling you on products.
Refreshments of cucumber water, tea, sweets, and fruit.
I leave walking on a cloud ready to continuing chasing after three little children.
Best place to come to relax, get pampered, and leave ready to jump back into your life refreshed.

I recently went in for a facial. I was planning on going in for just the simple european facial, but got talked into microdermabrasion — which I had never had done before. The therapist told me it would be $ 120, however the price ended up being $ 130 when I went to pay.
While the experience itself was good, after I left I felt some pain on my face. Turns out that my face got all scratched up from the process. I have scratches across my jawline, on my temple and even on my cheeks. Not sure I’ll be back to this establishment and am quite certain I will never get microdermABRASION again.

I have difficult hair! Absolutely LOVE Denise! So happy to have found her… every cut and or color she does for me leaves me completely satisfied!
Their Massuse Sage gives an awesome deep tissue massage too ! She is my «GO TO» girl for all the lovely aches and pains as a result of my tennis game!!!

I’m 43 with the displeasure of having zits AND wrinkles, so I was looking for a great facial. A friend recommended Anna at Spa At The Lake, so I booked and headed over.
Anna is THE best. She took charge from the moment I met her, leading me back to the locker room, telling me exactly what to do and where to go, and getting me situated for my facial. If you’ve never had a facial or been to a spa (I was nervous the first time I ever went, years ago), Anna will help you out. She put warm booties on my feet, asked me a few questions, and got to work.
I really wanted recommendations for how to care for my skin and what products to use, and she gave me succinct, specific advice — and I didn’t feel like she was just hawking the products they sell there. I never felt pressured to buy anything; I felt like I was getting sage advice from an expert.
Three days later, my skin still feels amazing — and I REALLY needed a facial. The new products feel great on my skin; it feels like I’ve been using all the wrong stuff for far too long.
The facial was really reasonably priced, too, and I felt like I got a lot of advice and service for the money. I used to go to one of those monthly membership places, which I really liked at the time, but I realize now that I could have paid the same amount for a much better service.
I don’t know how old Anna is, but you can tell she is a «seasoned pro,» and that’s just what I needed for my skin (and hers is beautiful).

I have been getting facial here for the past few years, and really enjoy the experience. The spa is nice and quiet (as it should be), and the aesthetician that I was paired with was great. She quietly tells you what each procedure is without trying to sell you on a bunch of products. If there is one thing I cannot stand when I get a facial or massage is constant talking and sales pitches. Hello! I am trying to relax! So I was very pleased and felt super relaxed when I left. Can’t wait to go back.

I had bridal portraits done in Austin on Friday and the girl who did my hair/​makeup was here. I am not from Austin and had my nails shellaced in my hometown before I got to Austin. I hated them so I made an appt with Jenny to fix it. She was fast, efficient, and they turned out great! I was so happy with them. The polish change was a $ 10 charge which is usually the going rate anywhere.
Laura did my hair and makeup and she did an amazing job. My makeup was spot on. I had changed my mind about what hairstyle to do so we were just «winging it». She didn’t even have to do anything special to it. I fell in love with it with her just blow drying it so we went with that. The complete look looked like me, just a more made up me, which is exactly what I was going for.
I bought some powder, hydration mist, lip gloss and a travel size can of hairspray. The most expensive thing was the powder but it’s mineral makeup so I expect that. The ladies at the front desk were super friendly during the booking process and answered all my questions. I got a confirmation call and voicemail the day before.
The prices here are very reasonable and do not seem to be any higher than any of the services here in Beaumont. I would definitely recommend this place and I would DEFINITELY recommend Jenny for nails and Laura for hair. You will NOT be disappointed.

OMG this was the best Spa I have been to. I got a Swedish massage with Susan and a steam shower. oh so wonderful. I would highly recommend.

Used to be a lot better. Every hair trim has been too much and my bangs have ended up way too short and choppy.
Manicures and pedicures are good though, and the staff is really nice.

I’ve been going to this spa for quite some time. Back in 2002, my then boyfriend loved treating me like a 1950’s housewife and would treat me to things like spa days and wanted my nails done. I’ve tried many of their services, so I figured I’d discuss them each individually.
Manicure/​Pedicure:
I’ve had all the regular manicure and pedicure options available. They are always excellent experiences, no matter who is assisting me, although I prefer Maria. She is a perfectionist, like me, and is an wonderful conversationalist.
I wish the pedicure chairs were massage chairs, but really, that’s just me being spoiled by US Spa.
They have a wonderfully comprehensive collection of O.P.I. nail polished and, to date, have given me the longest lasting pedicure — EVER. It lasted over 2 months without any damage. Seriously. Sick, right?
Hair:
I have had a hair cut and color at SatL. I have extremely long hair and was very pleased that Ashley, the stylist, didn’t shy away or try to get me to cut off all of my hair. I wanted bright apple red highlights, so they had to special order some color for me, but it was worth the wait. Not as great of a job as Anna Alvarez (find her on facebook or at the Domain), but I was happy with it.
They are very good at the big frosted hair look, but I’m just not old enough to really, well, like that.
Facial:
Anna is a goddess. A Polish goddess. If you go to get a facial, ask for Anna. She is amazingly talented and interesting, as well.
She meets you at the front and brings you to the back to change. She gives you water once you’re done and then brings you to her «office». Once there, she makes sure you’re comfortable and then puts these wonderfully warm booties on your feet. Every facial starts with a refreshing cream for your lips that is typically inspired by whatever seasonal specials they have. When I got my pre-​wedding facial right around Valentine’s Day, the cream was partially made of chocolate!
The European facial is great for first timers or just a good refresher. It’s inexpensive and well worth the money and time. Sadly, Anna will make the time fly by with her great conversation.
The Four Layer facial is wonderful for a special occasion. Perhaps you’re getting photographed? Married? Important business trip? Any occasion when you need to look your best — this facial is the one for you. It makes you look at least 5 years younger and it lasts much longer than the European facial. It is also a tad more uncomfortable, due to the masks — but worth it!
The only downside is that Anna can’t clone herself. Want a tip — book Anna’s last appointment if you want to be able to chat more. And be prepared for a great hug goodbye.
Massage:
Heather is the girl I always ask for. She is soft spoken, but very skilled at the art of massage. I have a bad back from a car accident, but she always skillfully works out all the knots and lactic acid build up I suffer from. She is an excellent conversationalist, as well, if that is what you want. If not, she can be quiet and assist you in your relaxation by keeping her breathing extremely even. Not sure if she does this on purpose, but it always calms me.
She’s great at asking how you’re feeling and where you need her to focus her attention. She takes care of those areas without making you feel like to just came in for a foot or neck massage.
After your massage, she prepares a steam shower for you to further your experience (and help wash off the oils!)
On my first massage with her, I let her know I was allergic to lavender and have never had a problem since — with her (or Anna).
Eyelash Extension
First off, Ashley is adorable. And she can chat you up with the skill of the best Ad Man in the business. Fortunately, this is a service in which chatting REALLY helps.
Having eyelashes attached is… tedious. Each little lash getting glued to one of your own. Over one hundred lashes in all and it takes at least 2 hours. Ashley made time FLY by and did an amazing job.
I received my eyelashes on ¹⁄₃₁ and as of today, 2/​28, I still have my lashes. Typically, it is said that they only last 2 weeks. Even better, I was told not to use waterproof mascara on them, but my makeup artist was worried about me crying at my wedding, so we used it anyway for my ²⁄₁₂ wedding. 16 days later (and a cruise including lots of swimming and activity) and they are still gorgeous.
I think Ashley has turned me into a person who always wants long, luscious lashes
Food and Drinks:
They always have cucumber water available, which is a staple and delicious. The teas are lackluster, though. The snacks are typically H-​E-​B quality pastries. Never very noteworthy.
Front Desk:
The front desk is always very friendly — once they know you. Before they get to know you, though, they can seem somewhat standoffish, or clique-​y. They are somewhat disorganized. Coupons can confuse them.
All in all, a great day spa. Go there and enjoy yourself!

Spa Week is like the best thing ever invented!
Normally, I wouldn’t take on a whole afternoon of spa treatments… but all the Spa Week special treatments offered at $ 50 each were too good to pass up.
Today, I started with an Ultrasonic Anti-​Aging Facial Treatment. This treatment was good — the esthetician had really good hands and massage technique. I’m also totally obsessed with ultrasonic skin spatulas at the moment — so that part was cool, too. It was a simple and to the point treatment — effective but not mind blowing. They carry SkinCeuticals — which is my current favorite skin care line.
Then, I had a 40 min Swedish massage followed by a 10 min eucalyptus steam shower. The massage was nice — again the therapist had a great touch. However, I think I’m a bit more accustomed to deep tissue than Swedish massage (and the very very strong hands of my regular therapist)…but hey you can’t really complain about being massaged with oil. Plus, I’m sure they offer deep tissue on their regular menu of services. After the massage was complete — HOLY EUCALYPTUS STEAM SHOWER, BATAMAN!!! Really, post massage this steamy minty shower just melted all my troubles away.
I finished my spa day with the Executive Express Manicure — Pedicure. Jennifer did my nails and she was meticulous, delightfully chatty, and generally awesome. She did a fan-flippin’-tastic job on my fingers and toes. I can tell she’s a real perfectionist — and that’s what you want when you’re getting polished! The view from the pedicure is lush golf course and beautiful Lakeway horizon… gotta love that.
This was definitely a wonderful experience at a great price with the specials… huge props for participating in Spa Week… regular prices seem a bit on the pricey side — so I’m not sure I’d choose indulge here otherwise.

My favorite spa in Austin! I have been to numerous spas, but this one really stands out to me for the experience and the service. I’ve gotten facials, massages, manicures, and pedicures here, and they are all top of the line. I’d recommend Anna for facials. She’s an amazing and incredibly sweet woman with a fun sense of humor. I got a free eyebrow wax for my Christmas present! Definitely personable and made me feel great. Susan is a must for massages. I get the 1 hour swedish massage, and she’s great about taking in to account the areas I want to work on and asking for feedback throughout.
The clear differentiator between Spa at the Lake and others is the eucalyptus steam shower option at the end of the massage. Imagine the feeling of a Halls throat drop surrounding you, clearing up any sinuses or allergies. Simply amazing.
The one downfall is it’s all the way out in Lakeway, and I live downtown, but I’ve made the drive several times. It’s the perfect getaway, with a patio/​pool for sunbathing on nice days and golf course too!
P. S. this is the correct map:

Your face hurt??? That was a running joke in my family growing up cause there’s no good answer to it. You were sick or fell down, someone (dad, sis) would sympathetically ask that question, and if you said no, they’d say, Well it hurts me! hahahahah And if you said, yes, they’d say, Huh, hurts me too!!! hahahahahah
Unfortunately my face did hurt all weekend (double sux that I taught hubby that joke a long time ago. shit never gets old). I thought it was a reaction to the makeup (airbrushing) from the fashion show. Then I took a closer look at the cleanser I had just bought from this Spa, on the recommendation of the esthetician that did my facial, and read in the ingredients «lactic acid». We literally had spent an hour discussing my face and sensitive skin (and rosacea) and when she picked this out for me, I asked again if it was mild enough to use every day. She assured me it was. Two day, three uses later, I had just taken off the whole top layer of my skin. It was like a chemical burn that did not react well to sweat or heat, which is unfortunately what it was exposed to all weekend. So I’m knocking off a few stars for that experience.
I’m puttin one back on cause I called the spa on Sunday and they had me come in right away. Their other esthetician looked me over, made me up a vial of soothing solution and swapped out the «resurfacing» cleanser for a gentle everyday one. I am still dealing with this but it’s much better thanks to her.
Does my face still hurt??? Not like YOURS hurts me! hahahahah