Lurra Spa (Acacia Hotel Manila)

I’ve been looking forward for my birthday this year because finally, for the first time, my husband and I will be staying in a five star hotel (check our Acacia Hotel experience here). To take everything on the next level, we decided to make a reservation at Lurra Wellness Spa. Honestly, their packages were a bit pricey for us since we don’t usually go to an expensive spa except for Island Spa in Island Cove. We’ve tried their service twice and we were satisfied on both times we were there. Going back to Lurra Wellness Spa (Lurra means Earth), they claim as a haven of rest and relaxation.  They have well-trained therapists that could help you feel rejuvenated with the massages and treatments that they offer. Sounds inviting? Well wait ‘til you read the reviews of other guests who’ve tried their service and I’m sure you would want to make that call now to make a reservation. I know because that’s what I felt after reading blogs about Lurra Wellness Spa.



Lurra Wellness Spa Reception Area

We checked out the Acaci dinner buffet before we went to our spa appointment. To read more about it, click here.

Welcome snack (tea and cookies) – I’ve read that a blogger and her kids were treated with welcome snack before starting their treatment. She mentioned that it was part of the package (they have Aromatherapy which was what we had, Hilot Massage, and Body Scrub). Since we had one of the packages they have, I expected to be offered with something to nibble. Hmm… Maybe it was a special package they offered that day. (wink)

Disposable Underwear – you have an option to take a shower and steam bath before your treatment and since the pew inside the steam room is moist, your undies will surely get damped. I was glad to read that they provide disposable underwear so we can go somewhere else after our treatment without worrying about wearing wet undies. BUT this was not offered to us. Tsk. Tsk. Tsk. I had to ask if they have disposable underwear before they gave us one.

Steam Room (would fit 3-4 pax comfortably)

Shower Room

Locker Room – I brought my phone and wallet  to the spa since I was sure that I can keep it in the locker room while the treatment is ongoing. Got that idea from the blog that I’ve read. I was surprised when I was told to just leave my valuables inside the massage room while me and my husband take a shower. I know they can be trusted but I would feel more secured had they issued me a locker. I’m not sure if the locker room was under construction since they didn’t say anything why I can’t use it. Maybe all lockers were occupied?!? 

They will give you a glass of water after using the steam room for hydration - very important!

My husband and I decided to have Aromatherapy for 1.5 hours. We wanted to spend our vacation to just relax, indulge, and revivify. Our schedule was from 8pm to 9:30pm but we went there around 7:40pm since we were told that if we want to take a shower and steam bath, we must be there early. Upon arriving, we were handed the waiver with questions which we need to answer and sign before we can start our session. After we signed the waiver we waited at the spa lobby for about 2-3 minutes then we were escorted to the shower and steam room. I took a shower for about 3-5 minutes, we stayed inside the steam room for 15 minutes then another quick shower for about 1-2 minutes before we headed back to our room. Needless to say, we started our treatment past 8pm.

We were given a shampoo and soap each, bath towel, (maybe used since it's no longer inside a plastic bag) slippers, shower cap and pony tail (for me), and robe.

The massage was nothing special maybe because our package was aromatherapy which focuses on the scent of the oil they use. The masseuse assigned to me was just stroking my muscles back and forth. I’m not sure if that’s how it really should be but I definitely didn’t feel relaxed nor rejuvenated after our treatment. The 15 minute complimentary massage we had in our room was way, way, WAY better than what we had at Lurra Wellness Spa. We should’ve probably chosen the Hilot Massage but there will be no next time for me in this spa. I’d rather come back to Island Spa for better spa experience. We were offered warm water or hot tea after our session. We were changing to our clothes when I checked the time and it was only 9:16pm. Our treatment only lasted for (almost) an hour. I wanted to complain but I didn't want to stress myself out. After all, I went there to stay away from any hassle, tension and other anxiety which I can always get from work. I didn’t want to ruin our night so I just let it pass.

Lurra Wellness Spa is located at 3^rd floor (just beside the hotel gym) and they are open from 3:30 PM to 12 MN while the in room massage is available until 3 AM. 

Here are other spa packages that they offer: 

Aromatherapy Massage - 1 hour/ Php 980 (additional 30 mins. Php 490)

This relaxing massage helps relieve tension and ease stress by using different scents to heal the mind and body. Choose from four essential oils that each have is own unique benefit: Lavender (calming), Lemongrass (energizing), Rosewood (uplifting) and Peppermint (strengthening).

Combination Massage - 1 hour/ Php 850 (additional 30 minutes Php 425)

Filipino Hilot Massage - 1 hour and 15 minutes/ Php 1,000

Hilot is Philippines traditional massage which has been practiced for generation. It is also known as a healing therapy for its power to cure pains and illnesses. This therapy involves heat, banana leaves, coconut oil and a healing massage with a total of 7 strokes.

Rejuvenating Foot Reflexology - 1 hour- Php 580 / 30 minutes Php 300

Rouse your senses with our foot treatment that starts off with a gentle foot scrub followed by a massage to touch the different reflex points which are connected to our internal organs.

Lurra Body Scrub (with Back Massage) - 1 hour and 15 minutes/ Php 1,200

Feel refreshed and brand new with our homemade body scrubs that include a 30 minute back massage.

Choice of

Sea Salt Body Scrub

Removes dead skin cells to bring out younger looking skin for the natural glow.

Coffee Scrub
Minimize the appearance of cellulite with the religious use of this srub. The treatment aids in evenly toning and exfoliating.

SPA PACKAGES

SPA REVITALIZE   Php 780 
1 hour Hand and Foot Reflexology with Scalp Massage

 REJUVENATE   Php 780

1 hour Back and Scalp Massage with Foot Reflexology

LUXURIATE    Php 1400

2 hours Lurra Body Scrub with Foot Reflexology

30 MINUTE ACACIA HEAD & SHOULDERS MASSAGE    Php 300

1 hour and 15 minutes/ Php 1,200