What is the waiting area like at The Spa at Hammock Beach Resort?
To say the waiting area is grand at The Spa at Hammock Beach Resort is an understatement. Whether you’re waiting to check in or waiting in the relaxation lounge before your treatment, you’ll have plenty of room to spread out. The spa shares space with the fitness center and is located on the bottom level of Hammock Beach Resort. When you walk in, you’ll check in at the long counter in the middle of the room. If there’s not a concierge readily available to set you up, peruse the small spa shop, peek into the fitness center or check out what’s happening in the exercise studio while you wait. Once the spa concierge checks you in, you’ll be greeted by a locker room attendant who will show you to your locker, give you a tour of the wet areas and remind you when it’s about 10 minutes before your treatment so you can head to the relaxation waiting area.
There are two ways to enter the St. Augustine spa: through the main doors on the ground level of the hotel or through the garage. If you’re visiting the spa but you’re not a guest of the hotel, park in the garage and make your way directly to the spa through that entrance. Hotel guests will find it a more soothing experience to enter the spa waiting room area through the main doors on the ground level of Hammock Beach Resort.
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On September 17Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
Can I get treatments in my room at The Spa at Hammock Beach Resort?
Some of the treatments offered at The Spa at Hammock Beach Resort can also be done in your guest room. The simpler spa offerings, like an aromatherapy massage or spa massage, are perfect options for in-room treatments. Facials, body wraps and scrubs are better off performed in the spa itself, where all the amenities for cleanup and add-ons are readily available. You can also request to have manicures and pedicures in your room or outside by the pool at the Florida resort. -
On September 17Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
How old does my child need to be to visit The Spa at Hammock Beach Resort?
Hammock Beach Resort is a great option for families with young kids, but The Spa at Hammock Beach Resort is strictly for mature guests. Your child must be at least 16 in order to enjoy massages or body services, and you must be present with your child during the entire treatment. There are some facials and massages that the Florida spa recommends for teens, and the therapists will also create some fun manicure and pedicure options for kids. Your child can enjoy the spa’s nail services if he or she is younger than 16. The Spa at Hammock Beach Resort requests that you call ahead to reserve an appointment for your child so it can make sure the appropriate staff is available. -
On September 17Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
Does The Spa at Hammock Beach Resort have a shop to purchase products used during treatments?
The Spa at Hammock Beach Resort does sell the products used during treatments, and you’ll see them lining the wall opposite the check-in desk. All of the products used during your treatment at the Florida spa can be found here, as well as small gift items like candles and jewelry. If you’re looking for a specific product used during your treatment or recommended by your spa therapist, our Forbes Travel Guide editors suggest asking the spa concierge — he or she will gladly find it for you. -
On September 17Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
What should I wear to a treatment at The Spa at Hammock Beach Resort?
Wear comfortable clothes to The Spa at Hammock Beach Resort — the main purpose of the Florida spa is to relax. Come in your street clothes, but enjoy a stay at the spa in its provided robes and slippers. If you choose to swim in the pools or sit in the Jacuzzi located in the pool area, you’ll need to wear a bathing suit; if you plan to soak in the steam, sauna or inhalation rooms in the locker areas of the Florida spa, towels are provided for your comfort. You can relax in the relaxation and waiting rooms in your robe, or change into whatever is most comfortable. You’ll likely be disrobed during your treatment, but you’ll be fully covered by sheets and towels throughout your service. If you’re more comfortable wearing undergarments during your treatment, just let your spa therapist know and he or she will make adjustments to make sure you’re comfortable. -
On September 17Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
What's the latest treatment offered at The Spa at Hammock Beach Resort?
The Spa at Hammock Beach Resort offers monthly specials, which typically feature new treatments or a combination of treatments from the spa menu. Just this February, the Florida spa focused solely on the scent of vanilla. There was a Vanilla Rose Retreat ($140) that included a 30-minute vanilla spice revitalizing scrub followed by a 50-minute massage. The spa also offered a vanilla-rose pedicure ($60) and manicure ($40), which came with an exfoliation and massage of the feet and calves or hands and arms, followed by a polish of your choice. The Pure Bliss facial ($110) uses aromatherapy to help reveal a youthful, vibrant complexion in addition to treating your skin for impurities and problem areas. You can find the monthly specials in the spa area or with the Hammock Beach Resort concierge. -
On September 17Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
Are there any specialized treatments for men at The Spa at Hammock Beach Resort?
Men deserve some pampering, too, which is the why The Spa at Hammock Beach Resort offers a few treatments geared specifically toward the male set. The Men-icure, a manicure designed just for men, includes nail shaping, cuticle care and buffing for complete maintenance. It ends with a hydrating hand lotion, leaving hands looking healthy and feeling soft.
Male golfers will also love the Golfer-sage. The 80-minute treatment includes a head-to-toe massage that specifically addresses the areas of the body (shoulders, hips and legs) that are prone to strains from the game. This massage also includes some stretching and moving, so your limbs will be fully ready for the next swing you take at the Florida resort. -
On September 17Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
What unique treatments are available at The Spa at Hammock Beach Resort?
The Spa at Hammock Beach Resort has a few unique treatments you might want to consider. One of the most interesting is the propolis facial, which uses a Brazilian ingredient called propolis to help build the health and immunity of the skin. This facial is meant to nourish, hydrate and rejuvenate all skin types.
The Fountain of Youth facial is often referred to as a “non-surgical facelift.” It uses a mix of enzymes and proteins to improve the skin’s health through cell regeneration, leaving your skin feeling softer and a bit tighter.
Finally, golfers will love the unique Golfer-sage. The 80-minute treatment includes a head-to-toe massage specifically focused on the areas of the body prone to stress and strain from playing golf. This therapy also includes some stretching and moving, so your limbs will be fully ready for the next swing you take at the Florida resort. -
On September 17Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
What kinds of scrubs are offered at The Spa at Hammock Beach Resort?
The Spa at Hammock Beach Resort offers two scrubs. The first is the pineapple papaya scrub. Inspired by the beaches that line the Florida resort, this scrub is a whole-body polishing treatment that uses a papaya-pineapple-grape-seed scrub to exfoliate your skin. After the exfoliation, a warm tropical body moisturizer is massaged into the skin to moisturize you from head to toe.
The second scrub is the Cinnamon Beach Feet. This foot treatment starts with an exfoliation from the feet to the knees using a cinnamon scrub. Next, you’ll enjoy a foot and calf massage with cinnamon lotion before polish is applied to get your feet ready for the beach. -
On September 17Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
What kinds of salon treatments are offered at The Spa at Hammock Beach Resort?
The Spa at Hammock Beach Resort offers a variety of salon treatments that range from eyebrow shaping to luxury pedicures. While you’re at The Spa at Hammock Beach Resort, take time to primp at the salon with some of these treatments.
Waxing. Book an appointment for any waxing — including eye, lip, chin, bikini and back — and get ready for the beach at Hammock Beach Resort.
Paraffin. If you book a manicure and pedicure, consider adding some paraffin to your treatment. The paraffin wax treatment leaves your hands and feet feeling soft and hydrated. The paraffin system is portable and can also be used during facials and massages at the Florida spa.
The salon also offers manicures and pedicures that range from the traditional to the special Hammock Beach Manicure and Pedicure, which includes a coconut milk hand and foot soak as well as heated stones. There’s also a little something for men — the Men-icure, a male-oriented manicure that includes nail shaping, cuticle care and buffing. -
On September 17Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
What kinds of nail services are offered at The Spa at Hammock Beach Resort?
The salon at The Spa at Hammock Beach Resort offers various nail services, so your hands and feet will be ready to show off at the beach.
The standard manicure and pedicure includes nail shaping, cuticle trimming and a hand and foot massage, which is followed by a polish application. The pedicure includes a whirlpool bath to help soothe tired feed. You can up the pampering ante of the traditional manicure and pedicure with the Hammock Beach Manicure and Pedicure treatment, which includes a coconut milk hand and foot soak before moving into the salon manicure and pedicure. You’ll also be treated to heated stones during your hand and foot massage.
You can also opt for the Sea Detox Pedicure Ritual. This pedicure combines rare mineral-rich clays, sea kelp and rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang essential oils to hydrate the skin. Finally, men might want to try the Men-icure — a manicure for men that includes nail shaping, cuticle care and buffing for complete nail maintenance. -
On September 17Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
What kinds of wraps are offered at The Spa at Hammock Beach Resort?
There are just a couple of body wraps on the menu at The Spa at Hammock Beach Resort, but the ones listed are sure to leave you in a state of pure bliss. (Be sure to check the monthly specials at the Florida spa, too, as there might be some new wraps offered at introductory prices.)
The green tea and ginger wrap starts with a body scrub containing antioxidants and nutrients and is followed by a body wrap with green tea to balance the yin and yang of your body’s composition, ginger root to invigorate your mind and a seaweed algae to stimulate your body’s metabolism. You’ll finish with a papaya pineapple lotion massaged into your skin, which will leave a lasting scent and sense of serenity. The second wrap is the Brazilian rainforest wrap. It was created from ingredients found in the Brazilian rainforest. Honeybees collect the raw materials to produce a propolis serum that is naturally high in antioxidants and healing properties. That propolis is applied to your skin, which is then wrapped up and left to soak in all the nutrients. To further seal in the propolis, warm coconut milk is poured over your body and gently massaged in after the wrap. -
On September 17Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
What kinds of massages are offered at The Spa at Hammock Beach Resort?
Massages are one of the most requested treatments at The Spa at Hammock Beach Resort, and the Florida spa offers a vast selection of them. If you’re not sure which one to book, consult with the spa concierge and he or she will make a few suggestions. Here are some popular picks.
Golfer-sage. The perfect massage for golfers — both novices and veterans — the Golfer-sage is an 80-minute treatment that includes a head-to-toe massage specifically focused on the areas of the body prone to stress and strain from playing golf. This therapy also includes some stretching and moving, so your limbs are fully ready for the next swing. Swedish massage. This traditional full-body massage is one of the most requested services at The Spa at Hammock Beach Resort. It promotes relaxation and increases circulation.
Back, neck and shoulder massage. One of our favorite treatments, this 25-minute massage focuses solely on the back, neck and shoulders — or as we like to call them, the stress areas. Our Forbes Travel Guide editors thought this massage was the perfect way to start a day before hitting the beach.
The Hammock massage. The St. Augustine spa’s signature massage, this treatment is fully customizable. The spa therapists blend elements of lomilomi, hot stone, aromatherapy and Swedish massage to help you fully relax and let go.
Therapeutic massage. If stress is consuming you, try the therapeutic massage. This treatment uses a series of strokes, pressure and kneading to help relax muscles and relieve tension, all while releasing toxins from the body.
Couples massage. For couples wanting a little alone time, the couples massage ($210 per person) is a great way to reconnect. The side-by-side Swedish massages take place in a couples treatment room, but you can request a different kind of massage in the room for two for an extra fee.
Warm coconut stone massage. The traditional hot stone massage is given a bit of a boost with warm coconut cream, which helps to release back and spine tension.
Cinnamon Beach Feet. This fun foot treatment includes a scrub and cinnamon lotion combined with a pedicure for beach-ready feet.
