Idlewild Spa

I’ve gone here a few times and always had a great experience. I feel like the price is worth it just for the amenities. I booked an appt a few weeks ago and when I arrived they couldn’t find my reservation, turns out I had booked it for the previous day and completely missed it. The people working were so nice to me about it and squeezed me in regardless. I seriously was about to cry when I realized my mistake and the manager came out and just said "you’re only human, go relax and we will figure this out" and then proceeded to give me a locker and find someone who could take me for my original service.

I had a wonderful and very relaxing Sunday afternoon at this spa for my birthday! It was very cold outside so I got a great experience with the hot/cold traditional Nordic experience, specifically with the outdoor hot tub. I got a 50minute Nordic massage and my masseuse was wonderful. I was shocked to see the other negative reviews because I had nothing but a fabulous, relaxing, and enjoyable time there. I look forward to going back! Note: they ask phones not to be in use during your time at the spa, want to note that these photos were taken with no one else around to ensure I was not disturbing others 😊

Lovely facility. Massage was decent but no different than a standard massage that typically costs about 1/3 of the price in a non-hotel setting. Was thinking about coming back with friends in the future but decided otherwise after the scolding I was given at checkout about not exiting the spa within 10 minutes after my service (Apparently the spa closed at 5, my service was done at 4:50. I stayed to take a very quick shower so we could head downstairs for a dinner reservation). If you aim to create a luxury experience and charge a luxury price, let your clients take a breath (and a quick shower) before rushing them out the door. I left totally irritated instead of relaxed!

Got to experience a couples massage here yesterday, and it was everything the Twin Cities has been missing for a spa experience! The staff is highly professional and operates like a well oiled machine from start to finish. The fact that the steam room, salt room, hot tub, and sauna are co-ed make it great for couples and groups of friends. Would loved to have been able to order food/lunch to the spa, but the hotel only had a grab and go cafe open during the daytime. Our masseuses Natalia and Megan were outstanding! We both have physical jobs, and they performed trigger point release around the shoulders and neck in addition to the full body relaxation massage. We were hosted in the hospitality suite, and it was spacious with sweeping views of the surroundings. I will definitely be going back, and look forward to more amazing experiences here in the future 🙌

We just celebrated our 11-year anniversary and my 40th birthday at Omni Viking Lakes, and it was nothing short of amazing! From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond to make our stay special. They upgraded our room and surprised us with champagne and strawberries, which made the celebration feel so personal and thoughtful. The atmosphere is so relaxing, the spa treatments at Idlewild were incredible, and dinner at Kyndred Hearth was outstanding. Every detail made us feel truly cared for. Thank you for helping create memories we’ll never forget—we can’t wait to come back! The whitcombs

I booked a facial for my birthday and felt thoroughly pampered. Everyone was so nice and my estitician, Melissa, was excellent. Would go again.

Absolutely amazing and the most relaxing day! I came early and enjoyed the outdoor hot tub, sauna, steam room, and (my favorite) the salt room! They had flavored water, tea and snacks, as well as a menu you could order additional food from. My facial from Hayley was fantastic