AWAY Spa
📍 Gay-friendly spas in Fort Lauderdale
AWAY Spa in Fort Lauderdale offers a mixed experience that can vary significantly based on the therapist. Some visitors have praised the exceptional service and friendly staff, highlighting memorable massages and attentive care. However, others have reported disappointing encounters, noting rough techniques and lack of professionalism. The spa's ambiance and front desk service are often commended, but the quality of massages can be inconsistent.
Despite the variability, AWAY Spa has its highlights, such as skilled therapists like Marco and Lucy, who are known for their expertise. The spa's commitment to customer service is evident in the efforts to resolve issues, like retrieving forgotten items. While some massages may fall short, the overall experience can be enhanced by choosing the right therapist and taking advantage of the spa's amenities.
Features and services of AWAY Spa
Service options
- On-site services
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Skincare treatments
Amenities
- Membership
- Toilet
Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Planning
- Appointments recommended
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Paid street parking
- Valet parking
AWAY Spa is in position 47 out of 47 in gay-friendly spas in Fort Lauderdale
Customer Reviews
AWAY Spa has a rating of 3.7 out of 5 based on over 20 reviews on Google
Excellent 80 min massage by Marco!! 10/10 Every staff member I encountered was warm and friendly. I accidentally left my earrings in the robe pocket and they quickly tracked it down and found them for me. Superb!
There used to be a masseuse, Daniella, who gave the best massage ever. I’m sure she left the away spa because she was the only thing great about it. Had one of the worst massages. De-stress massage 50 minutes created more stress than when I came in. How do you get out of a horrible massage?? It’s like being trapped for almost an hour in a torture chamber. I’m not even sure the lady I had has a massage license. She would hit parts of my body in a painful way. She used SO much oil it was ridiculous-splashing it on me. She was very rough with the sheets. Truly didn’t seem like she knew what she was doing at all. Her nails were scratching me when her hands were angled a certain way. Just moved so fast, so rough. Nothing relaxing about it. I should have cancelled when I found out Daniella left. My husband left his massage and said it was awful as well. The W in general has been very disappointing and the spa is the cherry on top of the nightmare.
If give -5 stars if I could. Don’t even consider getting a massage here. This is apparently a 5 star hotel and the spa was giving 0 star. Truly the worst massage I’ve ever had in my life. So terrible. From the moment I arrived they gave me a robe to change in the bathroom and there wasn’t even a hook on the door to change so I asked to remove my clothes in the room instead of putting on the robe. The masseuse would put pressure on a spot and just keep her hand there. No massaging was truly done. A deep tissue was booked & it was far from that. Mind you this was a birthday gift. What a complete waste of money and time. 20% gratuity is already charged, which is not a problem because that’s the normal standard. But if you’re gonna already include tip, at least give a 20% service as the bare minimum.
One of the best massages I've ever had. Really worked into the sore spots where it was needed and made me feel comfortable the entire time. Very communicative and exactly what I needed!
Wow. My experience today at the AWAY spa was fantastic. Ian who was running the front desk had the best energy!! He was so polite and accommodating. He took me on a little tour and was waiting when I got out to assist with turning on the steam shower. My massage therapist (I think his name was Jaime)was pretty good. I had to adjust the pressure more often than I prefer but I rather that than it being too much or too little. All in all I highly recommend.
I had a great experience at the spa. Lucy was amazing. I was in bad shape with neck, back, and shoulder pain. I had two massage sessions and a CBD oil treatment. I left feeling like a new man! I would highly recommend Lucy for any massage requests at this spa!
Recommended by Sandra Sephirin, Senior Event Manager, I had a 50 minute massage with Gabriella. The experience was exceptional even in comparison to what is expected at a W hotel. The front staff was polite, I was guided and received explicit instruction to make service transitions smooth. My therapist Gabriella, was very accomplished at her craft, I highly recommend her and taking a visit to the Away Spa.
Information about AWAY Spa
Address
AWAY Spa is located at 401 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, United States
Phone
The phone number of AWAY Spa is +1 954-414-8233
Website
The website of AWAY Spa is: marriott.com/en-us/hotels/fllwh-w-fort-lauderdale/experiences
Business Hours
Monday: 10:00–18:00
Tuesday: 10:00–18:00
Wednesday: 10:00–18:00
Thursday: 10:00–18:00
Friday: 10:00–18:00
Saturday: 10:00–18:00
Sunday: 10:00–18:00