Have a Spa Day at Glen Ivy Hot Springs Resort

My daughter and I had the most wonderful spa day at Glen Ivy. We were so impressed how clean the pools are and also the friendly staff which made our day extra special. Clean towels at every pool and you were encouraged to use all the amenities they offered. We ended the day with the grotto . The most luxurious creamy essential oil fused lotion was painted on our arms , legs and torso. Then we relaxed in the peaceful underground Grotto which is like a cave with beautiful music. You can feel the moisture of the lotion softening your skin. Then we entered the shower area, and spent the last 20 minutes in the grotto with hot tea and fruit. It was a wonderful experience to share with my daughter. I highly recommend Glen Ivy for a day of self indulgence.

Only an hour and a half from San Diego, I visited with a large group of girlfriends in early May for a half-day. We spent time at the different pools and saunas around the property. Fairly crowded, but still enough space to find seating. Super friendly and helpful staff who helped answer questions and kept the property super clean and organized. Absolutely gorgeous setting surrounded by hills. I'd love to come back to spend a full day with more time at each pool and to book a spa service.

My mother and I chose Glen Ivy Spa as our birthday celebration spot. I'm not much for the flow of the masses. However, this time, I did, and Glen Ivy stood up to all of the hype. The massage rooms were clean, tranquil, perfectly lit, and music volume and choice conducive to a relaxing and healing experience. My masseur hit all the right spots during my stress relieving massage with the correct pressure, was attentive, pleasant, professional, and skilled. My mother, who usually complains about foot massages and will bypass one when getting a pedicure, loved her aromatherapy massage. The mineral water jacuzzis were at the perfect temperature. The facility was well kept and clean. All of the staff spoke in tones that were conducive to a relaxing experience. The mud bath, though, I wish was a bit warmer. However, I do wish there was a no phone policy. Some of the other patrons were loud on their phones and were dismissive to others' privacy. There are signs stating for everyone to speak in spa voices, which many ignored. The food at the Cafe was delicious. I would highly recommend this experience. That's what it is, an experience, to others, and already have.

This place has always been a great relaxing place to spend the day, my only complaint was it was really difficult to get a service booked. I couldn’t book a couples massage online and online said you had to call to book. I called during business hours two different days and both times sat on hold for over 30 mins and never got a live person to book. When I arrived the day of my reservations I couldn’t add a service since they were booked even though it was just a random Monday.

Glen Ivy Hot Springs now feels more like a party resort than a spa in my opinion. When I first visited years ago, it was a different vibe. My partner and I visited on a Thursday, and there were so many people and the pools were incredibly crowded. I feel like the capacity needs to be lowered for people to have a more relaxing experience, but obviously that impacts how much money they are making. Spa etiquette is not enforced at all so people are entering pools without rinsing first, and they get super dirty. Glen Ivy also allows alcohol all over the resort and in the pools, which contributes to more noise and less of a relaxing atmosphere. There were many people who were clearly drunk and one woman even spilled some of her drink in the sulfur mineral soaking pool we were in. Some type of etiquette needs to be enforced, and I don't think alcohol should be allowed in all the pools. Glen Ivy could be an amazing experience if they made some improvements. It's a beautiful place with amazing landscaping and hydrotherapy options. My experience simply wasn't relaxing because of all of the above so I would personally go to an actual spa instead of coming back here, but I also know some people like the party vibe and it seems like that's the brand direction they have chose at Glen Ivy.