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Vada Spa

387 Sixth Ave., New York, NY, 10014
nr. Waverly Pl.
212-206-1572

Avg. Rating

7
Atmosphere: 7
Service: 7
"Recommended"

Average Reader Rating on a Scale of 10.

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Bleh

By Namaste225 on 6/7/2012

  • Overall Rating: 2
  • Atmosphere: 2
  • Service: 2
  • No, I would not go back!

This was the grimmest place I ever got a pedicure. Lots of brown tile, brown paint, brown benches and everything worn, worn, worn. Front desk employees completely perfunctory. I was told I'd be taken immediately; an assistant took me to a chair and I sat there with my feet soaking, given no clue as to when someone would come to do my pedicure. Once I was done, I was shoved into a cramped dryer space and ignored for the balance of my visit. Had to scout around for a trashcan to dump my paper slippers, etc., before I left. As I checked out, a lone manicurist lay with her head on folded arms on top of her table. Check out the other, livelier brighter places within a block or two south.

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5 out of 12 people found this review helpful.

No complains

By lisapamperini on 9/15/2011

  • Overall Rating: 10
  • Atmosphere: 10
  • Service: 10
  • Yes, I would go back!

tylerette's review makes me laugh. Was she there to receive a massage or to give one? I had a great massage there. My masseuse's name was Victoria. I had a groupon, but I would come back there for the full price anytime.

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7 out of 14 people found this review helpful.

Nice place

By jenden11 on 3/5/2011

  • Overall Rating: 10
  • Atmosphere: 10
  • Service: 10
  • Yes, I would go back!

I came here before for a facial and had a pretty good experience. Samantha was very knowledgeable and gave me some very good advice with my combination skin. I recently went again with a Travelzoo deal and got their Vada Earth and Sea facial. Again I have absolutely no complaints plus the deal was awesome. Recently I decided to try their laser with Alla and after the first session my legs have no signs of hair and it has been 3 weeks since the laser. I totally love this place and tell all my friends.

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11 out of 16 people found this review helpful.

Don't Get Massages Here

By tylerette on 3/16/2010

  • Overall Rating: 7
  • Atmosphere: (NA)
  • Service: 7
  • No, I would not go back!

I gave Vada three tries before giving up on their massages. The rooms are cramped, the bed is positioned strangely, and when I asked the masseuse to dim the lights, she said that she couldn't. Not sure what was going on there. I think the workers are really great and attentive and perform well, given what they have to work with - it's not the fault of the staff that I'm giving a poor rating - it's the facilities themselves.

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29 out of 52 people found this review helpful.

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