The Hershey Spa often offers promotions for, a day at the spa, using specific packages. Packages vary, but Tara and I took advantage of a package that included lunch at the Oasis, a traditional massage and a 30 minute facial. Becuase this was a day at the spa package we were also allowed to use the pool at the hotel.
Heaven, this was a fantastic day of relaxation.
Check-in was easy, though you should arrive early since there is some paperwork you need to fill out. The staff was friendly and professional.
Our first stop was lunch at the Oasis. It was a nice lunch, but I thought it was overpriced. They offered all cold foods, mostly cold meats and salads. They tasted very good and were high end, healthier foods. But the best part was the desserts. They also offered juices and teas to drink.
After that we had a good hour or so before our massages and decided to check out the indoor and outdoor pools.
The indoor pool was a smaller pool with hot tub next to it. It was a nice quiet area with a couple other people who were visiting the spa there. Otherwise it was unremarkable as far as hotel pools.
The outdoor pool was great though, one of the best I've visited. There was a family pool with slides and sprinkler types of things. It looked like it would be fun if you were traveling with children. However, I was with adults and headed to the adult pool, which is an infinity pool. The pool was the perfect temperature. I've never been in a pool where you walked right in and never noticed a change in temperature, it was heaven! There were ledges around the pool making it a nice place to sit in the pool and hang out with friends.
When our massage appointments were due we headed back to the spa and hung out in the aroma room (since you can't talk in the quiet rooms). I found the people who came and went through the room were fairly friendly. The massage was great and after I was done I met with Tara in the aromatherapy room again and waited for my facial. Tara and I had slightly different experiences with the facials. It was nice, too short, and did not consist of a hard sell at the end, thankfully! I've had massages and facials at many a spa over the years and in terms of the quality of the massage and facial I thought they were just as good, if not better, then other spas I have been to.
Tara and I are already discussing when the next day at the spa will be, though I think we'll stay overnight at the hotel to make it an even more relaxing experience.
