3 photosSanctuary Spa
The slow-down spa on South Shepherd
4.8
289 Google reviews
“Gabby was the best masseuse I’ve ever had.”
“I had the BEST facial I’ve ever had!!”
“they pamper you from the time you walk in until you leave”
“has a very zen, calming feel”
Worth knowing
“I recommend not booking same-day or next-day appointments here”
All quotes are verbatim from public Google reviews of Sanctuary Spa. Read them on Google →
Treatments & Services
Signature: Minkyti Facial
Editor’s Take
Longtime clients point to low staff turnover and an owner who works the floor, which is usually the difference between a spa you visit once and one you keep for a decade. Therapists here get requested by name constantly, and that is exactly why the flag in the reviews matters: book weeks out if you want a specific person. Come early for the relaxation room; leaving it off your visit is wasting half the ticket.
— Max Palmer
About
Sanctuary Spa is a classic full-menu day spa: 60-minute and couples massages, sea salt scrubs, seaweed wraps, a 90-minute Minkyti facial, G-5 cellulite massage, plus waxing and lash and brow tinting. Prenatal massage and personalized facials come up often among its regulars. The visit itself is part of the product, with a relaxation room, tea, and a drink on arrival mentioned across reviews. It carries a 4.8 rating over 289 reviews. Appointments are required.
Highlights
- ✓Couples massage on the menu
- ✓Seaweed wraps and sea salt scrubs
- ✓Prenatal massage available
- ✓Lash and brow tinting
- ✓Appointment required
Best For
Couples and self-care regulars who want an unhurried, old-school day spa afternoon
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Contact & Info
Phone
+1713-622-7722Website
www.besanctuary.comHours
Mon-Fri 9:00-20:00, Sat 9:00-19:00, Sun 11:00-17:00
Languages
English
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