Bel Viso Medical Spa

I wanted to wait to write this review before I can back from Adare Manor in Ireland which was recently named Best Resort in the world by Conde Nest. I had several spa treatments there and a couple of other resorts we stayed at. I can now officially say Arlene is the absolute best I have ever had with both facials and massages. She is absolutely amazing! I cannot wait to get back!

One of the best spa experiences I’ve had ever! I did the get away package and all 3 services (massage, facial, body scrub) were phenomenal. I had 3 different technicians and they were all very skilled, friendly and professional. Nothing felt generic like many places do. It felt customized and not cookie cutter mass production. I came in from Connecticut for the day and will definitely be back! Lovely decor with beautiful views of the ocean. Do give them a try if you’re looking for a great spa experience in Newport!

My wife enjoyed her facial very much. If you haven’t had many massages you will likely find this place just fine. I have had hundreds of massages and found myself underwhelmed and anxious for it to be over, so I could go back to the hotel room and role around on a tennis ball. I had a tepid (luke warm) massage. The “masseuse” basically just leaned her forearm on the routine areas and completely avoided all of the problem areas that I had mentioned. I would say it wasn’t worth the money but the hotel had a $130 credit for the service, so we only had to pay the gratuity. Definitely worth $25 bucks but I would find it difficult to justify ever paying full price for a massage here. Also: there is a sauna in the locker room. No steam room, no hot tub, no co-Ed amenities for couples. Not thumbs down, but no thumbs up either. No thumbs.... just forearm.