BILOXI CASINO SPAS
BILOXI CASINO SPAS
The story goes that luxury spas started popping up in casinos to keep the wives and lovers of high-rolling whales busy (and out of the way) while they hit the craps table or the poker room. While it used to be that nearly 100% of spa visits were made by women, the demographics and customer base is changing rapidly. Spas aren’t just for the ladies anymore.
Everyone always asks us which spa is the best in Biloxi. And, truth be told, at this point we don’t have an answer. There are simply too many amazing spas, and not enough data to crown one spa the best. We’ll be working with our readership and partners to name the Best Spa in Biloxi in 2016, but for now you’ll just have to visit them all and judge for yourself. And, be sure to let us know which spa you think is best. Treat yourself to a massage, facial, or pedicure at every spa in town and then report your findings back to us at Best Bets. Talk about a great excuse to get out there and complete some feel good community service!
Below is brief synopsis of the Casino-based spas in Biloxi (in no special order) with links to the websites for both the properties that house the spas and the spas themselves.
Senses Spa and Salon
Located at the IP Casino Resort Spa
The folks over at the IP Casino Resort Spa have really outdone themselves with the Senses Spa and Salon. With a URL of www.ipbiloxi.com/relax you know that the designers had one thing on their mind when putting together this amazing space: To always place pampering their guests as the most important part of the concept. Simply walking into the simple and elegant space lowers one’s heart rate. The calming atmosphere—just steps from the hustle and bustle of the casino floor—instantly makes guests feel as though they have been transported miles and miles to a comfortable escape built just for them.
The long list of Spa Services and Packages at Senses could keep you comfortable for days. Indeed, the sheer amount of services offered is nearly mind-boggling. From their Ultimate Combination packages to their signature massages—and everything in between—guests at Senses have an amazing array of choices. Need your hair cut or styled? Done! Need makeup services? They do it at Senses! Do you like having 7 different massage options? Great, because Senses has at least 8. Scrubs, wraps, manicures, pedicures, waxing, facials, nail services…..milk baths? Yep. Even milk baths.
Senses has specific services for men. If you are a fella who wants to look dapper in the poker room, this is the place for you. Senses also specializes in treatments for couples, so bring your partner along for a sensual couple’s session and you might just get lucky twice in one day at the IP Casino Resort Spa!
Bellissimo Spa and Salon
Located at Harrah’s Gulf Coast
The beautiful Bellissimo Spa and Salon carries on a tradition all come to expect from the dozens of Caesars Entertainment properties: Exquisite spas and salons. When one enters the impressive 16,000 square foot Bellissimo—which dominates the 3rd floor of the newly renovated Harrah’s Gulf Coast Casino Hotel—the calming and nurturing vibe is immediately felt. Like other fine spas in the Biloxi region, the folks at Harrah’s Gulf Coast have paid exquisite attention to details to give its guests a true escape inside an escape. Without being pretentious, this very accessible spa and salon will leave you feeling rejuvenated, spoiled, and very appreciative.
The Bellissimo offers a full range of treatments and specialty procedures, but also has all the basics. With a whopping 75+ individual types of treatments and services, there is hardly any pampering that the Bellissimo does not offer its guests. Starting out in the eucalyptus infused steam room is always a great way to begin one’s escape, but that is just the beginning. The bubbling immersion tubs will certainly take you away, and the wide array of massage options will leave you limp like a noodle. A very happy noodle. Whether it be a hot stone, Swedish, Ashiatsu, aromatherapy, or therapeutic massage you will likely end your precious minutes on the table begging to stay longer. “Can I just sleep here for awhile?,” is what I asked after a massage at the Bellissimo, and the therapist was happy to let me stay alone in the room for a spell to prepare myself for the harsh, real world that I would soon have to face. But, not before one more go-round in that amazing steam room!
The Spa at Beau Rivage
Located at The Beau Rivage
Everything seems to be wonderful at the Beau Rivage, and because of this guests are immediately expecting to be blown away by The Spa. There are so many wonderful things about this property, and The Spa at Beau Rivage does not disappoint or tarnish the reputation of one of Southern Mississippi’s crown jewels. Located on the peaceful 2nd floor of The Beau you’ll find a perfect retreat. A full co-ed fitness center is just the beginning. Fully equipped with machines to get your cardio pumping, circuit training to work your whole body, and a state-of-the-art set of weight machines (and even old-fashioned free weights), guests at the Beau Rivage and get their pump on without even indulging in the spa itself. Men and women both will enjoy the separate saunas, steam rooms, and plunge pools, and even the locker rooms and shower areas are beautiful and relaxing. All guests can enjoy the fitness center for a small daily charge.
While the fitness center may be the hub of the spa, it is what happens in the private and sensual treatment facilities that really makes this an amazing respite from the real world. With about 10 different massage options—ranging from classic Swedish to the signature Deep South Massage—guests can enjoy a different massage every day of the week, and two different ones on the weekends! The Spa at Beau Rivage also offers some amazing massages for couples and has a very popular prenatal program. They even have 4th trimester healing massage!
Never to be outdone, the folks at the Beau Rivage not only provide an amazing fitness center, spa, and salon on the 2nd floor, they bring their services to any floor. What? Did you hear that correctly? Fortunately, yes. Yes you did. The Beau Rivage offers in-room massages. And, anyone who has stepped foot in a Beau Rivage hotel room knows that getting a massage in your own room is akin to drinking wine on your own vineyard.
Rock Spa
Located at The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Biloxi
The Rock Spa is definitely the most gentle thing you’ll encounter at the beauty of a property we all know and love at The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Biloxi. Chic, hip, and other chic and hip words best describe this amazing spa. All the spas housed in Hard Rock properties are amazing, and the Rock Spa at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Biloxi does not disappoint. Walking in one feels like an A-Lister getting primped for a night being seen and getting chased by the paparazzi. Or, it also might you feel like a guy who just had a string of good luck at table games and has some extra jingle in the pocket and wants a celebratory massage. No matter how you feel walking in, one thing is certain: You’ll feel and look damn good coming out.
So, what kind of treatments and services can one get at the Rock Spa? Great question. The full service spa and salon offers the works. Facials, massages, hair services, body treatments, waxes and hair removal, manicure, pedicures, package deals, and a whole bunch of add-on services.
With about 10 different types of facials available, about the same number of massage options to choose from, and a whole host of different body treatments, manicures, and pedicures it is easy to spend the better part of the day at the spa getting pampered. And, if it is being pampered that you are after, The Rock Spa has some great packages including the “Take it Easy” Package that will keep you busy for about 4 hours with a facial, massage, manicure, and pedicure.
Golden Nugget Spa and Salon
Located at Golden Nugget Biloxi
The Golden Nugget Biloxi has really emerged as the anchor of what we call East Casino Row. With loads of improvements to the property in recent years, it is not surprising that the Golden Nugget Spa and Salon is nothing short of impressive.
The modern and updated fitness center has all the elliptical machines, treadmills, and bikes to work on your cardio, and the great selection of resistance machines, free weights, and core strength equipment will make you so strong you’ll rip the arm off a slot machine when you hit the gaming floor after hitting the gym.
Fitting for the casino name, the 24K treatments at the Golden Nugget Spa and Salon are a great choice for guests. The 24K Signature Facial and 24K Signature Massage are a sure winner every time, or really indulge and enjoy the Signature Package and enjoy both a 24K massage and 24K facial at a discounted combination rate. Or, try the Perfect Pair, which is a basically The Spa’s version of a buffet; for one price you get to choose two of the following treatments: a massage, a facial, a blissful body scrub, or a manicure/pedicure combo.
Spa services can also be performed right in your room if you want to relax in the comfort of your home away from home. Or, if you are on the go or need to get back to the tables in a hurry the Golden Nugget Spa and Salon has great “Mini Escapes” that consist of affordable and instantly refreshing 25 minute massages, sole renewals, and express facials.
Pure Spa
Located at The Palace Casino Resort
When people think of The Palace Casino and Resort in Biloxi descriptions like “clean” and “refreshing” and “a breath of fresh air” are often thought of. So, it is fitting that the spa at this jewel of a property is simply called Pure Spa. And, it doesn’t disappoint. With an unpretentious and approachable set of treatments—all at prices that won’t leave you feeling relaxed from your massage but also stressed to the max about the lightness of your purse or wallet upon exiting.
Focusing on rejuvenation and restoration, the treatments at Pure Spa range from classic massages like Swedish and Hot Stone to advanced Medi-Cupping and Magnetic Reflexology options. Pure Spa also offers Custom Massages that are specifically catered to what the guest wants, and also has prenatal massages.
Pure Spa’s package deals are what really set it apart from the other wonderful spas in Biloxi. For example, The Pure Package includes a facial, a massage, a manicure, a pedicure, and a catered lunch. Uh, hello! Or, what about the Pure Fusion Signature Package that last over 4 hours and includes Pure’s Signature (this means best) body polish, massage, facial, pedicure, and catered lunch? It is tough to think of a better way to spend half a day, isn’t it? Pure Spa also offers a complete detox package, exceptional mother-to-be massages, a couple massage, and the Pampered Princess Package designed specifically for teens.
Pure Spa has put together a great printable brochure that lists all of its services and treatments, and it also lists the prices and durations of each selection.