Spa Reviews - eforea: spa at Hilton
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Spa treatments with a difference is what makes eforea: spa at Hilton so special, reports Marc Llewellyn.
Hilton on the Park Melbourne, Hilton Surfers Paradise, and Hilton Queenstown, New Zealand – some of the best hotels in the Southern Hemisphere have reached new heights with the emergence of one of the world's fastest growing spa brands.
I've had a lot of massages and I'm a big fan of the leading Australian-based spa brand LI'TYA, and I'm happy to discover that eforea: spa at Hilton picked LI'TYA products out of a range of contenders for many of their treatments.
The only other products to make the grade were also proudly Australian-made, by VitaMan. Both LI'TYA and VitaMan utlise native plant extracts and claim to adhere to ancient Aboriginal principals.
As I'm a man – and men make up a large percentage of people who stay at Hilton Hotels and Resorts around the world – I've opted for the eforea Signature Three-Part Recharging Massage,using VitaMan products. It's one of 'the men's journey' treatments on offer.
Apparently, you can't get any of the treatments on the extensive eforea spa menu anywhere else – so here goes...
It starts off with a warm bamboo massage, meant to release tight muscles as my masseuse rolls the stems firmly over my back and legs. A deep muscle massage, using Swedish and stretching techniques - with oil smelling of cinnamon and citrus - follows. This effectively removes the tension from my back, shoulders and neck. Then comes a full body massage, including a scalp massage.
I leave exceptionally relaxed, and the pleasant scent of the oils left on my body stay with me for the rest of the day.
Many men are a bit daunted by the thought of a luxury massage, but I recommend this one whole-heartedly. It's strong enough to make you feel as if your muscles have had a good going over, yet the masseuse's hands flicker and sweep across your body with a welcome delicacy from time to time too.
eforea: spa at Hilton offers a range of treatments for both men and women, including the very popular Signature Correcting Facial. This includes a deep cleansing massage, a hydrating peel-off masque, and an acupressure scalp massage. This is followed by a cooling eye and face treatment.
Others that grabbed my attention included a Meditation Massage, a tandem massage (involving two therapists), and an All-Over Detox.
The spa at Hilton on the Park Melbourne features six treatment rooms, eforea arrival and transition lounges, a fitness centre, pool and thermal pods. The spa at Hilton Surfers Paradise has seven treatment rooms including a contemporary Vichy Shower (wet room) and two double rooms for couples.
The spa at Hilton Queenstown has 10 treatment rooms, including a couples room, a gym, steam room, sauna and 25-metre pool. The opulent facility flows seamlessly over three levels, linked by a grand spiral staircase.
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Visit Hilton on the Park Melbourne Spa at: www.hiltonmelbourne.com.au/spa
or Hilton Surfers paradise spa at http://www.hiltonsurfersparadise.com.au/eforea-spa.html
or Queenstown Hilton Spa at queenstownhilton.com/facilities/eforea-spa-at-hilton.aspx