A New Bellissima Day Spa

Jill is the best ever! I had a custom facial from her and my skin still feels amazing. She is gentle and calming. She recommended a product for my skin which i purchased and am loving the results. If you are thinking about getting a facial, ask for Jill!
Even though this place is an hour away I will return.

Today I had the most wonderful massage and facial. From the moment I walked in, the staff greeted me warmly. This was my first time having treatments there and I could not have been happier. First I sat in the Sauna for a bit, then cooled off in the shower. They have these very comfy robes to put on too. I was taken upstairs to the Garden Room where I waited for my masseuse. Jurist (sp) was wonderful and applied the right amount of pressure. I also liked the fact that she didn’t talk the entire time so I could totally relax and enjoy. Next was my facial with Megan and she also was just as wonderful as Jurise. I didn’t want either treatment to end! Once the treatments were over, I went back downstairs and took a wonderful shower. Shampoo, conditioner, body gel and a blow dryer are all provided. I was so relaxed I was a bit afraid to drive home.
Thanks Bellissima Spa, I will be back!

My husband bought me The Great Escape package and I thoroughly enjoyed it! I had such a fun and relaxing spa day and would recommend that package to anyone looking for pampering & stress relief!
The Great Escape package comes with a 50 minute massage, 50 minute facial, a light lunch (chicken salad prepared different ways), and a spa meni and pedi. It’s a little pricey at $ 300 but worth saving up for. Total time for this package is 4.5 hours.
Minus 1 star because the building itself is pretty dated. Could definitely use a renovation to give it a more spa look. However, the staff is amazing and great at what they do so I was still very impressed overall.
The ladies who did my massage and my facial were both very experienced. They catered the massage and facial to my preferences. Bonnie, the lady who did my spa mani and pedi was awesome! She did such a great job at making my nails look beautiful! They also lasted weeks after I got them done. She’s a bit on the chatty side but I really enjoyed my conversation with her.
I had an awesome experience and highly recommend this place. Will be coming back for sure!!!

Awful. The staff was kind enough but completely messed up scheduling, lied on payment and then when I finally got in my hair looked nothing like the picture I showed. My hair stylist could tell I wasn’t happy and tried to fix it another way but she had another customer so she rushed and it looked even worse! I was happy to pay and go ! Thank God this was only for my bridal shower and not wedding

I was surprised with a spa day for my birthday last week and had a great experience here. The massage and pedi were nice, but the five stars really goes to the woman who did my facial and bikini wax. I believe her name was Jill. I had never had a bikini wax before but she was very informative about what I could expect and was very friendly! The facial was the best one I have ever had and I haven’t had any issues with the bikini wax which is great because I have very sensitive skin! Will definitely be seeing her again!

My husband treated me to a day of pampering at Bellissima. I had been there once before several years ago and it was a wonderful experience so I looked forward to a repeat. Upon arrival, I noticed that there were very few lights that were turned on making the place look dingy. I was greeted my a nice lady who took me back to the changing area & asked if I’d like the complimentary steam before my massage. Previously, there was a wonderful eucalyptus /​mint scent that lofted in the air of the steam room, this time there was none. The smell in the steam room reminded me of my washing machine if I don’t let it air out. The floor in the steam room is EXTREMELY slippery so be careful. I was offered a glass of water while in the steamroom. The water was warm and have an off taste. The container that the water was is was obviously left from the day before, no ice, nothing refreshing about it.
I was taken upstairs and used the restroom before my massage; the floor was very dirty with hair and debris on the floor. I was there in the morning, it shouldn’t look like this! It was obvious they’ve not cleaned it for awhile.
My massage was FANTASTIC!!! Claudia was wonderful, quiet, and allowed me to just enjoy my peace and quiet, but once again, the room was without a pleasant «spa» smell. I want to be very clear, Claudia did a wonderful job on my massage, this is in no way a reflection on her.
I was taken back to the sunroom to wait for my facial. The furnishings in the sun room are tired looking, nothing sparkled, it seemed quite dreary. The room needs some sprucing up to say the least.
On to my facial. Sonia was AMAZING, I greatly appreciated the different fruity scents that were in her products. The facial was relaxing and rejuvenating. Sonia was knowledgeable about the products and very pleasant.
Next was the pedicure. I was really looking forward to the pedi as the last time I had a pedicure here it was fantastic and very well done. I was taken to the nail area where once again, the lights were turned off, there was a young girl sitting at one of the stations filing her own nails, obviously the child of an employee or owner. I had to walk around her to look at polish colors as she didn’t budge from her spot. I was taken to the pedicure chair and noticed the footbath had a ring around the inside, either stained or not well maintained. The pedicure itself was ok. Nothing special, the nail technician was pleasant but just as I was enjoying the jets of the foot bath, she turned them off, disappointment. The towels she had to work with were torn and tattered.
As I checked out, I was asked where I parked, to which I said the side street. I got to my car to find a $ 46 parking ticket, I didn’t know it was a 2 hour parking zone and nothing was said when I checked in about time limit parking.
When I checked out a woman behind the counter (I am assuming an owner) asked how I was paying, I said gift card, I heard here mumble, «great, no sales.»
Come on Bellissima, you used to be a classy place that I looked forward to visiting and would tell my friends about. Invest some money, clean up /​freshen up the place, bring back that pleasant spa scent and you might have more sales.
Once again, to be clear, this is NOT a reflection on the high quality services I received, the girls were FANTASTIC.

I decided I needed some pampering and I was aware of Bellissima, but in all of my years in Escondido, hadn’t been there. It was time. I reviewed the options and knew I wanted some sort of body treatment that would leave me moist! My skin had been really dry. I finally decided to try the Ayuervedic body treatment and the Ayurvedic scalp treatment. My thought was that with all of the described herbal oils that should if not moisturize, at least coat my skin for a while and I liked the idea of de-​stressing. Because I would be having the scalp treatment, I asked to schedule an appt with a hair stylist so I could have my hair washed and styled before I left.
On the day of my appt, I arrived 10 minutes late. I called to let them know and they said it was not a problem. When I arrived, I was given some forms to complete and the first person I saw told me that I was fine and there would be plenty of time for me to steam and then be on time for my appt. I’m new to this process, so I’m counting on them to tell me what to do and where to go. The next person comes and takes my paperwork and leads me to the dressing room to change into a robe and slippers. She informs me that because I am late, I won’t be able to steam. Okay. Not a problem, but, it was annoying that I sat for 10 minutes waiting before my appt. Seems like there was actually plenty of time to steam.
When my tech came to get me, she was friendly and took me back to the room. I explained it was my first time having this type of treatment and she directed me to lay face down on the bed. She explained what her plan was for the treatments and she said since I was having two treatments, she was going to do them without a shower break between them. I said ok, then she left the room while I got situated.
I won’t go through step by step of every detail, but I noticed immediately, that the treatment was not as described when she started with the exfoliation and dry brushing, then went to oil, then went to the mask. The description stated the mask came first, then the exfoliation, then the oils. When I expressed concern because I didn’t want to leave dryer than I arrived, she said the oil needed to go first to help the mask go on smoothly. Once I was coated in the mask, she did a head massage and then told me that she was going to have me shower after all because she felt I would be more comfortable that way. I’m glad we did that. We went downstairs and I showered the mask off of my body. Then I went back to the room and we started the scalp treatment. Also, not as described. here was a drip of oils onto my forehead and there was a scalp massage and foot massage and i was happy that she decided to put more oil on my arms and legs, but there was no described brushing method or mask, basically the oil was just massaged into my head and my hair was knotted up. It actually wasn’t all that relaxing. When it was over, she asked if i wanted the tea that comes with it and I said I did and she took me downstairs and brought my tea. She didn’t suggest I finish with steam, which I realized later was how the treatment was described.
After sitting with my tea, I asked Girl #2 if I could stay in my robe while I got my hair done, she didn’t like the idea, but when i explained I didn’t want to get the oil that was in my hair all over my clothes, she said I could do that and that she would come get me. Next came another lady who was the hair dresser. The ONLY hair dresser that was there. She apologized profusely and I could tell she felt really bad, but she had an appt and no one had made me an appt for my hair. I told her it was fine and I showered off, got dressed and went home and to shower and do my hair. it wasn’t a huge deal and saved me money, but it was annoying.
I luckily was on the website a few days ahead of my appt and saw that they had a special on gift certificates where you received an extra $ 15 for each $ 100 you bought on a gift certs, so I bought $ 200 for $ 230 on a gift cert that was waiting for me when I got there. Additionally, there was a 10% off of the Ayurvedic services for June, so my cost was under $ 200 and I left the rest for the tip. The price was good. I was just disappointed with the service and disorganization. I really liked the technician I had, I just think that she wasn’t very trained on the Ayurvedic and they should have someone who is trained on that if someone schedules a service like that. I would not get that service again. Also whoever I spoke to on the phone to schedule was in a rush and so not only didn’t want to discuss the different services, which I tried to do to make sure I got what would be best for me, but also failed to schedule my hair appt.
Would I go back? Maybe. If it was a good deal, but I would NOT get Ayurvedic service again. I think spas are everywhere and it is super important to make a good first impression to get those return customers.

I’ve been going to Bellisima for steam and massages for 7 years. The staff is wonderful and conversational as much as the client wants to be. Sometimes I’m in a quiet mood and they respect that. I like the historic building rather than a contemporary-​designed spa and always leave there feeling like royalty. It is so nice to have a reasonably priced spa in North County. Thank you, Bellissima!

Went for my grandmas birthday on Saturday and was greeted by a fabulous lady. We all had massages and facials. I had the best massage man ever! His name was dean and it was the best massage ever! Thank you to the wonderful staff and yummy cranberry juice! Will definatelt be back!

I was a little worried because all the reviews mentioning manicures weren’t all that positive. The whole staff was super friendly, and Bonnie did an amazing job on my nails. It was my first time getting a gel manicure, and I couldn’t be happier. I think I found my new favorite place and person to do my nails =D

Originally 1 star. For my birthday, a friend gave me a gift certificate good for a mani and mini pedi. Absolutely the worst job. I do better at home. The manicurist spent more time removing polish from my skin than she did putting it on. Not worth it and I will not be going back. The lady was very loud (which negates the calming effects of mani/​pedi) and the music did not help (top 40 pop). What a joke. **Turns out this lady is the owner!
Edit: went back and showed the receptionist. She redeemed my gift card and scheduled me an appointment with a different manicurist to redo my nails for free. I’ll use the gift card for a massage instead. Changed to three stars and will reevaluate after I use the gift card and get the nails redone.
Second Edit: Went in to get my nails redone. They fixed them free of charge, and allowed me to get a shelac manicure for free, which is awesome. Quality wise, I still would go to a cheaper palce for my nails. The pedicure chair really just vibrates, which is awkward and not relaxing at all.
The receptionist was very nice and allowed me to use my gift card on a massage so I made an appointment for the $ 80 50-​minute massage. I paid the $ 30 out of pocket and called it a day. Went in for my massage and HOLY CRAP it was AMAZING. I had Lauren work on me. She focused everywhere she said she would and where I asked her to. She even through in some hot stones, which was amazing.
All in all — I would go back for a massage from Lauren, but not for my nails. Changed to 4 stars for Lauren and for the way the company handled my unhappiness.

I got a men’s haircut and from the moment I sat down I wish I had left. Sometimes you guys get the feeling, this is not going to be a great experience. There was almost no one in the building. The hair cut I received was fine, but nothing I could not have received at Great Clips. And for $ 35? I’m sorry, but I expected more. At my normal salon $ 35 gets a wash, scalp massage, and a glass of champagne. I was not even offered a water.

This is my second time at this place and my second satisfying visit. The Bellissima Spa has great professionals who are both great at what they do, and courteous to the customer. My wide and I did one of their packages which included a massage, body wrap, facial, pedicure and manicure. Additionally, they served a lunch. We both had salads which were enough for two people. By the time I was done I was ready for a nap. I was very relaxed! If there is a quam it would be that there is no changing room for the males, but its something I can overlook:). They have such great people like Desiree, Nayer, Susanna, Sonia, and Susan.

I just had a fantastic hot stone massage. The masseuse, Tiffany, really found my tight spots and worked the knots out. I had hot stone massage in many different places and this is on the top of the list. I will defiantly go back and explore their other services.

Claudia was AMAZING. I got a custom massage and it was worth every penny. She got rid of all the knots in my shoulders. It was so relaxing and the infared sauna was perfect and you get to be in there alone. The staff was very friendly and I can’t wait to go back.

Really really over priced! I mean $ 70 (before tip) for a manicure and pedicure. The manicurist was friendly, but I had to tell her how to paint my nails and even after that I still had to touch it up when I got home. For that price, they should be ashamed. You can go to any nail salon for $ 12 or less and get a better one. Save your money!
The 2 stars is for the pedicurist who did such a great job. Took her time and was very friendly. Probably one of the best pedicures I have received.
The décor is atrocious! The pedicures are done in a very small room that has a very cheap plastic cart holding all of the materials, which looks really dirty. The chair you sit in only vibrates, no massage. It’s just weird. I would not recommend this place. I’m all for getting what you pay for. For $ 84 this should’ve been the best mani-​pedi I ever had… it wasn’t, and in fact the mani was probably the worst one i have received. Save your money and go to any nail salon in the nearest strip mall… I guarantee you get a better experience and price.

I went for an airbrush tan, so I can only review that.
The lady was very nice who did it and I like that they dry you as they do it so you don’t get streak marks BUT… I am stilll bright orange two days later! I let her know the «mystic» tans at tanning salons turn me orange but that I had a great airbrush in the past and looked a nice shade of brown and she said the mystics are a different product (which I’d heard before) so I should be just fine. In the morning I was orange and tried to soak and scrub the tan off (which is also very uneven! you can see my original tan lines and my neck is the darkest part and it’s just a mess). I scrubbed today (two days after) and I am still orange. I hope that by tomorrow for the wedding I am in that I can scrub off more of this. It’s embarrassing. I do not recommend going for a tan.

Bellisima is a spa that continues to amaze me. I have been to spas all over the world and Bellisima continues to provide consistent service and staff who make every effort to assure your experience is excellent. Comments about the appearance are sad as I have been in some of the most expensive and perceived high class spas and you are treated as a commodity verses a person. Try Bellisima and you will be very pleased with the people who are there to serve you

Bellissima is not close to me. It was a ME day that my friend and I shared together. We started here. We began with a nice steam. Just nice it wasn’t as hot as I expected and the scent my friend was raving about was missing.
After the steam we showered and headed upstairs. Our massage therapists showed up about 10 minutes later. I had Gloria. Gloria was awesome she noticed I had different needs then my friend and offered a breast support because I was uncomfortable on the massage table. Oh breast support was my savior and I finally was comfortable.
The massage started and I was in la la land. I was happy she wasn’t a chatty Cathy and want to talk the whole time. I would ask questions and she would answer them. I have a few problem areas she focused on and things went super smooth. I also had the scalp treatment that was nice. Not for me but nice.
We ended our massage with another steam and since I mentioned it Gloria put in the Eucalyptus scent. It also seemed hotter the second time around. So wonderful! I will definitely be back to go visit Gloria. Thank you so much Bellissima!

I give one star only because the massage therapist I saw was quite good. The rest of the «experience» was disappointing, especially for the price. The steam room is horrible. Small, dark, way too hot, and whatever aroma they pump in there was so strong it made me feel sick. I had to get out after 30 seconds. I’m not sure which is worse, going barefoot or wearing the cheap rubber sandals they loan you. Yuck.
The building is run down, the décor is dated. I could go on and on. It’s obvious the current management is not paying attention to their business. This used to be a «classy» place.