Rio Spa & Salon

Spectacular staff and really nice spa. Services are overpriced but that’s typical for hotels

I have tried several spas in Las Vegas. We were staying at the Rio and decided to have a treatment. We had 4 ladies on our group and all of us had an excellent massage (Swedish or signature). The facilities are small but have everything you need to enjoy a few hours of relaxation. The best part about our experience was the staff in the spa. The ladies working in the spa area were the most attentive than anywhere I have ever been. They bring you warm, eucalyptus towels for your neck while you wait for your service. They also bring you a cooling bucket for your sauna and jacuzzi visit. The bucket included orange slices, ice cold wash clothes and ice chips. They offer you refills on the water while you are using the facilities. A great experience made for a perfect ending to our getaway weekend.

I came in Sunday ⁴⁄₃ to see Ashley B. I had brassy, uneven, over processed blonde with some serious roots. She took special care in not touching my roots because I’m pregnant. She helped me select a good low light color so my results could be more natural. She toned out all the brassy parts and everything blended well together.
My hair looks amazing and it feels much healthier. She finished my hair just over 2 hours which I thought was super fast. She did a wonderful job and I’m so happy with the result. I will be back to see her once I have my baby and can actually have my entire head done and I know she will make me look fabulous, don’t hesitate, have Ashley B do your hair for you!

I came to the spa for acrylic nails and a brow wax. My brows looked fantastic but the nail service was horrible. I have been getting my nails done for years and years, and very rarely does one break on me. Within 3 days of the application of these acrylics, 2 of them broke off. One broke by me simply sticking my hand into my wallet for my money. The tech didn’t use a drill, so my nails looked «lumpy» where the acrylic was placed on top. I went back in for a repair on the two that were broken, and the tech used a different color on my nail than the original color I chose, claiming that my «nail color must have changed after being on my nails for a couple of days» which I’ve NEVER heard of, much less ever had happen before. She also told me she didn’t have time to trim my nails for me but that I could do it myself since they are «my nails now». I have a small child so it’s hard to get to the salon. Since I was on vacation with plenty of free time I thought I’d utilize the hotel spa and salon. Never again will I do this. It was $ 120 for the nail service and wax which is too outrageous for the quality of nails I received. I now have to visit my local salon to have my nails repaired & fixed to look less lumpy and unattractive. Do not go here for acrylics!

One of the best spa’s in Las Vegas as far as customer service (They treat you like a star) in the men’s spa. Total detox and relaxation spa. Joey and his crew (Gabe & Cory) are expectional professionals, gentlemen and love their jobs. Life is good to see smiling, energetic, kind and intentional authentic people like these gentlemen. Joey you are the Man and your team is solid, respectful, polite and most of all, genuine! The spa is small, personal and they treat you like a superstar guest in their home. I have to say it is better than the Aira Spa because of this expectional personable professional service!!!

This review is for the men’s section. Excellent service and attention to detail. I came here in the afternoon, and the attendant, I think his name was Joey was excellent.
The sauna and steam room were clean and hot. Plenty of towels and refreshments available.
I’d come back here again definitely. The hotel, however needs some updating.

Came here randomly for a haircut. Barbara took me as a walk-​in. Love my hair cut. Barbara is funny and cool. Go see her if you need a haircut!

You would be well advised to avoid Christina, the hair stylist. I used her four times over six months. I thought she was trainable. She is not. I am done with her. Scissors happy and refusing to listen, if you ask her specifically NOT to do something, she will like do exactly that. She also does not apply color properly and it does not cover or last as it should. Don’t waste your money.

Really enjoyed this spa! I came here once or twice a day during my stay earlier this year. If everything is still the same, you get a robe and sandals and a little bag with some amazing smelling body scrub, a razor, toothbrush and toothpaste when you arrive. The staff members were all really nice.
I love the room with the hot tub in it, it’s quiet and dark and so relaxing… nice tile work too, great atmosphere. The sauna was comfortable as well, didn’t go into the steam room (not my taste). Good selection of snacks and tasty fruit flavored water.
Just nice and comfortable. Small but cozy. I am looking forward to going back!

The five star review could be just for Reversa alone. Reversa is one of those massage therapists that you will be comparing to other therapists forever.
Okay, the spa isn’t as sprawling as Qua or Canyon Ranch but they make up for it in their quality of service. The front desk staff has always been helpful and friendly. The nail technicians are skilled (Yeah! Crystal!). Denise is an esthetician that is super knowledgeable about skincare. The stylists are great (Christina M. is awesome) and of course, Reversa, who is my favorite massage therapist EVER. The spa attendants are very good at making you feel like you are important.
I said this in my review of the Qua Spa at Caesars Palace… while I enjoy using the facilities at larger spas (mineral pools, steam rooms, etc.), I will always come back to the Rio Spa for services. Bottom line… they are the best.

Service was excellent and friendly. They treated us well during every treatment and kept us entertained with good conversation. The manager/​owner was gracious and welcoming. Sure, pricing is high as with any in-​hotel spa, but not out of line with that standard. The facility was nice and very clean. We’ll be back!

Booked an amazing 25 mins stress message with Antoinette. You have your own personal attendant in the men’s locker room who provides you with slippers, towels, water, drinks, you name it. Free use of the steam room, sauna and Jacuzzi is included on the day of your massage else it’s 12 $. If you pay the resort fee the gym and the basic spa use its included. Well worth it!

Walking out I loved the way my hair felt. Nope!, no hair salon treatment. I was informed by spa staff that they added aromatherapy in their spa showers! That surprised me because I didn’t smell anything when I showered after my spa treatment, which is excellent because some smells can be overpowering.
I have visited this spa throughout the years when I visit and stay at the Rio. Continues to have great customer service, clean facility and great spa treatment technicians.
I love the pampering with robes, slippers, use of the exercise room, jaccuzi and showering products.
On this trip, no wait time. I walked in and scheduled a appointment!

I came in with very low expectation for a good massage therapist but I had great amazing massage. therapeutic massage is really therapeutic. The massage therapist really work hard to help me get out the knots and stretch. I am really surprise this kind of heavy tourist hotel spa has such a great massage therapist. facility is a bit small, only one Jacuzzi tub, sauna and steam.
will be back again for massage.

During my recent stay at the Rio I decided to splurge on a massage. The day before I had worked out at their gym which I’m glad I did because having a relaxing massage for sore muscles was just perfect! My masseuse Carl was so awesome that I upgraded from a 50 min to an 80 min massage. I was so relaxed afterwards!
The spa itself was clean and relaxing. The Women’s lounge had complementary water, juice, fruit and pretzels. Other amenities include a small gym, sauna, hot tub Jacuzzi. It’s not especially Luxurious but as the other Unilocalers stated, it does the trick.

Gotta love a women’s spa that has beautiful prints of Johnny Depp and other gorgeous men on the wall!
Reversa did my 80 minute massage. It was great. For some reason, she sort of spent a lot of time on my left side of my body and I kept waiting for her to balance it out. But, her massage was great, thorough, and she was very quiet during my massage. I prefer quiet and not a lot of idle chatter.
You can tell she has been doing massage for 13 years. She really knows what she is doing. The spa has a sauna and a jacuzzin. A gym, too. You can use all of the faciliites all day long and come and go as you please.
I will definitely go back next time I am in town.

During my recent stay at the Rio, I decided to get a manicure and pedicure downstairs at the spa. The spa itself is ok — not super luxurious but does the trick. You can use the steam room, sauna or hot tub if you purchase any of the services so my girlfriend who was getting a facial went down early to enjoy some of these amenities. The sauna was super hot and while I can usually stay 20 min. in one, I barely lasted 15. It felt good but seemed warmer than the sauna at my gym back home.
The relaxing area was dim and had ample seating but I wish they had stools to kick your feet up. I brought my Nook and was able to read a bit but couldn’t really get super comfortable because the chairs were too upright. Do they do this on purpose so we don’t overstay our welcome?
The mani/​pedi services I received from Crystal was great and she alone deserves 4 stars. She was very easy to talk to and made my visit fun and relaxing. The only reason why I couldn’t give this spa higher marks is because the guy checking us in (Sammie) was not very friendly at all. He is the first person patrons comes into contact with when they come in and he was stone faced and not very warm and welcoming at ALL. It was very off putting. If it weren’t for him, they would’ve gotten another star. I’ll get on my usual soap box rant with people who choose a profession that interacts with the public but aren’t pleasant… If your job is to welcome guests into your establishment and you can’t be friendly or even pleasant… CHOOSE ANOTHER LINE OF WORK! I don’t want to spend a $ 100+ to deal with a cranky ass receptionist.

I picked up a Groupon and thought I’d give the spa a try. I had a body wrap and the service was perfectly acceptable. The service room was small even though it had a shower right in it. Unfortunately, with the sink being right by my head, it kind of ruined the relaxation of the wrap with the sound of the utensils being washed out.
The spa isn’t laid out in a circular pattern, it’s more of rooms along a corridor. So you have four showers, the toilets, and the sinks/​makeup area in one room, the «relaxation room» with couches and drinks in another, the lockers in another, the spa in one, and then all the way down the hall are the steam and sauna rooms. Really, it’s fine for relaxing before or after a service or workout but I certainly wouldn’t pay just to enter it. There just are not enough amenities for that.

Got an online deal for a 50 minute massage for $ 80.00. Cindy was my massage therapist and she was great. Got off to a slow start to find the hot tub wasn’t hot and the attendant told me it would take an hour to heat up. She mentioned some sort of maintenance issue. No big deal I went to the relaxation room to read and drink tea. Bottom line, for the money this was a great deal. I have also visited the spa at Bellagio and Qua Waters at Caesars. Caesars would be a better bet if you were with a group. You can just pay the entry fee and float around in 5 or six different spa tubs if on a budget.
I thought the massage was worth the money and I enjoyed my visit to this spa.

I got a manicure and pedicure from Kristine and a massage from Jennifer. Both services were outstanding. Both practitioners have definitely mastered their crafts. Kristine did a great job and even educated me about my nails. Did you know, for instance, that the only living part of your nails are the half moon part? The nail beds are dead. Yep, that’s right. :),
The massage with Jennifer was amazing. Honestly, it felt so good. She is thoughtful with every massage stroke and has a system of hot towels support down too. It felt like what a massage is supposed to feel like. Actual pressure and care. She was just so present. I will definitely be back. It was one of the best massages I’ve ever had. I was so bummed when it was over.
The spa is nice too and they keep everything super clean, tidy and welcoming. Everyone that worked there was super helpful and cheerful — authentically. I’m guessing the managers there are good to their people. I hope so.
Sammy on the front desk was super helpful too. Thanks for loaning me your iPhone charger.
On another note, it is clothing optional but all the ladies using the jacuzzi had on their swim suit — at least when I was there. And it was awkward (well, for about ten seconds) because I didn’t bring a suit. I say, be naked. Maybe that’s the French in me. Or, perhaps just too many visits to Kabuki Spa in San Francisco.