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Lil' Spa Shop by the Sea

Avenue H and 7th Street, Bocas Town, Isla Colon, Panama
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Ranked #4 of 6 attractions in Bocas Town
4.0 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
Type: Spas
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Zurich, Switzerland
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Stayed there with my 2 girlfriends and loved it. The casitas are basic but comfortable and cute. The deck with hammocks and right access to the sea is a good plus.The sharing kitchen area a nice place to hang out. The SPA a super plus :) from hair cut to massage and reflexology, they were all well done. Donna and... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

They're the only place in town (I could find), so desperation led to getting a bikini wax there. Donna did a great job- minimal pain, as comfortable as possible - but it's definitely expensive, even by US standards. Not surprising though considering no competition. More

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Seattle
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

Donna (owner) of L'il Spa by the Sea gave me a fabulous haircut and facial - for a fraction of the cost any where else! She was able to assess what I wanted and needed in a hair cut - even when I couldn't - and her facials are spectacular. It's the only place you can go for a facial... More

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Atlanta
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76 reviews 76 reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
175 helpful votes 175 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

Bocas is a special place its self and then there is the very unique Lil Spa Shop in Bocas Town. Donna gives a wonderful massage and the setting is amazing. The casita is very comfortable or you can have a massage on the water. It is a very relaxing place. I can't wait to go back. More

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calgary
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012
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Blanca gives an incredible massage, she seems to sense what your body needs and where it needs it. It is not a luxury spa and there are not the bells and whistles you might expect at home home. I was not impressed at all with the owner, she was rude and curt, not very "spa like" Get passed the owner,... More

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Toronto, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

I went for a massage as sitting in Spanish Class for 4 hours a day had me tense. In no time at all Bianca found the knot in my shoulder and slowly massaged it till it evaporated. Thank you Bianca More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012

I went one day when my husband went diving (noo thank you for me). I booked a massage with Bianca and was treated like a queen. She is very strong and listened to my body very well. I was very sore before and left loose as a goose!! She also gave me some of the best advice as far as... More

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Panama City
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012

Bianca's massage is awesome! She has a great touch and can find the points needing attention and work with them for relief. I will be back again as I visit Bocas del Toro regularly. Her little massage loft is beautiful, serene, breezy with great ventilation; a view of palm trees.....buen suenos! (meaning "good dreams") Simply delightful, good soft massage music,... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2012

I tried numberous times to make an appointment on line from their web page but it couldn't go through??? I walked there one day and saw a sign that said "massage in session, leave a message". There was a board there, but no pen or pencil. I gave up trying after that! More

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David, Panama
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2012

I went to get some waxing done and was not thrilled with the final result, particularly for what I paid. That said, the owner was super nice and friendly. She fit me in without an appointment as I was leaving that day and hadn't been able to call ahead. Her prior appointment to mine was a massage and the client... More

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