Sonya's Garden Spa
Sonya's Garden Spa
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RTV2809
30 contributions
Jul 2023
We went to the venue during the rainy season so it was cozy and calm. It was a different type of massage experience since I'm used to the traditional spa format. The place had an old-school provincial feel which was great. The service was topnotch as well, and I fell asleep since I enjoyed the massage. I only wish that the rooms were more private since the rooms were just seperated by wooden dividers. It was a bit noisy as well since you could hear the strongs winds banging on the roof, but I guess it adds to the charm of the place. Overall, would definitely recommend this if you need to have a unique massage experience in the Tagaytay area.
Written August 3, 2023
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amycute2015
24 contributions
Dec 2024 • Couples
Best spa therapists here at Sonia's. This is our to go to place whenever we go to tagaytay. Had massage here more than 10x already with my family. 90% of their therapists are really very good. Except 1 lady therapist ,last dec 22 2024, assigned to me was probably a newbie. I was disappointed because her touch had no pressure and the only poorly trained therapist I ever had here.
I thought all their therapists underwent rigorous training except for this 1.
But in general rating is 90% good 👍
I thought all their therapists underwent rigorous training except for this 1.
But in general rating is 90% good 👍
Written January 5, 2025
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KTibbie
Clark Freeport Zone, Philippines109 contributions
I have been to Sonya's a few times to dine, buy their famous bread from their bakeshop. My first time to try their spa. And oh my, what bliss! Their spa services start at p500+ for foot spa with pedi, or mani/pedi, body massage start at p800+ . Tries their signature massage, and footspa. Relaxing , with perfect pressure. Each guest gets a reasonably spacious quaint and lovely room, complete with your own shower room. Best massage experience I've ever had. And I have tried spas in all my share of world travels. Surreal!
Written February 16, 2015
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em42no
quezon city5 contributions
Oct 2010
I went to Sonia's Garden three months ago. I can't believe the hype they have with this place. We arrived one rainy night - two adults and two kids. After parking our car, we got down, holding two umbrellas, our overnight bags, and the two kids in tow. The staff in the entrance - there were three of them - did not even do anything to assist us. They just looked at us and when we asked where the bed and breakfast was pointed to us the direction. No help or even a gesture of it whatsoever. When we arrived in the dining area, again the same thing happened, no courtesy or intent in helping us. They just wanted to get it done with and call it a day.
What"s worse is the kids didn't touch the damn food. It was awful.
Then we availed of the spa service and since it was a rainy night, we brought our umbrellas from our cottage to the spa area. After our massage, the staff lost our umbrella! It was not an ordinary umbrella that you can purchase just anywhere. The next day after a whole night of querying where our umbrella was, they said they could not locate it and instead replaced it with a cheap and dingy one. Creeps!
That same morning, one of our kids picked a leaf from the thousands of plants there just to smell the plant's sap. You know what the staff told him, not to do that. Damn he was only smelling the leaf's aroma. He wasn't cutting off all the leaves to bald the plant!!!!
Never again will I return to this place. Let it be known to many. Dont commit the mistake!!!!
What"s worse is the kids didn't touch the damn food. It was awful.
Then we availed of the spa service and since it was a rainy night, we brought our umbrellas from our cottage to the spa area. After our massage, the staff lost our umbrella! It was not an ordinary umbrella that you can purchase just anywhere. The next day after a whole night of querying where our umbrella was, they said they could not locate it and instead replaced it with a cheap and dingy one. Creeps!
That same morning, one of our kids picked a leaf from the thousands of plants there just to smell the plant's sap. You know what the staff told him, not to do that. Damn he was only smelling the leaf's aroma. He wasn't cutting off all the leaves to bald the plant!!!!
Never again will I return to this place. Let it be known to many. Dont commit the mistake!!!!
Written January 13, 2011
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SilverDog_7
Manila18 contributions
After hearing all the nice reviews, I bought my Singaporean guest to Sonya's Garden for some relaxing spa and communion with nature. I went up to the reception and announced that its my first time but that did not prompted the receptionist to do much except told us to go south to where the foot spa is being done. The male therapist assigned to us was pouting and during the session while we were telling him what to do, he was very uncooperative and totally ignored our request. He didnt do any real massage and he was in a hurry to finish the session. He was lazy and eager to go back to the cavana where all the other therapist was hanging out. The other woman therapist assigned to us was so untrained, my maid can definitely give a better massage. All in all we paid Php900 for a 30 min. session and we left a P50 tip for each. We left very frustrated and totally dissapointed and I cant understand the snootiness of the service crew. We will never go back to this place again. Oh and by the way, I found at least 5 pcs of hair (of the previous client) in the linens (gross !)
Written August 22, 2008
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SurreyGirl27
Addlestone, UK1,146 contributions
Didnt stay at b&b but went for 'walk' in organic garden,massage and buffet meal. 1 hr massage 900 peso was very expensive and buffet at 683 peso also very expensive. A trap by local tour guides as once there no other options as a long drive out of town.
Written February 12, 2015
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RogerOrleans_France
Orleans, France9 contributions
Obviously this is a nice place to go BUT:
- expensive for a place far from Manila,
- massage is rated 2* for Pesos 685.00 for 1 hour, when you may have the same at Pesos 250.00 in your home if wanted or parlor in Makati without the burden of traffic jam,
- go there to have a quiet and relaxing stay but not for the food, which is quite good, but only for vegetarians....
Place to visit once only.
- expensive for a place far from Manila,
- massage is rated 2* for Pesos 685.00 for 1 hour, when you may have the same at Pesos 250.00 in your home if wanted or parlor in Makati without the burden of traffic jam,
- go there to have a quiet and relaxing stay but not for the food, which is quite good, but only for vegetarians....
Place to visit once only.
Written July 8, 2009
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Michell Calag
Metro Manila, Philippines85 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
I had no expectations when we had the authentic Filipino Hilot. The attendant took payment before the hilot was done. I was disappointed that their CC machine was offline that time. They did not have manicurists as well when we went there.
The room has a massage bed adjacent to a spacious shower room.
The attendants were rowdy outside since they were working on Christmas day however the noise was muted by the sound of water from the man made falls.
The massage was great. The therapists hands were not heavy. The ambiance and sound added to the great experience.
The room has a massage bed adjacent to a spacious shower room.
The attendants were rowdy outside since they were working on Christmas day however the noise was muted by the sound of water from the man made falls.
The massage was great. The therapists hands were not heavy. The ambiance and sound added to the great experience.
Written February 19, 2018
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Gingermint
Marblehead, MA369 contributions
Jun 2017 • Friends
Most relaxing and envigorating. I realize that the difference between Sonya's Spa and other spas in the city is the surrounding where the mood sets your mind. I think the treatments would be almost the same except that the garden makes this experience all the more relaxing and special.
Written June 15, 2017
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chabogs
Philippines1 contribution
Aug 2016 • Friends
Not to exaggerate but I tried their signature masage and this is the best massage ever!! The therapist was very thorough - like no stones unturned and the strokes are heavenly good. I will definitely be back again for the massage.
Written August 20, 2016
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How much is a one day stay for a couple? Is food included, say breakfast, dinner and supper? Is there a discount for longer stays?
Written December 30, 2020
I would like to set an aappointment or reservation for spa/massage on dec 23 10am for a group of 7
Written December 15, 2018
Hi. How to go here from Tejero Cavite? Do we need reservation? How much is the price range including food and the spa service?
Written February 13, 2016
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