Spa Profile: Vista Blue Spa at Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is an award-winning oceanfront hotel in Monterey Bay, CA.

Located on historic beachfront property above the crashing waves, Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is an award-winning hotel in Monterey Bay, CA that offers guests a classic coastal experience with elegantly-appointed guest rooms, warm hospitality, a chef-driven oceanfront restaurant, and a rooftop luxury spa.

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Vista Blue Spa is the hotel’s award-winning spa that features dramatic panoramic views from its rooftop sundeck which has two side-by-side whirlpool spa tubs. In addition to nine treatment rooms, the spa’s menu offers coastal-inspired treatments that support restoration and rejuvenation of the body, mind, and spirit. The tranquil sanctuary also has a luxurious bath suite with private soaking tubs and ocean views for the ultimate relaxing spa experience.

We interviewed Vista Blue Spa’s Director of Wellness, Qadiri Zebrowski, to learn more about treatments to try, insider tips, and more.

Vista Blue Spa is the hotel’s award-winning spa that offers a relaxing coastal setting.

Why You’ll Love It: Our Spa deck location over the ocean and the epic views of Monterey Bay where guests can enjoy the day.

Key Features: Our amenities include:

Spa Deck
Hot tubs
Steam Rooms
Workout Facilities
Saunas
Private Soaking tubs and bath suite
Salt Chamber
3 couples treatment rooms

The state-of-the-art fitness center is located on the penthouse level and offers views of Monterey Bay.

Snacks Served: We have infused fruit waters, tea, fresh fruit, nuts and dried fruit. Guests can order from the Schooners menu and have it delivered to the spa.

The spa’s sundeck features two whirlpool spa tubs accompanied by dramatic panoramic views.

Insider’s Tip: I recommend that guest arrange to have their services paid for at the moment of check-in so they can focus on themselves for their entire stay.

Among the spa’s amenities is a salt chamber.

Bonus: We trained together as a team in March to infuse mindfulness into all we do so that we can offer warm hearted, loving kindness throughout the guest experience. In our daily standup meeting our team sets our intention as a group and individually so that we are able to be fully present with ourselves and our guests. Our intention is to care for each guest by accepting where they are in this moment and offering them options of letting go of stress of the outside world so that their nervous system is able to relax fully.

Guests can relax in one of the rooftop loungers on the stunning sundeck.

Splurge Treatment: Platinum HydraFacial. This treatment takes your HydraFacial to the next level by adding detoxifying lymphatic drainage and customized boosters to target specific skin concerns. A choice of Blue or Red LED will leave your skin with a bright, supple, and youthful finish.

The sundeck also has a relaxing fireplace.

Unique Treatment: Our new service is the Monterey Mindfulness Massage. An individualized, therapeutic, results-driven massage with the intention to unwind tight muscles and focused on calming the nervous system. Inviting the breath to bring spaciousness to the body, mind, and spirit. Guided by our highly skilled practitioner’s unique skill set to create an individual massage experience.

Vista Blue Spa has nine treatment rooms and offers coastal-inspired treatments.

Insider’s Favorite: The Private Bath Suite is my favorite because it the most luxurious bathing ritual on the Bay. I love it also because it is meant inspire guest of their own self-care they can mimic at home.