Irish Tatler Spa Awards 2009 Winners
By Jessica, June 22, 2009
Irish Tatler Spa Awards 2009 Winners
Irish Tatler has announced the winners of their inaugural Spa Awards. Voted by the public over the last three months, they have chosen their top spas, therapists and treatments.
Best Overall Spa
The spa that you return to again and again, with treatments to die for and therapists with healing hands.
Winner
– Monart Destination Spa
Runners up
– Samas Spa at the Park Hotel Kenmare
– Temple Country Retreat and Spa
Best Therapist
This award goes to the therapist who excels in terms of expertise, knowledgability and manner.
Winner
– Lillija Balkovfaja (The Four Season Hotel, Dublin 4)
Runners up
– Paul Harrington (Monart Destination Spa, Co. Wexford)
– Johanna Daly (Solas Spa at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Co. Sligo)
Best Facial
A treatment that evinces remarkable results for the face.
Winner
– Purest Facial (K Spa at the K club, co. Kildare)
Runners up
– Ole Henriksen Facial (Spirit One Spa at the Radisson SAS, Galway)
– ESPA Super Actives Repairing and Restoring Facial (Slieve Donard Resort, Co. Down)
It Factor
Awarded to the spa that offers a uniquely special experience.
Winner
– The Spa at the Delphi Mountain Resort, Co. Galway
Runners up
– The Bathhouse at Bellinter House, Co, Meath
– The Well Spa at the Cliff House, Co. Waterford
Best Body Treatment
A body treatment whose benefits are worth every cent.
Winner
– Specific Pain Relief Algae Treatment (The Island Spa at Inchydoney Hotel)
Runners Up
– Aromasoul Treatment (Sheraton Fota Island, Co. Cork)
– Organic Herbal Hydartion Body Masque (Sansana Spa at the Royal Marine Hotel, Co. Dublin)
Spa Style Award
A spa whose design makes for a remarkable ambience.
Winner
– Samas spa at the Park Hotel Kenmare, Co. Kerry
Runners up
– Espa at the G Hotel, Galway
– The Spa at Catlemarty Resort, Co. Cork.
Best Spa Product Line
The spa product line that produces outstanding results.
Winner
– Espa
Runners Up
– Pevonia Botanica
– Comfort Zone
Holistic Award
The spa that offers more than the traditional treatments, using a mind and body approach to blissful effect.
Winner
– Yauvana Spa at the Kingsley Hotel, Cork
Runners up
– The Cloisters Spa at the Muckross Park Hotel, Killarney
– Angsana Spa at the Brehon Hotel, Killarney
Best Service
Awarded to the spa whose staff exemplify professional, friendly and consistent service.
Winner
– Aghadoe Heights Hotel, Killarney
Runners Up
– The Spa at Dromoland Castle, Co. Clare
– The Ice House, Co. Mayo
Innovation Award
The spa that goes that extra mile to provide its clients with treatments sourced for specific needs – cutting edge therapies that produce genuine results
Winner
– Cancer Care spa Treatments at Kelly’s Resort & Spa, Co. Wexford
Runners up
– ‘Wellness Manager’ system at Espa at The Europe Hotel
– Voya Seaweed Baths, Co. Sligo
