Aji Spa

I absolutely love this spa and had such a great experience there. The staff was so delightful from the second I walked inside to the second I left. Not only does this spa deliver on the spa experience it delivered on a great massage too.
I started my day at the spa going with two of my good friends. We came around lunch time and went to the little café they have and had some small plates of food and salads. All of which were so delicious. Then we went back to the locker room where they had robes and slippers waiting for us to change in and personalized lockers where you can set a personalized code to keep your things safe. What I love about this place is its not like the local massage places where they do memberships. Those you don’t get the spa experience were you leave absolutely blissed and relaxed. After putting on the robes and slippers we went into a waiting room that was so peaceful and beautiful. They had nuts and every kind of tea you could think of for you as you waited. Next your person massage therapist comes out and brings you back to your private room. The massage itself was absolutely fabulous. After it was done I felt so relax all I wanted to do was spend everyday of my life at this spa and let them empty my bank account to do so. Really I could for the rest of my life live at this spa. But the beauty doesn’t end there of this spa experience. They have jacuzzis, steam rooms, and dry saunas for you to utilize. Getting any of their treatments you get a pass for their spa for the whole day so if you choose to come early to utilize these you can, or if you wanna utilize it after they welcome both. I almost forgot that they have a outdoor pool and lounge chairs so I also got a tan poolside with piña colada’s from the bar inside. This spa provided a perfect day for me and my friends and I would recommend it to anybody and everybody if they were looking for one to go to.
Also I was able to come and enjoy this spa because I found a package for a 50 minute massage or facial for only $ 99 dollars. Which is the one I got. They also have one for a 50 minute massage and a 50 minute facial for $ 189. Since I loved my experience so much I think I’m going to spend the money for both next time!

Fantastic experience! The facility is so peaceful and serene! Michael gave my massage and it was so relaxing. I will definitely be back!

Very relaxing environment, peaceful & you are well taken care of here. My husband & I had pedicures & massages & I also had a manicure. Mani pedi’s were each well done & the technicians were very nice, professional & skilled. My massage by Mike was out of this world! Mike is kind of a giant of a man, a gentle giant if you will with magical hands. If I lived in AZ, I would be here at least monthly if not more. My husband’s massage on the other hand left a lot to be desired. He couldn’t remember the woman’s name who performed his massage, only that she was from NJ & he felt like she was just going through the motions & he came out more tense than he went in as a result. The moral; make sure you get Mike for your massage, you won’t be disappointed.
PS — there was another woman in our conference who also had Mike & we were in complete agreement on how skilled he is.

Spent a wonderful day here! This second time around was better than the first time. The «Aji Kolada» was super with the fresh toasted coconut on top. It was more like a slushy dessert than a drink! The mini facial experience was relaxing and had all the essential treatments included. With the use of their amenities available … steam room, sauna, jacuzzi and pool we spent many hours here. The radiccio salad was a gratifying lunch… more so than the lettuce cups, which I ordered on my visit four months ago. Great, efficient and friendly service today! I will be returning. (I had to edit this review to add photos. :))

Went here for my 25^th birthday for my first day spa experience ever. I will not go anywhere else in the Phoenix area after this. Relaxing. Experience. Highly recommend.

Aji is amazing. I have done their massages and the facial once. Wow! So relaxing. If you have any service done you get to use the amenities for the day such as the pool (with a poolside waitress for drinks and food) and the hot tub. I highly recommend Aji. The locker room is beautiful and filled with everything you need after a day at the spa to shower and freshen up.

I recently had a massage at Aji. It is a beautiful spa. They have a co-​ed lounge as well as a pool and hottub outside. Everything is decorated quite beautifully and was cozy. I liked relaxing out by the pool before my service.
The lady’s changing area is comfortable and they provide toiletry items for you. The lockers are modern and easy to use (no key necessary). They also have a private women’s lounge as well as a hot tub inside and outside. I thought that was a nice touch.
As for the massage, it was great. I don’t remember the name of the lady who did my massage but she was very skilled. I didn’t specifically ask for deep tissue but she definitely worked out some adhesions. Really relaxing.

I had a wonderful day here with my momma pre-​baby… planning a birthday visit for my birthday (post-​baby) I can’t wait for some relaxing girl time (baby free)!

I have had the opportunity to visit Aji Spa twice and and wish I could come every week!
Pros:
* The atmosphere: Native American décor surrounds you in the lounges, pool area and throughout. VERY Arizonian if you have out of town guests who could use a spa day. Bathrooms, public areas, spas, steam room, etc. are all kept very clean.
* The staff: From the front desk to the attendants to the masseuse — EVERYONE is kind and calm and very welcoming. Even to the non-​regulars such as myself.
* Amenities: Private jacuzzi, co-​ed pool area, co-​ed lounge, private lounge, steam room, ample space in locker rooms, showers, private bathrooms.
* Trail mix: Yes. I said trail mix. They have this complimentary trail mix available by their teas and water in the lounge and it is soooo good! A wasabi mix with just the right spice and salt… I can’t fully explain — go try it!
Cons:
* My only complaint is that they close the adjoining café hours before the spa closes. We had an afternoon appointment and couldn’t order anything conveniently. However, the resort itself DOES have other dining choices within walking distance for before and after your spa treatment.
PS. When scheduling a massage, I highly recommend Johnny! He is AH-​MA-​ZING!!! Experienced, professional and just overall WONDERFUL!

Heaven. Seriously, this is the place to go if you want to pamper yourself.
A couple of friends and I purchased the Groupon deal posted a couple months back. We got full facials and spent the rest of the morning relaxing by the pool. The staff is very helpful, and since we were first timers, we appreciated the directions they gave us.
The spa is beautiful, and I love the variety of teas and little goodies. The facial was amazing and super relaxing. I wish I brought my swimsuit to enjoy the pool, but it was (almost) just as good laying in a robe and enjoying the sun next to the pool. The smoothies were made with fresh, gorgeous fruit, and well worth what I paid. I expected to be disappointed but the quality was remarkable, even for a smoothie. They also had a yoga class going on, which we peeked at but skipped. Again, wish I could have brought my yoga pants so I could attend the class. There’s always next time!

Such an amazing place. The staff are very friendly and the facilities are very nice and clean. The massages here are great and although expensive they are definitely worth the money. The food here is also great and the overall environment is very relaxing. It is the best spa I have ever been to.

If I lived closer, I would probably spend a lot of time here. The facilities are remotely located (but not too remote) and the atmosphere is beautifully designed. The following amenities are included with your spa purchase, or made available to you when you pay a day use fee (whether you’re a resort guest at the Sheraton or a non-​guest):
+ gym (included in fee with resort)
+ locker room use, which includes fully stocked bathrooms/​showers, a male or female-​only sauna, cool-​tub, and outdoor hot tub
+ use of the outdoor heated pool (so nice!), towels, lounge chairs, and hot tub
Allow me to elaborate on these amenities… I have nothing but good things to say about them. Let this also be a warning that you should DEFINITELY plan to take advantage of these features. Not doing so would surely lessen the value of your treatment! STAY ALL DAY.
LOCKER ROOM
Oh my god, the showers are from a dream… They are simple stand-​up rain shower heads, but each stall has an inner curtain and an outer curtain. Every time a shower is used, someone comes and cleans the shower and re-​stocks the shelves with: a bath mat, 2 large towels and 1 hand towel, and a razor. Amenities that live in the shower include body wash, shampoo, conditioner, and shaving cream. Right? So nice! Every gym and day spa should be so nice! I was so impressed, that I took three showers the day I was there… no joke. But you should take a shower before using the pool, maybe after your appointment, and after you jump in the pool, right?
If you have a spa treatment, you get a plush robe and spa sandals along with a locker/​lock to store your valuables. The locker rooms are equipped with: hair dryers, brushes, combs, cotton balls, cotton swabs, lotion, sunscreen, hand soap, hair gel, hair spray…
OUTDOOR HEATED POOL
Amazing… it is not your typical pool… shaped like a lazy river without the river features. There is handicap access and «pockets» where you can turn on jets. The pool is shallow and more for wading and relaxing than having a full on workout; and no diving! Lounge chairs surround the pool and the pool pockets also allow for some privacy for you and your partner. Umbrellas and shade is readily available as well. Food, beer, and wine, is also provided by waitress service by the pool. Heaven!
SPEAKING of FOOD… you can order from the café from 11 – 3. The food is good but definitely on the healthy side. I have to order a couple things to satisfy my pregnant hunger urges, but it was no problem. And it tastes good! Who doesn’t like to eat healthy while on a break, anyway?
SPA SERVICES
These are expensive. I had the mommy to be massage which was nice. I would love any number of their other offerings, including body wraps, exfoliation, special massage, etc. but didn’t want to pay the full price (for which a 20% gratuity is recommended).
But like I mentioned, you don’t necessarily need to get a spa treatment in order to enjoy the delight of the warm pool and beautiful scene and Arizona sun. (Darn you… locals). I highly recommend going to this spa even without having tried any other spas in the area.

My 2 sisters and I took a girls trip to Phoenix and wanted to have a spa day. I decided to splurge and sign the 3 of us up for the Gila River Rock Massage at Aji. Extremely pricey, but the massage was wonderful and we were allowed axcess to the full spa area– hot tub, pool, outdoor seating, steam room– so we felt it was worth it. (Our appointments were at 1:30pm, we arrived by noon and stayed until 5:30pm.) If you plan to spend most of the day at Aji the price of the service is worth it. Jason was my massage therapist and he was FANTASTIC. The chef was also wonderful, he stayed a few minutes passed his shift to accomodate us. All and all, the spa was beautiful and the service was perfect so this spa gets five stars from me! Thank you Aji!

I had purchased two 80-​dollar Groupons for myself and the Mr. and we used them a couple of days after Christmas. What I love about the spa is that if you book one service, you can spend the whole day enjoying the other amenities. We were out there for 6+ hours and had a completely relaxing time.
Started with the complimentary yoga class, moved on to massages, and then a pedicure for me. Then lunch and drinks, and lounging in and by the pool and hot tub. Lovely time and a great Christmas present to ourselves. The immune booster smoothie and the hummus were both good, but the pasilla flat bread pizza is EXCELLENT!
The employees were very gracious and friendly and overall I would love to save my pennies and go back twice a year at least. The only negative at all had nothing to do with the spa. There were a group of ladies there from New York and oh my were they noisy. Everywhere. Thankfully they weren’t around for long. I guess those quiet zone signs didn’t apply to them. I would love to be the person who walks around and politely tells people to be considerate and use their library voices. People pay a lot of money to go out there and they don’t need to hear some loudmouth yapping about their mother-​in-​law and their ungrateful kids and their cruddy job.
One of the employees told me that after March they usually have some great package deals so I plan to keep my eyes out for those. It felt like a vacation, but was very close to home.

This is a very nice spa. Relaxing atmosphere. The staff is ver friendly. Best pedicure I have ever had. I have also had the facial. The girl who helped me was super informative and kind. Not as expensive as I expected. They also offer groupings regularly which is awesome.

I went to Aji Spa for a pre-​wedding consultation. The consultation included a bridal hair style and bridal make up. I started with my hair style. I showed a picture of what I wanted and the stylist said she could deliver. The finished product was nothing like the photo I showed. I did not look or feel like a bride AT ALL. While the stylist was nice, she proceeded to tell me how she went out the night before to an event with an open bar. It wasn’t the most professional but I guess I wouldn’t have minded had my hair turned out how I wanted.
My makeup artist was very nice and has been there for many years. I loved the way my skin looked however my eyes and lips turned out nothing like my inspiration picture. I showed a picture with gold/​nude tones and said I typically wear those colors and walked away with purple eyeshadow. The eyeliner was heavy on the upper and lower lids which is also very different from my usual makeup routine and idea of my wedding day makeup.
I gave it all a chance and went home to see my fiancé’s reaction. He said the hair was really bad, not classy or elegant at all. He said I didn’t even look like myself with the way my makeup was done. Needless to say I took my hair down and makeup off immediately.
My fiancé was so upset and noticed that I was clearly upset that he called them. I’m not sure what the conversation consisted of with the director of the spa (yes, director) but he did say they attempted to put it back on me at first. After some back and forth he was told I’d receive a full refund. I haven’t checked to see if the refund has been given as it has been less than 48 hours. So we’ll see how that goes.
I won’t be going there again for any services. Thank goodness for a trial appointment or else my wedding day would have been absolutely ruined.

DISAPPOINTED WITH THE SERVICE AND HAVEN’T EVEN SET FOOT IN THE SPA YET…
Bought the Travelzoo voucher for $ 79 for a 50-​min Swedish Massage and glass of champagne, which states it has a «promotional value of $ 145». Sounds like a great deal, right?
Well, apparently there is really no «promotional value» to the deal other than the $ 79 I paid for it according to the reservationist and the Spa Manager, whom I just spoke to on the phone.
I called to see if it was possible to upgrade my massage from Swedish to Deep Tissue, totally expecting to pay an upgrade charge, and was told that it would be an additional $ 56 (the difference b/​t the $ 79 and the $ 135 for deep tissue)… which is the full price of a deep tissue massage … are you kidding me? Started by having this conversation with the reservationist explaining to her that I paid $ 79 for the TZ voucher which states it has a value of $ 145, of which I’m guessing $ 10 is the champagne, that’s fine, but leaves a remaining value of $ 135, that the voucher is worth, and that I’m willing to pay any difference in price between the massage value of my voucher ($ 135) for Swedish and what the price of deep tissue would be. Makes sense to me. I thought she was just not getting it, so I asked for a manager and spoke with Sarah, who «explained» that they do not even offer «Swedish» massage on their menu of services, but that basically, if they did it would be priced at $ 79, effectively making my TZ voucher have no promotional value (meaning NO DEAL) other than what I paid for it, and that means it would be an upgrade charge of $ 56 for the deep tissue massage. Which is actually false advertising and I will be reporting it to Travelzoo as well. Sarah then told me that I could go on Groupon and purchase a voucher for $ 40, etc… really! We’ll see how the actual experience is tomorrow.

So disappointed. I have one spare day before a conference and decide to splurge on a massage. Everything started out wonderfully until — the power went out. Yes — not the spas fault — but how they reacted was awful.
So you’re on the table and now the lights are out. The music has stopped. Your masseuse is of course thrown off. The towels aren’t hot. The hot oil isn’t even warm. They have to open the door to get some light and air in — where people are running up and down the halls. You can hear every conversation — every footstep — so much for relaxing.
My masseuse did everything she could but it’s just not a good situation.
Massage ends, I head out to pay. No mention of the blackout. I ask about it. They are surprised that I asked. She asks the manager and they offer a 20% discount — but of course add a 20% gratuity. I have no issues with the gratuity — again wasn’t the masseuses fault. But 20% discount? 70 of the 80 minute massage was terrible. It would have been more relaxing sitting in the hotel lobby for 70 minutes.
I asked them to relook at it. The response was — you should have stopped and rescheduled. This upset me. Like I have time to go for massages while I’m working.
She did return with a 25% discount — and a note that the manager was heading to a meeting so that’s all they could do. Ugh.
I paid. I left. It sucked.
I’m sure if you are planning on coming you won’t have this scenario — it’s one in a million. The disappointing part was how they reacted. I expected more from such a high scale place.

I love this place. MY pedi has lasted 3 weeks.

Fav Spa in East Valley. Love spending a full day there. Enjoy the indigenous treatments and also pampering options in the Salon. Gym is small but adequate to work any and everything. Chicken pizza for lunch delicious and free starbucks coffee when you arrive.

The HO’DAI (Gila River Rock Massage) was 80 minutes of amazing! For lunch the Chilled Chicken Lettuce Cup was delicious.

Wonderful facials! I love the organic products used and my Esti was the BEST (Carrie, you rock) She had a great firm pressure that was still quite relaxing. The facility was kinda crowded no place to lay by the pool when I got out of my treatment :-(the spa was in need of some updating but still a nice environment to relax. Their menu had great salad options but I didn’t order one they looked delicious. Friendly and inviting staff which is the jewel and backbone of ANY spa! Thank you, Carrie, for being such a hospitality professional and amazing esti! I will definitely be coming back for a facial w you! :-)

Having had a previous five star experience a few years ago made me wonder what went wrong the weekend I visited the spa again.
Café was great, service was great, food and drink A+.
The tranquility of my massage was constantly interrupted by someone coughing (turned out to be the therapist next door), my next appointment was given by the coughing therapist, my facial however was the best. I had requested females for my services, this was confirmed at check in. Not sure why I ended up with the male (coughing) therapist.
Pool area, locker room area, shower area… basically all needed to be cleaned up. Towels on the floor, amenities not kept up, had to requests the basics.
First visit definitely excellent, this visit poor to average at best.

Lovely! Plan to make a day of it and enjoy a relaxing day by the pool with a delicious lunch and refreshing drink. We stayed from 11am-​5pm with a travelzoo for a 50 minute massage, and 25 minute add on. Workout room is beautiful, clean and like new. Adult only pool is large enough to relax in privacy without being overrun– many of the visitors only stay and hour or two leaving the best for you to enjoy. Private clothing optional jacuzzi and sunbathing deck for the risqué. Lots of top quality extras such as refreshments, and toiletries. Staff was friendly and attentive. We will be back!
Highly recommend for a girls day out!

Aji Spa is my FAVORITE spa of all time– from the few dozen I’ve been to in AZ & NV. It’s immaculately kept and hidden away from the city at the Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa (NOT Hotel & Casino– they are different). The grounds are beautiful– from the moment you drive into the facility down a winding desert road through a golf course with rivers and streams, until you walk into the open air reception for Aji Spa. There is a winding heated pool in back that faces the golf course and mountain range, with desert landscaping that is surreal. The pool also has jets but if you’d like to heat up a bit, there’s also an outdoor hot tub.
Hungry? Thirsty? There’s a café selling beverages (alcoholic & non– try the Prickly Pear Margarita!), appetizers and sandwiches.
The spa treatments range from facials to wraps to massages and more. There are separate locker rooms for women and men, and each have a sauna, steam room and 2 hot tubs. While waiting for your treatment, enjoy complimentary teas and waters and some snack mix next to the fire in the co-​ed waiting room.
I do wish the treatments were just a little less expensive so I could go more often, because they are amazing. The team at Aji has gone out of their way to incorporate the Pima indians beliefs and natural elements into each treatment and it’s that attention to detail and local flair you cannot get anywhere else. I have yet to meet an Aji spa employee that wasn’t attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. Go to Aji soon & you’ll see what I’m talking about!

This is by far the best spa I have ever been to — and I have been to MANY. You walk in and feel instantly relaxed. I got the hot stone massage, and loved that it incorporated some of the Native American culture. Afterward I enjoyed the spa facilities — steam room, whirlpool and outdoor pool. All were spectacular. The locker room was incredibly well appointed, and I was very impressed that the shower rooms each had shaving cream, a razor, a shower cap and clean towels inside.
If I am ever in the area again, I will definitely be coming back.

Pros:
— Calm/​Quiet atmosphere
— Clean
— Amenities are good *Hot tub outdoors and inside, large steam room & sauna. Nice sitting areas both outside and inside.
— Products (Shampoo, conditioner & body wash were okay.)
Cons:
— EXPENSIVE!
— Beware of the 20%gratuity (i don’t know who’s idea this was but, i was a little offended at the presumptive 20% tip. I tip well when deserved but i like tipping on my own terms.)
— Spa hostess at the front desk/​checking in was snooty
— 50 min massages
I went in for Aji (swedish) 50 min massage, the massage therapist was personable and was attentive to what I asked her to focus on. I know the time limit was not her fault but 50 mins for a massage at these prices made me feel really ripped off. (i had a Groupon to offset the ridiculous cost but even that didn’t make me feel better about the cost.) I don’t know who thinks a 50 min massage is enough… but come on an extra 10 mins wouldn’t kill them!
All in all i would say skip it, it’s expensive and for less money you can get a 60 min or 90 min and feel great because you didn’t over pay.