Absolute Spa at YVR Airport - Domestic Departures (Post- Security)

Linda McDonald

Mar 10, 2026

This is my favourite place at YVR, when I am waiting for a flight in Domestic Departures. I love the chair massage as well as the foot massage. They also sell great skin care products. For your next domestic flight, go early and treat yourself. Today I had a chair massage with Dolce. She was excellent and found all kinds of knots in my back. Weekdays they are open from 6:30 am to 9:00 pm. Weekends the times are 9:00 am to 7:30 pm. Book online to hold your spot. I updated my stars as I am annoyed re: the tipping part of the payment. I don't mind tipping for a service, but they add the tip part for the whole purchase and I purchased some products. I was in a hurry to get my gate, so I didn't pay too close attention. That's my fault, but next time, I will tip zero on my card and leave some cash.

samantha rein

Feb 16, 2026

Came to get a gel removal at around 9:20 initial impression was already disappointing because they didn’t use nail drills or acetone to remove, they use a “magic” thinner that is known to be damaging and unsafe especially when it touches the skin. While it was soaking i could feel it burn, my nails were also way overfiled.I was desperate to get my nails cut and the gel removed because i had a broken nail. I didn’t mention anything even after noticing the lack of skill and knowledge. I then asked how much it would be for a nail trim and she told me she would just charge me for a polish which was $10.50. At this point i was so out of it and just wanted to leave so I settled for that even if it was over priced. She cut my nails without even trying to even them out and almost cutting my skin. I asked if i could just do it because i was afraid i would get cut. Got so disappointed when she told me it was done and this is what my nails look like. Damaged,thin and brittle. Paid $36 Before paying i mentioned how dissatisfied i was and why i have to pay full price for this result and wasn’t even acknowledged. I’ve never been given service with this low of a standard it’s ridiculous.

Guillaume Bailly

Feb 13, 2026

Just had a massage with Hera! It was absolutely fantastic. Caring, managing pressure, asking questions to ensure optimal care and a fantastic personality. I ve been to this spa before and every time, the staff is amazing and service is impeccable, but Hera really brought it to the next level. Confidently recommend this place.

Katherine Hardie

Jan 1, 2026

Needed to way to “pace myself” and recover from a cancelled flight + 12-hour wait for an available next flight—on Jan. 1st!! That took me from the wee hours of the morning right into the next day with no sleep! Solution: I signed up for 20 minutes with Edna at Absolute Spa and it was so amazing immediately —the start of the massage— I said “can you give me more time?” and she said “ yes 30 minutes!”DONE! Fantastic — it was like the peace and REST you get from a POWER nap!! Thank you, Edna! 🤩🤩 Happy New Year!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Shane Wilson

Nov 16, 2025

After a very long journey, with several flight cancellations and delays and a bus trip thrown in for good measure, I decided to try a massage at this spa. Hera, my masseuse, did a fabulous job finding and eliminating knots of all sorts and provided helpful advice on stretching to help remove tension during trips. Much appreciated!