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Casuarina Wellness Centre

Updated 2026-08-12 · 2,071 reviewed · 100 listed · Scored from 705 Google reviews · How we rank ›

2.3(705) 53 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury All-Inclusive Wellness ResortsSpa & Wellness RetreatsMedical Wellness & Weight-Loss Clinics
Casuarina Wellness Centre
Services
Luxury All-Inclusive Wellness Resorts, Spa & Wellness Retreats, Medical Wellness & Weight-Loss Clinics
Reviews
705

What recent reviews say

The spa collapsed operationally around September 2024. Reviewers report the business closed for weeks without warning customers already booked. Staff did not answer phone calls for months, forcing people to drive to the location only to find closed doors and security unable to help. A handful of earlier reviews (10+ months old) mentioned friendly management and a calming setting, but the overwhelming pattern since early autumn is non-delivery: bookings made through third-party voucher sites (Wiki Deals, Hyperli) were accepted and paid for, then cancelled or simply not honoured as the facility shut down. One recent review mentioned a skilled manager and good massage service, but this is eclipsed by systemic breakdown in basic operations.

Communications failure and management dysfunction appear to be the core issues. The business advertised on deal platforms while unable to service customers, and those seeking refunds report further silence.

Recent shift: Severe operational collapse from September 2024 onwards. The business operated (with mixed quality) until early autumn, then closed and stopped answering phones. Refund requests remain unresolved. The 2–3 positive reviews are 10+ months old, before the shutdown.

Praised for
  • attentive manager (historical)
  • relaxing atmosphere (when open)
Watch-outs
  • business unresponsive/unreachable by phone
  • unexpected closures without notice
  • poor communication with customers
  • staff unprofessional and rude
  • dirty facilities
  • unqualified massage therapist
  • accepted bookings while closed
unprofessional-staffpoor-communicationoutdated-facilitiesnoisy-environment
Think twice if: Do not book. The business has been largely closed since September 2024 and does not respond to calls or emails.

Worth knowing

  • Manager named Shaheeda mentioned in both positive and negative contexts
  • Facility advertised on Wiki Deals and Hyperli deal platforms
  • Closed for weeks from early October 2024; security guards unable to assist
  • Customers report phone lines ringing unanswered, website contact forms ignored
  • One masseuse described as inexperienced
  • Facilities described as dirty and unkept in single pre-closure review

What reviews say by service

Spa & Wellness Retreats
Unqualified therapists, poor management; facility now closed and unresponsive to customers.

How it compares

  • Rated 2.3 against a 4.7 average across the 93 spa & wellness retreats businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 90% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 0
Review volume 100
Review recency 99
Review sentiment 24
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
168
4
47
3
30
2
44
1
416

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Last updated 2026-08-12