It means spa on the water. As in: Bota Bota Montreal is a boat. A boat that is also a spa. I discovered one of the best views in Montreal, and a much bigger spot than I expected. Disclosure: My blog contains links from Affiliate programmes.
At no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase from these links, I earn a small commission. Thank you for supporting my work and the site! Floating on the St. Bota Bota Montreal offers a hydrotherapy circuit of hot tubs, cold plunge pools, steam rooms and dry saunas, gardens with lots of hammocks and loungers, as well as massage, face and body treatments and a nice restaurant.
Bota Bota is conveniently located a short walk from hotels in Old Montreal , or easily accessed by bike or public transit from the city centre. As a woman travelling alone and looking to relax, not party, I chose the latest appointment of the day which I hoped would be quieter. And hoping for clear skies so that I could watch the sun set over Montreal while soaking in a hot tub with panoramic views of the city. The architects made excellent use of the small spaces , creating cozy nooks, sweeping glass window views, and turning claustrophobic portholes into sophisticated design elements.
But change rooms in the basement feel like crew quartersβbasic and cramped. I found absolute joy in floating in a body of water built on top another body of water. When other guests came, I found a second hot tub all to myself in the back of the boat. Dunked in the cold plunge. Relaxed in a hammock, and waited for sunset. But then I turn around and see that Bota Bota is not just a converted boat.
I found this surprise very exciting! I felt like I was getting two spa visits for the price of one. On my visit, most of the other guests were straight couples. I get it. The place is gorgeous. The people are gorgeous. Not the kind of group socializing you get in Scandinavian spas either.
