Bella Donna Beauty

About

Set on South Island, Bella Donna Beauty is a spa, wellness centre or massage studio. The salon sits at 12 Te Rito Street, Marshland, Christchurch 8083, New Zealand, in the city's northern suburbs. Clients have handed Bella Donna Beauty a score of 4.9 out of 5, a figure that sits on 40 reviews, a small but consistent set of comments from people who have been through the door. That feedback points to a steady local following in Marshland rather than a passing trade.

Beauty treatments are arranged by appointment, with the diary running from late morning through to the evening on most days. Doors open at 11:00 on Monday and Sunday, from 09:00 on Tuesday and Friday, at 10:30 on Wednesday and at 13:00 on Thursday, with Saturday starting at 09:30. The salon keeps a booking page at http://belladonna.gettimely.com/ for anyone arranging a slot before travelling to Christchurch.

Christchurch sits on the eastern side of South Island, with Queenstown, Dunedin and Nelson among the island settlements within reach of the city.

Seasons here run opposite to the northern hemisphere, with summer from December to February and winter from June to August, so visitors often plan salon time alongside the colder months. Hāngī, a meal cooked in an earth oven, and the pavlova dessert are both part of New Zealand food culture, and trying either is a straightforward way to eat locally between appointments.