Spa Treatments in the Maldives: What and Where to Try

The Maldives is the epitome of an ideal holiday that combines not only luxurious beaches and first-class hotels, but also a whole range of pleasures for the soul and body. One of these elements is the variety of spa treatments that can be enjoyed at the resorts of the archipelago.

The secrets of Maldivian spa programs lie in the combination of ancient traditions, natural ingredients and excellent service. Here you can try rare massage techniques, relaxation rituals, effective cosmetic procedures, as well as special programs for detoxification and rejuvenation. If you choose a hotel with the SPA prefix, be sure - you will have a unique experience of restoring strength and harmonizing your inner state.

Meeru Island Resort & Spa

What is SPA

The abbreviation SPA is deciphered from Latin as Sanitas per Aqua, which means "health through water". If previously such procedures were limited mainly to thermal baths and various methods of hydrotherapy, today it is an entire industry aimed at improving well-being, restoring energy, increasing vitality and maintaining beauty from the inside and outside.

Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa Maldives

Spa Development in the Maldives

In recent years, the spa industry in the Maldives has reached a world-class level. Almost every resort offers its own wellness center with unique spa programs developed taking into account local traditions and global trends. The Maldives has repeatedly been recognized by the World Spa Awards as the best tourist destination for spa holidays in the Indian Ocean, which confirms the high level of service and quality of treatments.

The special atmosphere in Maldivian spas is created by the combination of local culture with Balinese and Thai practices. As soon as you cross the threshold of the spa, you are surrounded by thoughtful interiors, relaxing melodies and aromas of exotic oils.

Spa centers in the Maldives offer guests not only traditional procedures, but also a wide range of additional services. They have hairdressers, manicurists and cosmetologists, as well as healthy nutrition consultants. Many centers have fitness rooms where classes in various sports, yoga and meditation sessions are held.

Many Maldivian spa complexes offer special rituals for couples, for expectant mothers, and also for the youngest guests. For example, children's manicure and pedicure, chocolate wrap, special masks and peelings for teenagers and much more.

Maldivian spas are notable not only for their variety of treatments, but also for their unusual locations: from pavilions perched above coconut groves to underwater rooms where you can observe reef life right during your treatments.

Hurawalhi Island Resort

Types of Spa Treatments in the Maldives

Maldivian spas offer a wide range of services aimed at restoring physical and emotional balance:

• face and body care;
• massage (from classical to Ayurvedic);
• wraps and peelings;
• aromatherapy;
• yoga and meditation;
• special treatments for couples looking for a romantic getaway.

Kurumba Maldives

What Spa Treatments Are Worth Trying in the Maldives

Jetlag massage

Flights and time zone changes can lead to fatigue, insomnia and irritability. Therefore, the first recommendation after arriving at the resort is a massage session against jet lag. A special technique for working the entire body, from feet to head, helps to normalize biorhythms and restore strength.

Deep skin hydration

Under the scorching sun, the skin needs special care. In spa salons you will be offered baths, wraps, massages with natural oils and creams made from exotic plants, aloe vera and coconut milk. This will not only give the skin a glow, but also protect it from overdrying.

Popular types of massage

Each spa resort offers its own variation of massage. In the Maldives, the following are especially popular:

• Ayurvedic massage: an ancient Indian practice aimed at restoring the body's energy balance;
• Balinese massage: combines various techniques of kneading, stretching, acupuncture and reflexology;
• Stone massage: warming up the body with hot volcanic stones for deep muscle relaxation;
• Detox massage: helps to get rid of toxins, improve lymph circulation and restore immunity.

Veligandu Island Resort & Spa

Unique Spa Rituals in the Maldives

Spa rituals are not just separate procedures, but real ceremonies aimed at complete relaxation and renewal of the body. Often such rituals include:

1. Body preparation (aromatherapy, warm bath, relaxing teas).
2. Steam bath to cleanse the skin.
3. Scrubbing with natural ingredients (coconut, sea salt, herbal extracts).
4. Wrap with beneficial minerals and algae.
5. Deep massage.
6. A final relaxing bath or meditation session.

Some spas offer rituals using mother-of-pearl powder and pearl extracts - such treatments literally give the skin a glow.

Among the spa's unique offerings is Champagne for Two, offered at the Iridium Spa at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort. This exclusive ritual includes a relaxing champagne massage and rejuvenating grape seed oil scrub, ending with a romantic rose petal bath accompanied by the sounds of the ocean.

Another unusual offer awaits guests of the Velaa Private Island resort. Innovative technologies, such as the Cloud 9 capsule, provide deep relaxation and improve sleep quality. Experts say that 20 minutes in the capsule are equivalent to two hours of full sleep. In addition, guests can use the only snow room in the Maldives and the latest anti-aging techniques from famous brands such as Dr Burgener (Switzerland) and KOTOSHINA (Japan).

The luxury resort Cheval Blanc Randheli boasts a unique After-Diving Experience. This soothing treatment, specially designed for divers, helps to restore muscles after diving.

Cheval Blanc Randheli

Best Spas in Maldives

Duniye Spa

One of the most famous spa chains in the Maldives, Duniye Spa is represented at several resorts:

• Meeru Island Resort & Spa;
• Vilamendhoo Island Resort;
• Kuredu Island Resort;
• Komandoo Island Resort;
• Veligandu Island Resort;
• Hurawalhi Island Resort.

Angsana Spa

The Angsana Spa chain includes more than 30 salons around the world, including the Maldives resort Angsana Velavaru. Only natural cosmetics are used here. All Angsana spa treatments are accompanied by a free 30-minute relaxation session with refreshments.

Angsana Velavaru

Waldorf Astoria SPA

The Spa at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi has been named the Best Resort Spa in the Maldives 2024, winning the coveted World Spa Awards. Guests can enjoy a range of treatments designed to relax and restore balance. The highlight of the location is the first Aqua Wellness Centre in the Maldives, featuring a hydrotherapy pool, ice fountain, steam room and sauna with areas designed for different parts of the body. Jets and massagers have different temperatures and intensities to improve blood circulation, strengthen the immune system and promote better sleep.

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

Iridium Spa

The award-winning Iridium Spa, located at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort, boasts personalised programmes with world-class wellness experts and one of the largest hydrotherapy pools in the Maldives.

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort

AyurMa

The award-winning AyurMa Spa at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru offers a comprehensive menu of treatments, from massages to various types of physical therapy, including acupuncture. The spa’s specialty is the use of the evidence-based health screening system, PraMa. The system uses in-depth biomarker diagnostics, pulse readings, posture and metabolic assessments, muscle status, iris diagnostics and more to develop your personalized plan for optimal health.

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru

Huvafen Spa

Huvafen Fushi resort, this spa features underwater pavilions where you can enjoy treatments while observing the inhabitants of the coral reef. Guests can enjoy exclusive massages by renowned expert Beata Aleksandrowicz, detox rituals, facials and body treatments, as well as yoga and fitness classes.

To sum it up, I would like to note that spa treatments in the Maldives are not just a pleasant pastime, but an effective way to improve your physical and emotional state.

Huvafen Fushi