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 Sometimes, you’ve just got to bow to experience. And this is one of those times. Although there’s only one Anantara Spa on Samui, it’s just one of several in Thailand with others in Tanzania and the Maldives, and it’s also a part of the highly-acclaimed MSPA International Group.
Over the years they’ve learnt a lot about just what customers want from a spa. And they’ve put it all together here in a package that’s faultless. From the spa grounds and suites through to the highly-professional treatments, it would be hard to get much better.
And although it’s part of the plush Anantara Resort in Bophut, it’s totally separate so you don’t have to go wandering through the whole place looking for it. The only parts that are shared are the magnificent bridge-style entrance and car park, plus the main lobby. And it’s from there that you’re met by the spa staff and led away to another world.
 Along a timber walkway and through an ornate arch. Then across a lotus pond to the spa reception itself which is on its own island. It’s spacious here, which creates a tangible feeling of opulence.
The list of treatments is huge. Quite literally. The folder displaying everything is massive, and the choices are many. But don’t think that’ll be intimidating. It’s not. What it does mean though, is that Khun Mai – the Spa Manager – or one of the, equally knowledgeable, therapists have more to work with in tailoring your spa experience exactly to your personal preferences.
There are two main categories of treatment here: Ayurvedic and Lifestyle. And while the Ayurvedic concentrates on providing healthy therapies, such as the famous Shirodhara treatment where warm oil is flowed onto the centre of your forehead reflex-balancing your brain, the Lifestyle section contains innumerable pampering and beauty therapies. And two that are the most popular are the Hot Stone Massage, and the Self Tan Treatment in which a total-glow self-tanning cream is applied mimicking your natural colouring. Within 2-3 hours you have the perfect tan without potential sun-damage to your skin.
 Having chosen your treatment, you’re taken through another entrance, and this time it’s into a huge garden where the air-conditioned suites are located along the side. And each one has floor-to-ceiling glass windows looking out upon its very own private courtyard, where you can have an open-air bath and shower. Novel design touches are everywhere, including the shower heads formed from large lanterns, ensuring you’re completely covered in spray.
I could say more, but the only way you can really appreciate this special spa is to experience it for yourself.
Anantara Spa Packages
Culture of
Anantara
3 hours
Floral Foot Bath
Ultimate Spa
Detox
Mud Steam Bath
Anantara 4 Hand Massage
Refreshment
Body Symphony
Couple
4 hours
Floral Foot Bath
Salt Scrub
Aromatic
Floral Bath
Aromatherapy Massage
Aromatic
Facial
Refreshment
Elemis Absolute Spa
Ritual
2 hours
Welcome touch
Deep Tissue
Massage
Pro-Collagen marine Facial
Refreshment
Ayurvedic
Massage
60 minutes
An ancient healing technique developed in
India 5000 years ago where warm Ayurvedic oils corresponding to
individual doshas.
Shirodhara
90 minutes
Sometimes referred to as the ‘massage on the
third eye’ and considered as one of the most powerful Ayurvedic
treatments available.
Elemis Aroma Stone
Therapy
75 minutes
Harnessing the healing power of warm volcanic
stone on key energy points, whilst the deep penetrating heat from
the stones are used to massage the body.
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