Check out these gorgeous new beachfront properties offering relaxation and rejuvenation from Puerto Rico to Honolulu!
1. The Spa at The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai
The Spa at The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai offers a luxe environment that connects guests with nature. Nestled in the heart of a floating garden of mangroves, the facility features six private indoor-outdoor treatment rooms, three vitality pools, a full-service salon, relaxation lounge, Turkish hamman, and state-of-the-art sauna and shower facilities.
Inspired by the cenotes nearby, The Spa is meant to mirror the experience of being cradled within. As part of this cenote inspiration, a glass ceiling offers views into the terrestrial world above, including the massive rippling bamboo structure that serves as the resort’s dedicated yoga pavilion. The Spa is located at the center of the expansive beachfront property, built using natural materials that complement the lush greenery and natural light.
Centered around local florals and aromatics, with a focus on wellness, mindfulness and one-on-one connection with its therapists and estheticians, The Spa has cabana-style treatment rooms each named after white flowers native to the area. Within, skilled team members perform unique, locally inspired therapies including:
- EDITION Signature Massage, which uses Swedish techniques and a black tea scented massage oil designed to tap into feelings of well-being and comfort.
- Kanai Signature Detox Body Wrap, comprised of a remineralizing scrub and a detoxifying, brightening moringa body mask.
- The Oxygen Facial, a ritual to increase oxygenation through awareness of breath. Activated charcoal and effervescent carbon dioxide triggers microcirculation and stimulates skin’s natural oxygenation.
- Thermal Experience, which allows guests to immerse themselves in healing waters by following a journey through the dry sauna, biothermal showers, hammam, Ludic Pool and hot plunge.
2. K’In Spa & Wellness Center
Alaia Belize, Autograph Collection, recently unveiled a renovation and expansion to its signature K’In Spa & Wellness Center. The upscale resort, located on the island of Ambergris Caye in San Pedro Town, Belize, spans more than 20 acres, with 155 guestrooms and suites set against the backdrop of the Belizean coast. The spa's expansion provides a rejuvenating space for guests to unwind, re-energize and indulge in a tailored spa experience.
The 2,070-square-foot K’In Spa & Wellness Center has three new treatment rooms, a sauna, boutique and expanded fitness center featuring state-of-the-art weightlifting equipment. The refreshed design aesthetic is evokes tranquility with light, earth tones, marble surfaces, porcelain fixtures and plush furnishings throughout.
Six treatment rooms deliver relaxation with a menu of Belizean-inspired treatments that range from massages, body wraps, facials, nail services and waxing. Signature treatments influenced by the surrounding Caribbean Sea include:
- Seabreeze Massage, a gentle massage designed to unwind, with wave-like Belizean techniques to encourage circulation
- Ocean Therapy Body Wrap, a body cocoon treatment featuring seaweed for skin regeneration and firmness, plus a relaxing scalp, neck and shoulder massage
The spa boutique sells products utilized throughout K’In Spa treatments as well as local handmade crafts and artisan goods.
The resort experience will continue to be enhanced following the construction of a new sea wall, slated to be unveiled in winter 2024. The sea wall will create an expanded pristine beach with 1,000 feet of ocean frontage.
3. Elemara Spa & Salon
San Juan’s beachfront lifestyle resort, La Concha Resort has opened its oceanfront spa, Elemara Spa & Salon. The only spa in Puerto Rico offering views of the beach, the spa is complete with seven treatment rooms, including two outdoor treatment rooms, a hair salon, nail services, and indoor and outdoor relaxation areas. As part of a property-wide renovation, the new wellness destination captures the spirit of the oceanfront location, while weaving in the beauty and power of the elements.
Elemara Spa & Salon's treatments are closely related to the elements and focus on targeting a tailored experience for each visitor, while introducing innovative technologies and ingredients. Standout treatments include:
- Life-Force Oxygen Face Treatment
- Deep Sea Body Massage
- Myofascial Release Reflexology
- Skin care utilizing bespoke clean beauty products
In addition to tranquil wellness services, Elemara Spa & Salon offers oncology treatments, becoming the first cancer-aware spa in Puerto Rico, with spa therapists certified in cancer care with SATCC (Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care) in London.
Luxury amenities available within the spa include finely filtered alkaline water with molecular hydrogen providing added benefits for improved body function such as movement, digestion and absorption.
4. Sky Deck and Renaissance Spa
The Uhiwai at Renaissance Honolulu debuted in February 2024 as Oahu’s first new-build hotel in more than two decades. The property offers access to residential-style amenities and world-class wellness facilities.
Highlights of the new property include an expansive Sky Deck and Renaissance Spa on the eighth floor, complete with Oahu’s first traditional Japanese ofuro soaking tubs, inventive Mediterranean dining at MARA, a private club lounge with ocean views and easy access to Oahu’s world-famous beaches.
Sky Deck amenities include a full-service spa, meditation gardens, fully equipped fitness center, glass-enclosed yoga studio and an outdoor MoveStrong strength training experience. The Uhiwai Spa offers a variety of treatments including massages, facials and more. Relaxation and socialization are prevalent in Oahu’s first traditional Japanese ofuro indoor and outdoor soaking tubs, Himalayan salt saunas, steam rooms and cold plunge baths. Spa facilities are accessible to all hotel guests.
5. Neyrah Spa
Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in the Middle East, is located on Ummahat Island in the tranquil waters of The Red Sea. The private island retreat is nestled within the captivating Blue Hole cluster of islands with pristine coral reefs. Nujuma is inspired by the meaning of 'stars' in Arabic.
Accessed by chartered boat or seaplane, Nujuma features 63 overwater and beach villas, offering one-to-three-bedroom accommodation, spacious living areas and private pools overlooking the sea. Each villa enjoys the services of a dedicated personal host, who takes care of every detail and guide guests through all the enriching experiences this destination has to offer.
Neyrah Spa is a tranquil sanctuary dedicated to holistic wellness to rejuvenate the mind, body and spirit. The serene indoor and outdoor spaces set the scene for ceremonies and methods from around the globe, while connecting with regional ingredients like the scent of oud and moringa peregrina tree oil sourced from the AlUla region.
The spa's wellness experts design bespoke journeys to rebalance and relax, guiding guests through breathing techniques, meditation, lunar yoga and sound healing therapy. The sea breeze and gentle sounds of waves flow through five sea-facing treatment rooms and three outdoor treatment cabins. The space also features vitality and lap pools, a hammam and a fitness center. Designed as a voyage, bespoke treatments encourage guests to reflect on the past, live in the present, and step into the future with clarity and energy.
6. Cap Juluca Spa by Guerlain
Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel, Anguilla, recently introduced the property’s new spa in collaboration with Guerlain. Cap Juluca Spa by Guerlain draws inspiration from Anguilla’s indigenous Arawak tribe, who celebrated the renewal and rejuvenation of each new day, while offering a harmonious connection with nature and a rebalance of energy. The private hideaway rests among the dazzling shores of Anguilla, where guests will enjoy a collection of exclusive Guerlain rituals.
Cap Juluca Spa by Guerlain offers of traditional and innovative treatments that focus on a multisensory and holistic approach, as well as experiences created specifically in harmony with the atmosphere, culture and activities of Anguilla. Guests can enjoy a comprehensive menu of treatments that reflect the tranquil ambiance and enchantment of the Caribbean, including:
- Ocean Vibes, an invigorating face and body experience that incorporates an ocean tambour and ice bubbles in the form of chilled turquoise blue spheres, which re-create the calming sounds of rolling and crashing waves
- Crystal Bowl Energy, a multi-sensorial body and facial treatment featuring a delicate pink quartz face mask and the vibrations and sounds of crystal bowls to restore inner peace and harmony
- Restorative After Sun treatment focuses on the face and body after sun exposure to prolong a healthy glow, including a combination of reparative bee products, a soothing wrap and a massage with freshwater spheres, leaving skin fully detoxified, repaired and renewed
The spa also features an open-air courtyard adorned with emerald mosaic patterns and a central fountain, framed by tropical foliage. Seven private treatment rooms, all named to represent the connection between local flora and Guerlain fragrances, feature cerused and bleached white oak, limestone flooring and rough-cut limestone basins. Spa guests have plenty of tranquil spaces to relax and unwind post-treatment, from the sun-soaked pool deck and beauty salon to the refreshing sauna. The new Imperial Suite provides guests with the VIP treatment, thanks to its private sauna, steam shower and a relaxation area to enhance treatments.
The Calichi Garden, invoking the sacred Arawak fountain, is the ceremonial soul of the spa, the perfect ambiance for private moments, multi-temperate plunge pool dips and sage burning rituals that promote healing and wisdom. Upon arrival, guests participate in a special ritual where they write their names on leaves to be placed near the spa’s sacred fountain, similar to generations of past lovers who did the same in order to seal the fate of their relationships at the original site.
Guests seeking experiences that incorporate elements of mindfulness, nutrition and longevity activation can take advantage of the resort’s Wellness Series, which ranges from must-visit yogis, nutritionists and plant-based chefs in the pursuit of holistic well-being.
