Spa Holidays

Araamu spa is built on the three resorts, Paradise Island, Sun Island, and Royal Island, Maldives. Araamu in the local language means ‘soothing’, a blissful state of total relaxation. The spa specialises in classic treatments from all over Asia using indigenous and exotic herbs, oils and flower extracts, bringing complete nourishment to body and soul.

Each of three spas is a separate and complete environment, distinct from the rest of the resort. Each pavilion is built from natural materials like thatch, bamboo, timber and stone, replete with frangipani and jasmine trees amidst pools, fountains and cascading water and invites you to savour luxury at its best. One of the most specious treatment rooms are pavilion Spa Suites, which set new standards of luxury in the Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room…

Treatments are designed to cater to individual needs. Araamu spa provides holiday makers that extra bit of pampering characteristic of Ayurveda. Each spa and its menu have separate sections for Ayurvedic treatments. This ancient source of holistic knowledge from the Indian subcontinent is practised here by professional Indian practitioners.

A series of medication over a long period is recommended to get the full value from Ayurveda, but Araamu offers single treatments as an introduction and for specific ailments. A popular single choice is the fat burn therapy. The massages, facials and body wraps are also extremely popular.

Signature therapies at Araamu include finikela, an old Maldivian favourite for its soothing qualities and its overall effect on beauty, and Theyo Dhemun, a full-body massage that combines elements of the Maldivian tradition with strokes and techniques from other Asian traditions to deliver a unique and deeply relaxing experience.

A very popular romantic packages is ‘Loabi Loabi’, a combination of appropriate treatments for couples to enjoy a shared pampering experience. Yet another therapy, ‘Veli Modun’, takes place on the beach and is derived from the treatment that fishermen would receive to ease their aching muscles. The wide-open setting on the shore of the beach greatly increases the general sense of well – being derived from this treatment.

Accessibility:
Paradise Island in North Male’ Atoll, 15 minutes from the Male’ International Airport by speed boat.

Royal Island in Baa Atoll, 30 minutes by sea plane or 2hrs and 30 minutes by speed boat from Male’ International Airport

Sun Island in south Ari Atoll, 62 miles from Male’ International Airport

With endless stretches of azure blue waters surrounding it, Anantara Maldives lives up to its name – Sen skrit for ‘borderless water’. The culmination of the creative skills of Maldivian architect Mr. Mohamed Shafeeq in association with the Thailand – based interior designers Abacus, the resort has 68 deluxe over-water suites and two deluxe over-water pool suites.

The Anantara Spa offers guests the experience of a lifetime. Spanning an expanse of 1500 sq m on a tranquil over-water setting, the Spa features is nine treatment suites, Ayurvedic and Indian mud therapy rooms and an exotic menu of treatment using the finest of herbal elixirs and oils. Professionally trained therapists are at your service to provide personalised guidance on treatment.

The curative Ananantara Detoxifying Signature Treatment takes guest on a healing journey through the use of mud, steam and massage which stimulates lympahatic circulation, reduces fluid retention and assists in the continued elimination of toxins from the body.

White Sesame Body Treatment is a blissful skin-nourishing therapy enriched with the finest oil to hydrate and clam dry and sensitive skin.

Relief from aching muscles can be obtained through the Elemis Musclease Aroma Spa Ocean Wrap which is a warm seaweed body mask that includes soothing pine and rosemary essential oils.

Anantara Spa’s signature baths are the Exotic Ginger Bath, Detoxifying Green Tea Bath, Cellutox Aroma Spa Ocean Wrap and therapeutic Lymphatic Drainage Massage.

Wellbeing Rituals that set body and soul soaring range from the Beautifying Hand Rituals to the Asian Ritual with an Oriental Spa Bath. Anantara Spa Voyages of Wellbeing packages comprise three to five day rituals of herbal steam, body rejuvenation, massage and facials. Apart from these specialised treatments, Anantara Spa’s popular services include Aromatherapy, Thai and Oriental Foot Massage

Anantara Spa is designed to evoke a feeling of ‘spiritual tranquility and harmony’ with nature. Its unique location allows guests to be lulled by the soothing sounds of the ocean waves, enjoying the ambience of the natural environment through the glass floor panels that provide a spectacular view of the vibrant marine life in the azure waters.