4 Tried-And-Tested Spas For Rejuvenation and Relaxation
From Japanese-style onsen to indulgent full body massages
By Elizabeth Lee & Samantha Francis
Need a time out from the hustle and bustle of daily life? Consider checking yourself into one of these spas for a pampering retreat.
Leave your stress and aches at the door when you enter these havens of relaxation. From soaking in mineral baths to enjoying a full body massage, each one will leave you feeling recharged.
Yunomori Onsen & Spa
Get ready for a a rejuvenating experience at Yunomori Onsen & Spa. (Photo: Yunomori Onsen & Spa)
This newly-opened Japanese onsen (hot spring) spa offers rejuvenating therapies and Thai spa treatments. The 16,000 sq ft space boasts a total of 11 pools with six variations of baths and facilities like steam baths, massage rooms and a dining café.
Experience: To banish stress, soak yourself in the Silk Bath, which contains hydrogen micro-bubbles to help improve skin elasticity and alleviate aches. The Soda Bath, the first of its kind in Southeast Asia, is enriched with a high concentration of natural carbon dioxide to increase blood oxygen levels and improve circulation. Then, try a spa treatment like the Aroma Oil Massage ($138), which blends massage techniques with fragrant essential oils.
Good-to-know: Visitors get to pick from a range of vibrantly coloured and beautiful yutaka (casual summer kimono).
Price: Onsen entrance fee at $38 for adults; spa treatments start from $38 for a 30-minute foot massage.
#02-17/18 Singapore Sports Hub, 1 Stadium Place.
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Rexults medSpa
For head to toe pampering, start off with a 30-minute Infrared Therapy at Rexults medSpa (Photo: Rexults medSpa)
This medical centre and day spa has a cosy, resort-like ambience. Helmed by aesthetic clinic Rexults Group, it offers a variety of therapies, from redefining the silhouette to addressing skin conditions.
Experience: For head to toe pampering, start off with the Infrared Therapy. Compared to conventional saunas which can feel unbearably hot, an infrared sauna uses soothing dry far infrared heat that is comfortable and relaxing. It helps with detoxification, improved circulation and skin rejuvenation. The pampering Rexults Glow & Lift treatment combines microdermabrasion and micro-current to promote a taut and radiant complexion. You can also opt for a ReBalance Kneads treatment for your calves and feet concurrently, a massage that targets muscular tensions.
Good-to-know: The ambient lighting and background music of the treatment rooms can be customised to your liking.
Price: Weekender readers enjoy a special rate of $188 for the Rexults Glow & Lift treatment, which comes with complimentary 30-min Infrared Therapy and 30-min ReBalance Kneads. Limited to one-time purchase and valid till 31 August.
#17-02 Tong Building, 302 Orchard Road.
Calla Spa
Calla Spa is an unexpected find in Suntec City. (Photo: Calla Spa)
You can’t tell from the outside, but this urban retreat sprawls across an area of 10,000 sq ft. Opened in early 2016, it’s a one-stop wellness spa that offers soothing massages, mineral baths and even treatment areas that are divided by gender.
Experience: If you’re looking to treat yourself after a long day at work or busy afternoon shopping, stop by for an invigorating Foot Reflexology session. Traditional foot reflexology works on the principle that all the organs in the body are connected to reflex points found on our feet. Massaging them helps to restore balance and improve overall well-being. As you sit back and let the therapist work his magic, you have the option of watching a show on the retractable TV, charging up your iPhone or taking a quick snooze on the plush chair. The lounge is large, spacious and houses up to 24 chairs for total relaxation.
Good-to-know: Guests can enjoy a leisurely meal at the bistro on-the-house before or after their treatments.
Price: From $138 for a 60-minute treatment.
#01-500–504 Suntec City Mall Tower 2, North Wing, 3 Temasek Boulevard.
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Ikeda Spa Prestige
The onsen at Ikeda Spa Prestige was built using prized hinoki wood. (Ikeda Spa Prestige)
Located just a stone’s throw away from the financial district, Ikeda Spa Prestige is truly a place for respite. One of the first spas to bring in the Japanese onsen experience to Singapore, you’ll be pampered by the steaming waters said to promote better blood circulation and melt away stress. The communal bath uses the prized hinoki wood, a traditional material used to build temples, shrines and palaces.
Experience: Revitalize your mind and body with the Zen Candle Therapy Massage. Before your treatment starts, choose between three uplifting treatment oils — woody Bamboo Bliss, floral Sakura Passion, or citrusy Yuzu Refresh. The massage makes use of unique candles that are packed with emollients, vitamins and antioxidants. They are kept warmed at an ‘ideal’ 42 degrees Celsius, and gently applied to skin during the treatment. Together with the deft strokes of the therapist, the oils from the candle help to deeply relax muscles and with lymphatic drainage.
Good-to-know: Book your experience with Viator and you’ll be able to enjoy a complimentary 30-minute onsen experience.
Price: $240 for a 90-minute massage.
#05-22 The Central, 6 Eu Tong Sen Street.
A version of this article appeared in the print edition of Weekender, Issue 156, July 8 – July 21, 2016, with the headline ‘Primed for pampering’.
By Samantha Francis for Weekender Singapore
