Saviour’s Road
St Helier, Jersey
JE1 7XP
01534 614000
Day Package Price: £ 220.00
Grooming From: £ 0.00
Treatments From: £ 40.00
The spa and pool area differ greatly in terms of decor compared to the accommodation area of the main hotel – this is a good thing, the hotels interior looks a little dated in parts and could do with modernising.
My afternoon of treatments began with an Ayurvedic consultation where my well-being, diet and lifestyle were discussed in order to determine my ‘dosha’. It was during the consultation that I realised this spa was like none other I had been to before. It was a ’well-being spa’ rather than a spa based on just luxury and pampering (although it does offer that too).
After my consultation I had two wonderful treatments, the first was an Abhyanga Oil Massage, £125.00, – this was pure heaven. Two very friendly, yet professional, therapists performed a full body massage in unison, firstly starting at my feet and working towards my head. The massage was fantastic and highlights the talent of the therapists, whose timing and co-ordination was faultless.
This treatment was finished with a Bashpa, a steam treatment, where I was left to relax in a Swedish herbal steam room.
My second treatment was even better than the first, if that's possible. It is called Shirodhara, £70.00, and is meant to still the mind. Warm oils are massaged into the third eye ( middle of forehead ) which are left to gently flow through your hair during the treatment. An odd sensation at first, but after a few minutes you begin to feel completely relaxed and more than a little sleepy. I imagine this treatment would be ideal for people with sleep problems or those who have had a stressful day. One thing to bear in mind is that your hair does stay quite oily for a few days after – although the smell is lovely!
The spa also offers yoga lessons, while the gym and swimming pool are perfect for the more active guests.
The treatment rooms were well-decorated, the staff very welcoming and the treatments were professional and pleasantly unusual. The heated beds in the relaxation room were a lovely way to end my day.
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