Spavillion Best For: Plant Essence Facial, Wedding Prep, Hens Parties Recipient of the coveted TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 2015, awarded to those who consistently receive outstanding reviews, Pavillion Samui Villas and Resort's Spa, Spavilion, is located poolside, right on the white sands of Lamai beach. This alone makes any therapy worth the visit; to spend the day sipping cocktails by the pool or swimming in the sea before, during or after your desired spa treatments. The therapy rooms, decorated in fresh tropical flowers and rose petals, feature a magnificent deep bath big enough for two, as well as a private WC. Using only the highest quality natural Thai products to marry traditional Thai techniques, their signature facial bathes your face in a pitter-patter of light tapping and gentle circular motions that quickly smooth away any worry lines. Tamarind and lemongrass for cleansing and toning, brighten the skin with natural AHA’s, vitamin C, antioxidants and flavonoids to protect against free radicals. They also go to work on sun damage, age spots and hyperpigmentation. With soothing oatmeal and calming cucumber to refresh the face for a scrub followed by a hydrating mask, skin is nourished with the purist botanicals with powerful anti-inflammatory and cooling properties. However the true skill lies in the hands of the expert therapist and her assistant who prepares a never-ending supply of cool cotton wipes, warm face wraps and gentle natural sea sponges. The proof is there in the mirror; skin radiant and glowing, fine lines and pores have disappeared and your visage appears as if in soft focus; flawless complexion just 1 hour later.
Magnolia Spa Best For: Aromatherapy Oil Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Mother’s Day Something of an institution on the island of Koh Samui, Magnolia Spa located in Chaweng North, is the only spa in Koh Samui specialising in Dead Sea products. Famed for their high mineral composition and spectacular anti-ageing, anti-acne and anti-inflammatory properties, these exclusive products are available here at a fraction of their usual high cost, direct from the supplier. With Magnolia Café & Studio next door, here is perfect way to treat Mum. Dad can enjoy coffee and cake while the kids enjoy a dance class upstairs as Mum gets pampered worry-free with Magnolia entertaining the family while she’s gone. Everything about Magnolia Spa is bathed in luxurious and homey comfort, on arrival one has the impression of being welcomed home by family. Indeed all the staff are long-serving, indicative of the friendly familial atmosphere. It should come as no surprise the welcome drink, (honey, lemon and ginger to awaken the body for treatment), is delicious with Magnolia’s sterling reputation for moreish homemade cuisine. Proffered a collection of aromatherapy oils for the treatment; Ylang Ylang, Lemongrass, Lavendar and tropical Dorkmork; Magnolia caters 5 rooms for oil massage and 3 rooms for couples Thai massage. The care is evident in the details; a bowl of fresh flowers on the ground below your face on the massage table, padded cushions placed beneath your joints to alleviate any pressure from your own body weight - even the bathroom is decadent with a host of luxury toiletries at your disposal for the post-massage shower. With a professional trainer onsite, these masseurs are continually upskilling. Even better, the therapists speak English, so you are able to communicate whether you would like the massage more or less firm or point out problem areas. With the tropical scent of Thai flowers wafting from the massage oils kneading and methodically rubbing back to life your tired sore muscles, it is easy to drift off to dreamworld for the remainder of the hour. Complete the treat with a slice of cake next door for the ultimate indulgence. www.magnoliakohsamui.com
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