A visit to the spa is a treat whether you’re there for a special occasion or just in need of relaxation after a hard day in the office. If you’re set on indulging yourself, why not swap the usual spa cliches for an all-new pampering experience at one of these unique places instead.
Aramsa
Nestled within Bishan park, you’d never guess to find this beautiful garden spa that’ll give you a quick respite from the hustle and bustle of the city. Expect a resort-like spa experience right in the heart of this national park, with 17 unique treatment rooms that boast outdoor showers and individual garden courtyards. They offer a wide range of massages—try the Aramsa Ritual ($223 for 90mins) which features cup gliding therapy. Or just soak in the ambience, literally, in a Milk & Rose nourishing outdoor garden bath ($104 for 30mins).
For Him Men’s Spa
Men can very much head to luxurious spa parlours that cater to their requirements too. A subsidiary of local spa chain Beyond Beauty, this mens-only spa focuses on soothing the body through detoxification. Here, find a rejuvenating body polish, the signature Gua Sha Facial Therapy that removes toxins to encourage cell renewal, and even a Sea Salt Detoxifying Therapy.
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Once inside, you’ll find a quiet, subdued and frankly huge spa. The decor is Roman amphitheater meets Vegas casino—think sandstone columns, mosaic pools, beach cabana juice huts and indoor plastic palm trees. The lighting is dark, the voices are hushed and the mood is chilled and quiet (which makes it very easy to lose track of time and just how long you’ve spent there). What makes g.spa different is the 24-hour stay you’re entitled to with the purchase of a main treatment (from $155), which comes with free-flow food, drinks (non-alcoholic) and full use of the facilities including hot and cold pools, sauna and steam rooms, and more.
Ikeda Spa
Ikeda Spa makes you feel like you’ve stepped into a whole other country. In this case it’s Japan, and the ryokan-style treatment rooms are inspired by the four seasons and equipped with iPads so regulars can switch up the music. The star of the show is their onsen-style bath ($80 for 30mins) filled with steaming hot, mineral-laden water against a backlit screen showing wintery scenery so you can imagine you’re at a hot spring resort in the middle of December. If it’s your first Ikeda Spa experience, try the Geisha Organic Facial ($240 for 90 minutes), which uses all-organic Chidoriya products and UV-sanitized nightingale droppings to smoothen and lighten skin.
Kew Organics
This ladies-only “beauty bar” focuses on organic treatments and products. They’ve got their very own line of water-based organic skincare products from Japan and Canada that are fresh, vegan and non-GMO to deliver naturally beautiful and makeup-free skin. Facials start at $150 for a Clear Skin Hydra Deluxe Facial, and go up to $330 for an anti-wrinkle Q10 RF Organic Facial and $650 for their top-end Factional Skin Resurfacing Treatment Facial.
Masego
Enter a safari-themed spa that’s spacious and airy with lots of wooden furnishings and paintings of animals. This is one spa that takes their jungle theme very seriously, and we’re talking about massages in actual canopy tents. Treatments on offer include their signature Tropical Abyss deep-tissue massage ($72 for 60mins), and Jungle Fever Quick Massage ($40 for 30mins) for the head, shoulders, neck and hands. Ear candling, body scrubs and gua sha treatments are also available from $30 onwards.
My Cozy Room Boutique Spa
Nestled in a romantic and plush heritage shophouse along Orchard Road with a dose of Victorian charm, My Cozy Room is an award-winning facial spa with specially designed range of facial treatments that are targetted for acne, clogged pores and blemishes. Get your skin treated while indulging in My Cozy Room’s newest luxurious treatment – Royal Bird’s Nest Facial.
Complemented with a range of premium products from certified organic line of skincare Dr Spiller, your skin will be visibly boosted with moisture in just one treatment. With a strong focus on natural and paraben-free ingredients, My Cozy Room provides you with effective results derived from natural skincare. Highly acclaimed as Best Extraction Facial in Singapore with professionally certified therapists, each and every step of the extraction is meticulously carried out to experience a almost painless process. Complete your indulgence with the nourishing powers of the White Nest Alginate Mask to heal, hydrate and brighten your skin! Bid goodbye to your comedones and acne. Many of their treatments also feature hot stone therapy to help you unwind and relieve unnecessary tension.
To achieve beauty inside out, enjoy a complimentary bottle of Kinohimitsu Bird’s Nest after the facial treatment and expect a complete skin rejuvenation with this beauty delicacy. Enjoy this royal treatment at 50% off (usual price $388; 120 min) for first-timers residing in Singapore.
Nimble/Knead
Designed around the unlikely concept of shipping containers (the idea is to transport you to the ends of the world), this pampering spot forgoes the usual Zen look for a raw, industrial aesthetic, replete with steel container walls, raw wooden boxes and concrete floors with quirky decals of birds, cages and nature. It has the usual spa offerings like body massages (from $64), foot reflexology ($42 for 60mins), body masks ($69 for 45mins) and scrubs ($69 for 45 minutes).
Remede Spa
Largely inspired by the element of water, as well as ancient treatment traditions of both the East and West, Remede Spa at The St Regis Singapore delivers water spa treatments, bath rituals, and detoxifying body wraps, for the utmost relaxing experience. They’ve even got eucalyptus-scented steam chambers and a Aqua Reflexology Footpath and Spa Garden, so all you have to do is to book an appointment and you’ll be on your way to paradise.
Yunomori
This sprawling onsen and spa found on the second floor of Kallang Wave Mall offers the best of both Japanese and Thai treatments. The main highlight has got to be the onsen itself, where for just $38, get to enjoy full-day access to their many baths (like a fun bubble one or the silk that’s a favourite with the ladies) offering various benefits. But feel free to get packages that include various massages and treatments alongside onsen access, that starts from $68 for a 30min head and shoulder massage. Plus, get your IPL and hair removal done here too, if you’re so inclined.
