The Bahamas is known for its pristine white beaches and remarkable turquoise water, making it one of the most scenic vacation destinations in the world. Sitting in the sun, listening to the sound of the waves as they roll in, is of course, uniquely relaxing. But the tranquil lifestyle doesn’t stop there.
The Bahamas amplifies its natural calming effect with some of the most sybaritic spas found anywhere in the world. There are several world-class spas located throughout The Bahamas that will introduce you to a whole new level of relaxation while on vacation. At the best Bahamian spas, hot and cold therapies are applied in plunge pools, tension-releasing techniques like body massages and facials are administered, and relaxing aromatherapy is used to soothe the senses while exotic herbs and minerals serve as healing balm.
Here, our editor’s pick to the top wellness spas in the Bahamas. Note: most of the spas on the list below are located within luxury hotels, but there are a few notable exceptions.
01. The Kamalame Spa, Andros Island
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The Kamalame Spa is a private island resort on Andros Island, located just off the world’s third-largest Great Barrier Reef in the transparent waters of The Bahamas. This is one of most elegant spa locations in the world. It is the only over-the-water spa that makes you feel as though you are on your own private oasis. Listen to the waves crashing on the beach and feel one with nature as you receive one of the best massages available in The Bahamas.The spa also offers facials and body treatments that exclusively use natural material. The organic OSEA products are rich in bioavailable seaweed infused with essential oils and free of synthetic parabens and sulfates. The over-the-water relaxing spa retreat will be the highlight of your trip, as you reach a level of calm that can only be achieved at the Kamalame Spa.
02. The Mandara Spa, Atlantis Resort
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The Mandara Spa is located in Atlantis Resort in the beautiful destination of Paradise Island, just off New Providence Island. This spa brings together ancient Balinese healing practices, traditional European therapies and natural indigenous elements, making it one of the most well-rounded spas in The Bahamas. Not only do they provide a variety of relaxing treatment options to choose from, but there are also warm and cold plunge pools, as well as steam and sauna rooms. Make sure to bring your significant other so you can enjoy the Couple’s Spa Suite together.
03. Red Lane Spa, Sandals Royal Bahamian
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The Sandals Royal Bahamian is situated in Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas. The on-site Red Lane Spa focuses on the most exclusive and luxurious services. Their signature treatments engage the senses, giving the mind and body time to receive the benefits of each therapy. The spa has a very diverse selection of therapies, including massages, sports therapy, facials and more. If you want variety at your spa, this resort is for you. Be sure to come with your partner, as the resort offers four different massages for you and your loved one. One of these intimate experiences is the ‘Scents of Love’ couples massage that takes you on a romantic journey highlighting the indigenous aromas of the Caribbean. The therapist will guide you through a romantic candle lighting and warm massage oil ritual based on your chosen sensory experience. It is these types of unbelievably romantic and intimate experiences that you and your loved one will remember for the rest of your lives.
04. ESPA at Baha Mar
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Espa can be found at Baha Mar located in New Providence. Espa stands for “Education and Spa” where each treatment is tailored for individual needs and desires making it one of the most personal spa experiences in the Caribbean. The programs include facials, nail care, moments of escape and therapies, all personally designed to allow you to truly release your tensions and relax. Baha Mar is introducing a new INFUZ IV nutrition therapy featuring five IV options and four booster shots that can be given as a shot or added to an IV as a booster. This treatment is only found at Espa and is guaranteed to leave you feeling energized and reinvigorated.
05. Amber Spa, Warwick Hotel
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The Amber Spa is a luxury boutique spa at the Warwick Hotel on Paradise Island. The Amber Spa has made many changes in their spa menu, their sanitation compliance, and social distancing guidelines to make sure everyone who goes to the spa feels safe and secure. The luxury spa offers massages, facials, body waxing and nail services ensuring maximum comfort while being supported by world-class masseuses. Unique to the Amber Spa is the partnership with the Mila d’Opiz Swiss Beauty brands. The Spa offers high-quality and optimal skincare products along with a personalized service that will leave guests feeling restored and revitalized. The Mila d’Opiz Swiss Beauty products contain natural Swiss plant extracts along with glacier water that delivers unbelievable anti-aging results that can only be found at the wonderful Amber Spa at the Warwick Hotel.
06. The Island Spa, Harbour Island
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The Island Spa is located on Harbour Island, Bahamas. The beautiful Harbour Island, known for its long pink sand beaches, evoke unforgettable vacation memories for everyone who visits. The Island Spa provides the ultimate island experience to unwind, offering a special Island Spa package, which includes a customized combination of treatments that will combine to transform your body and spirit. The world-class service includes a variety of massages, scrubs, aromatherapy, body wraps, skin care, facials, manicures, pedicures, as well as complete hair salon services. The specials include couples massage and a beautiful beach massage. This world-class service on the beautiful pink beaches of Harbour Island delivers an extraordinary experience that will leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.
07. The Spa of Eden at Pishon
The Spa of Eden is a spa in Nassau, New Providence that introduces cutting edge skincare technology to The Bahamas. The spa will make you feel renewed, utilizing the highest quality of corrective skincare products to address anyone’s skin needs. Their services include clinical treatments, age perfecting therapies, red carpet services and facial waxing & threading to help you look and feel completely refreshed! Unique to the Spa of Eden is the Ion Magnum treatment. The therapy is a non-surgical procedure for weight loss and body sculpting. It includes 16 channels that simultaneously address the arms, abs and thighs. The Spa of Eden will make you look better than ever with their revolutionary skincare treatments and their distinctive weight loss and body sculpting therapies.
08. Exuma Healing Hands Massage Spa
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The Exuma Healing Hands Massage Spa, based in George Town on the island of Exuma, provides many exceptional signature services. Both the Great Exumian Massage and the Raindrop Massage offer an unusual approach to traditional therapies. Both signature services will give you an authentic Exumian treatment that is native to this part of The Bahamas. The spa offers some classic spa remedies including deep relief massage, facials, nail services and sunburn recovery. Another speciality of the spa is the Little Exuma Salt Scrub, which is a full body exfoliation to get rid of old skin. Overall, the Exuma Healing Hands Massage Spa will give you an absolute unique taste of Exuma.
09. Senses Spa, Gran Lucayan Resort
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The Senses Spa at the Grand Lucayan Resort on Grand Bahama Island has one of the best fitness facilities in the Caribbean. Their fitness programs include the use of gym equipment, yoga on the beach, several different gym classes such as Tae Bo and Pilates, and personal trainers. After a great workout, guests gain access to the spa facilities, a luxurious retreat designed to indulge the senses with body treatments that rejuvenate tired muscles and restore youthful energy. From the traditional wood saunas to the lux steam rooms, the spa will have everything you need to recover from your workouts.
