Voted as the World’s Top Spa by Conde Naste Traveller Readers in March 2008, One&Only By ESPA, Reethi Rah, Maldives sets the standard for the ultimate in destination spa design, set on a luxurious resort located on a private island in the Indian Ocean.

Working with Jean Michel Gathy, principal of Denniston International, ESPA developed the concept and design to create a spa compound of individual thatched-roof pavilions linked by meandering sand paths in a 9,500m2 ocean-front garden. 

The beautiful yet remote location provides the perfect retreat for visitors, but the challenge for ESPA was to use our expertise to recruit staff of the highest calibre to such a remote location.  ESPA were involved in all pre-opening stages of the project, including on-site training to ensure five-star treatment standards.  The spa opened successfully in May 2005 and ESPA continues with a management contract. 

The spa combines stunning black bandu chandi stone with ivory walls and warm natural wood floors with pitched ceilings.  All the treatment rooms feature coloured lighting and floor to ceiling windows and the relaxation pavilions enjoy ocean views.

Two spacious private spa treatment pavilions are situated over the breathtaking ocean and consist of a double steam shower and ensuite facilities, along with a luxurious two person bath with a beautiful ocean view, treatment area for two people and relaxation area on the private overwater deck.

Each of the 8 individual villas have glass walls that open up to private ocean frontage as well as an outdoor deck for foot rituals and relaxation and an outdoor shower and ensuite facility.

Spa details:

• 8 treatment villas
• 2 overwater private spas — couples treatment suites
• Separate-sex Heat Experiences each with a sauna, amethyst steam room, lifestyle shower, Ice Fountain and outdoor Vitality Pool with private sunning deck
• 2 ocean front relaxation pavilions
• 2 outdoor consultation pavilions
• Outdoor juice bar and spa café
• Dramatic overwater chi pavilion for open air yoga, Thai massage and tai chi
• Fitness centre with an outdoor stretch deck and the Maldive’s first use of Technogym equipment
• Salon with manicure, pedicure, make-up and hair services
• Bastien Gonzalez pedicure clinic

The spa offers its guests the most advanced ESPA treatments including the latest Ayurvedic experiences, facials and advanced massages.

One&Only Maldives at Reethi Rah
North Male' Atoll
The Maldives

Tel: +960 6648800
Fax: +960 664 8822