Amelia Island Spas|Amelia Island, Florida, United States

The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Amelia Island

A seaside escape in Amelia Island

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Tranquility is inevitable at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Amelia Island. The 27,500-square-foot space utilizes the private sanctuary that is Amelia Island and the ocean breezes that encircle it to award guests with the ultimate in luxury and relaxation. Every detail is meticulously accounted for, from a plunge pool with underwater music to spa butlers on hand.

If you're in the mood for a rubdown but hesitate to give up your beachfront perch, why not try the Heaven in a Hammock massage, which combines the rhythmic rocking of a hammock swing with deep tissue massage to create a sense of weightlessness? Or unwind in one of the 26 inviting treatment rooms and console sunburned skin with a soothing ocean breeze wrap using the natural properties of noni gel.

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Interestingly, salt is a major theme, both at the hotel (check out the signature restaurant Salt) and spa (try the warm salt stone massage). Pink Himalayan salt lamps cast a gentle glow over the space as the salt blocks naturally purify the air.
If your stomach starts rumbling, you’ll have several refreshments at your fingertips. Help yourself to the individually wrapped chocolate-covered raisins and trail mix either the coed, male or female relaxation lounges.
Our favorite treatment is the delicious Amelia Island Honey Butter Wrap, which employs a wrap filled with organic oils, Himalayan salts and nutrients from honey detoxify and soften your skin. Hand and foot softening, scalp massage and a full body massage are all included.
You can turn any massage on the menu at this tropical escape into a 60- or 90-minute couples treatment for you and a friend or significant other.
Want to experience the beach without stepping foot on the sand? Listen to the calming sounds of ocean waves as you surrender to the Sea Creations Energizing Facial that uses natural elements from the sea including beneficial thermophilus bacteria, sea silk and pearl protein.

Things to Know

The easiest way to get an appointment is to visit the website. If you prefer to set up an appointment over the phone, give The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island's front desk a call.
As part of Amelia Island's cancellation policy, you have up to six hours before your appointment to nix a treatment without penalty.
If you've set up something that requires a little more preparation by the spa staff — for example, a full day's worth of treatments — you'll need to give one weeks’ notice. Large groups should notify the spa of any changes one month in advance.

The Treatments

There are massage options certain to please just about anyone, from classic treatments using reflexology, hot stones and sports therapy, to a few unique offerings.
A unique option is the Heaven in a Hammock in which you receive the treatment in zero gravity as you rock gently in a hammock's embrace.
The Slim & Sculpt massage fights cellulite while increasing blood circulation and includes a self-heating body mask.
Two for Your Soul doubles the healing power with two therapists working on your muscles. During the Hadashi, therapists hold onto ceiling bars and massage you with their feet.
If you prefer a traditional treatment, try the Ritz-Carlton signature massage, which blends deep-tissue and Swedish techniques with aromatherapy to maximize relaxation.

The Facilities

Aquaphiles are in for a treat, since luxurious and fragrant wet areas abound down the hall from the locker rooms.
Enjoy the eucalyptus steam room, a handsome and spacious wooden sauna complete with sea salts in the heater and a heated Jacuzzi pool with two waterfalls that pour water into the pool from overhead.
White tiled showers are stocked with Ritz-Carlton branded shampoo, conditioner, body wash and shaving cream, plus shower caps and razors near an urn of citrus-infused iced water on the wooden table next to the heated pool.
If you’re visiting Amelia Island during hurricane season (June to November) and the weather isn’t in your favor, don’t worry. An indoor swimming pool flanked by lounge chairs is at your service year-round.

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