Mandala Spa and Resort Villas in Boracay: Quiet Sanctuary in the Island of Boracay
Boracay Island holds a different meaning for every traveler. Some are drawn to its iconic stretch of powdery white sand and crystal-clear waters, while others come seeking the thrill of its adrenaline-pumping watersports. Yet, for many, Boracay is the perfect escape, a place to slow down, recharge, and indulge in much-needed rest and relaxation.
Amid the buzz of tourists and the rush of adventure lies a quiet sanctuary on the island’s serene side, the world-renowned Mandala Spa & Resort Villas, where tranquility and wellness take center stage.
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Mandala Spa & Resort Villas is a multi-awarded destination spa and resort nestled in the hills of Station 3 and has been in the wellness and rejuvenation service since 2001. Among its most recent awards include Outstanding Spa Resort Destination in the Philippines 2017, awarded by Asian Lifestyle Tourism Awards.
The Mandala Spa experience begins with its tranquil surroundings. A pathway shaded by a canopy of trees and plants instantly greets visitors. Walk a little further and you will reach the spa’s spacious lobby.
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Mandala offers an array of massage treatments, facial treatments, healing baths, nail & foot care, and detox that addresses every client’s needs. Each therapy is administered by their highly-trained and highly skilled therapists who all went to their very own Mandala Spa Academy.
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The spa ensures to only use natural products for their treatments and therapies, which is majorly sourced from the luscious greens surrounding their area. Their essential oils, body scrubs, and body baths are all made fresh.
For those who want to try their signature award-winning treatments, you may start with their Hilot Trilogy, an ancient Filipino therapeutic form of massage.
For 1 hour and 45 minutes, you’ll get to experience Hihilaan, where coconut oil is applied to strips of banana leaves that are then used to identify areas of imbalance; Bentosa, a traditional technique of vacuum cupping rebalances the body’s heat and energy flow; Hilot, a combination of long and deep strokes; and Dagdagay, a therapeutic foot massage.
Hilot Trilogy (Php 5,250) / IMAGE from Mandala Spa and Resort Villas’ Website
For their best-selling treatments, you may start off with Boracay Bliss (Mandala Signature Massage), which usually takes 3 hours and 30 minutes. This includes the Mani Lulur scrub, Boracay Salt Glow scrub, Cool Cucumber Aloe wrap or Papaya Pineapple Body Polish wrap. Here, you may enjoy a scented hot bath and glow with their All Natural Facial.
Boracay Bliss (Php 9,030) / IMAGE from Mandala Spa and Resort Villas’ Website
As the place is serene and peaceful, it serves to be the perfect place to stay for those who want to get away from the bustling part of the island.
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Luckily, Mandala also offers accommodations through their resort villas, which are divided into two room types: the Garden Villa and the very unique Digital Detox Villa.
Garden Villa / IMAGE from Mandala Spa and Resort Villas’ Website
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The Digital Detox Villa promotes reconnecting with nature and one’s self by ridding of digital distractions such as the TV and Wi-Fi.
Digital Detox Villa / IMAGE from Mandala Spa and Resort Villas’ Website
Maximize your Boracay Island vacation by treating yourself to a Mandala Spa treatment (or two) or maybe get away from all the noise and craziness of the city by staying in one of their exclusive Mandala Resort Villas.
How to get here:
- Mandala Spa & Resort Villas is located at Station 3 of the island.
- From Caticlan Airport, ride a van going to Caticlan Jetty Port. This will take you to Cagban Jetty Port. From there, ride a tricycle to Mandala Spa & Resort Villas.
- From Kalibo Airport, ride a van or bus going to Caticlan Jetty Port. From the port, get on a boat to Cagban Jetty Port. Alight at the port and ride a tricycle going to Mandala Spa & Resort Villas.
A version of this appeared on Philippine Primer Japanese Magazine’s May 2019 issue.
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