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The 6 Best Spas & Wellness in Akumal, Quintana Roo
Akumal means "Place of the Turtle" in the Mayan language, and if you snorkel here, you just might see one swimming alongside you. (Don’t touch it, though. That’s prohibited by law.) You’ll definitely see coral and beautiful fish in the clear, sparkling waters. This tourist-friendly little town is about an hour south of Cancun—but it seems light-years away.
Restaurants in Akumal
1. Budha Gardens Spa
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 167 reviews
A tranquil boutique spa in a small Caribbean village, steps away from the crystal blue waters. With peaceful gardens, trickling fountains and intoxicating tropic flowers, makes a perfect place to receive professional spa services. Budha Gardens Spa will be the high light of a relaxing vacation. Our master massage therapist will take years of stress off and leaving you feeling rejuvenated and refreshed. Our full spa menu gives you a variety of invigorating spa treatments to choose from. Make this special place a part of your vacation, you deserve it!
Reviewed By Jphaymes - Charlottesville, United States
A very serene spa and garden located within the compound of Hotel Akumal Caribe. My husband and I booked a foot massage and a mini facial. The staff is very inviting, friendly, and down to earth. The treatment rooms immaculate. The mini facial was extremely relaxing. My skin looked luminous afterwards. My husband commented his foot massage was the best he ever had. We loved our experience so much we booked again for the following day. Me: Therapeutic Massage. Husband: Relaxing massage. Both treatments perfect. The staff at Budha Garden spa are exceptional. The service 5 star. Treat yourself
2. Zentropia Palladium Spa & Wellness
3. TAO Wellness Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 221 reviews
An onsite holistic Wellness Center, part of the TAO Residential Community. The center features a movement room with daily yoga, meditation, tai chi, qi gong, zumba and pilates classes; a swimming pool and lap pool with saline water; locker rooms with steam baths; a healthy snack bar; a socially conscious boutique; a vibrant gym; world-class lecture hall for up to 150 people; lounge; terraces and the an energy treatment program featuring an uncommon selection of life balancing and rejuvenation treatments, including the region’s most amazing traditional healing arts program, which centers on the Temazcal Ceremony.
Reviewed By BluenoseTwo
We have spent 8 weeks in a townhouse in the Tao Complex and could not have been happier. The whole complex beautifully maintained, lots of trees and vegetation and very secure. Wake to birdsong every day. My husband swam in the salt water lap pool at the Wellness Center every morning and loved it. The Bistro at the Wellness Center is really just a place to get coffee not a meal. The following are some of the things that I would have liked to have known before coming. The Tao complex is a gated community within the larger gated community of the Bahia Principe Residences & Golf complex. There are miles of sidewalks and great for walking, biking and running. Most of the people living at Tao are retired, lots of Canadians and it is very quiet. FOOD: You need a car for sure. The nearest grocery store is 20 minute drive away in Puerto Aventuras. We arranged for our taxi from the airport to stop there on the way to Tao. 1 hour extra $35. It is a big superstore right next to the highway with food, clothing, booze and beach stuff called Chedraui, pronounced CHED- RAUI like Maui. There is also an ATM there and a bank in the same complex. Tulum is a 25 minute drive south from Tao and there is a big Chedraui store there as well, practically across the road from the American Car Rental, where we rented our car, better rates than the big companies at the airport and had no problems with the vehicle. There is a little general store called Chomak in Akumal on the beach side of town ,10 minute drive away, that has fresh fruit, eggs, BBQ charcoal and other stuff....fried chicken. Pizza available at gas stations on highway before Tao and just past Tao. Small pharmacy over at Dona Isabelle shopping complex at the Bahia hotel where the pharmacist can dispense antibiotics without prescription. BEACH: You can take shuttle to Bahia hotel beach across the highway or drive your own car[ there is an overpass don't need to go on the highway] and park in the public parking space. Beach is protected by artificial barriers so water is calm and shallow and bottom is rocky in places but no seaweed. Surf Shoes are good. About a mile up the highway toward Tulum is a beautiful natural beach at the Turtle Sanctuary. Pay to enter, no food, no alcohol, no smoking, no music, no drones, toilet and that's it. GOLF: If long term visitor buy a 10 round package...much cheaper. Golf course very challenging. Bring LOTS of golf balls. Enjoy living at Tao...we did.
4. Shen Energy-Spa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Our small but powerful healing and life-enhancement program offers a range of complementary and alternative treatments to help you to relax, heal, awaken and find inspiration. Our practitioners are among the finest in the region and draw from a wide range of experience, backgrounds and training. Most of our treatments and services are based on "Energy Medicine" and a holistic approach to health.
5. Euphoric Yoga & Wellness
Welcome to Euphoric Yoga & Wellness, a holistic healing, retreat and guest house in the heart of the Mayan Riviera. We offer a unique variety of classes, healing services, workshops, temazcal ceremonies, retreats and Yoga Alliance certified yoga teacher trainings in a beautiful jungle setting. We are located on a peaceful ranch in Akumal, 20 minutes from Tulum and 30 minutes from Playa del Carmen
6. Yoga En Akumal
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
