Jamaica’s Rockhouse Hotel Expands Its Spa

By: - August 19th, 2015
Above: the new holistic bath house at Jamaica's Rockhouse (Photo: Michael Condran)

Rockhouse launches “Holistic Bath House”

By Dana Niland
CJ Contributor

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of its spa, Jamaica’s Rockhouse Hotel has opened a brand-new “Holistic Bath House” perched above the cliffs of Pristine Cove.

The new structure features two deep soaking tubs in which couples or individuals can experience the spa’s new bathing ritual treatments, while enjoying views of the Caribbean Sea.

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The treatments are available in the form of a 50-minute soak; a 90-minute scrub and soak; a 100-minute soak and massage; and a 150-minute exfoliating scrub, soak and massage.

Above: a tea ceremony at the bath house

Above: a tea ceremony at the bath house

Guests will have their choice of the spa’s signature aromatherapy blends, which include: Rockhouse Signature Island Mint Bathing Ritual (Release), Rockhouse Sensual Bathing Ritual (Rapture), and Rockhouse Spice Bathing Ritual (Restore).

Each treatment is accompanied by servings of local fruits, a ginger shot, organic fresh juices, and a therapeutic tea ceremony tailored to the bathing ritual of the guest’s choice.

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