Atlantis Paradise Island Is Relaunching Its Spa

By: - December 14th, 2025
A rendering of the new-look Mandara.
A rendering of the new-look Mandara.

Atlantis Paradise Island is reimagining one of its most established wellness offerings. Mandara Spa Atlantis is undergoing a multimillion-dollar transformation that will usher in a new generation of spa experiences when it debuts in early 2026, Caribbean Journal has learned.

The redevelopment signals a broader shift in luxury wellness toward more intentional, place-rooted experiences. The redesigned Mandara Spa will draw on ancient Asian techniques and traditional European therapies while integrating natural ingredients indigenous to The Bahamas, including local spices, fruits and mineral elements. The goal is a spa experience that feels both globally informed and deeply connected to its surroundings.

At the center of the new Mandara Spa will be a collection of signature treatments designed to support both physical restoration and mental clarity. Programming is expected to focus on stress relief, circulation, muscle recovery and mindfulness, with therapies tailored to today’s wellness-driven traveler rather than purely indulgent spa rituals.

Beyond treatments, the reimagined spa will introduce expanded services, modern wellness programming and newly designed spaces intended to encourage longer, more immersive visits. Atlantis has positioned the new Mandara Spa as a serene retreat within the resort, offering guests a quieter, more restorative counterpoint to the energy of the larger property.

The project reflects a growing emphasis on holistic wellness across major Caribbean resorts, where spas are evolving from ancillary amenities into core pillars of the guest experience. For Atlantis, the new Mandara Spa represents both a reinvestment in its wellness identity and a response to rising demand for authentic, results-oriented relaxation.

Mandara Spa Atlantis is scheduled to reopen in early 2026.

About the author

Lori Chase is the Wellness Editor and Senior Travel Contributor at Caribbean Journal, where she covers the intersection of luxury travel, well-being and Caribbean lifestyle. A graduate of Cornell University, her coverage spans integrative wellness programming, nature-driven experiences, sustainable hospitality, and the increasingly sophisticated ecosystems of wellness travel emerging across the islands. Based in South Florida, she has been traveling to the Caribbean for more than a decade. Her favorite island is St Barth.
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