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Kagi Maldives Spa Island is one of the most exciting and unique Maldivian islands to open its ‘doors’ in recent years. And it’s not just because of its striking-yet-warm toned architecture or its boutique vibe: the wellbeing offerings here are really something to write home about. This isn’t your normal resort with a spa; the Baani Spa is an immersive and soothing retreat where days are full of self-care, good-for-you but-mouthwatering meals and restorative yoga sessions. We love the setting of the spherical spa which is perched out above the lagoon, its yoga room where poses are complemented with sound therapy, and the clean-eating restaurant Spa Corner; Baani is set to become one of the Maldives’ most coveted wellness havens.
Accommodation
There are just 50 villas at Kagi Maldives, 40 that are set out over the lagoon. The style is stylish and calming with natural and cool white tones, rustic wall décor and soft furnishings that you’ll just want to sink into; think along the lines of contemporary beach chic and you’ll have Kagi’s design in mind. Each villa, whether by the beach or above the water, has a private infinity-edge pool. If you opt for an Ocean Villa, this refreshing spot is the place to be for a front-row view for those epic Indian Ocean sunsets. The Beach Villas lead straight out onto talcum sands while the Lagoon and Ocean Villas have direct access to the water.
Gastronomy
The taste of countries of the Pacific Rim are brought to the Maldives by way of the ocean-view signature restaurant Ke-Un. This is a rare concept in these Indian Ocean atolls, but you’ll soon get on board as you try flavourful Hawaiian, Japanese, Thai and Peruvian dishes. A little more casual and serving cuisine from around the world, Noo Faru is the island’s main restaurant; it’s a great place to begin your day as you sit down to freshly-made buffet dishes with a backdrop of the pool and turquoise lagoon beyond.
The Wellbeing Difference
A Spa and wellness hotel not a hotel with a spa
Spa
Baani (“The Ocean Swell” in Dhivehi) reminds us of the rhythm of life. Like the rhythm of the ocean as it swells and recedes, the tides rolling in and out, we connect to the rhythm of our own authentic self. The rhythm of our breath, the rhythm of life.
Like the waves slowly lapping onto shore, fading into the sand, gently slowing down, you will arrive at Baani Spa to slow down, unwind, and release the stress of mundane life. The turbulent waters of your busy life start to calm down. Experience how you begin to drop in, become still and relaxed. You will see wellness & health as a dynamic process of self-care and recalibration. A process in which the hotel strives continuously to create optimal balance in all areas of your life, moment by moment, step by step.
It is that sweet spot, a state of balance, where you experience flow, joy, happiness and health. Aliveness.
The foundation and the five building blocks of the resort philosophy are:
• Nature & Sound: cultivate your connection to the natural world and the ocean
• Nutrition: nourishment on and off the plate
• Bodywork & Beauty: rejuvenate with a selection of effective and holistic rituals, remedies and treatments
• Mindfulness: relax and reduce stress and tension with mindfulness based tools
• Movement: to stay in balance we have to keep moving
