Cense by Spa Cenvaree launches first independent branch in Phuket

BANGKOK, Thailand – Cense by Spa Cenvaree, the spa brand recently launched by Centara Hotels & Resorts for people in need of spa treatments but who may not have the time to spare for long treatment programs, has opened its first stand-alone branch.

Located in the heart of Phuket Island, and directly opposite Central Festival Phuket, Cense by Spa Cenvaree covers an area of 160,000 square meters and is one of the largest spas in the region.

With a selection of treatments ranging from the traditional to the modern, the spa has a multifaceted village design evoking all the exoticism of Southern Thailand. The theme of natural lotus ponds and a tranquil lush garden continues throughout the spa, aromatic scents permeate the air, and music adds to the gentle ambience.

The spa menu includes a range of treatments including traditional massage, rubs, and body wraps using herbs and other natural ingredients; holistic rituals that have their origins deep within Thai history and culture; and an exotic blend of East and West therapies. Jurlique Organic facials are available for those seeking a pampering spa day.

The extensive facilities include 38 single treatment rooms and 22 couple rooms. There are four VIP suites complete with wet facilities, and a private Thai massage pavilion with 45 treatment beds.

Wet facilities include steam and sauna, heated outdoor Jacuzzi, cold plunge pool, and foot reflexology. There is a meditation and yoga room, and a foot massage pavilion with 20 relaxation chairs.

The spa has its own herb garden, and there is a comfortable waiting room with complimentary refreshments where guides and drivers can also wait.

Cense by SPA Cenvaree is based on the concept that in today’s world, spa treatments are not a luxury, but a necessity.

Cense works on a “quick-service” basis with relaxation benefits as the center of its core service. The spa focuses on providing affordable treatments, and is a perfect time-saver for guests who do not have two or three hours to spend in a full-service spa but who still want to enjoy a quick “escape” and create time to treat themselves as part of a busy schedule.

Cense does away with the frills of extensive water facilities and rituals but provides the same foundational massage techniques as does a five-star spa.

Guests can choose from hot-oil aromatherapy massage, relaxing foot massage, or the traditional remedies that include Thai massage and herbal compress massage. Massages can also be tailored to fit individual preferences to combine with all natural body care and express facials.

Cense by Spa Cenvaree was launched late in 2012, with the first branches being located in Centara hotels.

Centara Hotels & Resorts is Thailand’s leading operator of hotels, with 40 deluxe and first-class properties covering all the major tourist destinations in the Kingdom. A further 17 resorts in the Maldives, Vietnam, Bali Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Mauritius Indian Ocean, brings the present total to 57 properties. Brands and properties within Centara ensure that specific categories such as couples, families, individuals, and meetings and incentives groups will all find a hotel or resort that is appropriate to their needs.

Centara operates 27 branches of Spa Cenvaree, one of Thailand’s most luxurious and innovative spa brands, together with its newly-launched value brand Cense by Spa Cenvaree, which provides core spa services for busy travelers. The company’s Kids’ Club is available at all the family-friendly resorts to ensure that the youngsters and teens are taken care of. Centara Hotels & Resorts also operates two state-of-the-art convention centres in Bangkok, and two in northeastern Thailand, one being located in Udon Thani and the other in Khon Kaen.

The latest Centara brand is named COSI Hotels, an economy brand designed for travelers who predominantly make their bookings via the Internet and who want comfort and convenience at the most friendly prices available, which is under development with the first property due to open in 2015.

For more information or reservation, please contact Cense Spa on +66 (0) 7624 9670-5 ext. 1 or email [email protected] or visit www.spacenvaree.com