Why The Maxx Royal Belek Is A True Turkish Seaside Delight | The Escape
From being a golfer’s paradise to boasting the ultimate spa with a seemingly infinite list of wellness and beauty treatments, this Turkish coastal sanctuary has thought of everything
Choosing one massage therapy out of an endless list of treatments may be one’s only worry at the coastal paradise known as the Maxx Royal Belek Golf Resort, where guests are privy to the level of pampering once enjoyed by the ancient Romans and Ottoman nobles that once walked its lands.
In addition to its golf wonderland set in an oasis of date palms and aquatic fun as far as the eye can sea, the spa experience this year has been elevated to one-of-a-kind status. Redefining the spa experience at Belek, as well as the nearby wooded Kemer resort escape, MaxxWell Spas offers bespoke services that give the sort of soul soothing and physical indulgence that is deeply rooted in Turkish culture.
And just in case you’re wondering, thanks to its meticulous hygiene standards, Maxx Royal has achieved the Safe Tourism Certificate, the sort of assurance crucial to worry-free pandemic travel.
MaxxWell Spa’s redefined layout at Belek conjures the sort of fantasy structure reminiscent of fabled capitals of tranquillity like Pompeii. Its 312 square metre indoor pool, two SPA suites, four saunas, a Turkish bath, VIP Tugra Bath, steam bath, 24 therapy rooms, six scrub rooms and a state-of-the-art tanning booth leave guests spoiled for choice.
A myriad of options – 30 different massage types to be exact – make up the extensive menu. The four-hand Mandara massage, Thai massage with herbal compress, organic oil massage, Ayurvedic Shirodhara head massage, the Lomi Lomi Nui, Swedish, Singaporean, Anti-Cellulite and Absolute Detox massages are just a few that will send your conscience into a state of nirvana.
This year, Klang Therapy will be included into the resorts’ therapy options. More of a journey than it is a ritual, Klang massage includes singing bowls that are placed at key points of the body. The vibrations of the rhythmic beats are said to revive the cells and brain waves, as a state of meditation is achieved by gently tapping the Tibetan bowls.
In the same vein, beauty treatments involve state-of-the-art aromatic moss care, skin-renewing treatments, vacuum therapy, LED light therapy and microcurrent therapy and incorporate the soothing power of high-end skincare brands like Ligne St Barth, Biologique Recherche and Forlle’d.
Like the royal comfort it guarantees, architectural elegance, hospitality, family and haute culinary experiences are also a sure thing among the Maxx Royal family establishments, which are designed to blend in seamlessly with the breathtaking Eurasian vistas that surround them. And the Maxx Royal Belek is no exception.
It’s all about seaside rooms and VIP-style custom design suites. Its Albatros Villas and larger suites like its Presidential and Owner Villas span up to 630 square metres and are perfect for accommodating convivial vacations for the sort of large families this region is accustomed to. Situated on the edge of its Montgomerie Golf Course its 2-storey detached villas promise a private holiday with their own outdoor pool and terrace, pavilion with jacuzzi, Turkish bath, bathroom with jacuzzi, sauna and shower.
And for those who have high culinary standards, Michelin-starred chef Alfredo Russo is also expected to infuse his special touch on the new resort experience with Gastro restaurant. While the Belek’s Azure Fish, Azure Turk and Azure Italia concepts celebrate the culinary mix of flavours throughout the Mediterranean.
It gets even better. The luxury chain will soon open the doors of two new destinations – Maxx Island and Maxx Bodrum in 2023.
Like Antalya, Bodrum overlooks the sea where the Mediterranean meets the Aegean and the old world collides with a contemporary one. Embedded with ancient ruins and temples that date back to the Crusades, Bodrum is the perfect setting for Maxx Royal to unfurl its fresh Grand Boutique concept, one that is also poised to re-write luxury norms and offer an all-new spiritual reset.
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