Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa
British Columbia, Canada
Inspired by the stunning Taman Sari Water Palace in Indonesia, the Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa o ers visitors the convenience of two locations – Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa and Summit Lodge Boutique Hotel – in British Columbia, which draw on traditional Indonesian beauty techniques to provide a series of soothing and luxurious treatments that have been used on royalty for centuries. As the name suggests, there is a strong royal heritage throughout the spa that is re ected through the expertly trained sta and array of indulgent treatments and massages that have been carefully designed to suit guests of all ages at all stages in their lives. The founder, Dr BRA Mooryati Soedibyo, granddaughter of His Royal Highness King Susuhunan Pakubuwono X, draws on her expert knowledge of traditional Indonesian herbs and spices and traditional Javanese beauty treatments to ensure that guests are pampered like royalty. The Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa prides itself on maintaining an authentic Indonesian touch and all therapists employed are of Indonesian ethnicity, undergoing an extensive training process in order to deliver an exceptional and true Indonesian spa experience to their clients.
The spa’s signature treatments draw on traditional Javanese philosophy where it is believed that harmony is essential in achieving balance between physical and spiritual health. Visitors to the spa are given the unique opportunity to experience the opulent traditions and rituals of the Javanese royal family in a soothing and relaxing environment. The traditional Javanese philosophy of achieving a harmonious balance is present throughout their indulgent range of relaxing and rejuvenating treatments that range from the Taman Sari Massage, a deep tissue massage with Indonesian essential oils aimed to reduce tension and improve blood circulation, to their facials that purify and revitalise the skin. Whether it is for pre wedding preparation or to help ease the process of childbirth, Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa o ers a range of treatments – each using spa products carefully crafted by Taman Sari – for both men and women, children and teenagers, to help them achieve harmony and balance at whatever stage in their life, leaving them in a blissful state of utter relaxation.