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Alaia Belize Unveils Expanded Spa

Luxe Belizean resort announces significant upgrades to K’In Spa & Wellness Center
Julie Keller Callaghan

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Alaia Belize, Autograph Collection, the upscale resort located on the island of Ambergris Caye in San Pedro Town, Belize, recently unveiled a significant renovation and expansion to its signature K’In Spa & Wellness Center.

Alaia Belize spans over 20 acres, with 155 guestrooms and suites, and operates as a four-diamond luxury resort on Ambergris Caye. Nestled amid the serene backdrop of the Belizean coast, guests are invited to feel connected to Mother Nature throughout their stay experience. K’In Spa & Wellness Center’s expansion provides a rejuvenating space for guests to unwind, re-energize, and indulge in a tailored spa experience, while the opening of Sea Grape Hall is poised to set a new standard for seamless gatherings that blend local Belizean style with tech-enabled conveniences.

“Alaia Belize is thrilled to expand our resort offerings with new, elevated amenities for our leisure, business, and group guests alike, especially as we welcome the resort’s third anniversary,” says general manager Scott McArdle. “The Alaia Belize resort experience is at the cross section where luxury meets nature, whether it be in our spa during a full-day spa experience.”

The 2,070-square-foot K’In Spa & Wellness Center includes three new treatment rooms, a sauna, a boutique, and an expanded fitness center featuring state-of-the-art weightlifting equipment. The refreshed design aesthetic evokes tranquility with light, earthen tones, as well as new marble surfaces, porcelain fixtures, and plush, comfortable furnishings throughout.

Six treatment rooms, single and couple capable, deliver the utmost in relaxation with a menu of Belizean-inspired treatments that range from massages, body wraps, facials, nail services, and waxing. Signature treatments influenced by the surrounding Caribbean Sea include the Seabreeze Massage, a gentle massage designed to unwind and de-stress with wave-like Belizean techniques to encourage blood circulation, and the Ocean Therapy Body Wrap, a body cocoon treatment featuring seaweed for skin regeneration, firmness, and reduction of fine lines and wrinkles with a relaxing scalp, neck, and shoulder massage. The spa boutique sells products utilized throughout K’In Spa treatments as well as local handmade crafts and artisan goods including Hello Body Belize Skincare, Mekari Studio handmade clay accessories, and Phytomer facial products.

Set just 600 yards from the Belize Barrier Reef on the island of Ambergris Caye, Alaia Belize debuted as the first Marriott International resort in Belize. Located just south of San Pedro Town, with 1,000 linear feet of beach, the resort features 155 spacious studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom suites and beachfront villas. Alaia Belize boasts world-class amenities, including Belize’s first-ever suspended rooftop pool and lounge with 360-degree views, six dining concepts, the full-service K’In Spa & Wellness Center, and a dive shop.

About The Author
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Julie is the co-founder of Well Defined and a longtime influencer and advocate in the wellness world. Along with her work at Well Defined, she is an executive recruiter and marketing specialist for Hutchinson Consulting. She is also a consultant and content strategist for numerous wellness brands. She is the former editor-in-chief and publisher of American Spa and was named a 2019 Folio Top Woman in Media in the Industry Trailblazers category and a 2018 winner of ISPA’s Innovate Award. She is also a seasoned journalist, specializing in spa, travel, health, fitness, wellness, sustainability, and beauty. She has been published in Departures, ForbesTraveler.com, E! Online, Gayot.com, Insider’s Guide to Spas, Luxury Travel Advisor, Marin Magazine, Ocean Home, Smart Meetings, Spa Asia, and Travel Agent.