Spa Profile: Laurea Spa at Savoy Palace Hotel & Spa

The Savoy Palace Hotel & Spa is located on the island of Madeira.

Situated on the sub-tropical island paradise of Madeira, The Savoy Palace Hotel & Spa, a member of the Leading Hotels of the World, is a European destination getaway that attracts discerning travelers who seek luxury and distinction while exploring the natural, cultural, and gastronomic delights of this paradise in the Atlantic. Madeira sits 320 miles west of Morocco and almost 600 miles from mainland Portugal. There are daily connection via Lisbon, major European hubs, and a weekly non-stop flight from New York.

The Laurea Spa is designed as an homage to the island’s Laurissilva Forest—a type of subtropical forest found in regions of high humidity and temperate climate—which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The expansive spa retreat, drenched in hues of vivid green, is home to 11 treatment rooms, sensorial showers, a halotherapy room, relaxation lounge, sauna, jacuzzi, ice fountain, champagne and nail bar, salon and fitness center plus heated indoor and outdoor pools. Employing ancient Ayurvedic and modern bespoke techniques, Laurea Spa services aims to balance, rejuvenate, pamper, and restore vitality to guests seeking the pinnacle spa experience.

We spoke with Spa Manager Susana Correia to gain even more insight into this world-class spa retreat.

The expansive Laurea Spa is designed as an homage to the island’s Laurissilva Forest and drenched in hues of vivid green.

Why You’ll Love It: Laurea Spa is a tribute to our Laurissilva Forest. Our therapists possess an in-depth knowledge of the ingredients and techniques.

Key Features: Having multiple brands gives us the opportunity to tailor all treatments to each guest’s needs.

Snacks & Beverages: Guests may enjoy our Laurea tea blend, plus energy bars and chocolate biscuits. For those who book our ‘Relaxation Spa Day’ which includes a sensational wellness circuit, guest receive a light lunch in which they can choose from a detox or energy menu.

Bonus: Hand and feet wellness rituals.

Insider’s Tip: Open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Our gym is open 24 hours.

A long hallway leading to the treatment rooms has additional relaxation areas.

Splurge Treatment: Sodashi Samadara Ultimate Age-Defying Facial. This is a ritual of timeless sequence and anti-aging Ayurvedic techniques to awaken the skin’s natural regenerative power. A nourishing treatment to rewind the signs of time to transform skin, reinforcing firmness and elasticity, reducing expression lines, and revealing a youthful glow. The facial massage with rose quartz crystals allows the powerful ingredients to penetrate in depth, maximizing benefits.

Spa amenities include a sauna, jacuzzi, ice fountain, and more.

Unique Treatment: Signature Laurea Massage. An exquisite massage developed by our therapists that brings together the finest techniques and motions from the Laurea Spa menu to perfectly connect the body and mind. Created to take you an a journey through the senses with a little help from Madeira hot and cold volcanic stones. The contrast of temperature will help you disconnect from the world to a place of complete relaxation. Ideal to stimulate circulation, relieve muscle tension, and reduce stress and fatigue.

Insider’s Favorite: The Ultimate Aromatherapy Experience. The treatment releases tension from the whole body, leaving you deeply relaxed and revitalized. The massage ritual is a fusion of Eastern and Western that has amazing effects for the mind, body, and spirit. Guests choose from a selection of 12 natural plant and flower oils with powerful therapeutic effects. Surrender to the hands of your therapist who will use carefully applied pressure to stimulate the nervous system. The combination of Swedish and intramuscular techniques relieve tension while encouraging lymphatic drainage.