Spa Profile: Rodavento Spa at Hotel Rodavento

Rodavento Spa is located at Hotel Rodavento, a 36-room retreat nestled in the foothills of Valle de Bravo, Mexico.

Located just two hours from Mexico City, Hotel Rodavento is an intimate 36-room retreat nestled in the foothills of the colonial town of Valle de Bravo, Mexico. Designed to exist in harmony with its natural surroundings, the property has luxurious cabin-like suites and integrates organic materials with clean lines, blending seamlessly into its immediate environment.

Rodavento Spa is located in the most secluded area of the surrounding forest on the banks of a river flowing from the nearby springs. Rodavento Spa was designed by architects Federico Gomez Crespo and Jose Antonio Gaxiola, in collaboration with hotel owner Waldemar Franco and interior designer Mariana Valero. It has seven treatment rooms, a private Yurt with a plunge pool and firepit, and a Hydrotherapy Circuit. The spa's retail shop is the second in Mexico to carry the renowned apparel brand Lululemon.

To enhance the guest experience and inspire relaxation, Rodavento Spa is a silent spa and a destination where you can completely disconnect from the outside world to clear the mind and heighten the senses. Amenities include a Scrub Bar, where guests can make their own scrub, lotion, and oil to be used in their treatments; a Hydrotherapy Circuit that includes a cold outdoor soaking pool warm and hot soaking pools, a dry sauna, and oversized hammam; and the spa offers Yurt Spa Experience for couples that feature a variety of customizable treatments.

We interviewed Cecilia Gurría, Spa Manager at Rodavento Spa, who shared insider tips, recommended spa treatments to try, and more:

Rodavento Spa is a world-class, nature-inspired sanctuary for guests who crave outdoor adventures without sacrificing comfort.

Why You’ll Love It: The complete experience in to the woods, the atmosphere in peace.

With an inspired design set within the most secluded area of the surrounding forest, the destination spa comes with new amenities and treatment menus, enticing visitors to unwind in the beauty of the natural world.

Key Features: Outdoor pools in different temperatures, the experience in our yurts, and a spectacular Hammam Rodavento style, as well as the Hydro Circuit, Yurt experiences, and Scrub Bar.

Insider’s Tip: Disconnect to reconnect is our tip for a great experience at the spa (no mobiles are allowed and the silence is a must).

Rodavento Spa is the work of architects Federico Gomez Crespo and Jose Antonio Gaxiola, in collaboration with hotel owner Waldemar Franco and fashioned by interior designer Mariana Valero.

Snacks: Different kinds of hot and cold tea.

The spa has seven treatment rooms, a private Yurt with a plunge pool and firepit, and a Hydrotherapy Circuit.

Splurge Treatment: CBD Cannabidol—completely innovative in Mexico, this special CBD full-body massage soothes muscle pain, tension, and stress. The oil rich in CBD intensifies the restorative results and creates an incomparable state of Wellness.

"Reconnection" comes with Rodavento Spa's Hydrotherapy Circuit, which includes a dry sauna and oversized hammam (pictured) for deep rejuvenation.

Insider’s Favorite: Rodavento´s Signature Massage—three techniques in one for a complete disconnect to connect experience.

For couples seeking an indigenous experience, the spa has introduced "Yurt Spa Experiences" which feature customizable treatments including massages, facials, and pre- and post- sport therapies.

Unique Treatment: Our rituals in yurts, scrub in couples into the rainforest showers. Yurt by Night—book one of the spectacular yurts to celebrate a special occasion, private dinner, and intimate relaxation.