Set within a 20,000-acre community between Hilton Head Island and Savannah, Montage Palmetto Bluff is a luxury resort located along the scenic May River in South Carolina’s Lowcountry. It encompasses an extensive nature preserve, two villages with nine Southern-inspired dining options, a riverfront marina, and a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. The property features a stunning collection of spacious cottages, guest rooms, suites and village homes that all pay homage to the area’s rich heritage.

Guests of the resort enjoy relaxing at Spa Montage, which is set besides serene waterways and moss-laden oak trees. The spa offers wellness rituals inspired by nature, using local elements to provide an authentic sense of place. In addition, Salon Montage provides a variety of beauty services, including haircuts and color, makeup, waxing, and hair treatments for the ultimate pampering experience.

We chatted with Livia Reddington, Director of Spa at Spa Montage Palmetto Bluff, who shared favorite treatments, unique spa services, special amenities, and more:

Why You’ll Love It: Set beside serene waterways and moss-laden oak trees, we draw our inspiration from nature to create an indigenous spa experience. Incorporating elements of the Palmetto Bluff environment into our treatments provides a greater sense of place. Our spa is a place to reconnect, become more grounded, and enliven the spirit.

Key Features: Spa Montage at Palmetto Bluff features 13 treatment rooms, including a couple’s suite with teacup soaking tubs. The Art of Spa in both the ladies’ and gentlemen’s facilities includes a heated whirlpool, cold plunge pool, eucalyptus steam room, and a red cedar sauna. The spa also offers a full-service hair salon and nail spa.

The spa fitness pool provides an oasis for relaxation and aquatic exercise. Our state-of-the-art fitness center with floor-to-ceiling windows is equipped with high-end cardio and strength-training equipment, and a movement studio for spinning, yoga, and circuit training classes.

Snacks Served: Lowcountry Honey Mint Punch, fruit-infused water, herbal teas, homemade cookies, sweet potato muffins, and fresh fruit. The Spa Beverage Menu features Zero Proof juices, crafted cocktails, bourbon, cider, and wine.

Bonus: We offer complimentary Prosecco in the relaxation lounges.

Insider’s Tip: Make an unforgettable day of it at Spa Montage. Let our team of experts help you plan your special occasion at the spa—anniversary, honeymoon, baby moon, birthday, bridal shower, etc.

Unique Treatment: Carolina Kur Experience—heal and revive with the minerals of the May River. The rich elements inspired by the river’s Pluff Mud are incorporated into our custom-designed body mud masque which heals, detoxifies, and rejuvenates the skin. Begin with an invigorating full-body exfoliation, followed by a soothing full-body mud masque. Cleanse the skin with submersion in a mineral-rich therapeutic soak as you float with a sense of weightlessness in a bath of ocean-inspired botanicals. Finish with a nourishing shea body butter to seal and hydrate the skin.

The swimming pool at Montage Palmetto Bluff.

Splurge Treatment: The Masterpiece Facial by Valmont. This exclusive treatment, designed specifically for Spa Montage, combines the power of a dual-cleansing process with six masks, including a complete collagen treatment for the face, neck, décolleté, and the eyes. Furthermore, this elevated ritual provides brightening elements, and resculpts and lifts the silhouette of the face. To enhance your experience, you can also enjoy a hand and foot treatment during your service. You will have glowing, clarified, and lifted skin.

Insider’s Favorite: Heart of the Bluff. The elements of this popular treatment flow gently in and out of our firm and nurturing signature style of massage. A stimulating scalp massage and a nourishing hair mask deliver beautiful results while lulling you deeper into relaxation. Warm towel compresses prepare your feet for a smoothing scrub followed by a reflexology massage