Spa Profile: Waldorf Astoria Spa at Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal
Waldorf Astoria Spa at Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal is inspired by the moon, the sea, and Mexican folk healing.
The ultimate luxury address and the only 5 star hotel in Cabo San Lucas, Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal is a cliffside retreat that features sophisticated suites and rooms, each with a private plunge pool and stunning ocean views. The property’s four acclaimed restaurants serve locally-inspired gourmet meals, easy access to various activities including golf and sailing, and a personal concierge service that will plan every detail to ensure the trip of a lifetime.
Waldorf Astoria Spa at Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal offers the utmost in decadent pampering with 10 private treatment rooms and a stunning aesthetic created by spa designer, Sylvia Sepelli. The spa’s inspiration comes from three central themes: the moon, the sea, and Mexican folk healing (known as curanderismo).
There are six signature treatments on the menu that represent the varying energies of the lunar phases and its connection to earth, as well as aquatic and sea-based treatments that harness the pull of the ocean’s energy and the healing powder of the sea. Waldorf Astoria Spa honors the Mexican folk healing tradition with its spa guardian, using rituals, herbs, and healing to address the material, spiritual, and mental realms.
We spoke with Spa Director Irene Campaña, who discussed the spa’s splurge-worthy services, unique amenities, and more.
The spa’s salt-water meditation pool during the day.
Why You’ll Love It: Guests love the service we provide, the concept of the SPA along with the design, and the quality of the products we work with.
One of the spa’s hallways.
Key Features: We have a steam room, ice room, Finnish sauna, and jacuzzi in the co-ed areas, and an amazing salt mineral-treated outdoors pool. Guests enjoy lunch at the SPA as well!
The spa has 10 private treatment rooms that offer guests direct access to the salt-water meditation pool.
Insider’s Tip: Let your staff be authentic! Empower and train them to feel proud of what they do.
Amenities include wet area grottos with whirlpools, and more.
Snacks Served: Dates with coconut and lemon, grapes with agave honey, and chia seeds.
Another view of the salt-water meditation pool.
Bonus: Guests are welcomed with a special 'moon potion' beverage, which is made with ingredients according to the moon phases, so every moon phase offers a different one.
The Ritual Room at the spa.
Insider’s Favorite: The Rose Crystal Lymphatic Facial by The Organic Pharmacy is the best facial treatment I’ve ever had. It’s a journey of sensations with many textures, aromas, and unique techniques.
A couples treatment room.
Unique Treatment: The Intention, definitely. This is a true Mexican healer treatment that was created by local healers, and uses local techniques and herbs that have been passed through generations.
Guests also enjoy co-ed steam rooms, ice rooms, and saunas.
Splurge Treatment: Any of our Signature Moon Treatments consisting of a body scrub with natural ingredients, followed by a moon phase massage with ingredients that enhance the healing powers of each cycle (i.e. Awakening, Nourishing, Calming, and Restoring).
The Mexican Folk Healing and Wellness therapies are pretty spectacular, specifically the Art of Sound Therapy, in which sound is coupled with stimulation of acupressure points and massage techniques to restore balance to the body.
The Damiana & Honeymoon Treatment utilizes native Baja traditions with the Damiana flower in an effort to increase energy, calm the nervous system, uplift the spirit, and act as an aphrodisiac.
The salt-water meditation pool at night.
Featured Products: Natura Bissé, The Organic Pharmacy, and OSEA.
The spa offers plenty of outdoor relaxation space.
For more information and to book a treatment, visit the website and follow them on Instagram: @wapedegral
[Images courtesy of Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal]
Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedegral
Camino Del Mar 1
Cabo San Lucas
BCS, 23455
Mexico
Tel: +52-624-163-4300
Email: sjdwa.spa@waldorfastoria.com