8 great couple spa treatments to book for Valentine’s Day

By Avanti Dalal12 February 2020

Spending time together is that much more fun when you’re getting pampered, exfoliated and de-stressed in the same room

Valentine’s Day may be right around the corner, but it’s not too late to book a last-minute romantic spa getaway—yet. From chakra healing massages to a brightening and glow-getting facial, we’ve put together eight romantic, relaxing and de-stressing services that will convince you to pack your bags and head there, ASAP.

Royal Aura Sports Journey, Myrah Spa, Mumbai

If you’re both athletic, and like to spend time exercising at the gym or working on your tennis game, you’ll want to wind down with a muscle-relaxing massage. The treatment involves a body polish that will render you ready for the next step—a deep-tissue massage where the therapist will use kneading, circular movements, tapping, and vibrations while attending to muscle or tendons that face build-up of tension or stress. You’re sure to feel energised and loosened up once you’re done.

Couples Chocolate Retreat, Four Seasons Spa, Mumbai

If your SO has a sweet tooth, just gifting chocolates might not make the cut. This massage makes the most of the antioxidants and muscle-relaxing magnesium found in chocolates with a specially crafted ritual—including a full body wrap and a candlelit massage with a cocoa-spiked mousse that smells as good as it feels.

Royal Jiva Spa Boat, Jiva Spa at the Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

For a romantic experience that’ll last all day, make your way to the Royal Jiva Spa Boat, which floats along on Lake Pichola in Udaipur. Couples can choose between a variety of massages, facials and scrubs while onboard, and can take an outdoor bath soak once done. A quick meal or a glass of champagne will serve as the perfect accompaniments to the breathtaking views of the Aravallis. You’ll feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere—in the best way possible.

Couples Connect, Ananda In the Himalayas

Have a wellness themed getaway on your mind? Head up north to this self-care retreat, and check straight into the spa. This particular one draws on a ritual of a scrub and massage, while focusing on the three love chakras: heart, water and crown. The meditation and aromatherapy oils are perfectly chosen (all aphrodisiacs, naturally) for a relaxing and romantic experience.

Seven Chakra Revival, Iridium Spa at the St Regis, Mumbai

If you’re looking to indulge in a luxurious experience together, this treatment involves a head-to-toe body scrub and an aromatherapy massage, which only gets better once it’s paired with a deep-cleansing and pore-refining facial—the combination will ensure that you’re totally ready for date night after. After you've been exfoliated and deep-cleansed, you and your significant other can luxuriate in a rose spa bath here.

Imperial Depth Massage, Imperial Hotel, Delhi

This massage isn’t for the faint-hearted—the deep-tissue massage is coupled with lymphatic drainage, dry brushing techniques and effleurage, all of which leave you looking firm, taut and sculpted. After you’re done, you can take a dip in a hydrotherapy pool, which should loosen you up for the day ahead.

Time Together, ESPA at the Leela Palace, Chennai

If you’d like to spend time just relaxing, sans phone or distractions, this is the perfect treatment for you. A two-hour reflexology session stimulates energy pathways in the body (you can yelp at the slight pressure together), after which you can spend an hour hanging out in the day bed.

Floating On a Cloud Together, Clarins Spa at W, Goa

For some good ol’ TLC on Valentine’s Day, indulge in this spa treatment that involves a warming foot massage and exfoliation, followed by a deeply relaxing all-over body massage. End it with a glass of champagne in the couples treatment suite, so you can discuss how deeply calm you’re both feeling.