What happens during the Bathing Rituals?

You choose one of four therapeutic baths based on what you need, like relaxation or energy. Each session includes a facial, 30-minute head and shoulder massage, and a drink that pairs with your bath.

Can I book extra spa treatments during my stay?

Yes, you can add more treatments for an additional fee. Popular choices include couples massages and foot therapy, but you should book early because availability is limited.

What if I have never done yoga before?

The instructor adjusts the class for different skill levels. Beginners are welcome and the focus is on gentle stretching and breathing rather than complicated poses.

Does the mixology class work for people who don’t drink alcohol?

Yes, the bartenders can make non-alcoholic versions using the same local ingredients. The class teaches you about Goan flavors and mixing techniques whether you want alcohol or not.

Mindful Luxury at Amaraanth Retreat for Wellness and Comfort

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Key Highlights

Bathing Rituals

Amaraanth offers four types of therapeutic baths, each designed for a different purpose. Relax helps you unwind and sleep better, Revitalize boosts your energy, Rebalance cleans out your system, and Renew focuses on restoration. Every session includes a face treatment, a half-hour massage of your head and shoulders, and a drink chosen to match your experience. Treatments built around personal restoration like this are also what you'll find in our Holistic Wellness collection.

Mixology Masterclass

This hands-on class at The Lab teaches you how to make cocktails using ingredients from the region. A skilled bartender shows you the right way to crush herbs, mix flavors, and work with local products like feni made from cashews. You’ll learn the stories behind each ingredient while creating drinks you can recreate at home.

Feni Under the Tree

A local guide introduces you to feni, the traditional Goan spirit made from cashew fruit or coconut. The session covers how families make this strong, fruity drink through a careful process passed down through generations. Small plates of Goan food come with each tasting to show how the flavors work together. Tastings and traditions like this are part of what our Heritage & Cultural Retreat trips bring you closer to.

Ultimate Relaxation

The spa’s main feature is a room with a water mattress kept warm at body temperature for your entire treatment. You stay in one comfortable position while therapists perform massages, scrubs, wraps, and steam treatments. The menu includes options for face treatments, deep relaxation massages, sessions for couples, and focused work on tired feet or hands. Guests who enjoy this kind of treatment-led stay might also like Wellness & Rejuvenation at Kavya Himalayas where the setting is mountains rather than the coast.

Engaging Yoga

Morning yoga happens on a deck built among the trees where you can hear birds and feel the breeze. The teacher adjusts each session based on who attends, whether you’ve never tried yoga before or practice regularly. The grounds also include a path made of smooth stones that massage your feet as you walk.

More about this escape

The Binani family originally built Amaraanth as their personal beach house, which explains why it feels warm and welcoming rather than formal. The gardens are carefully maintained, the rooms are filled with interesting artwork, and everything feels intentional without being overdone.

The property's bar, called The Lab, is led by Pankaj Balachandran and his team from Countertop India. They create drinks that surprise you, mixing tequila with flavors from Goan fish curry or combining gin with amaranth leaves grown nearby. The kitchen takes a similar creative approach, working with farms in the area to get vegetables and seafood when they're at their best. At the spa known as The HVN, treatments happen on a special bed filled with warm water that holds your body comfortably throughout massages and other services.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Relaxed Exploration

Your driver meets you at Goa airport and brings you to Amaraanth for check-in. Staff welcome you with cold drinks and show you around the property. The afternoon is yours to unpack, take a swim, or wander through the gardens at your own pace. As evening approaches, you’ll have your first bathing experience with warm water, scented oils, and a massage that targets tension in your upper body. Dinner brings out dishes made with ingredients the kitchen staff picked up that morning from nearby farms and fishing docks.

Meals: Dinner
Activities: Bathing Rituals

Day 2: Wellness Indulgence

Start your day with yoga as the sun comes up, then enjoy breakfast with fresh fruit and healthy options. The late morning is open for you to lounge by the pool, explore the walking paths, or just sit quietly with a book. Your spa appointment fills the afternoon with treatments customized to what you need most, all performed on the warm water bed. After tea and snacks, head to The Lab where a bartender teaches you to make cocktails with local spirits and seasonal ingredients. Dinner tonight features multiple courses that show off the chef’s skill at blending traditional Goan cooking with new ideas.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Activities: Yoga, Spa, Mixology Class

Day 3: Farewell Wellness & Departure

Your last morning includes light stretching or quiet time to reflect on your stay. Breakfast comes without any rush, giving you space to finish packing and soak in the calm before leaving. When you’re ready, your driver takes you back to catch your flight or train.

Meals: Breakfast
Activities: Yoga

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included

Wellness & Activities

Bathing Rituals experience with aromatherapy and upper body massage

Engaging yoga session on the treetop deck

Signature spa therapy on heated water mattress

Mixology masterclass at The Lab with local spirits and ingredients

Accommodation & Services

2 nights in a Signature Suite with private courtyard and outdoor bathtub

Airport pickup and drop-off service

High-speed internet access throughout the property

Private butler service available on request

Welcome drinks upon arrival

Daily breakfast and dinner featuring locally sourced ingredients

Not Included

Meals & Extras

Lunch and any meals not specified in the itinerary

Additional spa treatments beyond the included session

Alcoholic beverages except those in mixology class

Personal expenses and minibar items

Insurance & Others

Travel insurance coverage

Tips and gratuities for staff

Special permits for professional photography equipment

Good to Know

Spa Booking

The heated water mattress treatment takes about 90 minutes. Reserve your time slot when you check in because spots fill up fast.

Yoga Sessions

The instructor adjusts the class based on who attends. Bring comfortable clothes and the property will provide mats if you need one.

Mixology Class

The session at The Lab teaches you to make cocktails with local spirits and seasonal ingredients. You will learn mixing techniques and create drinks you can make at home.

Butler Service

Your suite comes with butler service if you want it. Let the front desk know at check-in and they will help with room service, special requests, or activity planning.

Best Time to Visit

Optimal periods to experience Mindful Luxury at Amaraanth Retreat for Wellness and Comfort at its finest, based on weather conditions and overall visitor experience.

June - August

About your stay

Amaraanth

Fatrade Beach Rd, Varca, Fatrade, Goa 403721, India

Amaraanth is located in a quiet part of South Goa near Fatrade Beach, set back from the busier tourist spots in Varca and Colva. You can reach it in about an hour from Dabolim Airport or half an hour from Madgaon Railway Station.

Your Accommodation

The twelve suites at Amaraanth come in three types to fit different needs. Comfort Suites offer 512 square feet with private balconies. Luxury Suites provide 760 square feet plus an outdoor bathtub. Signature Suites have 830 square feet with a private yard and outdoor bathtub for maximum privacy. Every room includes WiFi, Marshall speakers, premium toiletries, personalized butler service, and amenities like coffee, tea, fresh fruit, and local snacks.

Amenities & Services

Swimming Pool

WiFi

Restaurant

Bar

Airport Shuttle

Garden

Balcony

Spa

Yoga

Nature Walks

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