Rating : Star Rating 5; Asia Pacific's Leading Spa Resort 2002, voted by World TA's Listed as one of the 50 Top Hotels of 2003 by Conde Nast Traveller Editor's choice award in the 2003 Gallivanter's awards for excellence
Size : 62 rooms - 1 floors
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Entertainment
Guests can indulge in a range of activities that ensure they will never get bored. Laze about at our swimming pool. Take off on seaplane excursions/picnics or even go Big Game Fishing.The resort also offers sunset Cruise/Snorkelling Trips/Island hopping and Historical Male sightseeing and shopping.Living room with Library and attic with Billiards and indoor games. The resort is also equipped PADI certified Dolphin base dive centre which offers PADI Dive certification and Diving related activities
Shopping:
Shopping trips to the world's smallest capital city-Male and nearby Islands can be arranged. Transfer service from Resort-Male available by speed boat

Sports
Snorkelling On Property
Diving On Property
Water Skiing On Property
Wind Surfing On Property
Catamaran Sailing On Property
Volleyball On Property
Fishing On Property
Football On Property
Billiards On Property
Library On Property
Off-site:
Island Exploration 10km
Historical Male 8km

Jiva Grande Spa
Type of Spa - Resort Spa
Operating Hours-
Monday from 9am to 9pm
Tuesday from 9am to 9pm
Wednesday from 9am to 9pm
Thursday from 9am to 9pm
Friday from 9am to 9pm
Saturday from 9am to 9pm
Sunday from 9am to 9pm
Spa will not be closed on Holidays
The Spa is open to hotel guests along with the public.
Reservations are recommended/however-every service will
be provided when available.
Spa Telephone/Fax numbers-
Telephone..........960 6642200
Facsimile..........960 6642211
Spa Website information-
Website............www.tajhotels.com
E-mail.............jivaspaexotica.maldives@tajhotels.com
General Spa Information-
The ultimate in spa experience/ Jiva Grande Spa - Maldives- offers an exquisite range of treatments to start you on your journey of relaxation and to rejuvenate the body/ mind and spirit. Enter a world of ancient and time honored rituals of exotic Indian traditions- massage/beauty/healing and rejuvenating therapies. Enjoy the luxuriously appointed/
spacious/ individually built Spa suites that encompass the beautiful turquoise waters set in one of the largest lagoons in the Maldives. An unforgettable experience awaits you.
Spa Awards-
-New Spa opened in June 2006
-However-Taj Exotica Resort and Spa has been nominated for Best Wellness Retreat in the upcoming Asian Spa awards.
Employment Certification requirements-
Skilled staff who are Internationally Qualified Therapists who also have undergone extensive training also in Standard Operating Procedures for Jiva Grande Spas.
Spa Personnel-
Spa Manager - Ms. Tracy Poole
Products used at the Spa-
Jiva
Products are available for purchase
Spa Services include-
Complimentary detox tea on arrival. During the course of your Spa Therapy a range of refreshments are made available such as Organic Spa Teas/ purified water/ fresh fruit platters and juices. the changing Facilities all include Wet and Heat areas including steam/ sauna/ cold bucket showers/ private lockers/ robes/ slippers and personal amenities including bath gels/ body lotions and grooming kits. Blow dryers are made available in all areas.
Spa Policies-
-Check-in Policy- 30 minutes prior to your first appointment
-Cancellation Policy- 3 hours before/ less than 3 hours incurs a 50 Pct fee
-No age restrictions
-Children are permitted in the spa
-Service charge is included in your bill
-Spa services may be charged to rooms of hotel guests
Spa Facility-
Square footage...............15642
Years/Months of operation....3 months
Lockers available............Yes
Charge for locker............No
Number of treatment rooms....
Unisex treatment rooms.......Yes
Spa suites...................Yes
Cell Phones permitted........Yes
Pagers permitted.............Yes
Smoking permitted............No
Pets permitted...............No
Guests may choose between male/female therapists
Spa Etiquette-
We request you leave your mobile phones/pagers/etc switched
off at all times.
Guests under the age of 16 must be accompianed by an adult.
Jiva Grande is an alcohol and smoke free enviroment.
We encourage all guests to come 30 minutes prior to their
booked treatment time to take advantage of the wet and heat
areas before treatment.
We request you leave your valuables in your safe located in
your private villa.
Spa Events-
Presentations and spa treatment knowledge -afternoon and evenings-
are conducted regularly in the resort with the Spa Manager/
Ayurveda Doctor and trained yoga therapists. Topics include
health and wellness therapies/ Ayurveda lifestyle wellness/
body and beauty packages/ massage rejuvenation therapies and
Yoga and meditation guidance.
Treatments Offered-
Aromatherapy
Type - Phelwan malish -Indian powerful oil massage-
Length - 90 minutes
Price - USD175
Type - Ventoz -Indian cupping-
Length - 90 minutes
Price - USD175
Type - Indian Aromatherapy
Length - 60 minutes
Price - USD140
Type - Pada mardana -Indian foot massage-
Length - 60 minutes
Price - USD105
Type - Champi -Indian head massage-
Length - 30 minutes
Price - USD85
Body Massage
Type - Samattva -Balance-
Length - 120 minutes
Price - USD230
Type - Vishrama -Deep muscular-
Length - 120 minutes
Price - USD230
Type - Sushupti -Relax-
Length - 120 minutes
Price -USD230
Day Packages
Type - Sukha Bliss
Length - 3 hours
Price - USD275
Type - Soundarya a day of beauty
Length - 6 hours
Price - USD450
Type - Svashakti find the power within
Length - 5 hours
Price - USD310
Facials
Type - Rasa essence of life -Jur signature facial-
Length - 90 minutes
Price - USD175
Type - Jamarosa -root deep cleansing facial-
Length - 60 minutes
Price - USD140
Type - Jiva energizing facial
Length - 40 minutes
Price - USD95
Fitness
Type - General -yoga level 1 and general level 2
Length - 90 minutes
Price - USD75
Type - Surya namaskara sun salutations
Length - 90 minutes
Price - USD75
Type - Relaxation
Length - 60 minutes
Price - USD60
Hair Removal/Waxing
Type - Luxury full leg wax
Price - USD60
Type - Full leg and bikini
Price - USD75
Type - Male full body wax
Price - USD200
Massage
Type - Balinese massage
Length - 60 minutes
Price - USD150
Type - Hawaiian Lomi-Lomi
Length - 60 minutes
Price - 150 USD
Nail Care
Type - Hast Snana (Jiva Manicure)
Length - 55 minutes
Price - 70 USD
Type - Pada Snana (Jiva Pedicure)
Length - 60 minutes
Price - 85 USD
Treatment Descriptions -
Pehlwan Malish Indian Powerful Massage -
90 min. Traditional Indian deep tissue massage, creating an invigorating and relaxing experience.
Ventoz - Indian cupping -
90 min. Treatment where the knots & sore points of the body are massaged creating a vacuum with heat in a glass, followed by an unhurried deep massage using our signature oil blend.
Indian Aromatherapy -
90 min. Our essential oils are applied & absorbed through the skin circulating their healing, relaxing and therapeutic properties throughout your body.
Pada Mardana -Indian Foot Massage -
60 min. Sublime massage performed on the soles of the feet producing a deeply relaxing experience as well as benefiting the whole body via reflex zones of the feet.
Champi Indian Head Massage -
30 min. Massage is believed to promote hair growth, maintain the shine and glossiness of hair and imparts clarity of mind. It also helps release the tensions from the head, neck & shoulder region creating a sense of joy.
Vishuddi Bath Scrub and Wrap -
90 min. To cleanse and refresh your body.
Posha Bath, Scrub Wrap -
90 min. To make your skin soft and supple.
Kama Bath Scrub, Wrap -
90 min. To relax and indulge in bliss
Samattva Balance -
120 min. Massage balances your energies, uplifts your spirits & releases your tensions, this massage uses meditation, soft massage, healing, essential oils & chakra balancin

Hotel Restaurants
Name- 24 Degrees
Days Open- All Week
Type- Restaurant
Cuisine- American/Italian/Japanese/Thai
Continental
Meals Served- Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Price Range- 50 To 70usd
Suitable Attire- Informal
Seating Capacity- 64
Reservations Req- No
Other- 24 Degrees-The Beach Front Restaurant Open From 7am To 11pm. Serves An Assortment Of A-La-Carte Delicacies That Highlight The Pan-Asian/Japanese And Continental Palate.
Name- The Deep End
Hours- 7pm - 11pm
Days Open- All Days
Type- Restaurant
Cuisine- French/Nouveau/Seafood
Meals Served- Lunch/Dinner
Price Range- 70 To 100usd
Suitable Attire- Smart Casual
Seating Capacity- 32
Reservations Req- No
Other- The Deep End-A Fine Dining Mediterranean Restaurant Built Over Water Is Open For Lunch And Dinner.
Name- The Equator Lounge
Hours of Operation- 1100AM TO 1100PM
Days Open- All Days
Type- Bar
Cuisine-
Meals Served- Bar
Price Range- 7- 2600 USD
Suitable Attire- Smart Casual
Seating Capacity- 70
Reservations Required- No
Other - A stylish, contemporary and a modern lounge

Meal Plans
Buffet breakfast included in the hotels
rack rates.

• Bar/Lounge
• Barber/Beauty Shop
• Business Center
• Concierge
• Meeting/Banquet Facilities
• Pool
• Parking
• Restaurant
• Room Service
• Safe Deposit Box
• Shops/Commercial Services
• Fitness Center or Spa
• Laundry/Valet Services

• AM/FM Alarm Clock
• Coffee Maker in Room
• Hairdryers Available
• Mini Bar
• Modem Lines in Room
• No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
• Free Newspaper
• Television with Cable

Taj Exotica Resort And Spa
South Male Atoll
PO BOX 2117
Male

• Local Attractions : Gulhi Fishing Village 6km Sw
  Male City 8km N

Taj Exotica Resort and Spa is situated in the middle of the largest lagoons in Maldives This romantic retreat is haven of peace and tranqulity surrounded by crystal clear waters and covered with tropical plants and coconut palms. The resort is 8kms away from the Male International Airport. The journey would be 15-20 minutes by Hotel's speed boat. Transfer service available round the clock

Areas served : Male

• 2117
• MALE
• MV
• TAJ EXOTICA RESORT AND SPA