Rating8.1Rating7.0Rating8.2The Larimar Spa spans 22,750 square feet and has 18 private treatment rooms — large enough that booking in advance is less critical than at smaller resort spas, though signature treatment slots on weekends fill up. All services are at additional cost; nothing is included in the base all-inclusive rate. The DR's first Himalayan Salt Lounge is here, featuring sound healing and heated rocking loungers — accessible after select body treatments or as a standalone add-on. The Quartz Therapy table (Gharieni MLX, filled with heated ocean quartz and Baltic amber) is the other standout equipment that separates this spa from standard resort facilities. The 14,000 sq ft fitness center is attached and included in the rate.
14,000 sq ft gym with cardio, strength, functional fitness, and a spinning room. Open 24 hours. Included in the all-inclusive rate — no extra charge. Classes (Zumba, Stott Pilates, yoga, Aquacycle, bootcamps) run on a posted schedule and are also included. The gym is large enough that it rarely feels overcrowded even during peak morning hours.
Targeted work on deeper muscle layers — the go-to if you've been active (water sports, the fitness center) and are carrying tension. Standard duration 50 or 80 minutes. Worth booking on day two or three of your stay rather than arrival day.
Heated basalt stones placed along the back before and during the massage. Better for relaxation-focused guests than those with specific muscle complaints. Spa staff at Larimar are trained in this consistently; guest reviews don't flag it as a problem area.
Long-stroke relaxation massage — the baseline option and the most frequently booked. Solid execution at Larimar; nothing to single out as exceptional or to avoid. Good choice if you want a low-commitment spa visit without committing to a specialty treatment.
Side-by-side massage in a private treatment room. The spa has dedicated couples rooms — worth specifying when booking to ensure you get one rather than two adjacent singles. Popular on anniversary trips; book at check-in if your stay includes a weekend.
Multiple options including hydrating, anti-aging, and clarifying treatments. The menu rotates seasonally. The express facials (30 minutes) are a practical choice for guests who want a skin treatment without losing a full afternoon to the spa.
Scrubs and wraps using local and imported ingredients — the Caribbean-inspired scrubs using local cane sugar and coconut appear in guest reviews as standouts. Typically 50 to 80 minutes and often paired with access to the Himalayan Salt Lounge afterward.
Combines energy work with physical massage techniques. More specialized; worth asking the spa coordinator at booking which therapist leads these, as the quality is more variable than the standard massage menu.
A hydrotherapy circuit with a pool, waterfall, and jet stations. Usually offered as part of a treatment package rather than standalone access. If hydrotherapy is the main goal, confirm when booking whether it's included as a package component or if standalone access is available.
Hair styling, blowouts, manicures, and pedicures. Operationally separate from the treatment side of the spa. Useful for pre-event prep (weddings, anniversary dinners) — the Blind Butcher and Premium Private Dining bookings often bring guests here first.
The Dominican Republic's first salt therapy lounge, with vibrational sound healing and heated massaging rocking loungers. Access is typically included after select body treatments, or available as a standalone add-on. The novelty factor is real — this is not standard spa equipment — and the sound healing component runs on a schedule, so ask when booking.
The standout equipment feature: a Gharieni MLX table filled with heated solid ocean quartz sand and Baltic amber. The heat distributes evenly across the body and stays consistent throughout the treatment, unlike hot stones which cool. Worth booking specifically if you want something this spa does that other resorts in the area don't.
Essential oil selection added to massage or body treatment sessions. Can be combined with most massage types for a small upcharge, or booked as a standalone aromatherapy massage. Ask the therapist at intake which oil blends they're working with that week.
Traditional Indian treatments including shirodhara (warm oil poured over the forehead) and abhyanga (synchronized full-body oil massage). Less commonly booked than the standard massage menu; the therapists who specialize in this are not always on every shift, so confirm availability when booking.