Spas unique in the world, on stilts or underwater

It's no coincidence that the Huvafen Fushi, inspired by Philippe Starck in 2004, attracts many Japanese. At the cutting edge of technology, with a refined contemporary décor designed by Dedon, the resort adds its own unique touch with little extras, such as a massage room plunged into the heart of the Indian Ocean. It's not complicated, there are no other spas like this on the planet. A resort love accessible to a privileged few, the host, labelled The Small Luxury Hotels of The World, offers just 44 accommodations.

Located in the North Malé atoll, Huvafen Fushi Maldives is 30 minutes from Malé international airport by luxury yacht or 15 minutes by seaplane. Its spa is unique in the world! It lies eight metres beneath the waves... Access is via a staircase, then you find yourself in a giant natural aquarium, a unique sensation, in short, the experience of a lifetime!

One of the largest islands in the Maldives is home to one of the most luxurious resorts, and one of the only places on the planet where you can swim with a whale shark. Its spa, the LUX* Me Spa, is one of the most renowned in the Maldives. As well as the classic massages and treatments, you can also enjoy amazing experiences, such as floating yoga and a meditation cruise aboard a dhoni, the traditional boat. Even children have their own spa!

Located in the South Ari Atoll as its name suggests, Lux* South Ari Atoll is home to one of the most renowned spas in the Maldives. Open from 9am to 10pm, the LUX* Me spa is a haven of peace in the centre of the island. With its wide choice of massages and treatments, its fifteen cabins including four on stilts where you can enjoy a massage while looking out over the sea, its Zen pavilion dedicated to the practice of yoga, Pilate, Tai chi, Qichong and meditation... It offers the perfect setting for a wellness break. The programme includes Chinese, Ayurvedic, Balinese, Thai and hot stone massages, as well as free access to the sauna, swimming pool and steam room.

The rooftop yoga area is particularly cool, with a free sunrise session for all! The dolphin-inspired aquatic therapy concludes with a choice of aroma-therapy or foot massage. Don't miss the Balinese massage, given by Balinese masseuses! You can choose from four different massage oils. The session begins with a foot wash in a basin filled with salt and oil, before a gong signals the start of the treatment - an hour of absolute bliss!

Set on the Indian Ocean, the Sun Siyam Iru Fushi is an idyllic retreat for families or lovers. All dreams of escape come true in the overwater bungalows, beach villas and enchanting pools of this luxury hotel. The 221 rooms, 11 restaurants and the largest spa in the Maldives in no way detract from the warm, intimate charm of this island at the end of the world - quite the opposite, in fact. You will be welcomed with the utmost attention.

Hidden in the vegetation, the largest spa in the Maldives has no fewer than 20 treatment and massage rooms, each with two massage beds, a garden, a shower and a bath. In a heavenly setting, it combines Eastern, Ayurvedic and Western practices. The programme includes facial treatments, body scrubs, massages, a manicure and pedicure service, hydrotherapy treatments and body wraps, with an extensive menu from the Thalgo cosmetics brand.

The Spa at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi also features hydrotherapy pools, a steam room, sauna and whirlpool, as well as relaxation areas for yoga and meditation.

The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi spa is set deep in the vegetation in the heart of the island. Unlike most hotel spas in the Maldives, it is not built on stilts. That's also why it can afford to expand, making it the largest spa in the Maldives!

Located just 20 minutes by boat from Malé and its airport, Hard Rock Maldives is part of the new Crossroads resort. True to the Hard Rock Hotel spirit, the resort offers a wide range of music experiences, including the Rock Spa, mini-club and superb infinity pool with waterslide, where you can listen to music underwater, as well as live music on certain evenings in the poolside restaurant.

Open from 10.30am to 10.30pm, the Rock spa is located at the end of the island facing the ocean. It has four treatment and massage rooms, two of which are double rooms for couples and two for 'Rhythm and Motion' massages, to the rhythm of the music through headphones! All four rooms face the ocean.

There are no saunas, whirlpools or steam rooms, but facials, manicures and pedicures are available, as well as a relaxation room where you can enjoy a cup of tea after your treatment. As in every Rock Spa on the planet, the brand of cosmetics used is Emergin C, from the USA. The menu includes Swedish, Balinese, lomi lomi and hot stone massages.