Spa Profile: Mandara Spa at Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort

Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort is bordered by the El Yunque National Forest and Atlantic Ocean in Puerto Rico.

Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort is a lush, 500-acre resort bordered by the El Yunque National Forest and Atlantic Ocean in Puerto Rico. In addition to a secluded beach, the property is home to lagoon-style pools, spacious guests rooms, several restaurants and bars, two golf courses, and a casino.

The resort’s 7,000-square-foot Balinese-inspired wellness haven, Mandara Spa, provides guests with all the luxury and amenities they need to enjoy a relaxing day. In addition to 11 treatment rooms, the spa also includes soothing oceanfront meditation areas, steam rooms, private men’s and women’s changing lounges, and a full-service hair and nail salon.

Their treatments, which are performed by expert therapists, blend ancient rituals with modern techniques and technologies, and are infused with indigenous botanicals, nourishing plants, and oils from around the world to leave you feeling revitalized and refreshed.

We interviewed Spa Director Luis D. Cintron, who shared insider tips, recommended treatments to try, and more:

The resort is located along a secluded picturesque beach and features stunning oceanfront views.

Why You’ll Love It: Our guests love our commitment. We inspire each guest’s wellness journey and deliver uncompromised indulgence and the finest expression of service. Equally, our Mandara Spa ethos resonates with each quest. Inspired by the spiritual island of Bali and the beautiful tradition of healing touches deeply immersed within the culture and passed down from mother to daughter and from generation to generation—time-honored therapies that meld together to provide the most unique and indulgent treatments.

Key Features: Our 7,000-square-foot spa is situated within the resort and blends the distinctive Spanish-Caribbean atmosphere of the resort’s architecture with Mandara’s signature contemporary-Balinese style. The main spa facility comprises 11 treatment rooms accented with Balinese-inspired art and textiles.

Additional features of the spa include a relaxation and meditation area with oceanfront views and balconies, men’s and women’s changing lounges, a 1,500-square-foot fitness center equipped with the latest in cardiovascular and strength training equipment, steam rooms, a full-service nail salon, and “hair spa” offering a full array of beauty services in a single setting. A full complement of spa services custom tailored for the unique Puerto Rico setting and spa environment are offered.

The lush, 500-acre resort includes lagoon-style pools, two spectacular golf courses, and several on-site restaurants and bars.

Bonus: Guests can indulge in a side-by-side Mandara service and spend quality time together in a suite reserved for two, where they are offered a complimentary glass of wine or their beverage of choice. Select spa services include a coconut-infused scalp massage and a warming paraffin treatment to hydrate the feet.

Insider’s Tip: Rather than just promoting a service or a product, we focus on each of our spa guests' concerns and address them individually with the appropriate results-based, wellness lifestyle approach.

Snacks Served: Mandara Spa offers refreshing water infused with lemon, lime, strawberries, and cucumber; fresh fruits such as green and red apples and mixed nuts; and a variety of hot teas, including green tea, black tea, mint tea, orange tea, and chamomile tea.

Guests can spend time in the relaxation lounge at Mandara Spa before and after their treatments.

Unique Treatment: You can enrich your experience with our Bamboo Therapy or Sticks and Stones, which adds hot stones to the enhancement. This add-on service fuses hot stones with warm bamboo of various sizes soaked in essential oils to soothe muscles and melt away tension. It can be added to any massage to customize the experience.

Insider’s Favorite: My personal favorite is the Fire and Ice Massage. A customized, heated Basalt stone massage complemented by ice-cool gel to gently detoxify the body and address areas of concern, alleviating stress and easing aching muscles. While the body is in a pure state of blissful relaxation, melted paraffin on the back will enhance the warming sensation of this contrast therapy.

One of the spa’s 11 tranquil treatment rooms.

Splurge Treatment: Mandara Spa features the beautifully curated Journeys of the Spirit, a collection of four unique experiences that transport the mind and spirit to destinations across the world. Drawing on world-inspired therapies and philosophies from Asia, India, the Mediterranean, and New World, our mosaic of treatments unite traditional rituals with modern-day services and a holistic approach—the ultimate experience for those seeking relaxation, invigoration, and renewal.

The spa includes a nail salon that offers manicure and pedicure services.

Featured Products: We feature luxury British skincare brand ELEMIS as a staple in most of our services. These products are complemented by an array of popular brands such as Bliss, Mandara, Nuface, Keratin Complex, and Jou.

For more information and to book a treatment, visit the website and follow them on Instagram: @wyndhamgrandrm

[Images courtesy of Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort]