Spa Profile: Sense, A Rosewood Spa at Rosewood Little Dix Bay

Rosewood Little Dix Bay is an eco-friendly luxury resort located in the British Virgin Islands.

Surrounded by the wilderness of Virgin Gorda on one of the Caribbean’s best shorelines with half a mile of beach and soft white sand, Rosewood Little Dix Bay is a luxury eco-friendly resort in the British Virgin Islands. With distinctive rooms and suites, four restaurants and lounges, two swimming pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a world-class spa, it is one of the world’s best secluded and relaxing getaways.

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Sense, A Rosewood Spa at Rosewood Little Dix Bay is designed in harmony with nature and embodies the rejuvenating essence of its cliffside environment. The spa overlooks the Sir Francis Drake Channel and offers guests a place to unwind while nurturing their mind, body, and soul with restorative treatments and wellness experiences. Its treatment offerings are interlaced with the enduring practices of ancestral healing traditions and contemporary techniques.

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We interviewed Tabitha Charles, Spa Manager at Rosewood Little Dix Bay, to learn more about treatments to try, insider tips, and more.

The resort’s dock welcomes guests by boat to the beachside retreat.

Why You’ll Love It: Rosewood Little Dix Bay’s Sense Spa guests most enjoy the spa staff, particularly the therapists. Upon departure, we often hear guests raving about their massage experiences, saying it is the best of their life. Additionally, they enjoy meals by the pool, which is open only to spa guests.

Key Features: Sense, A Rosewood Spa features a two-tiered infinity pool overlooking the turquoise ocean waters, yoga platform, state-of-the-art fitness center, male and female locker rooms, a hot tub, and a robust tennis and pickle ball program. The facility channels the island’s tranquil ethos and style within each of the spa’s eight treatment rooms with private terraces and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Rosewood Little Dix Bay is surrounded by the wilderness of Virgin Gorda and is on one of the Caribbean’s finest shorelines with a half-mile of beach.

Snacks Served: Upon arrival, guests are invited to enjoy a welcome drink of sorrel or hibiscus, basil, and honey—a must try! Following their treatment, they are offered herbal tea made of lemongrass, ginger, lemon, and honey. Additionally, the spa’s locker rooms are stocked with infused water, dry fruits, bars, and fruit, as well as fruit in the fitness center. Guests looking for healthy meal options can indulge in our full dining menu, which can be ordered through room service.

The reception area at Sense, A Rosewood Spa at Rosewood Little Dix Bay.

Insider’s Tip: A special feature included in our spa is the couples’ Cliff Spa Suite that offers a stunning view of the ocean and doors that can be opened to enjoy the sounds of nature that many guests prefer over music. The couple’s suite also includes a rest room, indoor and outdoor showers, a mini hot plunge, and a relaxation area with pool chairs.

The spa overlooks the Sir Francis Drake Channel and embodies the rejuvenating essence of its cliffside environment.

Bonus: For the perfect view of the sunset, guests can visit the spa and yoga platform with friends and family to share joy and laughter, as well as indulge in bubbly.

The spa’s infinity pool is located at the heart of the resort’s cliffside sanctuary and seemingly blends into the Caribbean sea.

Splurge Treatment: Guests looking to “splurge” on a luxurious treatment should consider the Extreme 360 Anti-Aging Facial using Evidens de Beaute products. In this rejuvenating treatment, a collagen mask, followed by a back and scalp massage work to maximize the skin’s beauty and reduce signs of aging.

The spa’s treatment offerings are interlaced with the enduring practices of ancestral healing traditions and contemporary techniques.

Unique Treatment: Sense, A Rosewood Spa’s Bay Stone Scrub is our most unique offering, consisting of a gentle combination of exfoliation and massage movements using volcanic hot stones to remove dead skin cells, unclog pores, and promote deeper muscle relaxation at the same time.

The couples’ Cliff Spa Suite offers a stunning view of the ocean and has doors that can be opened to enjoy the sounds of nature.

Insider’s Favorite: A personal favorite is the Afri-Cure treatment, which includes a traditional body wrap made of jumbie tree leaves to relieve fatigue, tamarind tree leaves to relieve pain, and lemongrass to reduce inflammation. Following the wrap, guests undergo a body exfoliation and a healing four-hands massage.

Guests can enjoy staying active at the resort’s fitness center and outdoor yoga platform.

Featured Products: Sense, A Rosewood Spa features Evidens De Beaute products for facials, as well as Maison Caulieres, Supracor, and Africology for body treatments.

For more information on Sense, A Rosewood Spa at Rosewood Little Dix Bay, visit their website and follow on Instagram: @rosewoodlittledixbay

[Photos courtesy of Rosewood Little Dix Bay]