By Navitas Spa & SportsPublished: 25 August 20261 min read
At a glance
Combine the hammam and a massage in that order: heat and the scrub soften the muscles and clear the skin, so the massage that follows works deeper and its oil absorbs better. At Navitas Spa the Diamond Package (scrub & foam, Balinese massage, gold mask — 105 minutes) and the Grand Ritual (145 minutes) sequence them at one price; or book a ritual and a massage back to back.
Why this order
- Warm muscle accepts pressure; the hammam warms it
- Exfoliated skin absorbs oil; the kese exfoliates it
- Rinsed skin is clean for the bed; the ritual ends with a rinse
- A mask needs stillness; after a massage, stillness is easy
Two ways to do it
| Compare | Package | Back to back |
|---|---|---|
| Price | One price, slightly less | Sum of the two |
| Timing | Blocked as one appointment | Two appointments in a row |
| Choice | Curated sequence | Any ritual, any massage |
| Best for | First full spa day | Regulars who know what they want |
How much time
A 45-minute ritual and a 50-minute massage need about two hours at the spa including changing and rest; the Diamond Package about two and a half; the Grand Ritual three.
Frequently asked questions
Can the massage come first?
It can, but the oil then has to be washed off in the hammam and the benefit is lost. Hammam first.
Sauna as well?
A short round before the hammam is fine; skip it after the massage.