The spa designed to bring couples closer to nature – and each other

Between demanding work schedules and Singapore’s relentless pace, couples often find themselves existing in parallel rather than together. Quality time becomes something you promise you’ll make “next weekend” – until next weekend arrives with its own line-up of plans. But there’s something to be said for carving out moments that actually matter, spaces where you can both exhale and remember why you chose each other in the first place.

This thinking influenced the design of the new Banyan Tree Spa at Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree. Set on the second level and surrounded by Singapore’s lush rainforest, it feels like finding a hidden corner your busy city has been keeping to itself.

It’s a fresh chapter for the brand, reimagined within Singapore’s only rainforest resort. For couples, it means indulgence that feels both new and familiar: the trusted touch of Banyan Tree therapists – each trained with 650 hours of expertise – delivered in a setting that feels worlds away from the city.

What hasn’t changed is its approach – the treatments still carry that signature attention to detail, delivered in a setting that makes the urban grind feel wonderfully distant.

Here, thoughtful treatments like its Bodywork Massages and the more personalised Tailored to Your Senses experiences become something more deliberate. You’ll watch your massage oils being blended specifically for you, while rainforest views provide a soundtrack of rustling leaves instead of traffic.

From Balinese to Gentle Touch: Personalised bodywork massages

Banyan Tree Spa’s Bodywork Massages tackle a simple truth: No two bodies carry stress the same way. Before the treatment begins, guests are invited to mark areas of tension on a body map – your roadmap to relief, really.

This intuitive approach is rooted in the brand’s Eight Pillars of Well-being – Rest, Nourishment, Connection, Movement, Mindfulness, Growth, Groundedness and Practice – though you don’t need to memorise the philosophy to appreciate how it works.

What makes each ritual even more special is the attention to sensory details. Watch as you and your partner’s massage oils are freshly blended to match your chosen well-being pillars, a small but meaningful gesture that makes the massage feel uniquely yours.

The treatment menu spans different moods and needs. The Balinese option delivers firm, grounding pressure through deep thumb and palm work – slow, rhythmic strokes that seem to pull tension right out through your skin. The Deep Tissue massage goes further, targeting those stubborn knots that make you wince when someone finds them. For lighter days, the Gentle Touch massage relies on long, flowing strokes that calm the body rather than challenge it.

Afterward, a special blend of well-being tea with a yoghurt bowl and nuts awaits – light, nourishing and just enough to restore without weighing you down.

Customised care for two

For couples who value choice and customisation, Tailored to Your Senses offers a journey that’s highly personal.

Rather than forcing couples into identical treatments, this experience acknowledges that you might need completely different things on any given day. This signature treatment allows partners to curate a combination of treatments – whether a massage, body scrub or wrap – tailored to reflect what both need most in that moment.

The journey is designed to create alignment, not just indulgence. While one partner may crave deep muscle relief and the other prefers a gentle exfoliation, the flexibility of the programme ensures both feel cared for in equal measure. It’s a shared experience, yet thoughtfully attuned to the individual’s needs.

A retreat in nature

At the heart of the spa’s design is its connection to nature. Six treatment rooms, each with private ensuite facilities, offer uninterrupted rainforest views. Three of these rooms are wheelchair-accessible wellness pods, their organic shapes inspired by the protective scales of the Sunda pangolin.

During treatments, blinds ensure privacy while keeping you connected to the green world outside. For couples staying at the resort, the wellness continues with complimentary workshops such as a body scrub workshop (limited to eight guests per session), as well as daily yoga and Pilates sessions. These experiences encourage couples to embrace well-being together in ways that feel accessible and restorative.

The real invitation here is simple: Step away from Singapore’s intensity, find each other again and remember that sometimes the most productive thing you can do is absolutely nothing at all.

Terms and conditions:

• Promotion is valid till Dec 31, 2025. Readers to quote the booking code when making an appointment.
• Treatment prices are subject to a 10 per cent service charge and prevailing government taxes.
• Advanced booking required, subject to availability. Booking code: HW2025
• Not valid with other offers, promotions, discounts, hotel packages, etc.