Ansana Wellness and Spa debuts at Patmos Aktis as it joins Marriott
– Stavros Mavridis, director of health and wellness for Eminence Hospitality
Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, has opened in Greece, with a renovated and rebranded wellness offering called Ansana Wellness and Spa.
The property, which is located on the southeast side of Patmos Island in Grikos Bay, is owned by is owned by the Greek investment fund SMERemediumCap (SMERC). The resort has now completed a full renovation to reposition itself in the Luxury Collection brand category for Marriott International. This brand is for properties that offer a unique expression of their location.
There are now 33 new suites and maisonettes, taking the total units of accommodation to 56. Stylianidis Vaggelis Architects and Anastassiadis Architecture and Design have reimagined the site.
Wellness concept
Eminence Hospitality worked on the concept for Ansana Wellness and Spa. The word ‘Ansana’ means ‘breath’ in Greek and has inspired the philosophy for the spa as a way to help guests return to balance.
Meaningful connection through shared moments is seen as key to the spa concept. In alignment with the ancient Greek cultural hospitality value called Greek philoxenia, which directly translates as “friend to a stranger.” This means the destination will be a place where visitors will be welcomed, fed and protected – thanks to the mythological belief that gods walked the earth in disguise and therefore all travellers are to be respected.
The spa also encourages guests to take Blue Zone-inspired lifestyle advice for living well by offering natural movement, mindful fitness, Mediterranean cuisine and restorative rituals.
Stavros Mavridis, director of health and wellness for Eminence Hospitality, told Spa Business: “We're extremely honoured to be part of the transformation of Patmos Aktis, a member of Luxury Collection, to a concept that follows the Blue Zone way of life and connects the spirituality and culture of the island to the guest experience.”
Facilities
The spa has three treatment rooms: two singles and one double.
Facilities include an indoor pool, steamroom, sauna and relaxation lounges.
The spa building also houses the Ansana Gym and movement studio, stocked with a variety of Technogym equipment.
Treatments
The spa offers treatments by Kos Paris, a brand that uses Mediterranean botanicals, combined with French skincare expertise and uses wild herbs, antioxidant-rich fruits and natural oils.
QMS Medicosmetics, developed by German facial surgeon Dr Erich Schulte, provides clinically-driven treatments to restore skin integrity.
Seaskin Life offers treatments inspired by the surrounding Aegean Sea, using products infused with marine minerals and ocean-derived ingredients designed to detoxify and revitalise the body.
Programming
The spa will offer curated wellness festival days. Visiting practitioners and specialists will provide immersive experiences that range from meditation, chakra healing and sound therapy to breathwork and other mindfulness practices.
These gatherings are a way to position the property as a wellness destination with an evolving calendar of events that invite guests to discover, transform and connect with themselves and each other.
Other experiences
The property also has an outdoor pool and beachfront access.
A new Italian restaurant, Barolo, has been added to the culinary offering on-site. Barolo joins existing restaurants Cielo Daylight and the Plefsis Tavern.
Guests can also take part in a range of curated activities, such as a visit to the UNESCO Heritage Site St John’s Monastery, a trip to a sacred pilgrimage site known as the Cave of the Apocalypse or an island-hopping tour to discover the area’s hidden coves.
breathwork Design Luxury Collection Marriott QMS Medicosmetics Technogym UNESCO Fitness Programming Resort spa Spa Treatment Meditation Mindfulness Wellness Architecture Guest experience Hospitality Hotel Luxury Property Refurbishment Restaurant
Bas Smets brings water and wilderness to Vitra
'Data chocolate', dreams made real and artworks shaped by visitors’ emotions: Refik Anadol’s AI art museum launches in Los Angeles
London Museum reveals 2026 opening date for new Smithfield home
BIG unveils Eve Music Hall as Croatia venue nears completion
Bob Rogers hands BRC to long-serving leadership team
Wellness care hospital opens in Vilnius with innovative spa and hospitality concept
Universal and Puy du Fou projects point to rise of Oxford–Cambridge corridor
A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’ planned resort in Bedford are emerging as part of a wider transformation of the Oxford–Cambridge Growth Corridor into a major centre for UK leisure and tourism investment.
For years, the corridor has been associated primarily with science, technology, housing and university-led economic growth. However, the clustering of large-scale visitor attraction projects along the
All-inclusive eco-wellness development Auko to open near Vietnam’s Son Doong caves
Shedd Aquarium upgrades its visitor experience with new Immersion Theater
Shedd Aquarium has opened the Immersion Theater developed in partnership with SimEx-Iwerks, as part of a wider strategy to enhance the guest experience and create additional revenue opportunities.
The attraction has transformed the aquarium’s Phelps Auditorium into a multi-sensory venue combining panoramic projection, environmental effects and interactive technology.
A new pre-show area allows visitors to engage with augmented reality marine animals before entering the
Mandarin Oriental announces standalone Mansions-branded residences for Abu Dhabi
MCR is planning a luxury hotel for London's BT Tower
Joy as a radical act: Yinka Ilori launches solo exhibition celebrating the rebellious power of spreading happiness
Work gets underway on Madrid's €800 million leisure complex
Work is underway in Madrid on one of Europe’s most significant multi-functional complexes, combining sport, entertainment, culture and education.
The €800 million initiative to regenerate the former Olympic Aquatic Centre in the north-east of the city, next to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium, is being led by Barsento – a joint venture between Live Nation Entertainment, Oak View Group and Atlético de Madrid. The project will
Therme Manchester reveals 90:90 strategy – 90 per cent of the UK population within a 90-minute drive of a Therme
Four Seasons’ Naples Beach Club opens 2,800sq m Sanctuary spa inspired by indigenous Calusa people
Orient Express Corinthian to host Ocean Rebirth wellness retreat in collaboration with Guerlain
Famed London nightclub, Tramp, launches Tramp Health
First look: Miraval opens on the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia
Hainan Science Museum by Ma Yansong, opens in China
A new science museum has opened to the public in Haikou after attracting more than 350,000 visitors during a four-month soft opening period.
Designed by Ma Yansong and his practice MAD Architects, the Hainan Science Museum is located on the edge of Wuyuan River National Wetland Park and has already recorded peak attendance of more than 5,800 visitors in a single day.
Commissioned by
Zannier Île De Bendor launches with design by Hardel Le Bihan Architectes
Sæl Spa readies for launch in London: “a modern British sanctuary”
Immersive art bathhouse Submersive announces debut location in Austin
Construction begins on regenerative wellness destination The Shenandoah Nature Resort
Royal Caribbean reveals record-breaking cruise ship
V&A East opens in London
David Geffen galleries open at LACMA
New venue The Lands by Capella includes a longevity centre to complement sister hotel Capella Sydney
World of Frozen launches at Disneyland Paris
Pical Resort by Valamar reveals first Croatian spa under the ESPA brand
Mandarin Oriental creates end-to-end Egyptian journey with two new hotels and first-ever luxury river cruise
Designed to restore neglected land and renew the identity of Iraq’s capital city, Baghdad Sustainable Forests promises a new way of living surrounded by nature. Gensler’s Ian Mulcahay tells us why he thinks the project could become a model for the repair and enhancement of urban centres
