Lapis Lazuli is a rare semi-precious stone, highly prized since antiquity because of its radiant blue colour, believed to have miraculous, healing powers that include the preservation of youth. This opaque, deep blue gemstone was often associated with royalty and deity, and was a favourite of the ancient Egyptians for use as an amulet or ornament and was also regarded in Mesopotamia, Persia, Greece and Rome as a holy stone. When Alexander the Great introduced it to Europe, its rich blue colour was referred to as “ultramarine” which means “from beyond the sea.”

This highly mystical gemstone was the inspiration for naming one of the Philippines’ most luxurious spas nestled within the East meets West façade of the Marco Polo Davao – The Lazuli Spa. The name and nature of the spa takes it origin from the belief that the stone promotes spiritual development, mental clarity, emotional healing and well being.

In harmony with the stone’s deep blue colour often associated with royalty, Lazuli Spa promises a majestic pampering experience fit for king. The ambience is stunning with an architecture and design inspired from Modern and Asian settings. This tranquil boutique spa consists of four private rooms and one couple’s room that has a spacious tub designed for fragrant floral baths. Each private room is designed with your own private steam bath, shower facilities and colour lighting. A grand staircase leads towards the rich interiors of the foot massage room that has five relaxing couches with a spectacular view of the Marco Polo Davao’s Zen garden and electric blue pool.   

The spa menu offers a wide array of royalty-inspired treatments for the hair, body, face and feet. Lavish scrubs include the Milk Chocolate Latte Scrub, a 45-minute invigorating, sweet scented scrub made from Davao’s fresh coffee beans that will awaken the senses. The rich combination of chocolate, milk and coffee has been proven to provide powerful antioxidants and helps reduce cellulite. The 60 minute Island Clay Purifying Treatment offers mineralized clay from the Philippines’ highest Peak, Mt. Apo. This delightfully rich and warm mud wrap absorbs toxins while stimulating blood flow.

A Touch of Lazuli, the spa’s 90-minute signature massage, is a combination of Eastern and Western deep tissue techniques. The massage treatment incorporates Thai stretching, Hawaiian Lomi Lomi strokes and Reiki. A special blend of essential oil is used to soothe the senses. Traditional Filipino massage or Hilot, on the other hand, is a 75-minute indigenous bodywork combining the use of heated banana leaves and your choice of Virgin coconut oil, lemongrass or Ylang Ylang essential oil.

Anti-Ageing regimens include the Tranquility Aromatherapy Facial. Lavender essential oil is blended with citrus and rice scrub to gently exfoliate the skin. The treatment continues with an egg and oatmeal mask removing dull surface skin. It is finished off with a nourishing and moisturizing blend of carrot juice and Ylang Ylang essential oil.

Lazuli Spa is located at the 4th Floor of The Deck, Marco Polo Davao. For inquiries contact +63 82 221 0888 or visit www.lazulispa.com for details.