Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz

Feed your body and your soul with a retreat that combines Ayurvedic treatments and food with enlightening excursions. Take boat trips around the Dwejira coast, sample produce from an organic farm or try your hand at a painting lesson with a local artist, this escape encourages you to explore all that the beautiful island of Gozo has to offer. On top of that, personally targeted Ayurvedic treatments and meals in resort will leave you feeling naturally nourished and fulfilled.

This Exclusive Escape includes:

• Initial consultation with Ayurvedic Consultant
• Indian Head Massage
• Abhyangam Massage
• Elakkizhi Herbal Soothing Massage
• Maharani Facial
• Ayurveda Bath, including a Body Scrub
• Complimentary group transfer to Azur Window & boat trip around Dwejra coast – group or private, depending on the demand in resort & local weather conditions
• Creative Workshop with a Local Artist OR Half Day Group Jeep Sightseeing Tour OR Local Cooking Class
• Visit to an Organic Farm, with Local Food & Wine Tasting – group or private, depending on the demand in resort OR 1 Hop On/Hop Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
• Guided Group Hike (1 - 1.5 hours)
• Visit to Victoria (includes museum entrance fees) OR 1 Private Yoga Lesson
• Use of courtesy transport, twice daily, to Victoria and main beaches
• Complimentary access to weekly programme of fitness, yoga and Pilates classes
• 7 nights accommodation 
• Half Board
• Return transfers from Malta airport to the hotel
• Return flights from UK to Malta

Excursion and activity timings will be discussed in resort and arranged for you, subject to restrictions and local weather conditions. 

Special Offers:

Exclusive Reduced Single Traveller Rates included in price for stays between

• 15 April - 13 July 12
• 16 September - 15 October 12

Free Nights: 7 nights for price of 6* valid for stays between

• 01 March - 13 July 12
• 17 September - 31 October 12

Exclusive Free Room Upgrade for twin/double occupancy, minimum 7 nights, for stays between

• 04 April - 13 July 12
• 16 September - 13 October 12

Early Booking Offer*: Book 60 days ahead and receive 10% accomodation discount, book 90 days ahead and receive 15% accommodation discount (available on all room types), for stays between

• 01 April - 31 October 12

* These offers are non-combinable

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Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz Details

Location

Located on the sleepy island of Gozo, Malta's little sister island.  The rugged island is covered in lush vegetation with dramatic cliffs.  The resort which is low rise and built entirely from Maltese limestone is situated in a valley in the West of the island close to the little village of San Lawrenz. It is close to the coast where you can get to easily using the free shuttle bus which operates throughout the day.

Transfer Time -  90 minutes from Malta airport by car and ferry

Rooms

There are 122 rooms, all of them very spacious and with private balconies.  Decorated in a rustic Maltese style with cool limewashed walls.  Choose between Superior, Premium and Junior Suites.

Food

Unsurprisingly the main L'Ortolan restaurants offers fresh Mediterranean dishes using fresh local ingredients many from the hotel's own garden.  If you are on an Ayurvedic programme, balanced Ayurvedic meals are served to supplement your treatment programme.  If you want lighter spa meals, let us know in advance and we can arrange for the chef to talk to you about the best options. If you don't plan to go out and about, we recommend taking a half board option as meals can be quite pricey and add up on your check out bill.

Fitness and Daily Activities

Yoga, pilates and acqua aerobics classes operate weekly at a small cost.  Wellbeing Escapes guests on an Ayurvedic programme will have daily yoga classes included in their package. There are tennis and squash courts and a gym with the standard equipment.  Ask the concierge to supply you with information on trails around the resort where you can jog or hike and enjoy the spectacular landscape.  Bikes are also available for hire with or without a guide!

Other activities

Gozo is known as a good Mediterranean dive spot and the Dive Centre can organise your dives based on your experience.  The hotel can also arrange for you to spend a day with a traditional and authentic Gozitan farmer or fisherman, experiencing their way of life and sharing meals with the families.

Insider Tips

• Travel to the even smaller island of Comino - a few minutes by boat - and make your way to the picturesque and famous Blue Lagoon

Wellness Approach

• A large part of the spa is dedicated to Ayurveda with a qualified Ayurvedic consultant and therapists trained in Kerala, India.  Established as one of the best and most authentic Ayurvedic spas in Europe with treatment plans individualised to your personal needs and Ayurvedic constitution. The spa also has a section that specialises in marine treatments, inlcuding massages, balneo baths and vichy water showers in addition to beauty offerings such as facials, manicures & pedicures.

Freestyle Spa

• Steam Room and Sauna in the spa and an indoor heated pool and jacuzzi with a relaxation area.

Signature Treatment

Chavitti Thirummu. A specialist Ayurvedic treatment where herbal medicated oil is applied  all over the body and a massage is given with the therapists feet, whilst they hang on a rope. This is an exceptional treatment where you can get the longest sweeping massage stroke, from the tips of your fingers to your toes. Fantastic for spinal correction but can only be applied by a qualified Ayurvedic therapist.

We Love

• The Ayurvedic chef from India who makes individual meals for your dosha as prescribed by the Doctor.
• The Ayurvedia Bath where after a massage and body scrub you soak in a warm bath full of seasonal flowers and herbs.

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