The spa was a surprise—I wasn’t expecting to be blown away. For starters, the atmosphere is so genuinely relaxing. Many spas try so hard to be library-quiet cocoons, with hushed voices and awkwardly slow movements, that they end up being quite stressful and way too precious. Instead, the spa here is inviting. Heidi, the spa manager and one of the property’s yoga instructors, is so welcoming and easygoing that you feel a deep sense of ease upon arrival. The relaxation area feels like a beautifully appointed living room, the bathrooms (no locker rooms; you’re given a tote for your things that also has the plushest robe imaginable to can wear back to your room, slippers, and a few towels) are lovely with sand-hued zellige tiles in the shower and a rough-hewn stone sink. There are the expected facials, massages, and healing modalities like sound baths, yoga and meditation. The real game changer, though, is the spa's outdoor area with four al fresco soaking tubs, a glass-fronted sauna, and an open-to-the-elements shower.