Missing The Hot Springs In Japan?
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Well, did you know that you can also experience in it KL? Urban Retreat is an award-winning spa that attempts to recreate the rejuvenating hot spring experience similar to the ones you can get in Japan. While we cannot soak in an outdoor hot spring surrounded by snowy mountains like in Japan, it's the closest you can get to living the Japanese onsen dream while international travel remains a far-fetched dream in 2020.
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For those in need of some me-time and relaxation, the indoor onsen baths at Urban Retreat are just perfect for some much-deserved pampering. As we step into the final months of 2020 - how about treating yourself or your loved ones to a relaxing onsen experience here?
About Urban Retreat Onsen Spa
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Urban Retreat Onsen Spa combines authentic traditional Japanese onsen culture with traditional body therapies, offering a refreshing spa experience that cannot be found elsewhere in Malaysia. Officially launched in June 2019, Urban Retreat has welcomed Malaysians in search of relaxation and pampering at their branch in 163 Retail Park, Mont Kiara.
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All corners of this Japanese-inspired spa exude a calming, warm, and inviting vibe. The space is tastefully-designed, complete with wooden furnishing, comfortable sofas, soft lighting, and ambient music that will put you at ease instantly - from the second you step in till the moment you leave.
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The outlet is well-maintained and very clean, with facilities like spacious wooden lockers for you to place your belongings in, clean changing rooms, and a well-equipped dressing area with everything you need post-spa including hairdryers, tissues, combs, and facial cottons.
Services And Treatments Offered At Urban Retreat
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Patrons can choose from a lovely selection of services offered, including spa treatments, massages, and wellness therapies. All services are specially catered for specific purposes and prescribed for releasing day-to-day stress and provide you with ultimate relaxation and calmness. Most of the treatments can even be personalised according to your preferences.
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While you can book yourself a massage or spa treatment, the star of Urban Retreat is their Japanese onsen spa experience, offered in private rooms (don't worry, you won't have to strip off your clothes in front of strangers!). Step into single-person onsen bath tubs that are designed to give you the same experience as if you're soaking in an authentic indoor onsen in Japan. In fact, the Onsen Spa Tubs are all imported from Japan! Close your eyes and feel your stress and worries melt away upon stepping into your hot bath.
Treat Yourself To An Onsen Experience
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For those who are unfamiliar with onsen, onsens are natural hot water baths that are usually situated around hot springs and in traditional inns in Japan. These bath are usually rich with beneficial minerals, and offer a detoxifying, relaxing, and healing effect to guests, as well as other health benefits like stress and pain relieve, treatment of skin problems, improvement of blood circulation, and more. Traditionally, the onsens in Japan are located outdoors, but there are also many indoor baths or even private baths in households and hotels in Japan.
What To Expect
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Urban Retreat offers the first authentic Japanese bath spa in Malaysia, recreated with mineral-rich crystalline powders extracted directly from renowned onsen springs in Japan.
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Before beginning your 45-minute session, you'll get to choose the onsen mineral of your choice and even your preferred bath temperature. Depending on your needs and preferences, choose between these three salts:
1. Kirei - for beauty
- Ideal for getting silky smooth skin
- Moisturises and brightens skin
- Boosts skin suppleness
2. Iyashi - for healing
- Ideal after rigorous sports, work, or exercise
- Relieves stiff shoulders and lower back pains
- Eases muscle tension
- Improves blood circulation
- Assists lymphatic drainage
3. Zen - for calmness
- Great for relaxing after a hard day at work
- Improves sleeping
- Releases stress and tension
- Relieves fatigue
- Refreshes mind
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Temperature-wise, you can choose whether to have your bath set to 40ºc or 42ºc degrees - first-timers and those who are new to the onsen experience are encouraged to start off with a 40ºc bath first. If you're a seasoned onsen goer, you can 'challenge' yourself to a 42ºc bath - the original temperature to experience it!
Book Your Relaxing Experience On Klook
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Ready to indulge in some much-deserved me-time? Book your massage session or onsen experience at Urban Retreat Onsen Spa on Klook:
Onsen Escape Package
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- Price: RM129
- Booking site: click here
Package comes inclusive of a 45-minute onsen, a warm towel, slippers, bathrobe, and assistance of English-speaking staff. This meditative therapy is great for participants aged above 12 in need of some relaxation and a nourishing treatment. It is not recommended for those with medical conditions like high blood pressure and epilepsy, pregnant women, or seniors.
Massage Treatment Package
- Price: from RM89
- Booking site: click here
Prefer a relaxing massage instead? Choose from a range of massage treatments available - from an aromatherapy massage to a scalp and shoulder relief session. Sessions are usually between 30 - 60 minutes long and will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
Need More Relaxation?
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How about pampering yourself to a temporary escape within the city instead? Book yourself a relaxing staycation without needing to leave the city - enjoy great savings and discounts when you book your staycation package on Klook:
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