Gurney’s Montauk Resort (NY) recently unveiled a renewed Seawater Spa after an extensive $20 million renovation focused on holistic wellness, innovation, and sustainability. The 30,000-square-foot wellbeing destination features the only ocean-fed seawater pool in North America, a full bathhouse experience including a caldarium, thermae baths, sauna and steam, a salt room, indoor-outdoor treatment suites overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, a curated indoor/outdoor wellness space which includes state-of-the-art cardio and weight equipment, movement studio, and areas for activations and activities.
Gurney’s Montauk has tapped some of the leading partners in the spa space, most notably Alonso Designs, the team behind Manhattan’s Aire Ancient Baths, treatment expert Dr. Dennis Gross, and leading wellness brands including Biologique Recherche, QMS Medicosmetics, One Ocean Beauty, OSEA, Voya, and Aesop.
Design
The spa structure has been reimagined by architect Ignacio Alonso of Alonso Designs. In addition to the spa facilities, the renovation also introduces a new event space to the property. The Spa Deck, a venue available for weddings and large events, has been created on the panoramic rooftop of the Seawater Spa offering privacy and unobstructed ocean views. One of the main design objectives of the entire facility was to ensure that all parts of the structure complement the spa’s unique and picturesque waterfront location. The entire building has been designed with the sea in mind, featuring new treatment rooms with direct ocean views and dedicated outdoor spaces for seaside treatments and relaxation. The interior of the spa was inspired by the luxury resort’s natural beachfront surroundings and crafted to evoke a sense of calm, with design elements specifically chosen to help drive attention to the stunning views the building offers. The interiors feature numerous natural materials and tones, playing into the colors and textures of the local environment. To further underscore the connection to the ocean, all the pools and bodies of water also have a custom-designed infinity drain that blurs the edge between the ocean and spa water.
Sustainability
The new spa further advances Gurney’s commitment to lessening their impact with features that maximize performance, efficiency, and user friendliness, all while helping reduce the spa’s overall environmental footprint. Efforts the resort has taken as part of this innovative and comprehensive overhaul include filters that reduce water waste, energy saving heating systems, and the use of UV to limit the need for harmful chemicals. The pool’s new filtration systems have also been implemented with guest safety in mind, efficiently purifying water for the best spa experience available.
Facilities
The facilities at the new Seawater Spa include numerous spaces designed with wellness and serenity in mind, including peaceful co-ed relaxation areas and eucalyptus oil-infused aromatherapy steam rooms. The resort’s existing saltwater swimming pool fed directly by the Atlantic ocean has been renovated and will be complemented with four new bathhouse style experiences – a large caldarium, thermae and a dual frigidarium – all with direct ocean views. Newly designed treatment rooms, featuring indoor/outdoor space will offer chromotherapy, hydrotherapy and full-body treatments. The fitness center features equipment by top brands including Peloton and Technogym, with the gym thoughtfully designed to maximize space with bespoke touches such as custom designed weight shelves. The fitness offerings are divided into sections based on activity type, with dedicated areas for cardio, strength training, and a selection of studios that are home to a robust schedule of group fitness classes. The gym is designed to allow for fitness seekers to enjoy the ocean views and natural surroundings while utilizing the space.
Amenities and Treatments
In addition to tapping leading fitness brands and designers, the spa also features treatments and products from some of the industry’s top practitioners. Aligned with the property’s mission to elevate the Hampton’s overall wellness experience, the spa offers access to some of the best products and treatments available, while allowing for complete customization and for guests to work with the spa team to curate bespoke experiences that help meet their needs and wellness goals. The spa also serves as an outpost for skincare expert Dr. Dennis Gross with guests given the ability to choose from a menu of his bespoke facials and skincare treatments. Aside from these luxurious and scientific facials, the menu of treatments also includes massages, body wraps, masks, and more, with booked treatments all offering access to the pools and bath house facilities. The spa also features a retail component for guests to purchase the products and technology used during the treatments for ongoing maintenance at home, along with exercise apparel, and more.
Memberships
Gurney’s Montauk has also introduced private memberships for those seeking unparalleled access to one of the most elite resorts in the Hamptons. The spa membership is one of the brand’s three new memberships – Resort, Spa, and All-Access – offering members a chance to revel in all Gurney’s Montauk has to offer – including exclusive access to the Beach Club, concierge services, and the year-round seawater spa and wellness destination. New spa members also receive one-on-one fitness coaching and wellness classes and curated spa treatments.