Jordan’s Ma’in Hot Springs is the inspired site for the latest Evason property being developed by Six Senses Resorts & Spas. Set like an oasis in the dramatic terrain – 264 meters below sea level, with views towards the Dead Sea, the Evason Ma’in is just a one-hour drive west of the capital of Amman. The healing benefits of the hot springs has lured visitors for centuries, with legend having it that Herod the Great bathed in the medicinal waters.
Originally constructed in the 1980’s, the resort building is currently undergoing a twelve million dollar make-over to convert it to an Evason. This includes a new free-standing Six Senses Spa complex that will focus on the therapeutic properties of the mineral-rich waters, offering Healing Mineral and Dead Sea therapies such as salt scrubs and the famed mud wraps. The spa will also feature an a la carte menu of Six Senses signature treatments including the renowned Sensory Journey.
The purpose-built Six Senses Spa complex has been chosen as the best environment friendly architectural project in a competition organized by the Jordanian Association of Engineers. The award ceremony held on January 12, 2008 recognized the great effort contributed to the project by the Jordanian firm of DARB Architects & Engineers.
The reconfigured accommodations will offer ninety-four deluxe guestrooms and suites, including two Royal Suites. Several suites will feature personal spa facilities. Décor will reflect the Evason concept of fresh and colourful furnishings focusing on the use of natural materials.
Refurbishment of the dining and refreshment outlets will include a Chef’s Table – a concept proving overwhelmingly popular in many Six Senses properties, and an olive press where guests can create their own oil and enjoy it with various types of olive specialties. A traditional Jordanian tray-restaurant with plump cushions and carpeted floors, will be created, while a Wine Cellar will offer regular degustation dinners and tastings. A Brown Bar and a White Bar will also be installed. Additional outdoor service will be available beside a new infinity pool, which overlook the hot spring waterfalls. Wood-fired oven specialties and a pizza bar will be featured.
Evason Ma’in will also operate the Panorama Restaurant, which is located a ten-minute drive from the resort and sits on a cliff top at the edge of the Dead Sea. From this vantage point, guests will experience beautiful sunsets reflecting across the waters, and catch a glimpse of the lights of Jerusalem.
Due to re-open in late 2008, the refurbishment of Evason Ma’in has been under the direction of the Six Senses Creative team. For details of Six Senses, see the Editor’s Notes at the end of this release, or visit www.sixsenses.com. The leaseholder of the property is Ma’in Jordan Spa Company.
Six Senses is a resort and spa management and development company established in 1995, which manages resorts under the brand names Soneva, Six Senses Hideaways, Six Senses Latitudes and Evason, plus Six Senses Spas and Six Senses Destination Spas.
Soneva by Six Senses – Intelligent Luxury.
Soneva is committed to offer luxuries of the highest international standard in an environment that nurtures the indigenous feel in design, architecture and service; fusing nature with guest experiences and creating destinations unto themselves. A Soneva resort has a limited number of accommodations, all offering generous personal space.
Six Senses Hideaways & Latitudes – Redefining Experiences.
Six Senses Hideaway identifies the private pool villa category of the Six Senses brand, where attention to detail and focus on the reality of the destination together with modern architecture provides generous personal space and presents an uncompromised standard of luxury.
Six Senses Latitude usually offers a greater number of accommodations than Six Senses Hideaway, while still maintaining attention to detail and generous proportions. A Six Senses Latitude offers individual style with a unique and diverse design personality, and a strong senses of community.
Six Senses Spas – Balancing Senses.
Six Senses Spa - a key element of all Six Senses properties, offers a wide range of holistic wellness, rejuvenation and beauty treatments administered under the guidance of expert therapists. Six Senses Spas are also hosted by prestigious hotels and resorts in many other locations.
Six Senses Destination Spas – Enriching Life.
Six Senses Destination Spas are dedicated to transforming the lifestyle of their guests through a complete immersion into healthy and mindful living. Personal life-passages are created for each guest, supported by a regime of activities and organic cuisine.
Evason introduces a collection of unique resorts that follow the Six Senses philosophy of uncompromised responsibility to the environment and to the community. Family friendly, these properties also present a strong value focus while offering a vast array of guest services, personal attention and facilities.
