Spa by Clarins has marked its Indian debut, opening at the new W Hotel in Goa.

Spread over 14,000sq ft of land, the Spa by Clarins at W Goa houses eight treatment rooms, special couples’ rooms, a heated indoor vitality pool and a wet section complete with steam, sauna, and experience showers. There is also a relaxation area and waiting lounge in the premises.

Treatments will incorporate Clarins’s lengthy range of products and all massages will undertake the ‘Clarins touch’ massage method.

Clarins global ambassador Prisca Courtin-Clarins said: “Clarins is enjoying a growing reputation in Asia and Australia, as it continues to gain market share. We are extremely elated to have entered India with our signature Spa by Clarins with the W group of hotels that redefines lifestyle hotels world over. We have a plethora of treatments at the newly launched spa. All our therapists and masseurs are trained to use effective techniques along with the renowned Clarins skin care products that provide complete rejuvenation”

Earlier this year, Spa by Clarins announced its debut in Mallorca, Spain at the Gran Melia de Mar.

Designed by architects Eco-ID with interiors from Design Wilkes, the W Goa is set on the Indian coast with a private beach and features 160 bedrooms with design elements that evoke eclectic local traditions.

Spa consultant Adria Lake of AW Lake Design also worked on the project, which features Indo-Portuguese design influences, as well as elements inspired by Mughal forts in the walkways and near the vitality pool.