A holiday in Goa is often built around the beach, the food and long evenings, which makes a spa afternoon for two a welcome change of pace. It works for couples, but also for friends and family travelling together. A little planning turns it from a good idea into a smooth, unhurried day.
Start with the couple massage
A Couple Massage allows two guests to enjoy their selected massage treatments together in a relaxing spa setting. It is the natural centrepiece for the day. Book ahead, because two places must be arranged at the same time, and mention it is for two when you contact the team. Our page on couple massage in Goa has more detail.
Agree on the style of massage
Talk it through beforehand. One of you may like a gentle Swedish massage, the other something firmer. Ask the team how your choices can be combined. Balinese, aromatherapy and the Signature Massage are all options to discuss. If you are not sure, our guide to choosing your massage explains the differences.
Choose a time that suits the day
Think about the rhythm of your day rather than squeezing the spa in. A morning on the beach followed by a late lunch and an afternoon appointment leaves the evening free. Avoid booking something tight straight afterwards, since the point is to feel unhurried. Confirm timings with the team by call or WhatsApp; the Candolim spa is open daily, and they will tell you what is available for the day you want.
Add a second treatment if you like
Aline's menu lets you build the day around more than a massage. A facial can follow a massage, or one of you can have a haircut or a manicure while the other relaxes. The facial, hair salon and nail salon pages in Candolim list the options. Tell the team everything you want when you book so the visit can be planned as a whole.
Two plans to borrow
For a gentle day, book a Couple Massage in the afternoon and nothing else. Linger afterwards, drink water and keep dinner relaxed. For a fuller day, add a facial or a manicure either before or after the massage, and allow longer for the whole visit. In either case, ask the team about how long each treatment takes so you can plan the rest of the day around it.
Practical tips
Tell the team about any injuries, health conditions or allergies before you start. Avoid a heavy meal just before. Arrive a few minutes early. If it is a special occasion, say so when you book; the team will do what they can. Prices may vary by branch, and the team confirms the price when you book, so you know it in advance.
Making it feel special
Small choices help the day feel considered. Switch your phones to silent for the appointment, agree beforehand not to plan anything stressful for the evening, and leave the sightseeing for another day. If one of you is new to massage, say so, because the team can explain what to expect and how pressure can be adjusted. A shared treatment is as much about slowing down together as it is about the technique, so give yourselves the time to enjoy it.
If you are travelling with friends rather than as a couple, the same advice applies. Book early so that everyone is treated together, and ask the team how best to arrange the day if your group is larger than two.
Where to find us: Aline's is on the ground floor of the Seamist Building, Lane 1, Bamon Waddo, Candolim, near the ITC Fortune Hotel and close to Candolim Beach. Read more about the best spa in Goa, then call or WhatsApp +91 77740 50011 to book.