Arctic Edge at One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives

On 11–12 September 2024, Arctic Edge installed three Arctic Barrel ice baths at One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives: one in the male spa, one in the female spa and one in the owner’s private villa on the resort.

The installation team beside an Arctic Barrel ice bath at One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives
The team together beside an Arctic Barrel during the installation visit.
An Arctic Barrel ice bath with teak lid and steps at One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives
Natural teak, matching steps and lid within the resort’s spa setting.

The project at a glance

  • Resort: One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives.
  • Installation dates: 11–12 September 2024.
  • Model: Three Arctic Barrel ice baths.
  • Locations: One in the male spa, one in the female spa and one in the owner’s private villa.

Cold immersion in an island resort setting

The Arctic Barrel’s natural teak exterior sits alongside the resort’s timber, stone and tropical planting. The photographs show a bath positioned beneath a covered area, with matching teak steps and a removable lid.

Arctic Barrel ice bath beneath a covered area at One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives
The Arctic Barrel and its steps in the covered installation area.
Beach and palm trees at One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives
The island setting at One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives.

Working with the resort team

The installation photographs document the on-site work around the baths, from preparing the connections to bringing the team together beside the completed installation.

On-site installation work beside an Arctic Barrel ice bath at One&Only Reethi Rah
On-site work beside the bath during installation.
A technician working beside the Arctic Barrel at One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives
A closer view of the technical installation work.
The on-site team during the Arctic Barrel installation at One&Only Reethi Rah
Working alongside the resort team during the installation visit.

Watch the installation clips

Two short clips show the finished Arctic Barrel and the team gathered around the bath.

The Arctic Barrel within the resort’s spa setting.
The team together during the installation visit.

Plan your resort or spa installation

For a resort project, each bath’s location needs its own review of space, access, power, chiller ventilation and routine care. Explore commercial ice baths or contact Arctic Edge to discuss your property.

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