Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina opens new spa, suites
By Nathan Mayberg2 min read
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There are five spa treatment rooms at the Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina's new "Aquagene Spa."
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Aquagene Spa Supervisor Mandy Salas (left) and Director of Rooms and Spa Gary Lee (right) at the newly-opened spa at the Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina.
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The view of Matanzas Pass from the new spa suites at the Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina. Photo by Nathan Mayberg
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The Pink Shell Beach Resort has two new 1,500 square foot spa suites overlooking the bay.
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There are two saunas at the Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina spa.
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The Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina has opened five new spa treatment rooms. Photo by Nathan Mayberg
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Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina General Manager Bill Waichulis points out the magnificent bay view from the new spa suites at the hotel. Photo by Nathan Mayberg
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One of five new spa treatment rooms at the Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina. Photo by Nathan Mayberg
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Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina General Manager Bill Waichulis points out the magnificent bay view from the new spa suites at the hotel. Photo by Nathan Mayberg
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The new 1,500 square foot spa suites at the Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina. Photo by Nathan Mayberg
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The new 1,500 square foot spa suites at the Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina. Photo by Nathan Mayberg
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The new 1,500 square foot spa suites at the Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina. Photo by Nathan Mayberg
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The new 1,500 square foot spa suites at the Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina. Photo by Nathan Mayberg
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The waiting room at the new spa at the Pink Shell Beach Resort.
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One of the new five spa treatment rooms at the Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina. Photo by Nathan Mayberg
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The new 1,500 square foot spa suites at the Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina. Photo by Nathan Mayberg
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The new 1,500 square foot spa suites at the Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina. Photo by Nathan Mayberg
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The new 1,500 square foot spa suites at the Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina. Photo by Nathan Mayberg
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The new 1,500 square foot spa suites at the Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina. Photo by Nathan Mayberg
The Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina reopened its new spa on Monday, for the first time since Hurricane Ian. The new spa “Aquagene” was remodeled as part of an eight-month project in which the hotel converted some of the old spa treatment rooms into two new 1,500 square foot suites overlooking the bay.
Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina General Manager Bill Waichulis said it’s all part of a $3 million investment in upgrades at the resort that involved using the extra space to construct two of the largest bayside suites the hotel has to offer.
The new suites offer some of the great bay views on the island, overlooking Matanzas Pass. Those that stay at one of the new suites also get a chikee hut to use.
“These units are drop-dead gorgeous,” Waichulis said. “You can see the dolphins.”
Those that stay at the suites, have the options of combining both available suites, which can connect to each other.
The suites, which each feature two bedrooms and two bathrooms, were converted from former spa treatment rooms. The resort just finished remodeling its spa, which opened Monday.
The spa features five treatment rooms, offering massage treatments, body treatments, nail treatments, facials, waxing, manicures and pedicures. There are two saunas.
Gary Lee, Director of Rooms and Spa, said there will be eight employees dedicated to the spa.
“Staff is excited. This is the last piece to the Ian puzzle,” Lee said. “People have been asking a lot about the spa. It’s a long time coming for a lot of our guests.”
The spa is open to the public, with treatments running between $140 to $265.
“It has been highly anticipated,” Lee said. “We’re very excited to have this back.”
Waichulis said it was a record-breaking season for the Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina. “It was the busiest year for us ever,” he said.
There is currently no timeline on when the Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina may construct a new 40-room hotel across the street. The resort received approvals from the town last year for the construction, but those plans are currently on hold as management assesses the construction and financing market.
