Kurotel Medical Center for Longevity and Spa

• About Kurotel Medical Center for Longevity and Spa

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  Located amongst hydrangea blooms in Gramado in Southern Brazil, the Kurotel Longevity Center and Spa offers guests a peaceful mountainside sanctuary. The full-service getaway, opened by a physician and his wife in 1982, offers treatment programs inspired by the European Kur tradition, which focuses on preventative and rehabilitative medicine. The Kur Water Station and Spa focuses on the healing properties of water therapies, as well as health and beauty treatments that incorporate the Kur Cosmetics product line; the Kurotel's Stress Control Center provides relaxing therapy for the mind.

  The family-friendly destination serves healthy Brazilian cuisine in its dining room, often to the accompaniment of live music. Between meals and spa services, guests can test their fitness on the tennis courts or in the indoor and outdoor pools. A scenic hiking trail leads to a nearby lake. For relaxation, guests can meander around the garden, stroll through the informative Kur Museum, or enjoy a lecture at the indoor amphitheater.

  Location

  

  ADDRESS

  Rua Nacoes Unidas, 533
  Gramado - RS, 95670
  Brazil
  

  Phone: 555-432-959-393

• Awards & Accolades

  2011 Readers' Choice Awards Winner for:

  1. Favorite Spa in Brazil

  2010 Readers' Choice Awards Winner for:

  1. Best for Weight Loss
  2. Best Medical Program
  3. Favorite Spa in South America
  4. Favorite Spa Professional

  2008 Readers' Choice Awards Winner for:

  1. Favorite Spa in Brazil

  2007 Readers' Choice Awards Winner for:

Services View Treatments Menu

Surrounded by the sanctuary's sumptuous grounds, the bi-level Kur Water Station and Spa offers treatments for the body, while the separate high-tech Stress Control Center offers soothing treatments for the mind. The latter is equipped with relaxation-promoting and monitoring machines that measure brain waves and balance levels of cortisol, serotonin, and adrenaline, giving guests the tools to learn to control stress levels on their own.

In the spa's 18 treatment rooms, massage, exfoliation, and facial services are performed often using products prepared by the onsite cosmetics company; the water station houses an additional 18 wet treatment rooms and a swimming pool. Wellness experts facilitate programs such as smoking cessation, weight loss, the acupressure-based Cellular Revitalization Treatment, or Kinder Kur, a fitness and diet regimen for new mothers. While infants are part of the Kinder Kur program, the minimum age for treatments at the spa is 12. The fully equipped fitness studio has exercise machines and also offers yoga and Pilates classes, among others. Guests can also enjoy nutritious cuisine at the spa's café.

Aesthetic

Cellulite Treatments

Dermatology

Pre- and Postoperative Treatments

Body Wraps

Algae/Seaweed

Mud

Complimentary and Alternative

Acupuncture

Biofeedback

Homeopathy

Hydrotherapy

Mind/Body Medicine

Western Herbal Medicine

Facials

Exfoliating

Men's

Signature

Facilities & Amenities

Hammam

Locker Room

Meeting Facilities

Robes Provided

Sauna

Showers

Slippers Provided

Steam Room

Swimming Pool

Whirlpool, Jacuzzi

Fitness & Activities

Aerobics

Dancing

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Personal Training

Pilates with Mat

Spinning

Tennis

Yoga Classes

Hair/Nail Services

Hair Styling and Care

Manicures

Pedicures

Sunless Tanning

Waxing

Massages

Acupressure

Aromatherapy

Deep Tissue

Hand/Foot

Hot Stone

Lymph Drainage

Mommy and Baby

Prenatal/Postnatal

Reflexology

Shiatsu

Swedish

Other

Acupuncture

Preventive

Addiction Therapy

Bone Density Testing

Cardiovascular Medicine

Colonoscopy

Diabetes Management

Executive Health Screening

Imaging Tests

Lab Tests

Nutrition Consultation or Therapy

Pain Management

Physical Examination

Physical Therapy

Sleep-Health Consultation

Water Treatments

Hydrotherapy

Watsu

Location & Hours

Facilities & Amenities

Guests at Kurotel can find an activity to suit any interest or mood. A short walk will take visitors to the property's burgeoning garden or to the Water Path: a shallow, cool sidewalk of water that stimulates the feet and aids circulation. Those with athletic pursuits can try out the tennis courts, and a dip in the sauna can top off an afternoon of swimming at one of the two pools.

A nearby shopping center is accessible to guests who seek a retail diversion, and trips to local vineyards, waterfalls, and scenic vistas can also be arranged. In the evenings, movies are often shown in the 60-person amphitheater, which also hosts lectures and discussions. For guests who want to cuddle up with a book and a cup of tea, a library is available.

Facilities

Steam Room

Showers

Changing/Locker Rooms

Sauna

Jacuzzi

Amenities

Changing/Locker Rooms

Slippers Provided

Robes Provided

Rooms & Dining

Accommodations include 35 apartments and suites housed in the main lodge area. The suites, which are generally larger than the apartments, are located in a private area with its own dining room, snack bar, and bodywork facilities. The rooms come in several different arrangements, from the grandiose Imperial Suite, which has a private bathroom of marble, to Junior Suites, which are made cozy by the warm light of fireplaces. The interior design matches the exterior: Classical Colonial styling with a color palate of soft whites and creams with wood.

A chef prepares seven colorful meals daily, using fresh ingredients grown on the grounds and local produce and proteins. The specially designed Kur Longevity Diet is available for all guests, and recommended for those suffering from diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension. Guests following kosher or vegetarian diets can be accommodated as well. While most meals are enjoyed in the dining room, snacks are available poolside. Visitors who would like to take home a taste of the spa cuisine have three Kurotel cookbooks from which to choose.

Food Options

Portion Control

Organic

Vegetarian

Kosher