MIRAVAL MASK POLICY & SAFETY STANDARDS
Effective May 24, 2021
- Miraval Berkshires Resort & Spa will encourage guests to wear face coverings on the property where social distancing is not feasible. However, aligned with the CDC’s new guidance, face coverings are no longer required indoors or outdoors for guests who are fully vaccinated.
- Face coverings are still required for non-vaccinated guests in all indoor public areas of hotels, as well as outdoors where social distancing is not feasible (with some limited exceptions). Complimentary masks are also available to all guests.
- For the safety and protection of spa colleagues, we will continue to require all guests and colleagues to wear face coverings in spas and salons.
- All resort and spa colleagues are still required to wear face masks indoors.
- Guided by our purpose of care, Miraval Berkshires will continue to abide by the safety procedures established by our trusted panel of medical experts and industry advisors in the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC).
- Miraval Berkshires remains committed to operating at the highest level of safety and will continue following the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA).
- Guests who are not vaccinated and are not willing to comply with the policy may either stay in their guestroom throughout their visit or they will be asked to leave the premises.
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HOW WE ARE TAKING CARE OF YOU
& OUR TEAM
Our top priority for welcoming guests and colleagues back to Miraval is doing it safely, with your wellbeing in mind.
Guided by mindful actions and our purpose of care, Miraval’s Commitment to Cleanliness elevates our existing rigorous safety and cleanliness protocols.
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WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR STAY
We want you to have as much information available as possible as you make your Miraval reservation and craft your itinerary. Some things will look different, but the core experience will remain the same. To start, all wellness activities will require advance sign up to ensure physical distancing and proper sanitation between classes. Masks will be required in certain areas.
Housekeeping will only be available upon request.
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CURRENT EXPERIENCES & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
To prioritize the wellbeing of our colleagues & your safety, we have reduced the capacity of some experiences and activities.
Activities with limited availability can fill up quickly and last-minute itinerary changes cannot be guaranteed.
4-6 week advance reservations are strongly recommended.
View Miraval Berkshires’ Daily Schedule
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CURRENT LIFE IN BALANCE SPA MENU & POLICIES
To prioritize the wellbeing of our colleagues & your safety, we are offering a limited menu of spa services and reducing the capacity of our treatment rooms. Spa appointments fill up quickly and last-minute spa availability cannot be guaranteed. Advance spa reservations are required. 4-6 week advance reservations are strongly recommended.
Miraval Berkshires Life in Balance Spa Services
- For the safety and protection of spa colleagues, we will continue to require all guests and colleagues to wear face coverings in spas and salons.
- Guests are required to wear a mask if they are not vaccinated, with the exception of facial treatments.
Guests will be checked in and escorted to the relaxation area to wait for their therapist. - Staggered treatment times will be used to reduce congestion during peak hours.
- The sauna, steam room, and whirlpool are open.
- Guests are required to wear a mask, with the exception of facials and when face down during a body service.
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OUTDOOR POOLS
- Unvaccinated guests at outdoor pools should have face coverings available at the pool based on these guidelines:
- Guests who are at an outdoor pool in the water do not need to wear a face covering, however, they need to socially distance by 6’ or more
- from other people who are not part of their immediate party.
- Guests who are lounging outside by the pool, socially distance by 6’or more are not required to wear a face covering.
- If a guest is not able to socially distance, for example, they place a food order with staff, they must put on the face covering for that
- interaction until they are able to socially distance again.
- Face coverings must be worn when guests are moving around the pool area to order food, visit the restrooms, activity desk or the like.
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INDOOR POOLS
- Unvaccinated guests at indoor pools are required to wear a face covering in the indoor pool area, even when socially distanced.
- Guests may remove their face coverings when they are in the pool.
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FLEXIBLE CANCELLATION POLICY
We are also offering flexible cancellation policies to give you peace of mind while you consider Miraval for future travel.
An advance deposit of 50% of your total stay package is required to guarantee your reservation. We are extending a flexible cancellation policy (up to 8 days prior to arrival) and not forfeiting deposits should you need to cancel.
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OUR CLEANLINESS COMMITMENT
Miraval is working closely with Global Biorisk Advisory Council, and alongside Hyatt, has proudly announced the Global Care & Cleanliness Commitment, which focuses on the safety and wellbeing of colleagues and guests in a COVID-19 world and beyond. The commitment includes resort-level health and sanitation accreditation and hygiene specialists, as well as a working group of trusted medical and industry advisors. Visit Global Care & Cleanliness Commitment to learn more about the steps Miraval is taking to further enhance our existing rigorous protocols.
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CONTACT US
Our Experience Planning team is available to help guide you and answer questions regarding your future Miraval stay.
800.232.3969
HOURS OF AVAILABILITY
Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 7:00pm EST.
Saturday & Sunday: 8:00am – 5:00pm EST.
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Miraval Berkshires is taking advance and extensive cleaning protocols prior to arrival. Guestrooms are disinfected, sanitized and sealed, not to be reopened until the next guest arrives. We offer contactless delivery of guest request items and enter your guest room for housekeeping service upon request.
GBAC STARTM cleanliness and training accreditation process through the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) at all Miraval properties and Life in Balance Spas —to help us fine-tune safety protocols and consider various aspects of the entire resort & spa experience.
Trained Hygiene & Wellbeing Leader or team at all locations, responsible for their property adhering to new operational protocols and training.