Bangkok-based Dusit International is opening Guam’s first newly built resort since 1999, the Dusit Thani Guam Resort. Situated on Tumon Bay, the 30-floor beachfront resort is the tallest building on the island, and will soft-open this month with about half of its 419 bedrooms and suites coming into use.

The Dusit Thani Guam Resort will house a 10-treatment room Devarana Spa, Dusit’s signature spa concept, which is set to launch at the grand opening later this year. Hydrothermal facilities at the spa will include steam, sauna, a vitality pool and vichy shower room.

Speaking to Spa Opportunities, Morakot Suchutimanon, corporate director of Devarana Spa, said the spa will “draw on authentic Thai healing therapies and western disciplines to offer a host of ‘east meets west’ treatments, while using world-class products, fresh Thai herbs and indigenous ingredients on the island to create inspiring locally influenced treatments.”

Devarana Spa’s full-range of massages and treatments will be available, along with a special menu from the Guam Island selection that includes a Tumon Bay Moon Ritual and Chamorro Inspired massage, which is influenced by the indigenous people of the island.

The Devarana Spa will be managed by Dusit and will use marine- and plant-based products from French brand Algotherm, as well as its own herbal preparations using fresh, natural ingredients from the island, said Suchutimanon.

Owned by Tanota Partners and managed by Dusit International, the Dusit Thani Guam Resort will also feature a 1,169sq m (12,583sq ft) convention space, yoga and pilates studios, a swimming pool and waterslide, and four dining venues.

O.A. Coloma is the architect behind the building’s design, and Studio Q designed the interiors for the public spaces, while Donna Baker designed the guestrooms.

“We are very excited to launch the Dusit Thani Guam Resort,” said Erena Chan, vice president sales & marketing for Dusit International. “Representing many firsts for the island, from its size, to its convention centre, to its Thai spa and cuisine offering, the most significant of these is that it’s the first time gracious Thai hospitality is being offered in Guam.”