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Apollo NZ GlobalStart Project Brief

Wellness Systems · Hospitality

Hotel & Resort Thermal Suite Planning Guide

A hotel thermal suite is a guest journey supported by hidden plant and daily operations. Guest flow, room capacity, cleaning, humidity, heat rejection, service access and replacement routes should be planned together.

Planning guidance — final supplied configuration remains project-specific.
Luxury resort thermal suite with sauna, steam, experience shower and relaxation areas
01

Define the guest programme

Separate open-access thermal experiences from appointment-based rooms and decide which spaces are indoor, outdoor or weather-dependent.

02

Design for peak occupancy

Room sizes and equipment duty should reflect realistic busy periods, dwell time and cleaning windows rather than average daily guest numbers alone.

03

Place plant before finishes

Steam generators, chillers, pumps, filters and control equipment should have maintainable locations and replacement access before tiled and stone finishes are locked.

04

Account for destination climate

Tropical heat, coastal salt, high humidity and cold climates can change equipment loading, ventilation and maintenance expectations.

Move from knowledge to project

Apply this guidance to the actual site.

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