Whether you are a spa regular or trying to decide where to go on your first spa vacation, our list features some of the most unique and fascinating spa getaways in the world. You will find underwater spas, mountain spas, wine spas, and much more. Unique facilities and treatments include Temazcal saunas, floating sundecks, Vichy showers and oceanview massage cabanas. Some of the spas that made our list are world-famous, while others are yet to be discovered, located in beautiful destinations like Peru, the Swiss mountains and Thailand. Plan a romantic trip with your better half, or indulge in a rejuvenating vacation by yourself. Many spas offer special suites for couples where you can receive side-by-side massages, body wraps and other therapies.
Gili Lankanfushi in the Maldives
Gili Lankanfushi is a vacation idea for anyone who is looking for a place where the architecture is anything but ordinary. Meera Spa is built on stilts over the blue lagoon and lets you, quite literally, escape from the worries of daily life. Guests are accommodated in over-water bungalows connected to the island via three piers, and some are accessible only by boat.
Roof sundecks, floating sundeck and open-air private bathrooms with plush tubs make it easy to continue relaxing after your visit to the spa. Gili Lankanfushi in the Maldives
Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto, Mexico
Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, white sandy beaches, rich heritage and spectacular sunsets, Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto redefines barefoot luxury.
Overlooking Danzante Bay and the Sea of Cortez, this idyllic oasis offers exceptional accommodations, outstanding cuisine, and an array of facilities creating a slice of tropical heaven.
Relax next to one of the five spectacular swimming pools, and enjoy pampering treatments at the Sabila Spa, which has deluxe wet areas, saunas, soaking spa tubs, and a cold-water plunge pool. Map
Badrutt's Palace, Switzerland
Plan a relaxing spa getaway to St. Moritz in Switzerland and rejuvenate at a five star European wellness center at Badrutt's Palace. The treatment center has 10 elegant treatment rooms named after Alpine flowers. There is a beautiful garden where guests can relax before and after a treatment. The wellness center has a Sauna (Ladies only), Mixed Sauna, Ice Room, Mist Room, Aroma Steam Room, Salt Steam Room, Massage Shower and a Rain Shower. Facilities include a Hair Spa, Solarium and a Pedi Spa. For the ultimate indulgence, book one of the specialty spa suites. Suite Veronica has a spacious steam bath and a double whirlpool, two treatment beds and a Lounge Chair for two that enable treatments on the spot. Map
El Silencio Lodge & Spa, Costa Rica
Embedded in Costa Rica’s Central Volcanic Valley and flanked by Juan Castro Blanco and Poas Volcano National Parks, El Silencio Lodge & Spa is an eco-friendly retreat surrounded by the swirling mists of a private cloud forest reserve, teeming with birds and wildlife.
Escencia Spa offers an array of pampering treatments, hot stone massages and body wraps. The spa is designed in harmony with nature and features a unique room designed to channel the life energy of the forest.
Beautifully appointed wooden cabins are comfortably furnished with contemporary décor and boast deluxe amenities. Map
Andronis Concept Wellness Resort, Santorini, Greece
The Andronis Concept Wellness Resort in Santorini occupies one of the most beautiful and inviting locations on this utterly romantic island. The resort comprises 28 stunning pool suites and villas, most of which offer unforgettable sunset views out over the Aegean Sea. The sheer beauty of the location will take your breath away and the elegance and luxury of the suites and villas will take your wellness vacation to the next level. The resort is dedicated to holistic wellness practices which will relax and rejuvenate both body and mind. When you are not cooling off in your private pool you can join various wellness activities including hiking, yoga and fitness classes or a variety of spa treatments.
Andronis Concept Wellness Resort, Epar Od, Firon-Ias, Thira 847 00, Greece, +30 2286 036738
Palacio del Inka, Cusco, Peru
The Palacio del Inka is located in the heart of Cusco, where it offers visitors a taste of traditional Peruvian wellness regimes in an historic luxury setting. The beautiful boutique hotel has been sympathetically restored to offer modern luxury while retaining the colonial heritage of the building. Expect rich and vibrant colors, comfortable beds and luxury linens. The Andres Spirit Spa offers a wide range of spa treatments including face and body treatments and massages. There is a large hydrotherapy pool and a thermal circuit which includes Dry Sauna, Turkish Bath and Spanish Showers. You can also burn off some kilojoules at the fitness center.
Palacio del Inka, Santa Domingo 259, Cusco, 08002, Peru, +51 84 231961
The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland
The Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland has been a famous golfing destination for 100 years. Recently however, it is also developing a great reputation as a center for wellness, rest and relaxation. Guests can choose from a range of luxurious guest rooms and suites, all of which provide a welcoming cocoon where you can relax after a busy day on the fairways. To add another element of pampering to your stay you can enjoy the facilities of the Spa which include a large heated swimming pool, a gym, 20 treatment rooms, a sauna, steam room and a healthy Spa Café. Special wellness packages are available to those in need of rest and rejuvenation.
The Gleneagles Hotel, Auchterarder, Perthshire, Scotland, PH3 1NF, + 44 1764 290 118
Lake Austin Spa Resort, Texas
The fabulous Lakehouse Spa at the Lake Austin Spa Resort is waiting to welcome you to a relaxing and tranquil wellness experience on the edge of Lake Austin in Texas Hill Country. From the moment you step over the threshold of the resort you will be surrounded by a distinctive calming ambiance which extends throughout the resort. The guestrooms are beautifully appointed in soothing pastels and provide a wonderful home-from-home atmosphere. The spa offers a variety of both ancient and thoroughly modern wellness treatments including massage and hydro therapy. Those who prefer a more active break can enjoy water sports, wine cruises and private boat charters.
Lake Austin Spa Resort, 1705 S. Quinlan Park Rd, Austin, TX 78732, 800 847 5637
Eau Palm Beach Resort and Spa, Florida
The award-winning Eau Palm Beach Resort and Spa has received 5 Star ratings for both the Spa and the resort, no mean feat in the competitive Spa resort business. Located right on the edge of the ocean, this resort offers something to please everyone in the family. The stylish and modern guest rooms and suites are the perfect place to relax after a busy day on the beach. The resort offers a wide range of fun activities for kids and teens as well as tennis courts and on-site water sports. When you need some rest and relaxation you can head to the Eau Spa for some serious pampering.
Eau Palm Beach Resort and Spa, 100 S. Ocean Blvd, Manalapan, FL 33462, 561 533 6000
COMO Shambalala Estate, Bali, Indonesia
Serenely nestled in the heart of the Balinese jungle, overlooking a scenic river, the COMO Shambalala Estate beckons all those in need of peace and tranquility. The resort operates in tune with nature to provide all guests with the particular holistic treatments they need to relax and rejuvenate body and mind. The inviting rooms, suites and villas are tucked into jungle clearings and have been inspired by the elements of wood, forest, earth and fire. Each residence or guestroom is beautifully appointed and is the ideal place to reconnect with your partner, surrounded by nature. Guests can enjoy traditional Indonesian cuisine at Kudus House or indulge in healthy COMO cuisine at Glow.
COMO Shambalala Estate, Banjar Begawan, Desa, Payangan, Bali 80571, + 62 361 978888
Tierra Chiloe Spa and Wellness Resort
Located on the mythical Chiloe Island, off the west coast of Chile, the Tierra Chiloe Spa and Wellness Resort is set amid rolling green hills with views of the ocean. The Tierra hotel group is intensely inspired by nature and embraces sustainable ecological practices as all their properties. When you check into the Chiloe Spa and Wellness Resort you can look forward to many wonderful natural experiences including SUP, E-Bike and Mountain Bike excursions, horse-back riding and hiking. Beautiful guest rooms and suites offer outstanding natural views and loads of peace and tranquility. After a busy day of exploring you will be ready to enjoy a relaxing massage or other spa treatment.
Tierra Chiloe Spa and Wellness Resort, Sector, San Jose, Castro, Los Lagos, Chile +1 56 2 6469 0518
