Want to escape the daily grind? Indulge in some well-deserved pampering at the finest wellness resorts in the world.
We’ve found 7 idyllic resorts with stunning outdoor settings and a range of transformative programmes that will leave you rejuvenated and utterly relaxed.
Alba Wellness Valley by Fusion — Hue, Vietnam
Embark on a holistic wellness journey at Alba Wellness Valley in Vietnam. Tucked away nearly 30 kilometres northwest of the UNESCO-listed, Hue city, it sits amidst the serene surroundings of the Alba hot spring.
Its mineral-rich natural waters of calcium, bicarbonate, and magnesium are renowned for their health-enhancing properties. Blending Eastern healing therapies with modern luxury, the resort features beautifully-appointed rooms and bungalows in a picturesque landscape.
Spend your time learning tai-chi or enjoy mornings of solitude with a relaxing yoga lesson. There’s also a Japanese onsen with hot spring water sourced straight from the depths of the Truong Son mountains.
Guests can experience forest and water meditation, or find tranquility in the beautiful zen garden. With a well-stocked fitness center, cooking classes, and delectable farm-to-table-dining experiences, you’re treated to world-class services.
Book a 3-Night Healing Yourself Retreat at Alba Wellness Valley
Lanserhof Sylt — Sylt Island, Germany
Aptly called “Haven of Peace,” Lanserhof Sylt is a cutting-edge health resort, perched atop one of the highest points of Sylt island in Germany. Its secluded location ensures a quiet respite with stunning views of the Wadden Sea and Lister Harbor.
This cocoon of calm overlooks a wealth of natural wonders with dunes, ocean, and a horizon stretching as far as you can see. Its expansive spa area is a restful oasis, featuring saunas, steam baths, and innovative fitness centers.
You can unwind in their indoor and outdoor saltwater pools with counter-current systems. Combining modern medicine with awe-inspiring natural ambience, it’s sprawled across 20,000 square meters with 55 rooms, including a dedicated treatment area and medicine space. From individual medical care to meals meticulously curated by dieticians and nutritionists, every aspect of your stay is tailor-made just for you.
Book a 7-Night Hormone Balance Retreat at Lanserhof Sylt
Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort — Italy
Nestled in the picturesque South Tyrol region of Italy, Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita offers an unparalleled retreat where luxury meets wellness. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Dolomites, this exclusive resort provides a haven for travelers seeking a harmonious blend of opulence and rejuvenation. The meticulously designed suites exude modern elegance while retaining a touch of traditional charm, providing guests with a sanctuary for relaxation.
Spanning across six floors, the wellness amenities at Preidlhof are truly extraordinary. Encompassing a panoramic Sauna Tower, a Water Wonder World, and a Deep Sea Relaxation Room where guests are enveloped in light, sound, and vibration, the facilities offer a unique and immersive experience. Additionally, there’s a salt lounge, crystal steam bath, fire lounger, as well as ten indoor and outdoor swimming pools and Jacuzzis. To top it all off, a panorama sun terrace awaits on the rooftop, providing a breathtaking view of the surroundings.
Book a 7-Night Women’s Retreat at Preidlhof
Amatara Welleisure Resort — Phuket, Thailand
Rejuvenate at Amatara Welleisure Resort with the picturesque view of the turquoise Andaman Sea in a peaceful corner of Cape Panwa. Located in Phuket, Amatara Welleisure Resort boasts 105 suites and villas with breathtaking sea views and endless skies, offering transformative and life-enhancing wellness retreat experiences. Nestled within its offerings is a Thai hamam, a gentler version of the traditional steam bath, allowing guests to indulge in a unique relaxation experience. Combined with spacious accommodation, healthy cuisine, health consultations with wellness experts, and personalized wellbeing treatments and activities, this tropical paradise in the South-Eastern part of Phuket awaits to enchant you with a luxury resort holiday.
Book a 3-Night Stress and Burnout Recovery Retreat at Amatara Welleisure Resort
Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort – Lanai City, Hawaii
Sensei Lanai by Four Seasons in Hawaii offers a haven of tranquility exclusively for adults, providing the ideal setting for those in search of solitude and self-discovery. The resort allows guests to engage in personalized one-on-one sessions with experts, experience Thai aqua therapy, partake in lakeside yoga, and indulge in elevated spa treatments featuring amenities such as infrared saunas and Japanese soaking pools. The Optimal Wellbeing Program for One, a meticulously designed five-night program, includes a comprehensive package of fitness and meditation classes, personal assessments and guidance for nutrition and fitness, a thermal body mapping experience, and guided hiking excursions.
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Samadhi Spa and Wellness Retreat — Melbourne, Australia
Samadhi is a private, bespoke travel getaway near Melbourne, engulfed by the rural landscapes of the region. Fittingly called the ‘Jewel of Healing’, it sits in the bushland of the Daylesford & Macedon Range, known for its healing mineral waters sourced from Hepburn Springs.
Featuring yin and yang-inspired interiors, the retreat caters to a maximum of four guests at a time to ensure you’ve a personalised and attentive wellness experience.
Enjoy guided meditation and nutritious plant-based meals. It offers a range of wellness treatments including reiki, meditation, spiritual healing, polarity healing, crystal and polarized light therapy and beauty therapy.
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Six Senses Fort Barwara — Rajasthan, India
Once owned by a Rajasthani royal family, this majestic 14th-century fort in India is located 30 minutes from Ranthambore National Park and overlooks the Chauth ka Barwara Mandir.
Its grand 30,000 sq ft spa used to be the women’s palace. Now it’s used to teach guests to create herbal masks and natural scrubs. From Ayurvedic rituals to meditation and tailor-made wellness programs, the retreat seamlessly integrates the principles of Eastern medicine with Western influences.
Among its distinctive offerings is the Tiger’s Eye — an unparalleled experience where exquisite bands of gold work in tandem to dispel fear and anxiety. This full-body massage involves stretching, breathwork, visualization, and sound healing.
Guests can also try hatha yoga, enjoy calming lake views and take in the essence of tranquility all around this historic fortress.
See also: Top 8 Ayurveda Retreats in the World
The Datai — Langkawi, Malaysia
Nestled on the northwest tip of Malaysia’s Langkawi island, the Datai Langkawi is surrounded by a 10 million-year-old rainforest. Not only is this picturesque luxury resort offering unique wellness treatments, since 2023, the resort has hosted a series of wellbeing programs called the ‘Serenity Wellbeing Series.’
These programs feature internationally-renowned health practitioners offering a variety of holistic treatments to guests. Guests at the Datai Langkawi can explore a wide array of wellness therapies, from sound healing, meditation, and yoga to acupuncture, podiatry, and chiropractic treatments.
This year, the resort will host six visiting holistic wellness practitioners, including Dr. Rafael Bagheri from Canada in February, Bastien Gonzales from France in April and July, Dr. Lim Xiang Jun from Singapore in June, Savy Ho from Malaysia in August, Hannah Prescott from the UK in October, and Roxanne De Guzman from Canada in December and January. These sessions promise to cater to a variety of wellness needs amid the tranquil surroundings of Datai Bay.
