Top Spa Resorts

A chic mountainside resort overlooking Lake Garda, Lefay offers a spectacular setting for enhancing wellness with a vast range of facilities, setting it apart from most. There are heated indoor and outdoor pools, garden whirlpools, thalassotherapy pools, and seven saunas. One of the highlights is the spa’s glass-fronted Finnish sauna with a panoramic lake view. Many treatment rooms boast lake views where guests enjoy everything from cryotherapy to cupping. Qualified doctors provide arrival consultations, tailoring treatments to guests’ needs with programs ranging from weight management and stress to sleep deprivation. Personalized diets and traditional Chinese therapies like acupuncture are included, too.

A jewel on the tranquil shores of Zanzibar’s southeastern coast, Baraza Resort & Spa is an exclusive retreat where Swahili elegance meets refined wellness. At the heart of the resort lies The Frangipani Spa, a haven of relaxation inspired by traditional healing and indulgence. Surrounded by candlelight and the scent of exotic oils, guests are invited to unwind with therapies that draw on both Eastern and African traditions. The spa features a lap pool with underwater music, a yoga and meditation center, and a tranquil relaxation room, allowing for a holistic journey that soothes both body and spirit.

A stunning 18th-century Georgian mansion on the outside and a luxurious modern hotel on the inside, The Gainsborough Bath Spa is the only UK hotel that has direct access to the naturally heated spring water from the city’s ancient underground springs. The spa, shaped around the Roman thermal pools, is its crown jewel, using that mineral-rich water in many of its treatments. If you stay in one of the Bath Spa Rooms, you’ll enjoy scented candles and direct access to the thermal water. Continue the indulgence with a mouthwatering meal featuring locally sourced ingredients in the fine dining restaurant.

The 5-star Schloss Elmau is set in a castle and national monument in the Bavarian Alps at the foot of the Wetterstein Mountains. Offering historic luxury, it dates back to 1914 and was designed as a hideaway for experiencing nature and wellness. Framed by forests, streams, and dramatic peaks, it’s even hosted world leaders like French President Emmanuel Macron and President Barack Obama. There are three spectacular outdoor pools with picturesque views, a sauna, and a wellness program focused on traditional Chinese medicine. Enjoy everything from meditation to massage with expert consultations and outdoor activities like mountain biking included.

Ananda in the Himalayas is nestled at the foot of the Himalayas overlooking Rishikesh, surrounded by lush greenery with sweeping views of the Himalayan peaks. An adults-only property, it attracts guests from across the globe, including celebrities, to its serene sanctuary for well-being. Not your usual spa destination, it has a spiritual grounding element with a total wellness focus. All about the relaxation of body and mind, daily meditation is combined with a variety of treatments like the signature Ananda reflexology, shiatsu, and Kundalini massage. Group activities include morning mantra chanting, forest walks, group yoga sessions, and hikes to local peaks.

A luxury wellness retreat surrounded by rainforest-covered mountains, Santania Wellness Kandy sits on a 116-acre former tea plantation. It’s not just a hotel with a spa, it’s a destination meant to promote relaxation and contemplation throughout with a serene environment and a minimalist design aimed to promote harmony and balance. Guests can choose from a range of customized wellness packages, with everything from sleep improvement to stress management, all enjoyed in a serene environment and a minimalist design aimed at promoting harmony and balance. The resort’s dining experiences also emphasize a healthy approach with personalized menus based on Ayurvedic principles.

Nestled between forests and vineyards in Bordeaux with indoor and outdoor pools on the grounds, the spa at Les Sources de Caudalie is its crown jewel. There’s a hammam and a bath utilizing a natural spring, but it’s especially renowned for its vinotherapy. It draws upon the anti-aging properties of phenols in the grape seeds combined with Caudalie’s own organic products, an iconic brand sold internationally. Regional wines are infused in the massages, scrubs, facials, and more. After some pampering, you can stroll the pathway winding through wildflowers to the lake to savor a glass of wine at the bar.