13 Amazing Spa Hotels Around the World

Koro Sun Resort is a premier choice for an island getaway in the South Pacific. Situated on the southern coast of Vanua Levu, the spa resort offers a tranquil beachfront atmosphere and breathtaking seascapes. It complements this tropical ambience with treatments inspired by indigenous Fijians at its Rainforest Spa. These treatments include papaya enzyme facials, as well as the ever-popular banana leaf body wrap, where oversized leaves infused with minerals envelop your body.

Additional invigorating treatments include sugar scrubs, along with a sun-soother option that utilizes fresh natural ingredients known for their skin-healing properties. These include cream made with oil from the tropical evergreen Dilo tree. The spa's actual rainforest setting enhances the overall experience, enriched by the soothing sounds of trickling water and birdsong.

Surrounded by palm trees swaying against the backdrop of the azure Pacific, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is located on one of California's most stunning coastlines. The terracotta-roofed cottages and lush gardens create a Mediterranean-style ambiance around the resort that’s conducive to rest and relaxation.   

Signature experiences at the spa include the Bacara Signature Massage, which incorporates hot stones and heated herbal compresses to improve blood flow and provide relief to muscles and joints. Spanning an impressive 42,000 sq ft, the spa features a swimming pool, a redwood sauna, and a eucalyptus steam room. Take time to relax in the fireside lounges or visit the rooftop terrace before or after your treatments, and indulge in the spa resort's renowned Santa Barbara views.

The enchanting Euphoria Retreat in Sparta is where extraordinary design meets ancient Greek wellness traditions. This luxury spa resort is surrounded by the rugged and verdant hills of Mystras. Just like the UNESCO World Heritage site's ancient landmarks that blend harmoniously with the natural surroundings, so does the resort. 

This serene sanctuary is an architectural wonder. One of its highlights is the stunning spherical pool, providing an ethereal experience. The Byzantine hammam (Turkish bath) offers skin treatments and massages, while the redwood Finnish sauna is also designed in a spherical shape. The range of treatments available is extensive, including sensorial ancient Greek massages, holistic therapies for healing and pampering, as well as shiatsu, Thai, and Chinese-inspired options.

NIHI Sumba is a stylish and pioneering luxury resort on the southwest coast of a remote island in Eastern Indonesia. The resort provides unique experiences, such as a 'spa safari' where you can arrive on horseback, a jeep ride, or a sunrise trek through Sumba's lush wilderness, located at a distance from the resort. 

Enjoy a range of treatments, from invigorating sea salt scrubs and rejuvenating mud wraps to refreshing coconut water hair washes. You can also practice yoga at the dedicated yoga pavilion. It sits atop the resort's ridge, offering awe-inspiring panoramic views in every direction during your sunrise salutations. For an indigenous Sumbanese-inspired experience, book a 'spa journey' at the main spa facility, the Boathouse Spa, and let the crashing waves of the Indian Ocean lull you into relaxation. 

La Mamounia is a luxurious oasis in Marrakech’s colourful heart of cobbled alleys and vibrant souks. The hotel's stunning palatial design and meticulously maintained gardens, adorned with date palm and olive trees, beckon with timeless allure. For spa enthusiasts, The Spa at La Mamounia offers a captivating experience within the palace, where hammams – an integral part of Moroccan culture – take centre stage.

Upon entering, a serene ambience envelops you, as smooth marble surfaces, gracefully curved lines, and tadelakt (a traditional Moroccan plastering technique) accents intertwine with the interplay of light and shadows. The spa offers a range of traditional treatments that showcase local ingredients such as black soap, neroli, ghassoul clay (a volcanic mineral), Argan oil, and rose water. Indulge in a 'hammam ceremony' that includes body wraps, scrubs, masks, and a signature La Mamounia massage. 

Hotel & Spa Resort Järvisydän is a rustic-chic haven of well-being in Rantasalmi. It’s located in the Southern Savonia region, well known for its traditional Finnish saunas and breathtaking lake-and-forest countryside. The ecoresort is entirely constructed from natural stone and sunken logs and is heated using geothermal and solar energy. 

At Järvisydän, you have 2 main options for a soothing experience. The unique ecological Lake Spa and Day Spa, hidden beneath the forest terrain, offering stunning views of Lake Saimaa; and the Kuru Day Spa, which features Sisley Paris day spa menus and Kuru's own signature range of treatments.

Make Hôtel Les Sources de Caudalie in Gironde your next French spa getaway. It’s a great option to experience a health and wellness holiday surrounded by the beautiful vineyards of Château Smith Haut Lafitte. As a guest at the hotel's Spa Vinotherapie, you'll enjoy access to its hammam and natural hot-water hydrotherapy baths. 

The spa facility features a design that incorporates natural materials. It’s situated atop a hot spring, from which it sources mineral-rich waters. The treatments are inspired by Gironde's wine-making landscape, offering exclusive vinotherapy treatments that utilise wine byproducts such as antioxidant and vitamin-rich grape seeds, skin, and stems to rejuvenate the skin. After your treatment, retreat to your rustic room, suite, or La Chartreuse du Château Le Thil guesthouse nestled in the heart of the forest.

Escape to Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa in the picturesque countryside of Wiltshire and immerse yourself in a world of rejuvenation and historic charm. Set in a 1720s Palladian mansion, this country house retreat boasts avenues of beautiful trees and manicured lawns. The Spa at Lucknam Park takes your rejuvenating break up a notch. 

Unwind in the exquisite thermal suites featuring a Japanese salt steam room, jasmine-scented amethyst room, eucalyptus-infused steam room, tepidarium, and sauna. The indoor-outdoor hydrotherapy pool allows you to soak while taking in panoramic views of the parkland. There’s also a saltwater plunge pool to invigorate your senses. Elegantly furnished parkland cottages complete your idyllic English escape.

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, is one of Rome's grandest accommodation options. The hilltop location, with panoramic views of Rome and Vatican City, is instantly evocative. And it’s equally as stunning as you head inside the hotel, with a renowned collection of fine art, a 3-Michelin-starred restaurant and a celebrated spa.   

The Cavalieri Grand Spa Club welcomes you with marble columns and Roman mosaics, in line with the traditions of the city. The range of treatments here is staggering. You have a Turkish bath, hot and cold plunge pools, an indoor lap pool – 1 of 4 in the hotel – and a range of massage options. From Chakra stone massages to body treatments featuring chocolate or Damask rose, the spa’s signature treatments are more sophisticated than anything else you'll find in Rome.

Enjoy Victorian splendour with Canada’s finest Turkish bath, the Hamam at Ten, at The Fort Garry Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre. The castle-like spires are an iconic landmark in Winnipeg, and this touch of antiquity is found throughout the hotel. Everything from the crystal chandeliers to its world-class spa is dripping with prestige and indulgence. 

Ten Spa offers a world-class range of treatments designed to provide a luxurious and therapeutic experience. Choose from deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or facials. Finish up in the Turkish bath, with relaxing steam rooms, and cold plunges. 

A fairy-tale landscape of cave hotels and subterranean passages awaits in Göreme – a popular tourist neighbourhood in Cappadocia. While not the only cave accommodation in the region, Kelebek Special Cave Hotel boasts the best hammam. Like the rest of the hotel, the spa is literally carved into the rock, with light from the ceiling windows creating a special ambience.

Other facilities include an outdoor swimming pool overlooking hotel gardens and bizarre limestone rock formations. With excellent cocktails, the alfresco pool bar is a great afternoon spot to watch the hot air balloons rising against the setting sun. Head to Seten Restaurant for a special dinner – it’s just next door to Kelebek Special Cave Hotel.

The Well Spa & Hotel caters to health and wellness travellers to give fully holistic treatments, from plant-based meals to tailored spa treatments. Only 15 minutes from the centre of Oslo, the resort is surrounded by towering fir trees to give a cocoon-like arrival.

Unique features at the spa include a high-humidity ‘tropical’ version of a northern lights-inspired laconicum (a dry form of a sauna), 11 swimming pools, a range of steam rooms at different heats, and a Japanese onsen. Treatments can be tailored to each guest, but typically include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps.

Aleenta Resort and Spa offers a luxurious and relaxing stay around 30 minutes north of Phuket International Airport. If you’re looking for a beach holiday twinned with health and wellness treatments, this 5-stay hotel is hard to beat. It sits on Natai Beach, one of the finest stretches of sand in Thailand.

Ayurah Spa, like the rest of Aleenta, is zen-like in its stylish yet simplistic design of cream and glass. The spa menu is one of the most sophisticated we’ve ever seen, with 7 pages of options. Highlights include body nourishment scrubs and wraps, massage therapies, and yoga classes.