Spa Guide
Welcome to the Condé Nast Traveller Spa Guide, where you will find the pick of our favourite spas around the world
The best spas in the world
The best wellness destinations in the world
L’Albereta, Italy: spa review
A dreamy detox with a hi-tech edge
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Preidlhof, Italy – spa review
Villa Stéphanie at Brenners Park-Hotel, Germany
A gold-dust practitioner dealing with complex conditions
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Park Igls, Austria: spa review
Borgo Egnazia, Puglia - spa review
Organic rituals for back-to-earth nurturingClinique La Prairie, Switzerland – spa review
Cutting-edge offerings from the stem-cell pioneerDharana at Shillim Western Ghats, India – spa review
Hi-tech care meets trailblazing sustainabilityAyurveda Parkschlösschen – spa review
Indian philosophy at an unfailing European outpostVivaMayr, Altaussee, Austria – spa review
World-class experts in dramatic turnaroundsComo Shambhala Estate, Bali – spa review
An intuitive antidote to 24/7 switched-on lifestylesPalace Merano – spa review
Still the leading life-turnaround centreSchloss Elmau, Bavaria – spa review
Multiple slick spaces for a clever balanceRevivo wellness resort, Bali – spa review
A slow-paced spotlight on mindfulness in the Aman founder’s old homeMarbella Club, Spain – spa review
Zoning in on food for healthy ageingAbsolute Sanctuary, Thailand – spa review
Core-shaking exercise with a curative ethosHotel Palacio Estoril: Portugal's grand-dame spa
State-of-the-art medical support from a long-time star playerVana, Uttarakhand - spa review
The Himalayan big hitter keeps getting betterFour Seasons The Nam Hai, Vietnam: spa review
Powerful effects in an unexpected cornerTIA Wellness, Vietnam: spa review
Funky holiday spot with a curative messageAyurveda Resort Sonnhof, Austria: spa review
Indian wellness therapies with a European outlookSix Senses Kaplankaya, Turkey: spa review
A restorative Aegean retreat from a revered spa groupGolden Door, California: spa review
The West Coast classic shines on supremely.Lefay Resort & Spa, Lake Garda, Italy: spa review
Lifestyle-changing programmes backed by Asian wisdomTri, Lake Koggala, Sri Lanka
Dynamic yoga practice that’s making waves
Shreyas Yoga Retreat, Bangalore
Deep stillness and organic food in an authentic ashramRancho La Puerta, Mexico
Body-rocking fitness regimes with old-school vigourLa Reserve Ramatuelle, France
Bespoke bootcamps from the privacy of your own villaEpic Sana Algarve, Portugal
A spa with well-crafted programmes in a most unpunishing settingSen Wellness Sanctuary, Sri Lanka
Balanced re-tuning at a go-slow havenShanti Maurice, Mauritius
Delicious unwinding in one of the Indian Ocean's favourite winter-sun spotsAmanoi, Vietnam
One of the most nurturing spas in the world, with immersive programmes in a curative settingBurgenstock, Switzerland
A sleek European escapeVilalara Longevity Thalassa & Medical Spa, Algarve
A full body overhaul with preventative tests and a serious detoxSantani, Sri Lanka
Jungle escape high up in the hillsSoukya, Bangalore
A no-holds-barred detox in IndiaLanserhof Lans, Innsbruck
Transformation in the TyrolThalassa Spa at Anassa, Cyprus
Super-solid break, even with the familyRAAS Devigarh, Rajasthan
All-natural rituals in palatial groundsSix Senses Douro Valley
Grown-up rural relaxation for glamorous downtimeSpa Village Tembok
A relaxed way to realign and reassess your lifeVerdura
A proper overhaul in a super-chic havenSwaswara
An inward focus fuelled by hardcore AyurvedaAlmyra, Cyprus
Buzzy white-washed charmer for young families
Lanserhof Sylt, Germany spa review
Take a look inside this results-driven retreat embracing cutting-edge medicine and natural healing on the German island of Sylt
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The best destination spas in the world: 2022 Readers' Choice Awards
Where to unwind and reboot at the world's dreamiest destination spas, as voted for by you in our Readers' Choice Awards 2022
Claridge's Spa review: “If you’re looking for top-to-toe pampering, this is the pinnacle”
We were one of the first in to Claridge's first ever spa
Forte Village Acquaforte Thalasso & Spa, Sardinia, spa review
Seawater therapy at a dreamy Italian estate
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The 13 best spas in the UK
Enjoy a getaway to Britain's best country-house spas and retreats. From Cornwall to the Lake District, these warm-hearted country-house hotels are home to some of the best spas in the UK. Close to the capital, see our picks of the best spas in London or the best spas near London
Joali Being: the first serious wellness retreat in the Maldives
The first exclusively wellness-focused retreat in the Maldives is put through its paces as veteran spa reviewer Susan d’Arcy road tests fresh-faced Joali Being
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The best spas in London
The editors of Condé Nast Traveller have put together the ultimate guide to the best spas in London. For inspiration just outside of the capital, see our pick of the best spas near London
The best wellness retreats for men
7 spots across the globe helping men spiritually, physically and mentally
Palazzo Fiuggi: the medi-spa retaining its gloriously glamorous edge
Century-old Palazzo Fiuggi in the hills near Rome was once a hangout of Boho artists and European princes. Now a tooled-up medi-spa, it's retained its gloriously glamorous edge
The 12 best spas in India
Our pick of the ultimate Indian spas, from contemporary yoga retreats to traditional ashrams
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The best spas near London
These are our favourite places to go for a relaxing spa weekend – all within two hours of London. For something closer to the capital, see our guide to the best spas in London
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Is this the best new spa in Thailand?
There’s a new contender for the title of Asia’s most results-driven spa. But does the top-level medical-grade ethos justify the expense?
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Lily of the Valley, St Tropez - spa review
A sweet spot between serious Swiss clinic and spa-as-afterthought Mediterranean retreat
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Forsthofgut, Leogang, Austria – spa review
High-altitude escape with honest to goodness charm
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Royal Champagne Hotel, Champillon, France – spa review
Elegant country address for a grown-up recharge
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Quinta da Comporta, Alentejo, Portugal – spa review
The boho seaside go-to gets an innovative edge
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Les Sources de Caudalie, Bordeaux, France – spa review
Elegant country address for a grown-up recharge
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How one women found self-acceptance at Yobaba Lounge, a French spa
Figuring it out in the South of France
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Four Seasons Lanai at Koele, A Sensei Retreat, Hawaii – spa review
An unexpected wellness approach from a long established hotel brand
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Les Prés d’Eugénie, Landes – spa review
A spoiling, counter-intuitive diet from a legendary chef
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Masqi, The Energy House, Alicante: the best holistic hideaway in the world
Wildly supportive off-grid hideout
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Six Senses, Bhutan – the spa that will make you happier
A literally transformative journey in an epic setting
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Shou Sugi Ban House, Long Island: the Hamptons' first proper spa
Japanese-inspired Hamptons arrival for jaded city folk
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Eleven Life at Deplar Farm: an extraordinary spa in the Icelandic wilderness
Pushing the limits in an extreme location
Events
Inside the Condé Nast Traveller Spa Awards 2020
An invigorating evening at the Lanesborough for this year’s Condé Nast Traveller Spa Awards
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The best yoga retreats in the world
Our favourite tried-and-tested retreats for saluting the sun
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Four Seasons Resort at Landaa Giraavaru Maldives – spa review
Teen-centred treatments to encourage budding yogis
Style & Culture
Lanserhof at The Arts Club spa review
Cutting edge equipment meets traditional medicinal practices in this new-age spa-meets-gym
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7 spa retreats for mental wellbeing
These stress-busting comfort zones put mental wellness at the forefront of their treatments
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Londolozi, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa: spa review
Progressive programmes deep in the bush
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The 5 best anti-ageing spas in the world
The best spas with natural and state-of-the-art remedies to leave you feeling and looking forever-young
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The Retreat at the Blue Lagoon, Iceland: spa review
A recent arrival in the bubbling lava fields makes the most of the curative waters
Inspiration
The best spa holidays for fitness
For anyone looking to get a jump-start on their fitness regime, these are the best spa holidays to book now
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Samahita, Thailand: spa review
Expert-level yoga and stress-annihilating breathwork in a serene beach setting
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The 23 best spas in the world for weight loss
Our guide to the retreats to check into for life-changing, habit-altering weight loss
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Sante Wellness Retreat, South Africa
World-first innovation that drills right down to the cells
Inspiration
The best detox spa breaks in the world
Four of the best spas to check into if you're determined to lose weight once and for all
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Yogarosa, Ibiza
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Sanará, Tulum
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Londolozi Varty Camp review
A South African safari camp where Mandela saw the big five for the first time is drawing on the beliefs of shamans, healers and Oprah Winfrey’s life coach to create the most progessive wellness retreat in the bush
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Golden Door spa review: California's original destination spa
Golden Door pioneered an all-round, mind and body approach to health in 1958. Does it still live up to the legend? Wellness expert Daisy Finer, who’s visited all the world’s top retreats, finds out
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Is this Greek spa the most exciting wellness opening of the year?
It’s long overdue: a results-driven destination spa in Europe which also has a holistic approach to rival the best Thai and Indian retreats
Readers' Choice Awards
Readers' Travel Awards 2018: the best overseas hotel spas
As voted for by you, these are the best overseas spas and hotels
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Six Senses Kaplankaya, Turkey review: First In
This ambitious project is the hottest spot in Turkey right now, putting it firmly back on the map this summer
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The Arrigo Programme, Somerset - spa review
Fixing long-standing issues with a master healer
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The Oberoi Sukhvilas, India
India's latest powerhouse spa opens in the foothills of the Himalayas
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Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay
A spiritual Bali hotspot is reasserting itself after a two-year facelift
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Blackberry Farm, Tennessee
One of the most nurturing spas in the world – an all-American classic with a deep-rooted sense of place
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Kurhotel Skodsborg, Denmark
One of the best spas in the world for a reboot, and the benchmark of Nordic Living
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Strike a poise: psychological yoga
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Faena Miami Beach, Florida
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Aja Malibu, California
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Wildfitness, Scotland
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Bodyism, London
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Keemala, Phuket, Thailand
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Le Grand Bellevue, Switzerland
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One&Only The Palm, Dubai
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Dwarika’s Resort, Nepal
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In:spa at Cal Reiet, Mallorca
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The Gut Makeover Retreat, Menorca
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Saxon Hotel, Johannesburg
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Six Senses Zil Pasyon, Félicité Island, Seychelles: spa review
A striking island set-up comes into its own
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São Lourenço do Barrocal, Portugal
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Banyan Tree Tamouda Bay, Morocco
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Yäan Wellness, Tulum
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Chablé Resort, Mexico
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Amchara, Malta
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Cheval Blanc Randheli, Maldives
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BodyHoliday, St Lucia
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Sugar Beach, St Lucia
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