Top 13 Best Health Spas & Wellness Retreats in the world

September 29, 2023

In the aftermath of the global upheaval brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, our focus on health and wellbeing has taken center stage like never before. Today, more than ever, the demand for physical and mental wellness is growing significantly. As we emerge from these challenging times, our desire to nurture our physical and mental wellbeing has grown stronger and more resolute. Let's explore the realm of luxury health and wellbeing hotels around the globe. These havens offer more than just a respite. They provide a sanctuary for rejuvenation, healing and self-care. And here are the reasons why they are so good:

Service & people: impeccable, naturally, but what truly sets us apart is our exceptional team, who genuinely cares for you as our guest.
Spa: offering the finest programs and therapists who intuitively address your unique needs, crafting personalized treatments just for you.
Food: a culinary delight of the highest caliber.
Sleep: featuring the coziest beds and every modern convenience.
Location: situated in some of the most breathtaking destinations on Earth.

From serene spa retreats perched high in secluded mountains to seaside oases enveloped in luxury, our blog is your portal to a realm where wellbeing is paramount. Discover the idyllic escapes that offer not just relaxation but also transformation towards a healthier, more balanced self, where indulgence meets essential wellbeing.

In this blog post:

NEW! Palazzo Fiuggi (Italy)
Euphoria Retreat (Greece)
Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda (Italy)
SHA Wellness Clinic (Spain)
Haritha Villas & Spa (Sri Lanka)
AMARA (Cyprus)
Six Senses Ibiza
Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa (Cyprus)
Zulal Wellness Resort (Qatar)
Palazzo di Varignana (Italy)
Chenot Palace Weggis (Switzerland)
Six Senses Kaplankaya (Turkey)
Kamalaya (Thailand)

Discover the Best of the Best Luxury Health & Wellbeing Hotels in the world

NEW! Palazzo Fiuggi (Italy)

Palazzo Fiuggi is an ultra-luxurious medical spa offering tailor-made programs, thalassotherapy, and natural springs near Rome, along with a unique nutritional plan based on epigenetic science.

Euphoria Retreat (Greece)

Greek and Chinese wisdom and medicine offer emotional, physical and spiritual health in a majestic and superbly Beautiful Holistic Destination Spa. A true ‘Wow’ destination.

Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda (Italy)

Lefay Resort & Spa's speciality? Without doubt: the treatment of typically western problems (stress, obesity) through a classical Chinese medicine approach.

SHA Wellness Clinic (Spain)

Eastern philosophies meet Western views on health and wellbeing at SHA Wellness Clinic under a nourishing, super-deluxe and modern roof.

Haritha Villas & Spa (Sri Lanka)

Haritha Villas & Spa is a small-scale, super-deluxe natural paradise for tailor-made Ayurveda treatments and wellness. All 9 villas come with absolute privacy, ultimate comfort and a private pool.

AMARA (Cyprus)

AMARA is a brand-new stunning ultra-luxury resort located near the coast of Limassol, Cyprus where all rooms and suites offer 180 degree views of the Mediterranean Sea!

Six Senses Ibiza

A brand new, luxurious, five-star plus hotel of the Six Senses chain in sun-drenched Ibiza. The ideal place for a spiritual wellness experience, but also for a super advanced health boost.

Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa (Cyprus)

The luxurious Parklane, which opened in 2022, is an ultra-luxurious five-star resort on the beach in Cyprus with saltwater pools, a separate adults-only wing and a beach in front of the door.

Zulal Wellness Resort (Qatar)

The sustainable Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som combines Arabic hospitality and traditional Islamic medicine with the holistic philosophy of Chiva-Som, Thailand's internationally acclaimed Destination Spa.

Palazzo di Varignana (Italy)

Enjoy ’La Dolce Vita' at this elegant and luxurious Italian estate, surrounded by vines and olive trees. Award winning spa as 'Best Italian spa 2020'. Perfect spot for both short and long wellbeing stays.

Chenot Palace Weggis (Switzerland)

Chenot Palace Weggis is the brand new Chenot flagship in Switzerland. The Chenot Method is known worldwide for its medical detox programs where Western science and Eastern philosophy come together.

Six Senses Kaplankaya (Turkey)

The newly opened resort sits on the sweeping Aegean coastline and really is luxury personified. Stylish and modern, a huge range of facilities and activities, including a first-rate wellness centre with top spa and an extensive fitness centre.

Kamalaya (Thailand)

An experience. Life changing. Unforgettable. Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary is all of this…and more. But words alone cannot describe Kamalaya. Kamalaya needs to be experienced.

Marleen

This blog is written by Marleen, the founder of PureandCure.com. She travels around the world in search of the best Health & Wellbeing Hotels, Spas and Retreats and shares her know-how, experiences and observations through her blogs.