These are the best spas in the world, according to a panel of health, beauty and wellness experts.
Health, beauty, and wellness spas offer a holistic escape from daily stress while nurturing both body and mind. Combining therapeutic treatments, advanced skincare, and relaxation rituals, they promote physical rejuvenation, improved circulation, and a lasting sense of wellbeing. The World Spa Awards celebrates and rewards excellence in spa and wellness tourism through its annual awards programme, inspiring exceptional standards and connecting spa enthusiasts with the world’s finest experiences. As a global brand, it offers international recognition and raises awareness of the importance of quality within the spa and wellness industry, inviting both experts and consumers to vote online for the best in global wellness. The 11th annual World Spa Awards honours excellence in the global spa industry, with winners selected by experts, media and consumers. From hammams and eco-retreats to medical spas and thermal grottos, these are the world’s best spas.

World’s best spas 2025
- World’s Best Hotel Spa 2025: Chenot Espace at One&Only Portonovi (Montenegro)
- World’s Best Wellness Retreat 2025: Palazzo Fiuggi (Italy)
- World’s Best Resort Spa 2025: The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino (Greece)
- World’s Best Day Spa 2025: World Spa (New York, USA)
- World’s Best Beauty Salon 2025: Lucia Clinic (Dubai, UAE)
- World’s Best Male Spa 2025: The Male Spa at SHangri-La Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)
- World’s Best Country House Hotel Spa 2025: The Spa at The Newt in Somerset (England)
- World’s Best Private Member’s Club Spa 2025: Surrenne at The Emory (London, England)
- World’s Best Mineral/Hot Springs Spa 2025: Spa 3000 at Aqua Dome – Tirol Therme Längenfeld (Austria)
- World’s Best Hammam Spa 2025: The Hammam at The Spa at Royal Mansour Marrakech (Morocco)
- World’s Best Wellness Clinic 2025: SHA Spain (Spain)
- World’s Best Desert Spa 2025: Banyan Tree Spa at Banyan Tree AlUla (Saudi Arabia)
- World’s Best Private Island Spa 2025: The Ritz-Carlton Spa at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
- World’s Best Airline Lounge Spa 2025: Etihad Airways Be Relax Spa
- World’s Best Eco Spa 2025: Spa L’Occitane en Provence at Le Couvent des Minimes (France)
- World’s Best Female Spa 2025: Kintsugi Space (Abu Dhabi)
- World’s Best New Resort Spa 2025: One&Only Spa Kéa Island (Greece)
- World’s Best Medical Spa 2025: Lanserhof Tegernsee (Germany)
- World’s Best New Hotel Spa 2025: Royal Mansour Casablanca Spa (Morocco)
- World’s Best Casino Hotel Spa 2025: Morpheus Spa at Morpheus Hotel, City of Dreams Macau
- World’s Best New Wellness Retreat 2025: Garrya Mù Cang Chải (Vietnam)
- World’s Best City Resort Spa 2025: Guerlain Spa at One&Only Aesthesis (Greece)
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Best spas in Australia
- Oceania’s Best Resort Spa 2025: Spa by JW at JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa (Australia)
- Oceania’s Best Hotel Spa 2025: Chuan Spa at The Langham, Gold Coast (Australia)
- Oceania’s Best Wellness Retreat 2025: Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat (Australia)
- Oceania’s Best Day Spa 2025: Nature’s Energy Day Spa & Bathhouse – Glebe (Australia)
- Australia’s Best Hotel Spa 2025: Chuan Spa at The Langham, Gold Coast
- Australia’s Best Resort Spa 2025: Spa by JW at JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
- Australia’s Best Wellness Retreat 2025: Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat
- Australia’s Best Day Spa 2025: Nature’s Energy Day Spa & Bathhouse – Glebe

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