Time for some R and R / Get hot and steamy at a spa and treat yourself to some fluff and buff, or go all out and detox, replenish and unveil a new you. Exclusive hotel spas come in many shapes and sizes. So take your pick of chic urban day spas or exotic destination retreats from around the world, but remember whichever your choice – it’s time for rest and recuperation! For more Spa hotels and resorts follow the tag Indulge at a Spa on one of the hotels’ pages.

Soneva Fushi

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Fringed by white sand beaches that shelve gently into the azure blue sea, legendary Soneva Fushi looks like a Robinson Crusoe idyll, however the finest creature comforts are always at hand. Its remoteness is central to its charm, offering the ultimate in barefoot sophistication for which the oft borrowed expression – No News No Shoes was coined Read more...

The Connaught

London, United Kingdom

A London legend, and one of the world's most distinguished addresses, the Connaught is basking in the results of a multi- million pound restoration, which has created a unique and discreetly refined yet relaxing experience, for genuine connoisseurs of luxury. Read more...

The Metropolitan

London, United Kingdom

The Metropolitan London is among the capital's most enduring design phenomena – a subtle balance that strips back the non-essential elements of a traditional English hotel to create something sophisticated, cool and accessible. Read more...

Six Senses Laamu

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Dolphins swim and spin all along the seashell dappled shores of Six Senses Laamu, the only resort in Laamu Atoll, just five degrees north of the Equator. Snorkel in Laamu’s coral rich house reef among Oriental Sweetlips, parrotfish and even green turtles. Surf Yin Yang, one of the Maldives’ most famous waves, that breaks just offshore. Read more...

Palais Namaskar

Marrakech, Morocco

There are some places that are not easily described. Just as there are some experiences that are not easily compared. Palais Namaskar is both. Proudly standing amongst the gems of the Oetker Collection - a one-of-a-kind collection of masterpiece hotels - Palais Namaskar is also a member of the esteemed Leading Hotels of the World. Read more...

Uma Ubud

Bali, Indonesia

Uma Ubud is an intimate hotel offering exceptional style on Bali in Indonesia. Not only does Uma Ubud reflect COMO’s philosophy of quiet comfort in culture-rich locations; this inland retreat is also dedicated to health, activity and adventure. Read more...

Pumpa Private Game Reserve & Spa

Eastern Cape, South Africa

Together with unrivaled beauty and an abundance of wildlife, Pumba Private Game Reserve & Spa provides a premium game viewing experience not soon to be forgotten. View the famous Big 5 (lions, leopards, buffalos, rhinos and elephants) or the vast array of more than 250 species of bird. Read more...

Jumeirah Port Sóller Hotel & Spa

Mallorca, Spain

Jumeirah Port Sóller Hotel & Spa, the first leisure resort from Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts in Europe, brings to the Spanish island of Mallorca a new standard and concept of luxury. This intimate and stylish hotel will ensure that guests feel part of their local Mediterranean surroundings, yet enjoy the world class service and traditional hospitality that Jumeirah is renowned for. Read more...

The Residence

Zanzibar, Tanzania

For those seeking serenity and privacy, The Residence Zanzibar offers uncompromising luxury. Each of its 66 stand-alone villas has its own private swimming pool in which to unwind. Enjoy the ultimate luxury to be pampered by a personal butler trained to anticipate and attend to your every need. This stunning all-villa resort is the only member of Leading Hotels of the World in Tanzania. Read more...

Blue Palace Resort & Spa

Crete, Greece

Nestled on the famed coast of Elounda on the Island of Crete, our luxury beachfront resort offers emblematic views to the relics of Spinalonga Island. A luxury resort in Greece with exceptional charm, architecture and style, Blue Palace Resort & Spa is the perfect hideaway to combine authentic island luxe accommodations, the finest award winning cuisine and a soothing retreat for the senses. Read more...

The Legian

Bali, Indonesia

On the Balinese shores of Seminyak Beach, home to sun, sea and serious surf, location is not everything. This prime stretch of golden sand adjacent to the island’s chicest shops and Asia’s most stylish nightlife is merely the irresistible beginning of what sets this iconic sanctuary in the sand apart from Bali’s pack. Read more...

Casa Angelina

Praiano, Italy

Ease into Casa Angelina's welcoming embrace, and leave a little of the world behind you, safe in the knowledge that you will find the time and space to rediscover those forgotten rhythms of long days and easy nights. The timeless elegance of style and service combines with cosseting accommodation, gourmet cuisine, restorative wellness therapies and an unsurpassed location, delicately perched above the azure tranquillity of the Mediterranean. Read more...

Chalet d’Adrien

Verbier, Switzerland

Located at the heart of one of Europe’s most beautiful skiing areas, the Chalet d’Adrien overlooks Verbier and offers its guests a view of unrivalled tranquillity and grandeur. The bliss of staying at the chalet resembles a childhood memory… Read more...

Post Ranch Inn

Big Sur, California

Nestled on the cliffs of Big Sur, Post Ranch Inn is a sanctuary of natural luxury – small, serene, seductive. High atop the California Coast, the inn offers an unforgettable escape for a honeymoon, anniversary, romantic getaway or relaxing vacation. With endless views of the Pacific Ocean in one direction and mountains in the other, the rest of the world seems blissfully far away. Here, romance and connection thrive. Read more...

Madinat Jumeirah

Dubai, UAE

Developer and architect, Mirage Mille, took 36 months to complete construction of the first phase of the resort, Mina A’ Salam which opened in September 2003. The vision was to recreate life as it used to be for residents along Dubai Creek, complete with waterways, abras, wind towers and a bustling souk. Read more...

COMO Shambhala Estate

Bali, Indonesia

COMO Shambhala Estate in Bali is a residential health retreat that promises total commitment to your improved wellbeing. We present you with new challenges, providing perpetual inspiration in your lifelong journey towards better health. We have a holistic approach. Nothing we offer at the Estate is devoted entirely to the exterior physique without taking a closer look at the hidden elements. This 360-degree experience is key to our proactive philosophy. Read more...

Castello del Nero Boutique Hotel & Spa

Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, Italy

Whether you are looking for a relaxing holiday or want to explore Florence and Tuscany, you could hardly find a more perfect retreat than Castello del Nero Boutique Hotel & Spa. Located within striking distance of two of Italy's most historic towns, Florence and Siena. This unique property offers the ideal location for any Tuscan experience you are looking for, a spa holiday, a romantic honeymoon, a gastronomical journey, an exceptional wedding venue, a relaxed business conference or simply some time to relax and revitalise. Read more...

Amanjena

Marrakech, Morocco

Amanjena, or ‘peaceful paradise’, is the first Amanresort on the African continent. The property is located just outside the ancient Moroccan city of Marrakech on the southern road to Ouarzazate, the gateway to the Sahara Desert. The High Atlas Mountains claim the Marrakech horizon and the Atlantic coast is just two hours away. The 18-hole Amelkis Championship Golf Course lies immediately alongside Amanjena, with a second course – the Royal Golf Course – just minutes away. Read more...

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray

Dubai, UAE

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, located on the west crescent of the Palm Jumeirah delivers unrivalled luxury with an imperial touch at the 405 rooms and siutes culturally-inspired destination. Hand-painted frescoes, Turkish artworks and lavish murals combine to conjure up the magnificence of the Golden Age. The imperial hospitality experience is further expressed in the design and scale of the property, the thoughtfulness of the service and the subtle interweaving of the Arabian Renaissance. Read more...

Soneva Kiri

Kood Island, Thailand

Remote but accessible aptly describes the Thai island of Kood, on which Soneva Kiri is set amidst the lush tropical rainforest, off the south-east coast of the Gulf of Siam. International guests are personally met on arrival at Bangkok’s airport and transferred to the resort’s own airplane for the one-hour flight to the Soneva Kiri airfield. From the air, the beauty of untouched Thailand and Koh Kood, with its white sandy beaches is immediately evident. Read more...

The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino

Costa Navarino, Greece

A peaceful retreat located next to the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean, in the Greek region of Messinia. Beachfront the resort offers magnificent views of The Ionian Sea. Inspired by old Messinian mansions, the resort's low-rise villa clusters use natural stone and local design elements to create a motif in perfect harmony with the virgin sandy beach and pristine hillside landscape. Read more...

Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel

Crete, Greece

Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel is one of the the most exclusive hotels in Greece. Positioned on a peninsular stretch of land, it enjoys an outstanding location overlooking the Bay of Elounda, Mirabello Bay, and the expanse of the Aegean Sea. The view is blue as far as the eye can see. Read more...

Villa d’Este

Como, Italy

Experience the splendor, the grandeur, the intrigue and the magic of Villa d'Este - an opulent hotel overlooking glorious Lake Como. Hailed as one of the best hotels in the world by Travel & Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and Forbes Traveler, this famous resort destination has been widely praised for its beautiful gardens, exquisite cuisine, gala celebrations, impeccable décor and extraordinary hospitality. Read more...

Elounda Gulf Villas & Suites

Crete, Greece

This secluded Elounda Crete 5 stars hotel, a proud member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World and winner of Greece’s Leading Villa Award, is a treasure of privacy and refined luxury in Crete Island, Greece. The Elounda Gulf Villas & Suites 5 stars hotel entices guests with the sweeping views of the dazzling Mediterranean Sea and its high end personalized services. Read more...

Villa del Parco, Forte Village Resort

Sardinia, Italy

Small and elegant and embraced by greenery, Villa del Parco shares the tranquility of a centuries-old pine grove with the Thaermae del Forte Thalassotherapy Centre, a Leading Spa of the World. Villa del Parco and its magnificent Thalasso Spa nestle amid an immense tropical garden. Together, they form an oasis of luxury and elegance, where style and serenity rule. Read more...

Tcherassi hotel + Spa

Cartagena, Colombia

Situated in the heart of Cartagena’s Old City, The Tcherassi Hotel + Spa sits subtly on a colorful narrow street lined with historic colonial houses along Colombia’s Caribbean Coast. Just steps from Plaza Fernandez de Madrid and other top attractions including the San Felipe de Barajas Fortress, an unassuming 20 ft. wood front door framed by original stone maintains the privacy of the gilded luxury that waits within. Read more...

Six Senses Hua Hin

Hua Hin, Thailand

Six Senses Hua Hin is located south of Hua Hin on the verdant coast of the Gulf of Siam. The romantic pool villas, dotted throughout the lush property, are connected by brick pathways that extend from the welcome area, through avenues of palm trees and tropical plantings, to the seafront. Read more...

La Mamounia

Marrakech, Morocco

La Mamounia stands in an enormous park facing the Atlas Mountains, for 80 years the hotel has emphasized the great traditions of Moroccan hospitality and has attracted royalty, connoisseurs and celebrities to relax in an atmosphere that combines history with enchantment and luxury. Today the hotel reflects a pure Moroccan style combined perfectly with contemporary art and antique pieces. Read more...

Six Senses Samui

Koh Samui, Thailand

Whether you get around Samui by foot, elephant, motorcycle or car, you will find a wealth of natural beauty and cosmopolitan luxury. The island is small enough to drive a car around within a few hours. But it is big enough to still discover new things and beautiful places even if you stay for weeks. While the most visited areas have roads lined with shops and businesses, much of the island remains covered with coconut groves, rice paddies and forest. Read more...

Hotel Bahía del Duque

Tenerife, Spain

The Gran Hotel Bahía del Duque Resort & Spa is a luxury residential complex that takes its inspiration from Canary Island culture and reflects colonial style influences in its architecture and the use of typical dress as the uniform for the staff. It is located on the Island of Tenerife, in the midst of the Atlantic Ocean, well-known for its amazing volcanic nature and its exceptional spring-like weather. An extraordinary oasis of brilliant landscapes surrounded by crystal-clear waters full of marine life. Read more...

L’Albergo della Regina Isabella

Ischia, Italy

A unique choice where the natural context and the traditional hospitality form a magical, regenerating blend for body, mind and spirit. The strength of the sea and the virtues of the thermal waters, the sunny friendliness they show their guests, the impeccable service, the taste of Mediterranean cuisine and the quest for healthy menus create the balance and harmony thanks to which the Regina Isabella Hotel has earned its undoubted prestige. Read more...

Cocoa Island

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Cocoa Island is a small, private island resort designed for those seeking an easygoing, foot-in-the-sand experience. The rich, warm waters and bountiful coral also promise some of the world's best beaches, snorkelling and diving. Read more...

Cathbert Country Inn

Cape Winelands, South Africa

Cathbert Country Inn enjoys a magnificent position high up on the slopes of the majestic Simonsberg with spectacular vistas across vineyards to the immense Boland Mountains. Not only are they situated in the heart of the Cape Winelands, but they are also surrounded by 3 of South Africa’s TOP Golf Estates. Read more...