Best Spa Guide.

A guide to some of the greatest spas in the world.

Buxton Crescent

Nestled in the historic spa town of Buxton, famed for its therapeutic thermal spa waters first discovered by the Romans, Buxton Crescent stands as one of the few surviving Georgian Crescent hotels in the United Kingdom. This haven for spa enthusiasts boasts a wellness centre with a variety of pools, including a unique indoor-outdoor rooftop pool, a thermal pool, and beautifully preserved Victorian baths. Treatments offered encompass the Therapeutic Thermal Mud Pack, utilising mineral-rich mud sourced from Lake Heviz in Hungary, heated to 40 degrees Celsius to relieve aching joints, and the Signature Wave Balance on the Water Couch – a comforting massage on a warm waterbed that uses therapeutic rhythms to enhance muscle and joint flexibility.


An overnight stay begins at £180 for a double room, inclusive of breakfast and access to the spa and pools.

For more information, visit https://ensanahotels.com/en/hotels/buxton-crescent

Raffles London at the OWO

The Guerlain Spa at Raffles London at The OWO is among the largest opulent hotel spas in the city, covering 27,000 square feet over four floors. It offers an ultra-personalised experience to both hotel guests and local residents, with day-use and membership options available. Three exclusive treatments have been developed: the 'Spirit of London' and 'Coastal Escape' massage therapies, alongside the 'Royal Glow Tech Facial'.

The premier Spa Suite Journey is a three-hour indulgence commencing with a glass of Champagne and a Guerlain therapeutic bath ritual, followed by a bespoke two-hour treatment of choice. Pillar Wellbeing Memberships are priced at £6250 annually. Room rates start from £900.

For more information, visit https://www.raffles.com/london/guerlain-spa/

Marine & Lawn Hotels and Resorts

Marine Troon, an elegant 89-room hotel, is situated in the delightful seaside town of Troon on Scotland's Ayrshire Coast, offering unmatched views of the Firth of Clyde and Isle of Arran. The hotel provides a haven of wellness and relaxation, epitomised by its extensive spa. Guests can enjoy various facilities, including an indoor heated pool, a jacuzzi, a squash court, a state-of-the-art gym, and a nail bar. The tranquil pool area, with floor-to-ceiling windows, offers swimmers stunning vistas of the Royal Troon Golf Course and the shimmering sea beyond.


Single occupancy rates start at £495 per person for a King room, or £595 for a Sea View Room. Packages include meals, beverages, wellness activities, and accommodation for two nights.

For more information, visit: Marine Troon

The Grove Hertfordshire

The Grove’s Sequoia Spa is constantly refining its wellness offerings and has assembled a skilled team of intuitive wellness practitioners from around the world to deliver an industry-leading treatment experience known as the Sequoia Signature Massage. This profoundly restorative full-body treatment is designed to enhance well-being through a blend of Western and Eastern massage techniques. Organic Bamford oil blends assist the body in releasing toxin build-up and supporting the immune system, resulting in a deep release of tension and a feeling of balance and harmony.

Rates begin at £290, including an 80-minute Signature Massage.

For more information, visit: https://www.thegrove.co.uk/spa/

Heckfield Place

The Bothy by Wildsmith at Heckfield Place unveils the latest advancement in its wellness philosophy: Bespoke Paths, a highly personalised wellness journey designed to foster intuitive, spiritual, and emotional growth. Aimed at reawakening the body’s natural healing capabilities, the programme combines holistic healing experiences with dynamically planned therapies such as naturopathy, osteopathy, nature therapy, massage, and myofascial release.


Guests are encouraged to undertake individual frameworks crafted by Wellbeing Curator Emma Soum, which integrate a programme of healing modalities intended to initiate a profound journey into self-discovery and a path of grounding, renewal, and awakening. A one-night stay at Heckfield Place starts at £550, including bed and breakfast.

For more information, visit: https://www.heckfieldplace.com/

Canopy by Hilton Cancun La Isla

Situated in La Isla Shopping Village in the heart of Cancun, Canopy by Hilton Cancun La Isla is a contemporary urban retreat offering 174 luxurious guest rooms, including five expansive suites. The new spa suites provide customised treatments designed to enhance guests' physical and emotional well-being in a serene and private setting. Spa treatments range from 50 to 80 minutes each and include offerings such as Therapeutic Massage, Aromatherapy Massage, Sports Massage, Revitalizing Treatment, and Facial Treatment.


Additionally, guests at Canopy by Hilton Cancun La Isla can borrow bicycles at no charge to explore nearby attractions, including La Isla Shopping Village, picturesque beaches, and landmarks such as Playa Marlin, Scorpion’s Temple, Torre Escénica, and more.

For more information, visit: Canopy by Hilton Cancun La Isla


Nova, Maldives

Nova Maldives is about to make waves with its new couple-friendly Wellness Diving Retreat package this March. Dive into an experience that’s as much about mindfulness as it is about marine marvels. Nestled in the South Ari Atoll, this three-day retreat is your ticket to rediscovering nature and yourself. Picture this: underwater yoga, meditative floating, buoyancy training, and serene dives amidst the Maldives' largest marine biodiversity reserve. Each day kicks off with private underwater yoga (yes, really), followed by gentle dives exploring stunning house reefs. To top it all off, rejuvenate with sports massages at the EsKape Spa and savour nourishing meals at Soul Kitchen. It’s all about balancing your energy and relaxation.

Packages start from £1,222 per person.

For more information, visit: Nova Maldives Wellness

Acro Suites, Crete

Acro Suites stands as a tranquil haven perched on the cliffside of Agia Pelagia on the stunning island of Crete, Greece. For the savvy traveller in search of a perfect blend of luxury and well-being, this cosy retreat offers the ideal setting to rediscover and reconnect with your inner zen. Designed for ultimate relaxation, ACRO boasts a unique sleep programme featuring top-notch mattresses, a bespoke pillow menu, and relaxing touches like lavender mist, herbal teas, and silky sleep masks. Guests can chill with yoga sessions at Asana Yoga Shala, treat themselves to revitalising Bathhouse treatments, bask in calming sound baths, enjoy tailored in-suite therapies, and revel in botanical-inspired amenities, promising an escape into sheer bliss.

For more information, visit: Acro Suites

Jamaica Inn, Jamaica

If you’re after a bit of R&R, Jamaica’s luxury resorts and spas are ready to spoil you silly. Take Jamaica Inn, for instance – where Old Hollywood glamour cozies up with modern comfort. Tucked away on a breathtaking 700-foot private white sand beach, it’s the epitome of exclusivity. The Ocean Spa on site uses locally sourced goodies for treatments, offering facials, massages, yoga classes, and bath soaks. Over in Negril, you’ll find the laid-back, charming Skylark Beach Resort, featuring vibrant rooms and suites, jaw-dropping sunset views, and a 200ft stretch of beachfront. Each Skylark Spa treatment is crafted to melt away your stress and tension. The tranquil surroundings only amplify the experience, making it the ideal spot for some well-earned self-care.

For more information, visit: Jamaica Inn

AWAY® Spa at The W london

Step into a realm of unparalleled relaxation at The W Hotel, where they've ingeniously crafted a wellness retreat that city professionals can indulge in during the weekdays. Nestled in the heart of the West End, W London has turned the seemingly impossible into a splendid reality.

Rejuvenate with one of their blissful treatments, such as their delightful 30-minute signature facial, designed to revitalise the face, neck, and chest with an alpine-fresh twist. The Insta Hydra treatment employs chilled Ice Spoons and deeply hydrating ingredients to replicate the crisp freshness of mountain air, imparting immediate radiance and hydration to skin tired from winter's chill.

Afterwards, guests can unwind in the steam room and sauna, soaking in the spa’s tranquil atmosphere for a full rejuvenation before stepping back into the world, thoroughly refreshed. Spa packages begin at £99, which includes an hour in the FIT gym, access to the sauna and steam room, as well as robes, flip-flops, and towels, topped off with a pre-treatment Elixir shot.

For more information, visit: AWAY Spa London