5 Most Luxurious Spa Resorts in the World

Beau Rivage Palace, Switzerland

With stunning views of the Alps, this is the perfect location for a luxury spa. The spa at the Beau Rivage Palace is a 15,000 square feet suite with its own Turkish bath, Bain Japonais and treatments including Taoist face-care massage and Balinese massage.

Chiva Som, Thailand

The Chiva Som has views over the Gulf of Thailand and seven acres of stunning gardens in which to walk and relax. There are water therapy suites for men and women, aqua skin polish and other hydrotherapy treatments. Guests’ rooms also have butler service and private balconies to make sure any visitors are fully relaxed throughout their stay.

Como Shambhala Retreat, Turks and Caicos

The Como Shambhala is renowned for its retreats, with specialist spa food and a variety of specialists instructing courses from yoga and Pilates to meditation and pranayama. There are double treatment rooms which make it ideal for couples, as well as the outdoor monsoon showers and Japanese baths.

Four Seasons Resort, Thailand

Four seasons in Thailand is a spa villa, with a unique Thai temple design. Facilities include rain shower massage beds, open air treatment terraces and aromatherapy steam rooms. A variety of luxury Elemis products are used throughout the various treatments and warm foot compresses are given the beginning of every session to help focus the mind and senses.

Hayman Island Resort, Australia

Based in the Great Barrier Reef and on its own private island, Hayman Island resort is the epitome of tranquility. The resort is only accessible by sea-plan, helicopter or boat from the adjacent Hamilton Island and south of Cairns. The resort houses 13 treatment rooms, two relaxation lounges and wet treatment room. There are also exclusive treatments including facials and massages developed by the Champs Elysée Guerlain Institute.
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