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Nearly every luxury hotel now claims wellness. Most mean a treatment menu and a sauna nobody uses. These treat the spa as the reason you came, not an amenity tacked on for the brochure: serious facilities and therapists who know what they're doing.

The top five of 111

  1. 1 Como Shambhala Estate Legend · 18/20
  2. 2 Nihi Sumba Legend · 18/20
  3. 3 Royal Mansour Marrakech Legend · 18/20
  4. 4 Bürgenstock Resort Favorite · 16.5/20
  5. 5 Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi Legend · 18/20
  1. Como Shambhala Estate — Ubud, Indonesia Fat Legend, 18 out of 20. Wellness 19 out of 20 Ubud, Indonesia 1 Como Shambhala Estate A wellness resort of about 30 villas, suites and rooms set in jungle above the Ayung River near Ubud, Indonesia.
  2. Nihi Sumba — Sumba, Indonesia Fat Legend, 18 out of 20. Wellness 19 out of 20 Sumba, Indonesia 2 Nihi Sumba A villa resort on a private stretch of coastline on Sumba island, Indonesia, built around a noted surf break.
  3. Royal Mansour Marrakech — Marrakech, Morocco Fat Legend, 18 out of 20. Wellness 18.5 out of 20 Marrakech, Morocco 3 Royal Mansour Marrakech A private-riad hotel just outside Marrakech’s Medina walls, built as a medina within the city, with around fifty-three individual riads.
  4. Bürgenstock Resort — Lake Lucerne, Switzerland Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Wellness 18.5 out of 20 Lake Lucerne, Switzerland 4 Bürgenstock Resort A cliffside resort above Lake Lucerne reached by boat and funicular, built around a large Alpine spa and infinity pool.
  5. Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi — Tokyo, Japan Fat Legend, 18 out of 20. Wellness 18 out of 20 Tokyo, Japan 5 Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi A 190-room Four Seasons on the top floors of an Otemachi tower, facing the Imperial Palace and Tokyo Station.
  6. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok — Bangkok, Thailand Fat Legend, 18 out of 20. Wellness 18 out of 20 Bangkok, Thailand 6 Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok A riverside Mandarin Oriental property in Bangkok spanning two banks of the Chao Phraya, linked by a private boat shuttle.
  7. Cheval Blanc Randheli — Noonu Atoll, Maldives Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Wellness 18 out of 20 Noonu Atoll, Maldives 7 Cheval Blanc Randheli An LVMH-owned, Jean-Michel Gathy-designed resort of 47 villas on its own islands in the Maldives’ Noonu Atoll.
  8. Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice — Venice, Italy Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Wellness 18 out of 20 Venice, Italy 8 Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice A Belmond hotel on Venice’s Giudecca island, set around gardens and a pool with private boat transfers to St Mark’s Square.
  9. The Oberoi, Marrakech — Marrakech, Morocco Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Wellness 18 out of 20 Marrakech, Morocco 9 The Oberoi, Marrakech
  10. Rosewood Amsterdam — Amsterdam, Netherlands Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Wellness 18 out of 20 Amsterdam, Netherlands 10 Rosewood Amsterdam A restored 17th-century Palace of Justice on Amsterdam’s Prinsengracht canal, now a Rosewood hotel with an Asaya spa and an on-site art collection.
  11. The Emory — London, United Kingdom Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Wellness 18 out of 20 London, United Kingdom 11 The Emory An all-suite Maybourne hotel in Belgravia, London, designed by Richard Rogers and set opposite Hyde Park.
  12. Oberoi Udaivilas — Udaipur, India Fat Legend, 18.5 out of 20. Wellness 17.5 out of 20 Udaipur, India 12 Oberoi Udaivilas A Mewari-style palace hotel on the shore of Lake Pichola in Udaipur, set across about 30 acres of gardens.
  13. Singita Kwitonda Lodge — Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda Fat Legend, 18.5 out of 20. Wellness 17.5 out of 20 Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda 13 Singita Kwitonda Lodge A Singita lodge on the edge of Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, built from local volcanic rock with views of the surrounding volcanoes.
  14. Cheval Blanc Courchevel — Courchevel, France Fat Legend, 18 out of 20. Wellness 17.5 out of 20 Courchevel, France 14 Cheval Blanc Courchevel A ski-in/ski-out Cheval Blanc hotel in Courchevel 1850, France, with slope views and a Guerlain spa.
  15. Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong — Hong Kong, China Fat Legend, 18 out of 20. Wellness 17.5 out of 20 Hong Kong, China 15 Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong A Four Seasons hotel in Central, Hong Kong, connected to the IFC mall and Airport Express with harbour-view rooms.
  16. Rosewood Luang Prabang — Luang Prabang, Laos Fat Legend, 18 out of 20. Wellness 17.5 out of 20 Luang Prabang, Laos 16 Rosewood Luang Prabang A Bill Bensley-designed Rosewood resort built along a river and waterfalls in Nauea Village, near Luang Prabang, Laos.
  17. Amanpuri — Phuket, Thailand Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Wellness 17.5 out of 20 Phuket, Thailand 17 Amanpuri Aman’s original 1988 resort on Phuket’s Pansea Beach, built as Thai-style pavilions and villas above the Andaman Sea.
  18. Amanzoe — Porto Heli, Greece Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Wellness 17.5 out of 20 Porto Heli, Greece 18 Amanzoe A hilltop Aman resort above the Argolic Gulf near Porto Heli, Greece, with a separate beach club reached by shuttle or boat.
  19. One&Only Reethi Rah — North Malé Atoll, Maldives Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Wellness 17.5 out of 20 North Malé Atoll, Maldives 19 One&Only Reethi Rah A One&Only resort on a 109-acre private island in the North Malé Atoll, Maldives, with a dozen beaches, beach and overwater villas, and a dive centre.
  20. Four Seasons Ritz Lisbon — Lisbon, Portugal Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Wellness 17.5 out of 20 Lisbon, Portugal 20 Four Seasons Ritz Lisbon A historic Four Seasons hotel in Lisbon with spacious rooms, a bar, buffet breakfast, and pool and sauna facilities.
  21. Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai — Dubai, UAE Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Wellness 17.5 out of 20 Dubai, UAE 21 Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai A new-build 2025 Mandarin Oriental inside Wasl Tower on Sheikh Zayed Road, between Downtown Dubai and DIFC.
  22. Mandarin Oriental, Lake Como — Lake Como, Italy Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Wellness 17.5 out of 20 Lake Como, Italy 22 Mandarin Oriental, Lake Como A 19th-century lakeside villa on Lake Como with a floating infinity pool, three restaurants, and a spa reached by golf cart between buildings.
  23. Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa — Champillon, FranceFounders’ Verdict Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Wellness 17.5 out of 20 Champillon, France 23 Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa A contemporary Relais & Châteaux retreat above Épernay, with vineyard panoramas and a world-class spa.
  24. Aman Nai Lert Bangkok — Bangkok, Thailand Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Wellness 17.5 out of 20 Bangkok, Thailand 24 Aman Nai Lert Bangkok A 52-suite Jean-Michel Gathy-designed Aman set inside the gated Nai Lert Park, between Siam and Thonglor in Bangkok.
  25. Mandarin Oriental, Istanbul (Bosphorus) — Istanbul, Turkey Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Wellness 17.5 out of 20 Istanbul, Turkey 25 Mandarin Oriental, Istanbul (Bosphorus)
  26. Cheval Blanc Paris — Paris, France Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. Wellness 17.5 out of 20 Paris, France 26 Cheval Blanc Paris LVMH’s crown jewel on the Seine — where Parisian savoir-faire meets haute couture hospitality.
  27. Six Senses Ibiza — Ibiza, Spain Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. Wellness 17.5 out of 20 Ibiza, Spain 27 Six Senses Ibiza A clifftop Six Senses property in Ibiza’s northern hills above Cala Xarraca Bay, with direct sea access.
  28. Aman New York — New York, USA Fat Approved, 15 out of 20. Wellness 17.5 out of 20 New York, USA 28 Aman New York Aman New York is a city-centre property with a jazz club, spa suites with fireplaces, and an indoor pool.
  29. Six Senses Rome — Rome, Italy Fat Approved, 15 out of 20. Wellness 17.5 out of 20 Rome, Italy 29 Six Senses Rome A Six Senses hotel set in a palace on Rome’s Via del Corso, with a two-floor Roman Baths spa and a rooftop restaurant.
  30. Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River — Bangkok, Thailand Fat Legend, 18 out of 20. Wellness 17 out of 20 Bangkok, Thailand 30 Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River A riverside Four Seasons on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya, with 299 rooms and shuttle boat access to IconSiam.
  31. Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo — Tokyo, Japan Fat Legend, 18 out of 20. Wellness 17 out of 20 Tokyo, Japan 31 Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo A Mandarin Oriental occupying the top floors of Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower, next to a subway station and Mitsukoshi department store.
  32. Singita Grumeti — Serengeti, Tanzania Fat Legend, 18 out of 20. Wellness 17 out of 20 Serengeti, Tanzania 32 Singita Grumeti A collection of Singita camps set within a 350,000-acre private reserve in Tanzania’s western Serengeti.
  33. Bulgari Hotel Roma — Rome, Italy Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Wellness 17 out of 20 Rome, Italy 33 Bulgari Hotel Roma A 110-room contemporary hotel near the Spanish Steps, facing the Mausoleum of Augustus, with a multi-floor spa and rooftop bar.
  34. Four Seasons Hotel Firenze — Florence, Italy Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Wellness 17 out of 20 Florence, Italy 34 Four Seasons Hotel Firenze A Renaissance palazzo hotel in Florence set within eleven acres of private gardens near the historic centre.
  35. One&Only The Palm — Dubai, UAE Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Wellness 17 out of 20 Dubai, UAE 35 One&Only The Palm A low-rise beachfront resort at the tip of a Palm Jumeirah frond in Dubai, with villas, three pools, and a Guerlain Spa.
  36. Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto — Kyoto, Japan Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Wellness 17 out of 20 Kyoto, Japan 36 Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto A low-rise Four Seasons built around a historic pond garden, a short walk from Kyoto’s Higashiyama district.
  37. Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru — Baa Atoll, Maldives Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Wellness 17 out of 20 Baa Atoll, Maldives 37 Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru A 103-villa Four Seasons on a private island inside Baa Atoll’s UNESCO Marine Biosphere Reserve, reached by seaplane.
  38. Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai — Dubai, United Arab Emirates Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Wellness 17 out of 20 Dubai, United Arab Emirates 38 Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai A beachfront Mandarin Oriental in Dubai’s Jumeira area with a private beach, multiple pools, and 256 rooms.
  39. One&Only Cape Town — Cape Town, South Africa Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Wellness 17 out of 20 Cape Town, South Africa 39 One&Only Cape Town An urban resort at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront, facing Table Mountain, with Nobu, ROOI and a spa on site.
  40. The Berkeley — London, United Kingdom Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Wellness 17 out of 20 London, United Kingdom 40 The Berkeley A 129-room Maybourne hotel in Knightsbridge, London, with a rooftop pool and a Cedric Grolet patisserie on site.
  41. The Peninsula Bangkok — Bangkok, Thailand Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Wellness 17 out of 20 Bangkok, Thailand 41 The Peninsula Bangkok A riverside five-star on the Chao Phraya in Bangkok, reached by its own boat shuttle to ICONSIAM and the BTS.
  42. The Peninsula Istanbul — Istanbul, Turkey Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Wellness 17 out of 20 Istanbul, Turkey 42 The Peninsula Istanbul A Bosphorus-front hotel in Karaköy, Istanbul, set in restored early-1900s heritage buildings with a private yacht arrival option.
  43. Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence — Florence, Italy Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Wellness 17 out of 20 Florence, Italy 43 Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence A hillside hotel near Fiesole, 20 to 30 minutes from central Florence, with gardens, a pool and a shuttle into the city.
  44. Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa — Baden-Baden, Germany Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Wellness 17 out of 20 Baden-Baden, Germany 44 Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa A historic 1870s hotel beside Lichtentaler Allee park in Baden-Baden, with a medical spa in its Villa Stéphanie building.
  45. Deplar Farm — Troll Peninsula, Iceland Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Wellness 17 out of 20 Troll Peninsula, Iceland 45 Deplar Farm A 16-room adventure lodge on a converted sheep farm in Iceland’s Fljot Valley on the Troll Peninsula.
  46. Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge — London, United KingdomFounders’ Verdict Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Wellness 17 out of 20 London, United Kingdom 46 Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge A Four Seasons hotel in the former 1922 Port of London Authority building near Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.
  47. Six Senses Fort Barwara — Sawai Madhopur, India Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Wellness 17 out of 20 Sawai Madhopur, India 47 Six Senses Fort Barwara A restored fort turned Six Senses hotel on a hillside in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, near Ranthambore National Park.
  48. Six Senses Krabey Island — Krabey Island, Cambodia Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Wellness 17 out of 20 Krabey Island, Cambodia 48 Six Senses Krabey Island A private, hilly jungle island resort off Cambodia’s coast, reached by air and boat transfer, with pool villas and an on-site spa.
  49. The Peninsula London — London, United Kingdom Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Wellness 17 out of 20 London, United Kingdom 49 The Peninsula London A newly built Peninsula hotel in central London near Hyde Park Corner, with rooftop views toward Wellington Arch.
  50. Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown — New York, USA Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. Wellness 17 out of 20 New York, USA 50 Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown A Four Seasons in Lower Manhattan near the World Trade Center, with an indoor pool and CUT by Wolfgang Puck on site.
  51. Mandarin Oriental Bodrum — Bodrum, Turkey Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. Wellness 17 out of 20 Bodrum, Turkey 51 Mandarin Oriental Bodrum A hillside resort above Paradise Bay in Bodrum with 109 sea-facing rooms, private-pool suites, and two private beaches.
  52. The Chancery Rosewood London — London, United Kingdom Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. Wellness 17 out of 20 London, United Kingdom 52 The Chancery Rosewood London The former U.S. Embassy on Grosvenor Square, reborn as Mayfair’s most ambitious all-suite hotel — David Chipperfield architecture, Joseph Dirand interiors, and eight dining venues.
  53. Park Hyatt Tokyo — Tokyo, Japan Fat Approved, 15.5 out of 20. Wellness 17 out of 20 Tokyo, Japan 53 Park Hyatt Tokyo A high-rise Park Hyatt in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district with upper-floor rooms offering views toward Mount Fuji.
  54. Ballyfin Demesne — Laois, Ireland Fat Legend, 18 out of 20. Wellness 16.5 out of 20 Laois, Ireland 54 Ballyfin Demesne A restored 1820s neo-classical mansion turned 20-room hotel set on an estate in Laois, Ireland.
  55. Belmond Hotel Caruso — Ravello, Italy Fat Legend, 18 out of 20. Wellness 16.5 out of 20 Ravello, Italy 55 Belmond Hotel Caruso A cliffside Belmond hotel in Ravello, 350m above the Amalfi Coast, built around terraced gardens and a celebrated infinity pool.
  56. Bulgari Hotel Tokyo — Tokyo, Japan Fat Legend, 18 out of 20. Wellness 16.5 out of 20 Tokyo, Japan 56 Bulgari Hotel Tokyo A Bulgari-branded skyscraper hotel with 98 rooms directly above Tokyo Station.
  57. Park Hyatt Maldives — Hadahaa, Maldives Fat Legend, 18 out of 20. Wellness 16.5 out of 20 Hadahaa, Maldives 57 Park Hyatt Maldives A small-island Maldives resort reached by boat transfer, built around a 360-degree house reef and roughly 50 villas.
  58. Singita Boulders Lodge — Sabi Sand, South Africa Fat Legend, 18 out of 20. Wellness 16.5 out of 20 Sabi Sand, South Africa 58 Singita Boulders Lodge A glass-fronted lodge on the Sand River in South Africa’s Sabi Sand reserve, part of the Singita Sabi Sand collection.
  59. Singita Sabora — Serengeti, Tanzania Fat Legend, 18 out of 20. Wellness 16.5 out of 20 Serengeti, Tanzania 59 Singita Sabora An intimate tented camp in the Grumeti Reserve, where safari meets understated elegance.
  60. Soneva Fushi — Baa Atoll, Maldives Fat Legend, 18 out of 20. Wellness 16.5 out of 20 Baa Atoll, Maldives 60 Soneva Fushi A barefoot-luxury island resort on Kunfunadhoo Island in the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the Maldives.
  61. Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong — Hong Kong, China Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Wellness 16.5 out of 20 Hong Kong, China 61 Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong A harbourside institution in Hong Kong’s Central district known for Man Wah’s Cantonese cooking and Club lounge access.
  62. Raffles Udaipur — Udaipur, India Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Wellness 16.5 out of 20 Udaipur, India 62 Raffles Udaipur A Raffles hotel set on its own island on Udai Sagar Lake in Udaipur, India, styled as a trader’s country estate.
  63. The Dolder Grand — Zurich, Switzerland Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Wellness 16.5 out of 20 Zurich, Switzerland 63 The Dolder Grand A hillside castle-turned-Norman Foster hybrid above Zurich, mixing historic and modern wings with panoramic city and lake views.
  64. The Lanesborough — London, United Kingdom Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Wellness 16.5 out of 20 London, United Kingdom 64 The Lanesborough A Regency-style Oetker Collection hotel in Knightsbridge, London, facing Hyde Park, with a basement wellness centre and hydrotherapy pool.
  65. Amilla Maldives — Baa Atoll, Maldives Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Wellness 16.5 out of 20 Baa Atoll, Maldives 65 Amilla Maldives A large private-island resort in Baa Atoll, Maldives, with overwater and inland villas and a surrounding house reef.
  66. Capella Ubud — Ubud, Indonesia Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Wellness 16.5 out of 20 Ubud, Indonesia 66 Capella Ubud A 23-tent jungle camp in Ubud’s Keliki Valley, designed by Bill Bensley around a 19th-century explorer theme.
  67. Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva — Geneva, Switzerland Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Wellness 16.5 out of 20 Geneva, Switzerland 67 Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva A historic lakeside hotel in Geneva, steps from the Old Town, with a top-floor Japanese-fusion restaurant and on-site spa.
  68. Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor — Mallorca, Spain Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Wellness 16.5 out of 20 Mallorca, Spain 68 Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor A beachfront Four Seasons resort on Mallorca’s Formentor peninsula, about an hour from Palma airport.
  69. One&Only One Za'abeel — Dubai, United Arab Emirates Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Wellness 16.5 out of 20 Dubai, United Arab Emirates 69 One&Only One Za’abeel A landmark sky-bridge hotel in Dubai’s One Za’abeel district with a suspended infinity pool and skyline-facing suites.
  70. Passalacqua — Lake Como, Italy Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Wellness 16.5 out of 20 Lake Como, Italy 70 Passalacqua An 18th-century villa hotel with 24 rooms set in terraced gardens on the shore of Lake Como, Italy.
  71. Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London — London, United Kingdom Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Wellness 16.5 out of 20 London, United Kingdom 71 Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London A 50-suite Mandarin Oriental on Hanover Square in Mayfair, sharing its entrance with 77 private residences.
  72. Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino — Costa Navarino, Greece Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. Wellness 16.5 out of 20 Costa Navarino, Greece 72 Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino A low-rise resort on Greece’s Messinian coast with stone-and-wood villas, a golf-course setting, and a private beach near Pylos.
  73. One&Only Palmilla — Los Cabos, Mexico Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. Wellness 16.5 out of 20 Los Cabos, Mexico 73 One&Only Palmilla A hacienda-style One&Only resort on the Los Cabos coast with one of the area’s few swimmable beaches.
  74. Ritz Paris — Paris, France Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. Wellness 16.5 out of 20 Paris, France 74 Ritz Paris A 142-room palace-style hotel on Place Vendôme in central Paris, with bars, a spa and pool, and named historic suites.
  75. Aman Tokyo — Tokyo, Japan Fat Approved, 15.5 out of 20. Wellness 16.5 out of 20 Tokyo, Japan 75 Aman Tokyo A serene sanctuary in the heart of Otemachi, blending traditional Japanese aesthetics with contemporary minimalism.
  76. Aman-i-Khas — Ranthambore, India Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Wellness 16 out of 20 Ranthambore, India 76 Aman-i-Khas A tented camp on the edge of Ranthambore National Park, India, built on a former Mughal hunting site.
  77. Amandari — Ubud, Indonesia Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Wellness 16 out of 20 Ubud, Indonesia 77 Amandari A 1989-built Aman resort styled as a Balinese village above the Ayung River gorge near Ubud, Bali.
  78. Mandarin Oriental, London (Hyde Park) — London, United Kingdom Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Wellness 16 out of 20 London, United Kingdom 78 Mandarin Oriental, London (Hyde Park) A historic Knightsbridge landmark on Hyde Park, with a two-Michelin-starred restaurant and rooms that vary sharply by category.
  79. Aman Kyoto — Kyoto, Japan Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Wellness 16 out of 20 Kyoto, Japan 79 Aman Kyoto An Aman hotel with 25 rooms set in wooded, garden-filled grounds at the edge of Kyoto, centered on an outdoor onsen.
  80. Capella Bangkok — Bangkok, Thailand Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Wellness 16 out of 20 Bangkok, Thailand 80 Capella Bangkok A 2020-built riverside hotel on the Chao Phraya with a two-Michelin-starred restaurant and a WhatsApp concierge team guests keep naming by name.
  81. Cheval Blanc St-Tropez — Saint-Tropez, France Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Wellness 16 out of 20 Saint-Tropez, France 81 Cheval Blanc St-Tropez A beachfront hotel on the site of the former Résidence de la Pinède, on the edge of Saint-Tropez, France.
  82. Aman Villas at Nusa Dua — Nusa Dua, Indonesia Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. Wellness 16 out of 20 Nusa Dua, Indonesia 82 Aman Villas at Nusa Dua A private villa resort in Nusa Dua, Bali, with pool villas, in-villa dining and a beach area near the airport.
  83. Rosewood Phuket — Phuket, Thailand Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. Wellness 16 out of 20 Phuket, Thailand 83 Rosewood Phuket A villa resort on a quiet beach south of Patong, Phuket, with private pools, three restaurants and the Asaya Spa.
  84. Rosewood Schloss Fuschl — Hof bei Salzburg, AustriaFounders’ Verdict Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. Wellness 16 out of 20 Hof bei Salzburg, Austria 84 Rosewood Schloss Fuschl A 15th-century castle on an alpine lake, reborn as Rosewood’s Austrian masterpiece — three Michelin Keys, lake-to-table dining, and the Salzkammergut at your door.
  85. Amangiri — Canyon Point, USA Fat Approved, 15.5 out of 20. Wellness 16 out of 20 Canyon Point, USA 85 Amangiri Amangiri is an Aman desert resort on a private estate of canyons and rock formations in Canyon Point, Utah.
  86. One&Only Mandarina — Riviera Nayarit, Mexico Fat Approved, 15.5 out of 20. Wellness 16 out of 20 Riviera Nayarit, Mexico 86 One&Only Mandarina A cliffside jungle resort of private treehouse villas above the Pacific in Riviera Nayarit, an hour from Puerto Vallarta.
  87. Six Senses Fiji — Malolo Island, Fiji Fat Approved, 15 out of 20. Wellness 16 out of 20 Malolo Island, Fiji 87 Six Senses Fiji A secluded beachfront resort on Fiji’s Malolo Island, reachable by boat or helicopter from Nadi.
  88. Belmond Mount Nelson — Cape Town, South Africa Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Wellness 15.5 out of 20 Cape Town, South Africa 88 Belmond Mount Nelson A pink-painted historic hotel at the foot of Table Mountain on Cape Town’s Kloof Street.
  89. Mandarin Oriental, Paris — Paris, France Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Wellness 15.5 out of 20 Paris, France 89 Mandarin Oriental, Paris A modern five-star hotel on rue Saint-Honoré, steps from Place Vendôme and the Louvre.
  90. Four Seasons Resort Marrakech — Marrakech, Morocco Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Wellness 15.5 out of 20 Marrakech, Morocco 90 Four Seasons Resort Marrakech A large garden resort near the M Avenue mall, about ten minutes from Marrakech’s old city and the airport.
  91. La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel — Mallorca, Spain Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Wellness 15.5 out of 20 Mallorca, Spain 91 La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel A Belmond hotel in two historic manor houses on a Tramuntana cliff-top above Deià, Mallorca.
  92. Post Ranch Inn — Big Sur, USA Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Wellness 15.5 out of 20 Big Sur, USA 92 Post Ranch Inn A cliffside luxury inn in Big Sur, California, with tree house and ocean-view rooms overlooking the Pacific.
  93. COMO Point Yamu — Phuket, Thailand Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. Wellness 15.5 out of 20 Phuket, Thailand 93 COMO Point Yamu A secluded villa resort on Phuket’s Cape Yamu headland, built around private pools and sea views.
  94. Four Seasons Bosphorus — Istanbul, Turkey Fat Approved, 15.5 out of 20. Wellness 15.5 out of 20 Istanbul, Turkey 94 Four Seasons Bosphorus A Four Seasons hotel set directly on Istanbul’s Bosphorus waterway, with rooms and a restaurant overlooking the strait.
  95. Cap Rocat — Mallorca, Spain Fat Approved, 15 out of 20. Wellness 15.5 out of 20 Mallorca, Spain 95 Cap Rocat A former fortress on its own peninsula in Mallorca, converted into a roughly 30-room hotel with a seaside restaurant and spa.
  96. Four Seasons Bora Bora — Bora Bora, French Polynesia Fat Approved, 15 out of 20. Wellness 15.5 out of 20 Bora Bora, French Polynesia 96 Four Seasons Bora Bora Overwater bungalows framed by Mount Otemanu, where the Pacific meets unparalleled luxury.
  97. Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech — Marrakech, Morocco Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Wellness 15 out of 20 Marrakech, Morocco 97 Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech A villa-focused resort outside central Marrakech with private pools, a hammam spa, and easy access to the Medina.
  98. Amanfayun — Hangzhou, China Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Wellness 15 out of 20 Hangzhou, China 98 Amanfayun An Aman hotel set in a restored village of courtyards and villas beside the Lingyin Temple outside Hangzhou, China.
  99. Amanjena — Marrakech, Morocco Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Wellness 15 out of 20 Marrakech, Morocco 99 Amanjena A secluded Aman resort in Marrakech’s Palmeraie, built around reflecting pools and pisé-walled pavilions outside the medina.
  100. Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti — Serengeti, Tanzania Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Wellness 15 out of 20 Serengeti, Tanzania 100 Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti A resort-style Four Seasons lodge overlooking a Central Serengeti watering hole, reached by light aircraft.
  101. Soneva Jani — Noonu Atoll, Maldives Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. Wellness 15 out of 20 Noonu Atoll, Maldives 101 Soneva Jani A large overwater and beach villa resort on the edge of Noonu Atoll, Maldives.
  102. Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal — Los Cabos, Mexico Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. Wellness 15 out of 20 Los Cabos, Mexico 102 Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal A cliffside Waldorf Astoria in Cabo San Lucas with plunge-pool rooms, reached through a tunnel from the marina.
  103. La Mamounia — Marrakech, Morocco Fat Approved, 15.5 out of 20. Wellness 15 out of 20 Marrakech, Morocco 103 La Mamounia A 1923-built former railway hotel turned palace in Marrakech, set in walled gardens with views toward the Atlas Mountains.
  104. Four Seasons Resort Nevis — Charlestown, St Kitts & Nevis Fat Approved, 15 out of 20. Wellness 15 out of 20 Charlestown, St Kitts & Nevis 104 Four Seasons Resort Nevis A low-rise, casita-style Four Seasons beachfront resort on the island of Nevis, reached by boat transfer from St Kitts.
  105. Awasi Patagonia — Torres del Paine, Chile Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Wellness 14.5 out of 20 Torres del Paine, Chile 105 Awasi Patagonia A Relais & Châteaux lodge of standalone villas beside Torres del Paine National Park and Lake Sarmiento in Chilean Patagonia.
  106. Explora Atacama — San Pedro de Atacama, Chile Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. Wellness 14.5 out of 20 San Pedro de Atacama, Chile 106 Explora Atacama A 50-room expedition lodge in Chile’s Atacama Desert built around small-group guided excursions, all-inclusive.
  107. Amanyara — Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Fat Approved, 14.5 out of 20. Wellness 14.5 out of 20 Providenciales, Turks & Caicos 107 Amanyara An Aman resort on an 18,000-acre nature reserve in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, with villas set along the beach and a private waterway.
  108. Taj Lake Palace — Udaipur, India Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Wellness 14 out of 20 Udaipur, India 108 Taj Lake Palace A palace hotel built in the 1740s, set on its own island in the middle of Lake Pichola in Udaipur.
  109. Rosewood Hong Kong — Hong Kong, China Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. Wellness 14 out of 20 Hong Kong, China 109 Rosewood Hong Kong A 413-room Rosewood hotel on Victoria Harbour in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, with rooms and suites up to the 40th floor.
  110. Rosewood Villa Magna — Madrid, Spain Fat Approved, 15.5 out of 20. Wellness 14 out of 20 Madrid, Spain 110 Rosewood Villa Magna A Rosewood hotel on Madrid’s Paseo de la Castellana in the Salamanca neighbourhood, with a spa and multiple dining and lounge outlets.
  111. Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme — Paris, France Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. Wellness 13.5 out of 20 Paris, France 111 Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme A modern five-star hotel near Place Vendôme in central Paris, within walking distance of the Louvre and Palais Garnier.

What fat travellers ask about wellness & spa hotels

What makes a great wellness & spa hotel?

A serious spa rather than a treatment menu bolted onto a city hotel: proper facilities, skilled therapists, and a sense that recovery was designed in, not added later.

How many wellness & spa hotels does Fat Voyage cover?

Right now, 111 hotels in the collection carry the wellness & spa tag, led by Como Shambhala Estate with a wellness score of 19/20.