2021 World Spa Awards

by Neil McPherson

18 October 2021

Source: World Spa Awards 2021

Overview

Our observations:

There were familiar brands amongst the winners - Anantara, Banyan Tree, Kempinski, Mandarin Oriental, One&Only. Six Senses, St Regis and Waldorf Astoria.

There were far too many categories for a full list of winners here, so we have selected a few that you should consider for your next escape.

Our congratulations to all the winners !

World's Best Spas

World's Best Spa destinations

World's Best Spa brands

Best Spas by Country/Region

Winners by Category

Worlds Best Spa Brands

World’s Best Wellness Retreat Brand - Six Senses
World’s Best Hotel Spa Brand - Iridium Spas at St. Regis Hotels & Resorts
World’s Best Hotel Spa - SPA Clinic at Croatia’s Hotel Bellevue
World's Best Day Spa - Zürich’s The Dolder Grand
World’s Best Detox Programme - Chenot Palace Weggis, on the shores of Lake Lucerne
World's Best Airline Lounge Spa - Emirates' Timeless Spa
Worlds Best Casino Hotel Spa - Banyan Tree Marina Bay Sands (Singapore)
Worlds Best City Resort Spa - The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira Dubai (UAE)
Worlds Best Eco Spa - Amuna Ayurveda Retreat
Worlds Best Spa Design - Six Senses Spa Zil Pasyon (Seychelles)

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Worlds Best Spa Destinations

Dubai, with its array of both traditional and leading-edge treatments, was named ‘World’s Best Spa Destination’,
Italy was crowned ‘World’s Best Wellness Destination’
Spa Diane Barrière in Alsace’s delightful Resort Barrière Ribeauvillé emerged victorious as ‘France’s Best Resort Spa’.
GoldenEye (‘Jamaica’s Best Resort Spa’)
Clinique La Prairie Aesthetics & Medical Spa at The St. Regis Bangkok (‘Asia’s Best Day Spa’)
The Londolozi Healing House, South Africa (‘Africa’s Best Safari Spa’);
Hotel Post Bezau by Susanne Kaufmann (‘Austria's Best Wellness Retreat’)
Zulal Wellness Resort (‘Qatar’s Best Wellness Retreat’)
Miraval Arizona (‘Arizona's Best Wellness Retreat’).

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Worlds Best Spa Properties

Pearl Spa at Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach claimed ‘World’s Best Resort Spa’
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi was declared ‘World’s Best Private Island Spa’
Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid picked up the coveted ‘World’s Best New Hotel Spa’
Chenot Spa at One&Only Desaru Coast, Malaysia was acknowledged as ‘World’s Best New Resort Spa’
Italy's Palazzo Fiuggi won ‘World’s Best New Wellness Retreat’.

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Best Spas by Country/Region

Best Spas - Australia

The Ritz-Carlton Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Perth - Best Hotel Spa (Oceania), Best Hotel Spa (Australia)
The Spa at Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley - Best Resort Spa
Gaia Retreat & Spa - Best Wellness Retreat (Oceania) - Best Wellness Retreat (Australia)

Best Spas - Caribbean

The Spa at Round Hill Hotel & Villas (Jamaica) - Best Hotel Spa
Eden Roc Spa by Natura Bissé at Eden Roc Cap Cana (Dominican Republic) - Best Resort Spa
Zoëtry Montego Bay (Jamaica) - Best Wellness Retreat

Best Spas - Canada

Sense, A Rosewood Spa at Rosewood Hotel Georgia - Best Hotel Spa
Spa Rosseau at JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa - Best Resort Spa

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Best Spas - China

Kempinski The Spa at Kempinski Hotel Fuzhou - Best Hotel Spa
Iridium Spa at The St. Regis Lhasa Resort - Best Resort Spa
Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain - Best Wellness Retreat

Best Spas - England

ESPA Life at Corinthia Hotel London - Best Hotel Spa
Grantley Hall - Best Wellness Retreat

Best Spas - Fiji

Six Senses Spa, Fiji - Best Resort Spa

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Best Spas - Hawai'i

Kona Spa at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai - Best Hotel Spa

Best Spas - India

Jiva Spa at Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur - Best Hotel Spa
The Spa at The Oberoi, Udaivilas - Best Resort Spa

Best Spas - Latin America

One&Only Spa at One&Only Palmilla (Mexico) - Best Resort Spa
Esencia Wellness at Nobu Hotel los Cabos (Mexico) - Best Wellness Retreat

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Best Spas - Malaysia

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur - Best Hotel Spa
Anantara Spa at Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas - Best Resort Spa

Best Spas - North America

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Boston (Massachusetts)
Life in Balance Spa at Miraval Austin (Texas) - Best Resort Spa

Best Spas - Scotland

The Spa by ESPA at The Gleneagles Hotel - Best Hotel Spa

Best Spas - Singapore

Raffles Spa at Raffles Singapore - Best Hotel Spa

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