These aren’t your ordinary run-of-the-mill days spas; these are some of the most amazing, unique, and luxurious spas in the world. Start adding them to your bucket list! The list is in no particular order. Also see the 100 Most Beautiful Places in the World, The 50 Greatest Festivals in the World and the 100 Most Amazing, Unique, & Beautiful Hotels in the World.
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1. Ventana Inn and Spa, California, USA
The Japanese hot baths are open even at night for an amazing view of the stars.
2. The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong
Panoramic views of the city from the 116th floor.
3. Green T. House, Beijing, China
Rest and become calm by bathing in tea.
4. Aquadome Spa, Längenfeld, Austria
A futuristic thermal spa; the “levitating bowls” have underwater music and light effects at night.
5. W Retreat Koh Samui, Thailand
The W is a series of unique and stunning hotels around the world, and this spa is just one of their many eye-catching designs.
6. Blue Lagoon, Iceland
A stunning geo-thermal hot spring spa in an alien landscape.
7. St. Regis Remede Spa, Aspen, CO, USA
Relax in style with an oxygen lounge, steam caves, cold plunges, hot tubs, and a waterfall bath.
8. St. Regis Lhasa Spa, Tibet
This “golden energy pool” is filled with salt water and heated for maximum comfort.
9. Liquidrom, Berlin, Germany
This stunning and dramatic spa with its heated moonlight saltwater pool and ambient music is on my bucket list.
10. Viceroy Miami Spa, FL, USA
A truly luxurious spa in true Miami fashion.
11. Boscolo Milano, Italy
This vibrant spa is a strange and exciting alien landscape.
12. Caesar’s Palace, QUA Spa, Las Vegas, USA
The chilly “snow room” has become fairly popular with its artificial snowfall.
13. Ayana Spa, Bali
An ultra-luxury spa with a dramatic tropical backdrop.
14. Maya Ubud, Indonesia
Holistic sensory treatment in a jungle paradise.
15. Aman Spa, UT, USA
Color therapy floatation treatments with stunning views of the mesas.
16. La Mamounia Spa Marrakech, Morocco
Intricate and ornate designs and bold colors at a luxury Marrakech hotel spa.
17. B2 Boutique Spa, Zürich, Switzerland (AKA Thermalbad Spa)
This brewery-turned-hotel includes a gorgeous luxury spa with soothing colors.
18. Exhale, NJ, USA
Standard spa treatments in a super sheik setting.
19. Bagni di Pisa Medical Spa Resort, Tuscany, Italy
Bathe in the Grand Duke’s natural Grotta as part of your spa treatment.
20. Shangri La Boracay Chi Spa, Philippines
The spa village complex overlooks a private bay.
21. ESPA at the Europe, Killarney, Ireland
Among the many dramatic rooms are a salt water pool, steam room, and an ice fountain.
22. Spa Villaggio, Napa Valley, CA, USA
A top feature of this spa is the hydrotherapy jet tubs.
23. Tabacon Grand Spa, Costa Rica
The Tabacon is known for is thermal waterfall hot springs among the lush Costa Rican landscape.
24. Nira Alpina Spa, Switzerland
A variety of dramatic holistic rooms earn this spa a spot on the list.
25. Sala Phuket Spa, Thailand
A simple, calming environment.
26. Gellert Bath & Spa, Budapest, Hungary
An extravagant thermal hot spring.
27. Float Zurich, Switzerland
One of the many float tank spas that are becoming well-known.
28. The Fortress Spa, Sri Lanka
Another spa in paradise.
29. Terme di Saturnia Spa, Tuscany, Italy
This spa’s claims to fame are architecture, color, and atmosphere.
30. St. Pancras Spa, London, England
Located in the renovated basement of a historic railway station, this spa has the wow factor.
31. Wickaninnish Inn Spa, Canada
A tranquil setting for a spa treatment.
32. Hello Kitty Spa, Dubai
Beats me.
33. Station Blu Spa, Quebec, Canada
Bold design and colors in various spa areas.
33. Assawan Spa, Dubai
Anything you can do, Dubai can do better. And on a higher floor.
34. Selman Marrakech Spa, Morocco
Morocco is at the top of my to-go list. The architecture and details are always stunning and regal.
35. W Seoul Away Spa, South Korea
Another stunning spa by W hotels, this time featuring watsu therapy. Photo via flickr
36. Les Thermes de Spa, Belgium
The town of Spa is known for its many thermal hot springs. This spa makes good use of one of them.
37. Adam and Eve Hotel Spa, Turkey
Turkey has some incredibly luxurious gems, like this colorful spa.
38. Aire Ancient Baths, New York, USA
A luxurious and mysterious low-lit bath house underneath New York.
39. Seorak Waterpia, Korea
An outdoor spa in the middle of a water park.
40. Talise Ottoman Spa, Dubai
Another excellent spa from Dubai. This one includes “adventure showers,” whatever that means…
41. Hershey Chocolate Spa, PA, USA
A gourmet assortment of chocolate treatments, like the whipped cocoa bath.
42. Grotto Spa, B.C, Canada
A spa with a detox mineral pool made to look like a stone grotto.
43. Daintree Wellness Spa, Australia
Aboriginal-inspired treatments in an ecolodge setting.
44. Miile Spa, Cancun, Mexico
Indulge in an “Aqua Wellness Circuit” with various water treatments.
45. Uma Spa, Torres del Paine, Chile
Ultra-luxury in one of the world’s most stunning national parks.
46. Six Senses Spa, Paris, France
An other worldly feng shui spa.
47. Brilliant Resort and Spa, Chonquing, China
Every image of this resort/spa combo looks like something from a movie.
48. Wellness, Backstage Hotel Vernissage, Switzerland
An innovative spa with 7 “treatment cubes” representing the mythological days of creation.
49. Banff Upper Hot Springs, Canada
Anything in Banff gets extra points, just for being in one of the most beautiful settings in the world.
50. Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, China
One of the best spas in Asia, with a holistic approach.
51. The Dolder Grand Spa, Zurich, Switzerland
Switzerland has many great spas and this is no exception. It puts a twist on the spa experience with “classic traditions with a techno beat.”
52. Beer Spa, Czech Republic
Be pampered by beer while you drink it, in style.
53. W Spa Seminyak, Bali
Another amazing W spa.
54. Borneo Highlands Spa, Malaysia
A back-to-basics spa in touch with nature.
55. Cagaloglu Hamami, Turkey
An ornate historic Hamam that is still operational today.
56. Grovepark Spa, NC, USA
A unique and cozy little spa in North Carolina.
57. Les Bains des Docks Aquatic center, France
A modern and colorful take on a Roman bathhouse. Kids are welcome to come play.
58. Tschuggen Grand Spa Hotel, Switzerland
This spa is every bit as beautiful on the inside as it is on the outside.
59. Dinarobin Golf & Spa, Mauritius
A vibrant and romantic tropical spa setting.
60. ESPA Life at Corinthia, London, England
Another unique ultra-luxury ESPA destination.
61. Sparkling Hills Spa, British Columbia, Canada
Over 3.5 million Swarovski crystals are infused into this modern oasis.
62. Mandarin Oriental Spa, Las Vegas, USA
A holistic spa that reflects the luxury of 1930′s Shanghai.
63. Beach House Iruveli, Maldives
Simple luxury in a tropical paradise.
64. Tallink Aqua Spa, Estonia
This spa packages luxury and fun into a unique spa experience.
65. Tallinn Viimsi Spa, Estonia
A fantastic and colorful spa with dramatic features.
66. Therme Vals Spa, Switzerland
This may be my favorite spa on the list, which means you get lots of pictures. The spa was built into nature: the mountain and thermal hot springs. The architecture is amazing; the waterways of the spa are interconnecting indoor and outdoor rooms and corridors that lend an air of mystery and adventure to the experience.
67. Spa Bad Aibling, Germany
Themed domes for different emotional and physical experiences.
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68. Balneario de Puente Viesgo, Spain
A spa with a lovely float tank.
69. Kohala Spa, Hawaii, USA
Enjoy a traditional Hawaiian massage in a beautiful setting.
70. Grand Wailea Spa, Maui, HI, USA
Enjoy various stages of water therapy.
72. Amrita Spa at Swissotel the Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey
Holistic treatments with international influences.
73. Cappadocia Cave Resort Spa, Turkey
A hotel and spa built into the cliffs of Cappadocia. Photo via Flickr.
74. Sereno Spa, India
Holistic mystical experience including energy healing.
75. Rome Cavalieri Grand Spa, Italy
The themed rooms for the “body, mind, and spirit.”
76. Six Senses Spa, Switzerland
A warm and natural looking environment.
77. Banyan Tree Mayakoba, Mexico
A “sanctuary for the senses”.
78. SHA Wellness Clinic, Alicante, Spain
A medical and luxury spa with lots of texture and detail in its design.
79. Mandara Spa, Atlantis, Bahamas
A huge number of treatment options in an enormous spa.
80. Bota Bota, Montreal, Canada
An old ferry converted into a luxury floating spa.
81. ESPA Phulay Bay Spa, Thailand
Ancient therapies and holistic wellness in a tropical wonderland.
82. Bodyna Palacio de los Platos, Spain
A gorgeous boutique hotel and spa.
83. Lodge at Woodloch Spa, PA, USA
A richly designed lodge spa with luxurious details.
84. Jigokudani Yaenkoen Snow Monkey Spa, Japan
This is the one spa on the list that is not for people; it is for monkeys. You can go and watch them sit in the hot springs and relax.
85. Bulgari Spa, Bali
Lovely details and exotic flair and, of course, an infinity pool.
86. Nikko no Riyu Fuga Hotel Spa, Japan
Lovely oriental simplicity in spa form.
87. Laugarvatn Fontana Geothermal Baths, Iceland
Hot steam baths are magical in the winter snow.
88. Brook Lodge Wellness Spa, Ireland
A nice spa which includes a tranquil floatation tank. Photo via Flickr.
89. Yi Spa, Berlin, Germany.
A sheik and feminine spa in the city.
90. After the Rain Spa, Geneva, Switzerland
A unique spa with chocolate baths and milk baths. This spa hosts children’s spa parties, which look very fun.
91. Hotel Boscolo Exedra Nice Spa, France
An ultra-contemporary sensory wonderland.
92. Les Thermes Marins des Cascades, Egypt
An elegant spa that takes its inspiration from the sea.
93. Salt Spa, CO, USA
A holistic respiratory treatment center made of salt.
94. Yuan Spa, WA, USA
A lovely little spa with hydrotherapy.
95. Mandarin Oriental Bangkok Spa, Thailand
Oriental opulence and serenity.
96. Gasteiner-Heilstollentherapie, Austria
A medical spa with many health benefits.
97. Abama Golf and Spa Resort, Spain
Moroccan Luxury in a Spanish paradise.
98. Grayshott Spa, England
A richly detailed and colorful day spa.
99. W Spa, Vieques Island, Puerto Rico
Bold and fun designs are displayed throughout the spa, reflecting the culture of Puerto Rico. Photo via Flickr.
100. Six Senses Spa, Hua Hin, Thailand
Romantic pool villas and connecting pathways. There is also an interesting Earth spa.
* Most photos are from official spa websites. However, there were some photos whose sources could not be identified. If you see your photo on this list and want to include a source link or take the photo down, please leave a comment below or send an email to the address on the about page.
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