In celebration of National Wellness Month—where we’re prioritizing ourselves, self-care practices, managing stress, and promoting healthy routines—we thought there’d be no better way to get into the spirit of things than by highlighting eight of the world’s best wellness-centric boutique hotels. Read below to find out where you should book your next R&R getaway.
Nômade Holbox (Holbox, Mexico)
A hidden gem on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, Nômade Holbox is an adults-only retreat within the Yum Balam Nature Reserve, where the Gulf of Mexico meets the Caribbean Sea. With turquoise waters and pristine white-sand beaches, it offers the perfect setting for relaxation. Guests can enjoy oceanfront yoga and private waterflow sessions as part of the R&R activities. The design enhances the wellness vibe, from the Moon Temple Room with eco-friendly art to the Jungle Treehouse suite, elevated 7 meters with a birdnest-style exterior.
| Key Points: • Website • 4 Stars • Rooms: 30 • Cancún International Airport | Amenities: • Outdoor swimming pool • Beachfront • Yoga classes • 1 Bars & Restaurants |
COMO Shambhala Estate (Bali, Indonesia)
At COMO Shambhala Estate in Ubud, Bali, guests will feel as though they’re embarking on their own Eat, Pray, Love journey—focused on self-love and wellness. This luxurious oasis, deeply rooted in Balinese culture, naturally exudes a spiritual aura. Guests can enjoy private villas with tranquil Japanese water gardens, a state-of-the-art spa featuring Eastern medicine and Ayurvedic practices, and gastronomy offerings centered on traditional Indonesian cuisine and fresh-squeezed juices, including dishes comprising long bean, minced chicken, roasted coconut, and turmeric salad with kaffir lime.
| Key Points: • Website • 5 Stars • Rooms: 30 • Ngurah Rai International Airport | Amenities: • Outdoor swimming pool • Spa • Fitness center • 2 Bars & Restaurants |
Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection (Napa Valley, California)
While Napa Valley is renowned for its wine country, not everyone views imbibing as part of their relaxation routine. Thankfully, the region’s other attractions—like farm-to-fork dining and a health-focused atmosphere—shine at Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection. Home to Fieldhouse, a movement studio and peak performance fitness club, and Springhouse, a recovery center using contrast techniques and bio-hacking technologies to stimulate natural healing, this hotel ensures guests can achieve their personal well-being goals.
| Key Points: • Website • 5 Stars • Rooms: 70 • Sonoma County Airport | Amenities: • Outdoor swimming pool • Spa • Fitness center • 3 Bars & Restaurants |
Castle Hot Springs (Morristown, Arizona)
Castle Hot Springs, Arizona’s acclaimed 1,100-acre adults-only luxury desert oasis, consistently ranks among the top wellness-oriented hotels in the country. Emphasizing the healing power of water, the sanctuary offers remedies, such as Hot Springs Soaking, where guests are immersed in mineral-rich, ancient natural hot springs, and the Watsu Pool Treatment, a combination of water and shiatsu massage performed in the springs. These therapies allow guests to feel weightless and release tension, showcasing Castle Hot Spring’s ideology around water’s natural healing properties.
| Key Points: • Website • 5 Stars • Rooms: 32 • Phoenix International Airport | Amenities: • Outdoor swimming pool • Spa • Free WiFi • 1 Bars & Restaurants |
Miraval Austin (Austin, Texas)
Miraval Resorts in the U.S. are celebrated as premier well-being retreats for discerning travelers. While the original Arizona flagship is legendary, the Texas location is second to none. Set in the tranquil Hill Country, it combines favorable weather with a holistic wellness approach, reflecting Austin’s relaxed, eclectic vibe. Guests can enjoy the award-winning Life in Balance Spa, offering treatments like the River Flower wrap, or engage in therapeutic equine activities, such as rhythmic riding or painting on the horses, Wizard and Pepper.
| Key Points: • Website • 5 Stars • Rooms: 117 • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | Amenities: • Outdoor swimming pool • Spa • Fitness Center • 1 Bars & Restaurants |
Silvestre Nosara (Nosara, Costa Rica)
With only nine luxury residences and a commitment to sustainability at its core, Silvestre Nosara is a sanctuary for travelers searching for pura vida. Located in a Blue Zone—one of the five regions globally where people live the longest and healthiest lives—this jungle escape embraces eco-friendly regimens. From customizable fitness and wellness classes to cold plunges and saunas in most rooms and access to performance surfboards or a surf concierge for catching the best waves, guests have opportunities to recharge and self-discovery.
| Key Points: • Website • 5 Stars • Rooms: 9 • Nosara Airport | Amenities: • Outdoor swimming pool • Spa • Fitness Center • 1 Bars & Restaurants |
Cape of Senses (Lake Garda, Italy)
Italy’s Lake Garda is the perfect destination for those looking for a quieter alternative to Lake Como. At Cape of Senses, a serene spa retreat 600 feet above the tranquil reservoir, guests can find mental, spiritual, and physical balance amid understated Italian elegance. The 21,000-square-foot Senses Spa boasts a lush olive tree garden, lemon-scented saunas, lava stone massages, aromatic salt treatments, and a luxurious relaxation room with a spa library and tea corner.
| Key Points: • Website • 5 Stars • Rooms: 55 • Verona Airport | Amenities: • 3 Swimming Pools • Spa • Free WiFi • 2 Bars & Restaurants |
Six Senses La Sagesse (Grenada, Caribbean)
True to the Six Senses brand, this Caribbean getaway in Grenada offers a lagoon-facing spa perfect for relaxation. With 56 pool suites and rituals inspired by the island’s Spice heritage, guests can enjoy holistic remedies designed to rejuvenate body and mind and personalized wellness consultations. The resort features a biohack recovery lounge, a 180-square-meter fitness facility, and an outdoor pool area with a panoramic sauna, hot pool, cold plunge, and Kneipp therapy pool—making it the ultimate island refuge.
| Key Points: • Website • 4 Stars • Rooms: 71 • Maurice Bishop International Airport | Amenities: • Outdoor Swimming Pool • Beachfront • Free WiFi • 3 Bars & Restaurants |
