These five luxury wellness retreats blend high-end design with deep environmental consciousness, offering travellers the rare pleasure of indulgence without compromise. Think solar-powered villas, wild-foraged tasting menus, and wellness rooted in nature.
1. Fivelements Retreat Bali—Ubud, Indonesia
At the edge of the Ayung River, where Ubud’s jungle whispers with incense and birdsong, Fivelements offers something rare: stillness. This eco-conscious retreat is less a resort and more a sacred sanctuary built on ancient Balinese principles of harmony—with spirit, with nature, and with self. Constructed from bamboo and reclaimed wood, its riverside suites blend so seamlessly into the lush landscape they feel grown rather than built. Daily plant-based menus at the award-winning Sakti Dining Room showcase raw gourmet cuisine, while the wellness rituals tap into Balinese philosophies of energy and renewal. The resort’s zero-waste ethos and regenerative systems ensure that its environmental footprint is as light as its atmosphere.
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2. Song Saa Private Island—Koh Rong Archipelago, Cambodia
Set across two lush islets in the Koh Rong Archipelago, this pioneering eco-resort has sustainability stitched into its very foundations—quite literally, as many of its villas were crafted from salvaged timber and driftwood by local artisans. The feeling here is understated elegance: overwater villas with sun-bleached decks, infinity pools, and open-plan spaces that let the island’s natural drama do the talking. Days are spent snorkelling coral gardens, kayaking through mangroves, or indulging in Khmer-inspired spa rituals that use wild-harvested botanicals. Beyond the serenity, Song Saa is deeply engaged in local conservation and education through the Song Saa Foundation, which supports coral restoration, community healthcare, and island-wide waste management.
3. Bawah Reserve—Anambas Islands, Indonesia
Accessible only by seaplane, this far-flung archipelago of six jungle-cloaked islands and 13 beaches offers off-grid opulence for those willing to wander. Each of the tented overwater bungalows and garden suites feels like its own private world, crafted from bamboo, driftwood, and copper—natural materials sourced ethically and locally. The resort operates entirely off the grid, with a zero-waste philosophy, its own water-filtration systems, and a no-single-use-plastic policy. Here, mornings begin with yoga overlooking a jade lagoon, afternoons disappear into kaleidoscopic reefs, and evenings unfold over fire-grilled seafood under a thousand stars.
4. Amanpuri—Phuket, Thailand
The word “Aman” means peace, and few places embody it quite like Amanpuri. Tucked discreetly on Phuket’s west coast, this legendary hideaway has long been a favourite of well-heeled travellers and wellness devotees alike. The pavillions, set in coconut groves above a private white-sand beach, draw from Thai tradition with gabled roofs and teak interiors. The resort’s integrated wellness centre offers personalised programmes ranging from detox to stress management, while its eco-conscious initiatives are woven seamlessly into the guest experience.
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5. Soneva Fushi—Baa Atoll, Maldives
Set on a private island in the Maldives’ Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Soneva Fushi blends barefoot luxury with pioneering sustainability. As one of the Maldives’ most eco-conscious resorts, Soneva Fushi leads by example: it was the first resort to install a solar power facility in the Maldives in 2008, recycles its waste, and uses sustainable materials throughout. The resort also supports coral restoration, marine conservation, and local community initiatives, making sustainability an integral part of the guest experience.
