The world of luxury wellness travel shone brightly once again at the Compare Retreats Luxury Wellness Travel Awards 2026, held at YUN Wellness at Island Shangri-La in Hong Kong. The evening celebrated the world’s finest luxury wellness hotels, retreats, beauty brands and trailblazers shaping the future of wellbeing through travel. The occasion was made all the more special with the support of MOST Media Group, an international media and publishing company; IM8, a science-backed health and nutrition brand; indulgent caviar from NOMAD Caviar; and innovative at-home beauty technology and skincare by TELOSIN.
These are all the winners in Compare Retreats’ Luxury Wellness Travel Awards 2026.
The Winners
Healthy Hotelier of the Year
Gearoid Lyons, Amanpuri, Phuket, Thailand
A hospitality leader with more than two decades of experience across Sydney, Tokyo and Bangkok, Gearoid Lyons champions wellbeing-led hospitality at Amanpuri.
Healthy Hotel of the Year
Amanpuri, Phuket, Thailand
Aman’s flagship on a private Phuket headland, Amanpuri pairs a barefoot-luxury setting with a Spa House, medical services and recovery programmes created with Novak Djokovic.
Spa Safari of the Year
Wilderness Bisate, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Set within an eroded volcanic cone beside Volcanoes National Park, Wilderness Bisate pairs gorilla trekking with restorative stays in intimate forest villas and a deep commitment to conservation.
Longevity Retreat of the Year
Layan Life by Anantara, Phuket, Thailand
Above Layan Beach on Phuket’s northwest coast, Layan Life by Anantara blends modern longevity medicine and diagnostics with personalised nutrition and traditional Thai healing.
Ski & Spa Hotel of the Year
Park Hyatt Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan
With ski-in, ski-out access to Hanazono’s powder runs and a spa featuring onsen baths, Park Hyatt Niseko is made for slopeside indulgence.
Heritage Spa Hotel of the Year
Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing, China
Woven through the preserved hutongs of Qianmen, Mandarin Oriental Qianmen draws its spa rituals from northern Chinese traditions, including traditional Chinese medicine and Tai Chi.
Aesthetic Clinic of the Year
The Demis Clinic, Bangkok, Thailand
Led by world-renowned dermatologist Dr Joe, The Demis Clinic is Bangkok’s go-to destination for non-surgical lifting, from refined Ultherapy protocols to layered laser and filler techniques.
Beauty Concierge of the Year
Beauty Broker, New York City, USA
Founded by Melinda Farina, the New York consultancy matches clients with trusted cosmetic surgeons worldwide, offering independent advice and accepting no payments from doctors.
TCM Spa of the Year
YUN Wellness at Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong
On the eighth floor of Island Shangri-La, YUN Wellness blends traditional Chinese wisdom with modern longevity treatments in a serene space.
Collaboration of the Year
Belmond San Michele x La DoubleJ, Florence, Italy
Villa San Michele’s Energy Raising Programme with La DoubleJ brings breathwork, yoga and sound healing to a former 15th-century convent in the Fiesole hills above Florence.
All-Inclusive Spa Resort of the Year
TIA Wellness Resort, Da Nang, Vietnam
Beachfront south of Da Nang, TIA Wellness Resort wraps its pool villas in all-inclusive packages that pair spa treatments with daily yoga, breathwork and creative workshops.
Partnership of the Year
111SKIN at Upper House
The Upper House’s partnership with 111SKIN brings the brand’s signature facials and science-led beauty conversations to its hotels.
Wellness Cuisine of the Year
Chiva-Som, Hua Hin, Thailand
Chiva-Som’s gastronomy turns nourishing, thoughtfully balanced ingredients into dishes that delight the palate as much as they restore the body.
Meditation Retreat of the Year
Kamalaya, Koh Samui, Thailand
Set on a tropical hillside on Koh Samui, Kamalaya offers a deeply restorative meditation experience guided by expert practitioners in a serene sanctuary.
Design Destination of the Year
Amanzoe, Kranidi, Greece
Perched on a hilltop overlooking the Aegean, Amanzoe is a masterclass in serene, considered design that frames the Greek landscape at every turn.
Clinical Retreat of the Year
TULAH Clinical Wellness, Kerala, India
Set across 30 acres of medicinal gardens and rewilded forest, TULAH Clinical Wellness combines Ayurveda with advanced diagnostics and regenerative medicine through wellness and clinical pathways.
Yoga Retreat of the Year
Dwarika’s Sanctuary, Dhulikel, Nepal
Built around the Pancha Kosha philosophy, Dwarika’s Sanctuary offers daily yoga and breathwork, including open-air sessions with Himalayan views, alongside Ayurvedic spa rituals.
Equine Retreat of the Year
NIHI, Sumba, Indonesia
Riding Sumbanese horses along the island’s wild shoreline, guests at NIHI find an equestrian experience unlike any other.
Private Island Spa Resort of the Year
Velaa Private Island, Maldives
Velaa Private Island offers an exclusive sanctuary where indulgent spa experiences and barefoot luxury meet in the turquoise waters of the Maldives.
Family-Friendly Spa Hotel of the Year
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, Bangkok, Thailand
On the banks of the Chao Phraya, Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok pairs a restorative spa with thoughtful programming that makes travelling as a family effortless.
Sustainable Spa Resort of the Year
Song Saa Private Island, Cambodia
Song Saa Private Island leads the way in eco-conscious wellness, with conservation and community at the heart of its Cambodian island retreat.
Image courtesy of The LUXE Nomad
Villa Agency of the Year
The LUXE Nomad
The LUXE Nomad pairs a curated collection of luxury villas around the world with a complimentary concierge service that shapes every itinerary.
Historical Spa Hotel of the Year
Borgo Egnazia, Puglia, Italy
Modelled on a traditional Puglian village, Borgo Egnazia brings the character and craftsmanship of southern Italy into every corner of its spa-led stay.
Medical Retreat of the Year
Clinique La Prairie, Clarens, Switzerland
Founded in 1931 on the shores of Lake Geneva, Clinique La Prairie remains a pioneer of medical wellness and longevity, backed by Swiss clinical expertise.
Detox Retreat of the Year
Lanserhof Lans, Tyrol, Austria
Set in the Tyrolean mountains, Lanserhof Lans is renowned for its medical detox programme built on diagnostics, nutrition and regeneration.
Gut Health & Nutrition Retreat of the Year
Original Mayr Medical Resort, Maria Wörth, Austria
On the shores of Lake Wörthersee, Original Mayr Medical Resort applies the F.X. Mayr cure, a gut-focused approach to nutrition and digestive health.
Island Wellness Experience of the Year
Amanpulo, Philippines
On the private island of Pamalican, Amanpulo pairs white-sand seclusion with a barefoot, restorative approach to island wellness.
Urban Spa Hotel of the Year
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze, Florence, Italy
Set within a Renaissance palazzo and one of Florence’s largest private gardens, Four Seasons Firenze is a calming urban sanctuary with an acclaimed spa.
Urban Retreat of the Year
Asaya at Rosewood Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Asaya at Rosewood Hong Kong brings Rosewood’s holistic wellness philosophy to a restorative urban escape on Kowloon’s waterfront.
Travel Editor of the Year
Coco Marett at Tatler Travel
As head of travel at Tatler Asia, Coco Marett, who launched Tatler Travel, is known for championing lesser-known destinations and telling candid, sustainability-minded stories.
