The World’s 100 Best Wellness Hotels

Forestis is a mountain hotel near Brixen in the Dolomites, with a minimalist interior and rooms of Swiss pine. Its spa has a warm pool and a herbal sauna, and the Tower Suites face the mountains.

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A rainforest resort in La Fortuna, Costa Rica, with villas that have private hot spring plunge pools. Sloths and monkeys live on the grounds, and the hotel is adults only.

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A mountain hotel near Telfs in Tyrol, Austria, set in a pine forest with balconies facing the mountains. Its spa has several saunas and an indoor pool, and cars can drive into the underground garage.

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A spa hotel in pine forest outside Velingrad, Bulgaria, holding a Michelin Key. Mineral pools, several saunas and massage treatments fill the spa, and rooms have balconies.

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A wellness village in Bergheim near Salzburg, with a landscaped garden. Its spa has an infinity pool, warm pools and sauna rooms, and the restaurant serves a multi-course dinner.

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A vineyard estate hotel above the Douro river in Samodães, Portugal, in a historic building set among trees and gardens. Its spa has indoor and outdoor pools, several saunas and a jacuzzi, and activities such as paddleboarding run daily.

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A thermal spa and hotel in Bad Blumau, Austria, designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser, with grass-covered roofs and no straight walls. Its pools use natural mineral water from the Vulkania spring.

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A castle hotel and retreat in the Bavarian Alps near Krün, set in a secluded valley with mountain views. The bathhouse has pools and saunas, and the Japanese Ikigai restaurant has two Michelin stars.

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A wellness hotel at the foot of Mount Rtanj in Serbia, with forest on its doorstep. Its spa centre has heated indoor and outdoor pools, and the new wing has a gym and a children's play area.

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A family resort on the Mieming Plateau in Tyrol, Austria, with mountain views and a golf course next to it. Its spa is large, with several saunas, pools and a steam bath, and the buildings mix traditional and modern design.

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A family-run hotel between San Candido and Brunico in the Dolomites, with suites and a garden. It has a spa and an outdoor garden, and dinner is a five- to seven-course menu.

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A 17th-century monastery above Conca dei Marini on the Amalfi Coast, restored as a hotel with 20 rooms. An infinity pool, a spa with massage and facial treatments, and two restaurants, one with a Michelin star.

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A family-run mountain resort at the edge of Großarl village, beside the Kreuzkogel lift. The spa fills several floors and has an adults-only area, and the grounds include indoor and outdoor pools and a water park for children.

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A family-run hotel in Leogang in the Austrian Alps, with a newer spa and older room wings. The Atmosphere spa has a 50 metre infinity pool and a natural bathing lake.

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A hotel in Furnas on São Miguel in the Azores, set inside the Terra Nostra botanical garden and park. Thermal pools fill the park, and the hotel has two restaurants, a terrace and live music.

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A hotel beside the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa in Grindavík, Iceland, with a private lagoon for guests. The Ritual Spa offers treatments, and guests change in private suites before using the lagoons.

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A resort in Tambun near Ipoh, Malaysia, built among limestone hills and jungle, with natural hot springs. Steam and crystal caves, a fish spa and thermal pools make up the spa offer, and villas have private pools.

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A resort on a mountain above Ushuaia, a short shuttle ride from the city, looking over the Beagle Channel. It has an infinity pool, heated outdoor pools, a spa with sauna and a breakfast buffet.

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A resort hotel in Odesa, Ukraine, with a large pool complex, a spa and dolphin swimming. A restaurant on an upper floor has a panoramic sea view, and the spa offers massage and beauty treatments.

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A resort near La Fortuna, Costa Rica, with views of the Arenal volcano, built around hot spring pools. Pools range from the main resort to lower springs, with horseback riding, a nature preserve and river tubing.

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In the Biriya forest above Safed, Canaan Hotel is a spa hotel with outdoor seating areas that have fires. The spa has a heated indoor pool, outdoor jacuzzis, a hammam and saunas, and the program includes yoga and workshops.

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In Banya, Bulgaria, Grand Hotel Therme is a spa resort with a thermal complex of many pools and saunas. It has a children's play area, and all-inclusive stays are offered.

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On the beach in Seseh, Bali, Udara is a wellness resort with a dome for sound healing and shalas for yoga. Classes include yoga, aerial yoga, meditation and sound healing, and a Sunday festival runs each week.

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Near Kielce, Poland, Odyssey ClubHotel is an adults-only hotel with views of the Świętokrzyskie Mountains. Its spa has indoor and outdoor pools, including a brine pool and Japanese-style pools, plus saunas and treatments.

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On the top of Mount Carmel, Carmel Forest is a spa hotel in a forest reserve and part of the Isrotel chain. The spa has an indoor pool, jacuzzi, hammam and saunas, and there is also an outdoor pool with loungers.

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In Finkenberg in the Zillertal valley, STOCK resort is a family-run hotel with a large spa area and a children's club. A weekly mountain festival offers a buffet and party on the mountain, reached on foot, by bike or by gondola.

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High above Pinzolo in the Dolomites, Lefay Resort & SPA Dolomiti is a wellness hotel with views over the valley. The spa has saunas, a steam bath and a salt pool, and the resort runs daily sports and hiking activities.

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In Grän in the Tannheim Valley, Austria, Hotel der Engel is a wellness hotel with a large spa area that includes a natural pool and a clothing-optional section. The hotel also welcomes families with children.

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In Egerszalók, Hungary, Mesés Shiraz is an adult-friendly hotel with a Moroccan-style interior and a garden. The wellness area has indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, steam cabins and a hammam, and the bar hosts music and programs in the evenings.

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In the center of Ortisei in South Tyrol, Adler Dolomiti is a spa resort with mountain views and a garden. The spa has an outdoor pool, saunas and a jacuzzi, and dinner includes a buffet and a three-course menu.

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All-inclusive resort in Termas de Río Hondo with a programme of classes, shows, tennis and paddle tennis for families. The spa has thermal pools, massages and a sauna, and the grounds include a movie theatre.

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Villa resort on the beach in Da Nang, Vietnam, where every villa has a private pool. Stays include two spa treatments per night, yoga and meditation classes, and meals built around healthy food.

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Country house hotel in Bagshot, close to London, set in grounds of fields and woodland. The spa has indoor and outdoor pools, several saunas and steam rooms, and two restaurants, Hillfield and Latymer.

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Resort on a hillside above Lake Garda, near Gargnano, with lake and mountain views from the rooms. The spa has several indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis and saunas, and an infinity pool faces the lake.

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Resort on the Red Sea coast in Umluj, Saudi Arabia, set among desert dunes and mountains. Villas have private pools, and the resort offers daily activities, a Kids Club and a spa.

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Hotel on the bay in Miami Beach with a bayfront pool and a spa. The spa has a steam room, sauna, hammam and individual soaking tubs, and a restaurant on site.

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Hotel on a wooded property in Cary, near Raleigh, with a lake and walking trails. The spa has pools, hot tubs and saunas, and Heron's restaurant serves breakfast and brunch.

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Beachfront resort in Manalapan, Florida, with a spa, a club level and several restaurants, including Breeze Ocean Kitchen. The spa offers massages and pedicures, and the resort has a kids club.

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Hotel complex in the Swiss spa town of Bad Ragaz, made up of four connected hotels on one property. The thermal baths include hotel-only areas, saunas, steam rooms and a marble pool in a cave.

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Resort in north Ubud, Bali, set in jungle gardens with pool villas on the fringe of town. The COMO Shambhala spa offers massage and treatments, and the restaurants include Uma Cucina and Kemiri.

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A castle hotel on a golf course on the edge of Kitzbühel has views of the Hahnenkamm. The spa has a sauna area with infusions, and the restaurant serves buffet breakfast and multi-course dinners.

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A large hotel in Aranđelovac, Serbia, with a spa centre, thermal water pools, saunas and steam baths. An aqua park with slides sits inside the complex.

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A boutique spa hotel in the centre of Fai della Paganella in the Dolomites. Stays are all-inclusive, and the spa has a newer infinity pool.

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The wellness hotel in Schwangau sits between Lake Forggen and Neuschwanstein Castle. Its spa has sauna infusions, indoor and outdoor pools and a clothing-optional area.

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A hotel on a hill above Lake Geneva on Mont-Pèlerin, reached from Vevey by funicular. The spa has a pool, a steam room and a gym, and rooms have lake views.

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A family hotel in Białka Tatrzańska in Podhale, connected to the Termy Bania thermal baths by a walkway. Bathrobes from the room allow walking to the baths, and the hotel has a playroom and water slides.

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A boutique hotel in Niagara Falls, a few blocks from Clifton Hill, in a former 1928 dairy with a giant milk bottle on its front. Rooms have jacuzzi tubs and steam showers, and breakfast is served in the room.

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A Belle Époque hotel in Pontresina in the Engadine, with views of the surrounding mountains from the rooms. The spa has a pool and treatments, and half board includes dinner.

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A resort in the Virginia countryside near Middleburg, a short drive from Washington, DC. It has equestrian stables, a spa and an adults-only pool, with dining at the main restaurant and Harriman's.

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A ryokan on the shore of Lake Kawaguchi, with views of Mount Fuji from the rooms. Kaiseki dinner is served in the room, and the hot spring includes a public bath and a foot bath.

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A family hotel in Szczyrk with views of the mountains, a short walk from the town centre and the hiking trails. The aqua park has slides, a children's pool, saunas and jacuzzis, and the spa offers massages and treatments.

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A hot spring hotel in high-altitude moorland about an hour from Manizales. Several thermal pools are reserved for hotel guests, some cabins have private pools, and trails lead to a waterfall.

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A Dormy Inn hotel in a tatami-floored building, a short walk from Kyoto Station. It has a public hot spring bath, late-night ramen and a buffet breakfast.

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A hotel and spa in a beech forest by the fjord near Vejle, used for stays, conferences and weddings. The main offers are thermal baths, spa treatments and a three-course dinner in the brasserie.

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A boutique hotel of Egyptian and Oriental design on the west bank of Luxor, set in gardens with villas and suites. Its farm supplies the restaurants, and the spa offers Ayurvedic massage, treatments and yoga classes.

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A hotel on the Eilat promenade with a beach next to it and a spa complex with pools and treatments. Rooms have balconies over the Red Sea, and the breakfast buffet is large.

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A family-run alpine resort in Ofterschwang in the Allgäu, with a golf course, a farm with ponies and childcare. The spa has a natural pool with views of the Alps, and the resort has several restaurants and lodges.

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A historic resort in Kohler, Wisconsin, a company town built around the Kohler plumbing and fixture company. It has Carriage House rooms, a spa and several golf courses.

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A traditional ryokan in Hakone, where many rooms have a private hot spring bath and a room attendant serves meals in the room. The public onsen and a small pool are on the grounds.

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A Relais & Châteaux hotel in the New Forest near New Milton, with treehouse suites in the woods, a spa and a cookery school. The grounds include a walled garden and an outdoor heated pool.

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The resort sits in Boynton Canyon outside Sedona, Arizona, among red rock formations. The Mii amo spa and pools are on the grounds, and the Trail House runs guided excursions.

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The hotel stands in Adelboden, Switzerland, with mountain views from its rooms and lobby. Its spa has a heated outdoor pool, an indoor pool and a sauna, and the Bryn Williams restaurant serves dinner.

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The hotel sits in Großarl, Austria, opposite the cable car station. Its spa has sauna infusions, a natural swimming pond and an outdoor pool, and the restaurant serves multi-course dinners.

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The boutique hotel stands in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, next to the Kurpark. Its rooftop pool looks toward the Zugspitze massif, and the spa offers saunas and massages.

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The hotel sits in Achenkirch, Austria, a short drive from Lake Achensee, with a hillside garden. Its spa has two pools and saunas, and the hotel runs yoga classes.

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The hotel stands among vineyards in Martillac, near Bordeaux, France. Its Vinothérapie spa, indoor and outdoor pools and a two-star Michelin restaurant are on the estate.

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The hotel stands in Puerto de la Cruz on Tenerife, set in a large tropical garden with a lake and swans. The Oriental Spa has pools, jacuzzis and saunas, and the gardens hold outdoor pools.

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The resort sits in Lenk, Switzerland, with views of the Bernese Oberland mountains. Its spa has several saunas, a salt grotto and an ice grotto, and the Spettacolo restaurant serves a multi-course menu.

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The hotel stands in the center of Gstaad, Switzerland, in a historic building. Its spa has many saunas, baths and treatments, and the hotel has a private cinema.

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The hotel sits on the Beagle Channel in Ushuaia, Argentina, with mountain views across the water. Its spa has a heated pool, hot tubs and a sauna, and the hotel runs a shuttle to town and boat trips.

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Five-star hotel on the shore of Čikat Bay on Lošinj, with a pine forest behind and a private beach area. The wellness area, fitness studio, outdoor pool and several jacuzzis are on the grounds.

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Resort in Garmisch made up of three connected buildings, a short walk from the town centre. The spa has indoor and outdoor pools, saunas and an adults-only area with views of the Alps.

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Ryokan in Kinosaki Onsen with a garden at its centre and koi in the pond. Rooms have private baths, and dinner and breakfast are served in the room with winter crab.

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Inn in Shuzenji Onsen, Izu, around 500 years old, with 11 rooms since a recent renovation. A Noh stage and a large pond sit in the garden, and rooms have hot spring baths.

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City hotel in central Zakopane, about a minute's walk from the pedestrian street. The spa has a large pool, saunas and two outdoor hot tubs, and breakfast offers a wide buffet with regional products.

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Thermal hotel in Afyonkarahisar with about 430 rooms and a valet at the entrance. Thermal pools, a Turkish bath and scrub and massage treatments make up the spa.

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Family-owned hotel in Mitteltal, Baiersbronn, in the northern Black Forest, with a gourmet restaurant and classic rooms. The spa has indoor and outdoor pools, and the grounds include a children's village.

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Country house hotel in Chippenham on an estate of 100 acres, with a manor house and a tree-lined drive. The spa has indoor and outdoor pools and saunas, and restaurants include Hywel Jones and the Walled Garden.

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Wellness resort in the Palatinate Forest near Dahn, with rooms in several buildings. Meals offer a wide choice, including cheese, and the sauna island has a bathing pond.

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Hotel in Furnas on São Miguel in the Azores, with indoor and outdoor thermal pools fed by natural springs. The spa offers volcanic mud massages and Turkish baths, and the restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.

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Five guest rooms make up this small Beitou hotel, tucked beside a neighboring hotel. Its public bath has indoor and outdoor pools fed by green and white sulfur springs.

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A hotel in Vals, Switzerland, with rooms in the main building and in the House of Architects. Peter Zumthor designed its thermal baths, and the Silver restaurant serves a tasting menu.

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A large resort on the Jordanian shore of the Dead Sea, with direct access to the water. Many pools sit in the grounds, and Zara Spa offers massages and treatments.

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A family-run wellness hotel in Bad Sachsa with rooms that overlook a lake. The spa has indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, and sauna infusion ceremonies.

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An all-inclusive wellness resort on Cap Estate, Saint Lucia, with beach access and ocean views. Daily spa treatments, fitness classes and water sports are included in the package.

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A lodge on an avocado farm above Antigua, with cabins and domes set among trees. Views cover three volcanoes, and the spa offers temazcal, ice baths and massage in a tree house.

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A 5-star hotel in central St. Moritz, built in the Engadine style. The spa has a large pool and sauna, and the hotel runs a ski room with ski butler service.

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A 4-star family resort in Sanxenxo, Galicia, across two buildings with covered pools. Dinner is served in building one.

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A 5-star hotel in Milan with a whimsical, fairytale interior. A metro stop sits outside the entrance, and the underground spa has a pool and steam room.

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A family hotel in Demänovská Dolina in the Tatra foothills, with walking paths from the building to Mount Chopok. The wellness area is divided into an adults zone and a children's zone, with indoor pools and saunas.

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A spa hotel in Banya, near Bansko, surrounded by mountains and forest. The indoor and outdoor pools have warm water, and the spa has several saunas and a Turkish bath.

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A spa resort in Laulasmaa on the Baltic coast near Tallinn, with pine forest and a beach around it. The spa has several saunas, including an outdoor sauna, and pools.

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A restored castle hotel in Ballyfarnon, on 40 acres of woodland beside Lough Meelagh. The leisure centre has a thermal suite and a separate treatment spa for massages.

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A mountain hotel in the Las Trancas valley of the Andes, beside the Nevados de Chillán ski resort. The spa has heated indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, a Turkish bath and massage, and activities include trekking and e-bike rides.

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A Relais & Châteaux resort in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, spread over gardens, a lagoon and separate farmhouses. The spa has several pools, including an adults-only one, and a varied treatment menu.

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A wellness hotel in Stegersbach with spacious rooms and a spa area. The spa has several saunas, a steam room and two outdoor pools.

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A lodge at the top of Snoqualmie Falls, near Seattle, with trails to the falls and woodland around it. The spa offers massage and couples treatments, and the lodge restaurant and terrace bar serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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A hotel in a restored historic palazzo in central Rome, a short walk from the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain. The spa offers Roman baths, a hammam and couples massage suites, and the hotel has a rooftop bar.

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A thermal hotel in Karahayıt near Pamukkale, with rooms that look over the valley or the pool. The thermal pools are indoor and outdoor, with a separate women's pool, and the hotel has an aqua park and a Turkish bath.

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A modern resort on a peninsula in Šibenik Bay, next to the yacht marina, with sea views from the rooms. The spa offers massages and couples treatments, and the resort has several pools, bars and restaurants.

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