Worth a Journey

The World’s 100 Best Wellness Hotels

The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat

Ipoh, Malaysia

  1. WORLD’S BEST WELLNESS HOTELS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 17 2026

No. 1 in Asia

The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat

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.

Highlights

  • Natural hot springs
  • Steam and crystal caves
  • Fish spa pool

Good to know

  • Day passes for visitors
  • Villas with private thermal pools

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