Top 10 spa hotels
Spa hotels provide the perfect location for rest and relaxation. Here are Expedia’s pick of the Top Ten Spa Hotels around the world; from Italy and France to the exotic Thailand and Bali.
1. Alila Ubud, Bali
Nestled at the end of a secluded road lined with rice fields, the Alila Ubud sits upon a hilltop at the edge of the Ayung River valley. The infinity pool overlooks the valley and all guestrooms have private balconies or gardens
2. Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromees, Lake Maggiore
This 5 star spa hotel was built in 1861 and situated in Stresa on the shores of Lake Maggiore with great views of the Borromeo islands. In the hotel’s lobby and piano bar, you can relax in elegant grandeur and enjoy afternoon tea or an aperitif. You can pamper yourself in the hotel’s Spa Club which offers an extensive selection of face, body and massage treatments. Physicians, beauty therapists, fitness trainers and nutritionists are available for expert consultations. An outdoor pool, tennis courts and restaurants are also among the amenities available.
3. Azia Club and Spa at Azia Resort, Paphos
Sun, sea and warm sand ally to spoil guests in this villa-style resort set amongst tropical gardens bordering the Mediterranean beaches. If you prefer to unwind indoors trade the freshwater lagoon pool in the gardens for a jetted, heated pool indoors, or a spell of treatments and massages in the new Elemis spa.
4. Hesperia Alicante Golf & Spa, Alicante
This hotel boasts an 18-hole golf course of its own designed by golfing legend Seve Ballesteros which forms the largest green area in Playa de San Juan. At the extensive health and beauty center, guests can unwind in the sauna and Turkish bath, swim in the indoor heated pool and work out in the gym. From massages and facials to detox and slimming programs, a wide range of treatments are available in the beauty suite, which also includes a hair salon. After a game of paddle on the onsite courts guests can cool off in the large outdoor pool or just lounge in the sun on the surrounding terraces or under the shady canopy at the poolside bar.
5. Park & Suites Lyon Part Dieu, Lyon
This spa hotel with architectural influences from the 1930s is situated 2 kilometres from Lyon’s historic city centre. The hotel suites are air-conditioned and feature contemporary decor offering Internet ports, satellite TV, minibars and kitchenettes. Guests can enjoy facilities including fitness equipment, sauna and massage rooms for relaxation and pampering. The Park and Suites Part-Dieu Bar-Restaurant serve drinks and French dishes in the hotel’s central atrium. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist guests with local information and recommendations.
6. Indian Resort & Spa, Mauritius
A spa resort on the south west coast of Mauritius, set in 11 hectares of parkland and gardens with a kilometre of white sand beach. Relax in the thalassotherapy spa centre, or try and the water sports on offer.
7. The Fairmont Chateau Whistler
With sweeping views of the surrounding mountains and woodland this grandly appointed hotel offers ski in/ski out access during winter and a full Robert Trent Jones Jr Golf course for the summer months. Guests can relax in the heated pool and hot tubs or make use of the health Spa, and the Mallard fireside lounge is a warm retreat after the day’s exertions.
8. The Mangosteen Resort & Spa, Thailand
Overlooking beaches and islands, this boutique resort set in the tropical gardens of southern Phuket offers over 40 individually designed private villas (all with sea views), a huge infinity pool surrounded by 14 waterfalls, a day spa and a fitness centre.
9. Tivoli Marinotel, Algarve
Facing Vilamoura’s marina, this 5 star spa hotel offers plenty of pampering. Guest can take a dip in the large round swimming pool or head for the gym with cardiovascular and weights machines. Massage treatments are available as well as a sauna, Turkish bath, solarium and jetted tub. There are 2 outdoor pools and floodlit tennis courts, a volleyball court and a scuba diving centre.
10. The Sir Francis, Cape Town
Set within two kilometres of Cape Town’s V&A waterfront and table Mountain, the Sir Francis has sea views with suites opening onto balconies and an outdoor pool with wooden decking.
