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2026 Edition

Discover recognition
by place.

Top 50
by Region Layered mountain valley at sunrise Top 10
by Country Coastal spa room overlooking a quiet shoreline Top 10
by City Urban spa pool overlooking a city skyline Award
Categories Rolled towels and ceramic wellness objects

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Find a published selection.

Filter the programme by its recorded destination and edition.

98 published records in the programme

The laureate record

Official selections.

Each entry opens the published destination or category record and its associated spa profiles.

98 records

Geographic index

A programme grounded in place.

Move from the broader programme to its published regional and destination records.

Continents

Countries

Regions and cities

Governance & methodology

A published framework behind every record.

The programme separates the public result from the explanation of how nominations, review and publication are administered.

Read the full procedure
  1. 01

    Nomination

    Eligible properties may be put forward for the programme.

  2. 02

    Eligibility review

    Identity, destination and category information are checked.

  3. 03

    Evaluation

    The complete submitted and verified record is considered against the published framework.

  4. 04

    Publication

    Confirmed selections are connected to permanent award and spa records.

The five criteria

The complete experience, considered as a whole.

01 · Service
Expertise, consistency and hospitality.
02 · Innovation
Relevant ideas and thoughtful evolution.
03 · Facilities
Design, comfort and operational care.
04 · Guest experience
Clarity, personalisation and lasting value.
05 · Sustainability
Responsible practice within daily operations.

Independent recognition

Recognition built to endure.

A transparent annual programme celebrating exceptional properties that advance the culture, craft and enduring practice of wellbeing around the world.

Annual 12 · 2026

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