COMO Shambhala Estate, Bali

Nestled in the jungle above the Ayung River near Ubud, COMO Shambhala Estate is one of Asia’s most established and genuinely serious wellness destinations. The approach is holistic rather than clinical — daily yoga and movement sessions, Ayurvedic and COMO Shambhala treatments, and a nutrition programme built around the estate’s own organic gardens. The accommodation ranges from intimate garden rooms to multi-bedroom pool villas with forest views. The setting does considerable work on its own: there is a quality of green stillness here that is specific to this part of Bali and difficult to find elsewhere.

Best suited to those seeking immersive wellness in a deeply atmospheric natural setting.

Kamalaya, Koh Samui

Kamalaya sits on a hillside above the Gulf of Thailand and has been operating long enough to have refined its offering considerably. The programmes — detox, stress and burnout recovery, emotional balance, sleep enhancement — are built around individual health consultations rather than fixed packages, which means the experience is genuinely tailored rather than simply branded as such. The therapies draw from both Eastern and Western traditions, and the accommodation ranges from hillside rooms to beachfront pool villas. The ocean view from the upper parts of the property is one of the more quietly beautiful aspects of a stay here.

Best suited to those who want structured, programme-led wellness with genuine personalisation.

The Ranch Malibu, California

The Ranch operates differently from the other properties on this list — and intentionally so. The programme is structured, physically demanding and screen-free: guided hikes through the Santa Monica Mountains each morning, followed by yoga, strength training and restorative sessions, with a plant-based nutrition programme running throughout. There is no flexibility around the schedule, which is precisely the point. Guests who come looking for a gentle spa break leave disappointed; those who come ready to be properly reset leave transformed. Accommodation is in private cottages, simple and well-considered.

Best suited to those ready for a results-driven, disciplined reset rather than a restorative escape.

Soneva Fushi, Maldives

Soneva Fushi operates under the no news, no shoes philosophy — a genuine commitment to disconnection that extends through every aspect of the property. The wellness offering, centred on Soneva Soul, draws on Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine alongside contemporary therapies including sound healing and breathwork. But what makes Soneva Fushi distinct is that the wellness is inseparable from the setting — a private island in the Baa Atoll with a house reef, white sand underfoot and a quality of light and silence that is the Maldives at its most considered. Accommodation is in private villas ranging from beach suites to overwater residences.

Best suited to those who want genuine disconnection alongside their wellness — and a setting that does as much restorative work as any treatment.

The BodyHoliday, Saint Lucia

The BodyHoliday was one of the first properties to take the idea of wellness-inclusive seriously, and it remains one of the most honest in its execution. Every stay includes a daily spa treatment as standard — a commitment that shapes the pace of the experience from the outset. The programme balances fitness, holistic therapies and mindful relaxation against the backdrop of Cariblue Beach, and the food programme reflects the Caribbean’s best local ingredients without the rigidity of some clinically-led properties. Accommodation ranges from ocean view rooms to junior suites with private terraces and direct bay views.

Best suited to those seeking approachable, all-inclusive wellness in a genuinely beautiful Caribbean setting.

Your Wellness Chapter Begins Here

If one of these retreats has caught your attention — or if you’re not sure which is right for where you are right now — that’s exactly the kind of conversation we start with.

Every journey begins with a conversation.