As the appetite for restorative escapes continues to grow, travellers are seeking transformative stays paired with state-of-the-art spa facilities in breathtaking locations.
This heightened focus on wellness has prompted a new wave of spa openings, each raising the bar with offerings that extend far beyond conventional treatment menus. New wellness properties come equipped with a constellation of saunas and steam rooms, Roman-inspired bathing rituals and practices rooted in the surrounding landscapes.
Some freshly opened, others set to launch in the months ahead, these are Camilla Hewitt’s most exciting new wellness retreats for 2025.
This heightened focus on wellness has prompted a new wave of spa openings, each raising the bar with offerings that extend far beyond conventional treatment menus. New wellness properties come equipped with a constellation of saunas and steam rooms, Roman-inspired bathing rituals and practices rooted in the surrounding landscapes.
Some freshly opened, others set to launch in the months ahead, these are Camilla Hewitt’s most exciting new wellness retreats for 2025.
Wellness studio at Hôtel du Couvent
The property’s magical subterranean wellness space takes its cues from ancient Roman bathing traditions, inviting guests on a journey through a series of pools that gradually increase in temperature. Begin in the gently warming tepidarium, luxuriate in the heat of the caldarium, and finish with a refreshing plunge in the cool frigidarium. Additional facilities include an indoor swimming pool, an expansive 696 sq m movement studio with a daily schedule of classes, and a dedicated treatment area where bespoke massages are elevated by essential oils hand-selected by the hotel’s resident herbalist.
1 Rue Honoré Ugo, 06300 Nice, France; hotelducouvent.com
Hôtel du Couvent, Nice, France
One of last summer's most talked-about openings, Hôtel du Couvent is a lovingly restored 17th-century convent nestled in the heart of Nice's atmospheric Old Town. This decade-long passion project led by hotelier Valéry Grégo has transformed the historic site into a serene 88-room retreat, offering guests a peaceful sanctuary from which to explore the Côte d’Azur.< br/>The property’s magical subterranean wellness space takes its cues from ancient Roman bathing traditions, inviting guests on a journey through a series of pools that gradually increase in temperature. Begin in the gently warming tepidarium, luxuriate in the heat of the caldarium, and finish with a refreshing plunge in the cool frigidarium. Additional facilities include an indoor swimming pool, an expansive 696 sq m movement studio with a daily schedule of classes, and a dedicated treatment area where bespoke massages are elevated by essential oils hand-selected by the hotel’s resident herbalist.
1 Rue Honoré Ugo, 06300 Nice, France; hotelducouvent.com
A rendering of London’s much-anticipated Six Senses spa pool
1 Redan Pl, London W2 4SA, UK; sixsenses.com
Six Senses London, UK
The much-anticipated Six Senses London is set to debut in early 2025, taking residence at The Whiteley, a former art deco department store just moments from Hyde Park. The wellness brand’s first foray into the UK will feature 109 rooms and suites, a selection of dining venues and, at the heart of it all, the signature Six Senses Spa – the first of its kind in the country. Housed in a space evocative of an old-fashioned London underground station, the 325 sq m spa will include a striking 20m indoor pool, a biohacking recovery lounge, six single and two double treatment rooms, a sensory suite, the Alchemy Bar, and a relaxation room designed to soothe the senses. Adding to the allure will be the launch of Six Senses Place, an innovative new social club blending wellness and connection. Members will have access to private rooms, inviting communal spaces and a dedicated restaurant where health and conviviality go hand in hand.1 Redan Pl, London W2 4SA, UK; sixsenses.com
A rending of Moonlight Basin’s outdoor pools
Jack Creek Rd, Big Sky, MT 59716, US; oneandonlyresorts.com
One&Only Moonlight Basin, Montana, US
If you’ve made it through all five seasons of Yellowstone, there’s a good chance Montana’s alpine meadows have found their way onto your bucket list. With that in mind, the spring opening of One&Only’s Moonlight Basin resort might pique your interest. This new destination from the experts in luxury travel experiences offers guests the chance to practise active wellness, exploring legendary American landscapes with the guidance of local experts. Holistic, on-the-go activities include hiking the mountain trails of Yellowstone National Park, rafting the Gallatin River, and experiencing Montana’s ranch and rodeo culture on horseback. After action-packed days, the One&Only Spa is well-equipped for relaxation and rejuvenation. With seven treatment rooms, sauna and steam facilities, and an open-air pool, there’ll be plenty of ways to unwind before capping it all off in one of the resort’s six restaurants and bars. Yee-haw!Jack Creek Rd, Big Sky, MT 59716, US; oneandonlyresorts.com
Eriro’s wellness space | Credit: Alex Moling
Ehrwalder Alm 4, 6632 Ehrwald, Austria; eriro.at
Eriro, Ehrwald, Austria
They say nature is the best medicine, and at Eriro, a new alpine retreat in Ehrwald, Austria, that’s exactly what awaits. Set on the mountain pastures of the Tyrolean Alps, accessible only by cable car, this intimate nine-bedroom hotel offers a secluded escape where life is rooted in the rhythms of nature. Honouring its surroundings, the lodge is made from locally sourced materials and authentic, mountain-inspired experiences shape daily hotel life. In the spa, treatments draw on the wisdom of local herbalists and naturalists, incorporating medicinal, region-specific ingredients such as mountain arnica, St John's wort and stinging nettle. There’s no set menu. Instead, a personal consultation with the hotel’s head of spa ensures each guest receives a bespoke wellness experience tailored to their individual needs. For further relaxation, head on over to explore Eriro’s two saunas, three shallow warm-water meditation pools and a sound-healing room.Ehrwalder Alm 4, 6632 Ehrwald, Austria; eriro.at
OKU Andalusia
The hotel’s expansive 2,000 sq m spa promises to be a restorative haven, featuring an indoor pool, relaxation area, meditation courtyard, sauna, steam room, treatment rooms and a state-of-the-art fitness studio. Prefer to get your health kicks in the fresh air? Make your way to the open-air wellness space complete with yoga pavilion, medicinal kitchen garden, four tennis courts and two padel courts.
Urbanización La Alcaidesa s/n, 11315, Cádiz, Spain; okuhotels.com
OKU, Andalusia, Spain
Following the success of its five-star retreats in Ibiza and Kos, luxe hotel group OKU is poised to unveil its latest addition: OKU Andalusia, near Cádiz, Spain. Its opening perfectly timed for summer, this beachfront sanctuary is nestled between Sotogrande, San Roque and the Los Alcornocales Nature Reserve. True to the brand’s ethos, wellbeing will take centre stage.The hotel’s expansive 2,000 sq m spa promises to be a restorative haven, featuring an indoor pool, relaxation area, meditation courtyard, sauna, steam room, treatment rooms and a state-of-the-art fitness studio. Prefer to get your health kicks in the fresh air? Make your way to the open-air wellness space complete with yoga pavilion, medicinal kitchen garden, four tennis courts and two padel courts.
Urbanización La Alcaidesa s/n, 11315, Cádiz, Spain; okuhotels.com
