The spa holiday experience is all about escape, rejuvenation and transformation. Any stresses, strains, aches or pains that you've brought with you from your 21st century lifestyle will gradually slip away as the century-old Asian techniques and treatments get to work on your body. It might be a Malay hot stone massage at the Tanjung Rhu Resort, Langkawi that finally restores your well-being or a simple water shiatsu at Shangri-La's Mactan Resort. You'll certainly enjoy finding out.
The location and ambiance of any spa hotel is essential to the success of its therapies. It can be in a busy city like Kuala Lumpur, a hillside treasure like Luang Prabang or on a deserted tropical island but there has to be an atmosphere of serenity and beauty such as you'll find under a thatched beach pavilion at the Four Seasons in Jimbaran Bay or in a royal Thai-style sala at the Banyan Tree in Phuket. Wherever you decide to take your spa journey, you'll have a fabulous trip and reach your final destination relaxed and ready to face the world again.
Our favourite Spa resorts
Amari Coral Beach Resort And Spa
in PhuketPerched on a secluded headland at the southern end of Patong Bay, this Amari hotel has positioned itself carefully so its guests can choose between the private beach right outside, a short walk to the busy resort of Patong or a free shuttle bus ride to the quieter Kata Beach
Ana Mandara Resort And Spa
in Nha TrangThe 17 traditional villas that make up the Ana Mandara Resort and Spa are scattered among 26,000 square metres of tropical gardens on the beachfront in Nha Trang
Banyan Tree Bangkok
in BangkokAn award-winning all-suite hotel in Bangkok's central business district, stylishly designed down to the last teak detail
Banyan Tree Phuket
in PhuketIt doesn't get much more luxurious than a DoublePool Villa at this sumptuous resort on the Andaman Sea with its 24-hour butler service, walled garden and in-villa breakfast buffet
Four Seasons Resort Jimbaran Bay
in Jimbaran BayA quiet resort nestled in the hills above Jimbaran Bay and just 15 minutes drive from the international airport at Ngurah Rai.
Four Seasons Resort Langkawi
in LangkawiThis tropical hideaway stretches itself along a one-mile expanse of soft white sand beneath a towering backdrop of granite cliffs and mountainous Malaysian rainforest
Inle Resort
in Inle LakeThis boutique resort was built beside the lake in 2005 in an architectural style that blends in beautifully with the surrounding villages and temples
Makati Shangri La
in ManilaMakati Shangri-La has been called the best hotel in Manila, and as soon as you walk through its exquisite lobby and up to your spacious guestroom you'll appreciate why it's received so many accolades
Nikko Bali Resort And Spa
in Nusa DuaThe unique, cliff-top location of the Nikko Bali Resort will give you an experience you won't forget in a hurry
Pangkor Laut Resort
in PangkorWhat could be more relaxing than drinking in the views from the balcony of one of Pangkor Laut's signature Sea Villas, standing elegantly on stilts above the Malacca Straits, or having a private barbecue served to you as the sun sets on the world-famous Emerald Beach? Only a fraction of this island's 300 acres have been developed to create this island paradise so there's plenty of tropical wilderness left to explore on land or by sea
Rupar Mandalar
in MandalayThe Deluxe (Cherry) suites with their teak-panelled interiors and traditional decorations are the pick of the 16 rooms at this exclusive boutique hotel on the outskirts of Mandalay
Sarojin Resort
in Khao LakThis is no ordinary award-winning boutique hotel, this is the Sarojin Resort and they're taking hospitality to the next level here with their unique 'imagineer' who will create a tailor-made holiday just for you
Shangri La Rasa Sayang Resort And Spa
in PenangThis 5-star accommodation is divided between the deluxe Garden Wing and the more exclusive Rasa Wing, and it's well worth splashing out on a room in the latter for all the extra little treats they offer throughout the day in the Rasa Lounge
Tanjong Jara Resort
in TerengganuDriving down to this beach hotel you might feel like you're heading into the middle of nowhere but frankly you won't care once you realise how luxurious the traditional Malay-style accommodation is and how many things there are to do in Tanjong Jara
Tanjung Rhu Resort
in LangkawiTranquility and privacy seem to be the watchwords of the deluxe 136-room Tanjung Rhu Resort, which has the northern tip of Langkawi Island all to itself

