As the Wellbeing Collection celebrates its first anniversary, we take a closer look at some of the hotels shaping the world’s most restorative wellness experiences. Each is deeply rooted in its sense of place, with the surrounding landscape, local traditions and cultural heritage shaping everything from treatments and food to movement and activities. From Ayurveda in India’s Sahyadri Mountains to Balinese healing practices and surf-led wellbeing on Panama’s Pacific coast, these are the hotels to refresh and restore
Hotel Saltus, South Tyrol, Italy
Saltus brings together stylish mountain minimalism and a distinctly South Tyrolean sense of place. Warm larch, natural stone and red porphyry shape the interiors and architectural features, while floor-to-ceiling windows frame the Dolomites from bedrooms, restaurants and the hotel’s signature Sky Pools: an indoor pool and a 17-meter outdoor infinity pool filled with natural mountain water. The experience takes cue from the region’s traditions, from seasonal, farm-sourced cooking to weekly vineyard walks and local craft. For more active days, hiking and cycling trails lead directly into the surrounding mountains, while the Forest Spa offers saunas, meditation trails, treatments and glass relaxation cubes overlooking the peaks.
Wellbeing highlight: Saltus’ forest bathing experiences combine mindful walking, breathing exercises and periods of stillness. The practice encourages guests to engage more consciously with their surroundings, making it a particularly fitting expression of the hotel’s holistic approach to wellbeing.
Skýra Retreat, Saarenkyla, Finland
At Skýra Retreat, a restored village schoolhouse and handcrafted log suites bring a warm Nordic sensibility to the enchanting forests of Finnish Lapland. Life here is shaped by the surrounding wilderness and the local appreciation for simplicity, with forest bathing, yoga, sound baths and outdoor experiences encouraging guests to slow down and reconnect with nature. The lake, woodland and changing seasons provide a backdrop for whatever you need in the moment: active exploration or quiet contemplation.
Wellbeing highlight: Skýra’s Nordic Spa embraces the Finnish tradition of alternating intense heat with invigorating cold. Sauna, cold-water immersion and periods of rest combine in a simple ritual designed to awaken the senses and leave the body relaxed.
Dharana at Shillim, Pune, India
Dharana at Shillim is where ancient Ayurvedic wisdom meets modern science. Set across 2,500 acres of protected forest in India’s Sahyadri Mountains, its villas are tucked into the landscape, while days revolve around yoga, meditation, forest walks, nourishing cuisine and therapies tailored to each guest. The approach is holistic, with doctors and wellness specialists combining Ayurveda, medicine, physiotherapy and complementary practices to create programmes designed to target specific wellbeing needs and goals.
Wellbeing highlight: During the monsoon, Panchakarma offers Dharana’s most immersive Ayurvedic experience — a traditional programme designed around cellular purification and renewal.
Sansara Surf and Yoga Resort, Cambutal, Panama
On a remote stretch of Panama’s Pacific coast, Sansara Surf and Yoga Resort is surrounded by rainforest, mountains and black-sand beaches. Its intimate collection of cabañas is centred around an oceanfront yoga shala, and time is spent surfing, practising yoga, nourishing the body and mind with plant-forward cuisine and connecting with nature. Guests can explore the coastline by board or bike, unwind with oceanfront spa treatments and cool off in the saltwater pool, while the resort’s close-knit atmosphere encourages connection with other guests.
Wellbeing highlight: The Surf and Stay experience brings together daily ocean-view yoga with three guided in-water surf sessions, creating the chance to get involved in active wellbeing that works on both breath and balance. Surfing provides the physical challenge, while yoga helps build focus, mobility and recovery — all against the backdrop of the Pacific.
Zabola Estate, Zabala, Romania
Spread across forests, lakes and meadows in Romania’s Transylvania region, Zabola Estate occupies the grounds of the Mikes family, whose connection to the estate stretches back centuries. Historic buildings, including carefully restored guesthouses and a former machine house, have been thoughtfully adapted with restrained interiors that preserve their architectural character. The surrounding landscape is ideal for scenic hikes or exploring by horseback or carriage, while wildlife, birdlife and ancient woodland remain integral to daily life here.
Wellbeing highlight: Surrounded by 500 hectares of Carpathian forest, Zabola offers a restorative kind of wellbeing, with silence, sauna, cold water, movement and spa rituals all part of the experience.
Revivo Wellness Resort, Bali, Indonesia
Within a tranquil teak forest in Nusa Dua, Bali, REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort is made up of private villas and lush gardens creating a secluded setting for its wellness programmes. Drawing on both Balinese healing traditions and modern health science, the resort has put together personalised retreats spanning movement, mindfulness, nutrition, spa therapies and longevity-focused treatments. Days can begin with yoga or functional movement and continue with nourishing, plant-forward cuisine, sound healing, breathwork or time beside the pool, while the resort’s own temple provides a space for traditional Balinese ceremonies.
Wellbeing highlight: Wellbeing highlight: The Longevity Sampler distils REVĪVŌ’s approach to wellbeing into three restorative days, combining a personalised wellness assessment with biohacking, contrast therapy, aromatherapy massage, mindful movement and evening rituals designed to support deeper rest.
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