World Spa & Wellness Awards 2026 winners announced

The winners of the World Spa & Wellness Awards 2026 have been announced, celebrating outstanding spas, wellness destinations and industry professionals from around the world. The winners were revealed at a black-tie ceremony at The Brewery in London on Sunday, October 4, bringing together leading figures from the international spa and wellness industry. The awards recognise businesses and individuals across the sector for their achievements in areas including guest experience, training, sustainability and innovation. Hosted by entertainer and magician Ben Hanlin, the evening included a champagne reception, two-course dinner and a programme celebrating the people and businesses shaping the future of spa and wellness. Eve Oxberry, head of editorial for World Spa & Wellness, welcomed guests, saying, "We're here to celebrate the teams behind the spas, the people who lead them, the people who work in them and the people who are constantly pushing this industry forward." The 2026 World Spa & Wellness Award winners The full list of winners is: Spa of the Year – Africa Sponsored by Thalgo The Grotto Spa Spa of the Year – Asia & Australasia Sponsored by Gharieni Group Lon Retreat & Spa Spa of the Year – Middle East Sponsored by 111SKIN Zulal Wellness Resort By Chiva-Som Spa of the Year – North & South America Sponsored by Swissline Golden Door Spa of the Year - Eastern Europe The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Bodrum Day Spa of the Year - Western Europe & Scandinavia Eden Hall Day Spa Hotel Spa of the Year - Western Europe & Scandinavia Sponsored by Life Fitness / Hammer Strength Winner: Farris Bad Highly Commended: Hoar Cross Hall Resort Spa of the Year - Western Europe & Scandinavia Lefay Resort & Spa Dolomiti Independent Spa Business of the Year Sponsored by AKT Group Winner: Banya No.1 - Hoxton Spa Team of the Year Sponsored by Elly Lukas College Australia Lapinha Spa Spa Leader of the Year Sponsored by Comfort Zone Gustavo Albanesi, Buddha Spa Sustainable Spa of the Year Lapinha Spa Worldwide Luxury Hotel / Resort Spa of the Year Sponsored by Elemis Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island Worldwide Health & Wellness Destination of the Year Sponsored by Lemi Group Lefay Resort & Spa - Lago Di Garda View the full shortlist for the 2026 World Spa & Wellness Awards here . Congratulations to all our winners, and a huge thank you to our judges and sponsors.