Your Guide to the Most Luxurious Wellness Sanctuaries in the Philippines
Are you searching for a restorative wellness retreat that combines exotic tropical scenery with world-class holistic healing? The Philippines—the archipelago renowned for its pristine beaches and friendly hospitality—has emerged as one of Asia's premier destinations for detox, yoga, and medical wellness resorts. We have curated the absolute best wellness retreats in the Philippines for 2024/2025. Read on to find out exactly where to book your next life-changing health and wellness getaway.
Nawa Wellness
Nawa Wellness
Nawa Wellness, a multi-awarded, pioneering Filipino luxury resort in Calatagan, Batangas, offers a holistic wellness journey deeply rooted in traditional wisdom and modern healing techniques. The resort's core focus is on a comprehensive, all-natural experience featuring the Panari Spa, which provides uniquely Filipino treatments like the signature Hilot Trilogy and the therapeutic Kawa Bath (a traditional open cauldron soak). Guests are also immersed in wellness through unique facilities like a Himalayan Salt Room, Cold Plunge, steam and sauna rooms, a dedicated Yoga Deck, and activities such as Shamanic Breathwork and Mandala Floral Art, all complemented by healthy, farm-to-table cuisine at Dalisay Epicurean Wellness Dining.
Nawa Wellness
The Farm at San Benito
The Farm at San Benito
The Farm at San Benito, located in Lipa, Batangas, is an internationally multi-awarded eco-luxury holistic medical wellness resort—distinguishing itself from conventional luxury spas by offering medically-supervised, science-based healing programs. Set across 52 lush hectares of tropical jungle, the resort's philosophy centers on five pillars—Diagnose, Cleanse, Nourish, Repair, and Sustain—addressing chronic lifestyle diseases, detox, stress, and mental health through personalized treatments. Guests engage in transformative retreats featuring functional and integrative medical consultations, plant-based, organic, farm-to-table cuisine from its own gardens, and daily mindful movement activities like yoga and sound healing, all complemented by luxurious villas and the healing power of the Healing Sanctuary Spa.
The Farm at San Benito
Nay Palad Hideaway
Nay Palad Hideaway
Nay Palad Hideaway, nestled on the beautiful, surf-centric island of Siargao, Philippines, is a premier luxury wellness resort defined by its "Barefoot Luxury" all-inclusive concept, where all meals, drinks, spa treatments, yoga, and excursions are covered. The resort features just ten exclusive, sustainably-crafted villas situated between the Pacific Ocean and ancient mangrove forests, emphasizing a deep connection to nature. Wellness is central to the experience, with daily yoga classes in unique venues like a sea or mangrove pagoda, a traditional Filipino Hilot massage available at the whimsical spa, and a focus on farm-to-plate, organic, and fresh local cuisine. Beyond relaxation, it offers extensive activities, including surfing lessons, island-hopping, water sports, and mangrove exploration, making it a sanctuary for both peaceful retreat and adventure.
Nay Palad Hideaway
Shangri-La Boracay
Shangri-La Boracay
Shangri-La Boracay is a renowned luxury wellness retreat positioned on a lush hillside on Boracay's northern tip, overlooking two private, pristine beaches (Punta Bunga and Banyugan). The resort's wellness focus centers around CHI, The Spa, a detached, expansive sanctuary designed to be a "village within a resort," offering holistic treatments based on traditional Asian philosophies, notably the signature Philippine Hilot Massage, which uses warm banana leaves to relieve energy blockages. Guest accommodations, including stunning rooms, suites, and private pool villas, incorporate indigenous Filipino craftsmanship, providing a tranquil base for rest and rejuvenation, complemented by extensive facilities like yoga sessions, a large naturalistic swimming pool, and an array of recreational water sports.
Shangri-La Boracay
Crimson Resort and Spa Boracay
Crimson Resort and Spa Boracay
Crimson Resort and Spa Boracay is a five-star luxury wellness destination situated in the exclusive and tranquil Station Zero on the northern tip of the island, offering a more secluded experience away from the main beach crowd. The resort’s wellness pillar is its AUM Spa, a sanctuary designed to relax, restore, and energize through authentic and meaningful therapies, including traditional Filipino treatments like the Hilot Massage, alongside modern body rituals and facial treatments. Guests can enjoy the peaceful ambiance of the secluded private beach, participate in yoga and meditation classes, and utilize the fitness facilities, all complemented by luxurious accommodations, including private pool villas, and an emphasis on culinary excellence across its dining venues.
Crimson Resort and Spa Boracay
Amanpulo
Amanpulo
Amanpulo, which translates to "peaceful island," is the ultra-exclusive luxury wellness resort occupying the entire Pamalican Island in Palawan, accessible only by the resort's private plane from Manila. This private island sanctuary is defined by its unparalleled seclusion and direct access to pristine white beaches, turquoise waters, and a vibrant coral reef, fostering a deep connection with nature essential for holistic well-being. Its wellness offerings are anchored by the hilltop Aman Spa, a tranquil complex of pavilions overlooking the Sulu Sea, which provides holistic treatments, including the traditional Filipino Hilot massage, alongside daily yoga and Pilates sessions in dedicated pavilions, a fully-equipped fitness center, and healthy, island-grown organic cuisine across its various dining venues.
Amanpulo
Nüwa Hotel
Nüwa Hotel
Nüwa Hotel, part of the City of Dreams integrated luxury resort complex in Manila, is recognized as a premier urban wellness sanctuary, earning a consistent Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating for its excellence. The core of its wellness offering is the Forbes Five-Star Nüwa Spa, which provides a tranquil escape from the city with treatments blending traditional Chinese medicine with natural remedies, including signature Filipino therapies like the Heal-ot massage. Guests can enjoy state-of-the-art facilities, including vitality pools, steam rooms, a fully-equipped fitness center with available personal trainers, and a beautiful outdoor free-form pool area with private cabanas, all complemented by lavish accommodations ranging from deluxe rooms to private pool villas with butler service.
Nüwa Hotel
Discovery Boracay
Discovery Boracay
Discovery Boracay (formerly Discovery Shores Boracay) is a multi-awarded, five-star luxury resort perfectly situated on the pristine sands of Station 1, White Beach, offering guests a serene escape paired with world-class Filipino hospitality. The resort's wellness experience is centered on the renowned Terra Wellness Spa, an expansive sanctuary focused on holistic healing with treatments inspired by traditional Filipino practices, including the signature Hilot massage, along with modern rituals and a commitment to tranquility. Beyond the spa, guests enjoy luxury all-suite accommodations, a stunning beachfront location, an iconic beachfront pool and bar, and a range of facilities including a fitness center, ensuring a rejuvenating stay on one of the world's most beautiful islands.
Discovery Boracay
The Bellevue Resort
The Bellevue Resort
The Bellevue Resort, a multi-awarded, five-star luxury destination on Panglao Island, Bohol, offers a serene wellness experience set against a backdrop of the pristine, secluded Doljo Beach. The resort's wellness hub is the Azurea Spa, a full-service sanctuary that features a range of soothing massages, body treatments, and aromatherapy, often including the option for relaxing in-room or beachfront massages. Guests can also maintain their well-being through the fully-equipped fitness center, refreshing dips in the stunning infinity pool that blends with the ocean view, and engaging in various complimentary water sports like kayaking and paddleboarding, ensuring a balanced retreat of relaxation and activity, all within an environmentally conscious setting.
The Bellevue Resort
Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort
Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort
Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort, nestled within the Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga, offers a luxury urban and nature-adjacent wellness experience, surrounded by lush greenery and the Clark Sun Valley Golf Course. The resort's core wellness feature is the dedicated Apricus Spa, a full-service sanctuary that provides holistic body and massage treatments, including the unique Apricus Signature massage designed for detoxification, alongside sports massages, body wraps, and aromatherapy, with couples treatment rooms available. Guests can also prioritize their well-being through the expansive outdoor swimming pool (the largest in Clark), a modern 24/7 fitness center that offers weekend Yoga and Zumba classes, and a commitment to quality dining across its international and upscale Chinese restaurants.
Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort
Solaire Resort
Solaire Resort
Solaire Resort, located in Manila's Entertainment City, is a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star integrated luxury resort that blends world-class entertainment with a comprehensive wellness experience. The resort's wellness amenities are anchored by an expansive Wellness Spa (measuring 14,000 square feet in the Entertainment City property), which offers a sanctuary of relaxation with holistic treatments, including the Solaire Signature massage that blends Eastern and Western techniques, along with dry saunas, steam rooms, and jacuzzis. Guests also have access to a state-of-the-art Fitness Center with Technogym equipment, a large outdoor swimming pool with cabanas perfect for lounging, and multiple high-end dining options that cater to diverse and healthy culinary desires, solidifying its reputation as a premier urban escape for both indulgence and rejuvenation.
Solaire Resort
Okada Manila
Okada Manila
Okada Manila, a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star integrated resort in Manila's Entertainment City, is a premier urban luxury wellness destination, distinguished by its award-winning The Retreat Spa. This expansive, 3,000-square-meter sanctuary offers a comprehensive, holistic wellness menu that includes the signature deep-tissue Indayog ng Duyan massage (rooted in traditional Filipino hilot), bespoke facials, and pioneering therapies like "Touchless Therapy" and Southeast Asia's first Wave Dream relaxation chamber. The resort complements the spa with high-end amenities like multiple swimming pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center with personal trainers, an ultra-luxurious private pool and spa villas, and a wide array of world-class dining, ensuring guests receive a restorative and rejuvenating experience amidst opulence.
Okada Manila
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