Wellness in 2025 is no longer confined to remote retreats and detox-only escapes. Across Europe, boutique hotels are redefining the art of feeling well—not with one-size-fits-all treatments, but with spa spaces that are deeply rooted in their local context, layered with design, and created for everyday reconnection.
From a subterranean sanctuary in the heart of Barcelona to a Roman revival on a city rooftop, this new generation of wellness experiences is thoughtful, stylish, and quietly transformative. These are not traditional wellness resorts—they’re boutique stays where wellness has become something deeper: embedded into the architecture, the rituals, and the guest experience.
Here are seven standout stays reimagining what it means to unwind, reboot and just be.
Vocabolo Moscatelli – Umbertide, Umbria, Italy
A monastic retreat reimagined for modern well-being.
Housed in a former 12th-century monastery and styled with a mix of Umbrian charm and mid-century modernity, Vocabolo Moscatelli offers something quietly transformative. With just 12 individually designed rooms and suites—some with private saunas or jacuzzis—it feels more like a spiritual hideaway than a hotel.
Guests can unwind with Shiatsu and Tuina massages in the serene, deconsecrated chapel. These expert-led treatments draw from Chinese and Japanese healing traditions, offering 50 minutes of focused relaxation and balance. It’s a place where ancient architecture, tactile design, and soulful rituals come together in unexpected harmony.
Yātrā at Montcalm Mayfair – London, UK
Indian-inspired wellness in London’s new style enclave.
At the newly unveiled Montcalm Mayfair, Yātrā isn’t just a spa—it’s a sensory journey. Drawing on Indian wellness traditions, the space integrates chakra-aligning therapies, Ayurvedic rituals, and Himalayan salt rooms into an environment that feels more like a spiritual hideaway than a London spa.
Opened in 2025, Yātrā reflects the hotel’s fusion of East and West. Curved lines, ambient lighting, and curated scents welcome guests into a space designed for introspection. Whether it’s a grounding foot ritual or a detoxifying herbal wrap, treatments here are personal, purposeful, and deeply restorative.
Six Senses Rome – Rome, Italy
Ancient Roman rituals meet modern urban luxury.
Just steps from the Pantheon, Six Senses Rome brings its signature philosophy of sustainable luxury and soulful wellness to the Eternal City. The hotel transforms a UNESCO-listed palazzo into a sanctuary of quiet elegance—where Roman bathing culture is reinterpreted through a contemporary lens.
The spa features caldarium-inspired spaces, herbal treatments rooted in local flora, and a rooftop garden for morning yoga or evening aperitivi. The experience feels timeless: a nod to Roman rituals, infused with present-day precision. It’s the kind of wellness that doesn’t shout, but lingers long after checkout.
Le Méridien Ra Beach Hotel & Spa – Tarragona, Spain
A grand revival of Mediterranean wellness.
A fixture on the Costa Dorada for decades, Le Méridien Ra has stepped into a bold new chapter. Reopening for the 2025 season after a full-scale renovation, the hotel unveils a rooftop thermal circuit, a 7,200m² spa space, and panoramic hydrotherapy terraces overlooking the sea.
This isn’t just a facelift—it’s a reimagining. Designed with Mediterranean heritage in mind, the new spa blends Thalasso treatments with Ayurvedic rituals and expansive views. Guests can meander through warm-and-cool cycles in the rooftop circuit or stretch out on sun-warmed terraces while gazing over Sant Salvador beach. Wellness here is quiet, restorative, and sun-drenched—just as it should be.
Hôtel du Couvent – Nice, France
17th-century convent turned wellness sanctuary.
Hôtel du Couvent isn’t just a boutique hotel—it’s a spiritual restoration of space, time, and pace. Opened in mid-2024, this former 17th-century convent in Nice has been painstakingly revived into a design-led retreat that prioritises stillness and sensorial grace.
The centrepiece is the Roman-style bathhouse tucked within vaulted stone walls, where thermal rituals echo the site’s sacred past. Herbalist-crafted oils, infusions from the garden, and treatments rooted in monastic wellness traditions create a deeply immersive experience. You can also wander through the on-site gardens (cultivated by a full-time herbalist), or sip floral tisanes between treatments.
Every detail—from the arched colonnades to the linen robes and soft, sun-washed colour palette—has been designed to evoke a slow, seasonal rhythm.
The Retreat Costa Rica – Atenas, Costa Rica
Holistic wellness atop a crystal-quartz mountain.
Located just 30 minutes from San José, The Retreat Costa Rica is a boutique resort offering 18 rooms, nourishing farm-to-table cuisine, and the award-winning Vida Mia Spa. Guests can unwind in saltwater pools, practice daily yoga, and explore lush jungle trails. The resort emphasizes holistic wellness, providing a serene environment for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Beyond its visual appeal—nestled high above the Central Valley with sweeping views of the jungle—the ethos here is deeply rooted in healing. Guests can tailor their stay with bespoke wellness programmes that blend ancient practices like sound healing, crystal therapy, and Ayurvedic cooking with modern spa rituals and fitness coaching. Whether you’re detoxing, de-stressing or simply tuning back in, The Retreat encourages a full-body recalibration—with nature as your witness and intention as your guide.
The Eve Hotel – Sydney, Australia
City calm above Redfern’s rooftops.
In a city that rarely slows down, The Eve Hotel offers a rare kind of pause. Opened in early 2025 at the intersection of Redfern and Surry Hills, this boutique stay blends bold Australian aesthetics with gentle urban retreat energy. The interiors are sun-washed and tactile—terracotta tones, eucalyptus greens, and handcrafted details set the mood across its 102 rooms and communal spaces.
Wellness here is quietly woven into the everyday. A 20-metre rooftop pool offers a calm, open-air escape from Sydney’s thrum, surrounded by native planting and sculptural design. In-room treatments by local favourite The Parlour Room range from high-performance facials to intuitive body therapies, creating a spa experience without the formality.
More than a hotel, The Eve feels like an artist’s loft reimagined as a sanctuary—anchored in design, movement, and atmosphere. It’s wellness in the way the light hits the pool tiles, the quiet hum of the rooftop garden, or a moment of stillness before the city wakes up.
