Originally posted on Professional Beauty: 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.
Eve Oxberry
Eve Oxberry is head of editorial for Professional Beauty Group, which includes Professional Beauty, Hairdressers Journal International and Aesthetic Medicine. She is also editor of Professional Beauty. She oversees the company's print, web and social media content and writes reviews, news, features and more. Eve has been a business journalist for over 20 years and has specialised in the beauty, spa, hair and aesthetics sector for the majority of those. She also organises conference and live stage programmes for the company's events and regularly hosts live panel discussions, webinars and interviews, as well as hosting The Pro Beauty Pod podcast. Eve has also authored a book on makeup techniques and appeared on TV, radio and in print as an expert on the professional beauty and spa market.