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5 best new luxury wellness hotels to visit in Asia, from Six Senses Kanuhura spread across deserted islands in the Maldives, to Capella’s new Patina Ubud beside the sacred Wos river in Bali

Dao by Dorsett in Singapore offers a customised experience to guests looking for rest and relaxation. Photo: Dao by Dorsett
Dao by Dorsett in Singapore offers a customised experience to guests looking for rest and relaxation. Photo: Dao by Dorsett

  • Wellness-focused hotels continue to open in Asia to meet the demand of pandemic-fatigued travellers, from Thailand to Bali and Singapore
  • Six Senses Kanuhura has its own herb garden, shop selling sustainably sourced clothing and spa, while Anantara Ubud offers an immersive rainforest experience

Since the pandemic, the luxury hotel industry has embraced an expanded definition of wellness, integrating it into all aspects of guests’ stays, from interior design to spa offerings and a roster of dedicated wellness programmes designed to promote a healthy body and mind.

Read on to discover some of Asia’s newest high-end hotels with a focus on wellness.

1. Anantara Ubud, Bali

Villas at Anantara Ubud boast spacious living and dining areas. Photo: Anantara Ubud
Villas at Anantara Ubud boast spacious living and dining areas. Photo: Anantara Ubud
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With just 66 guest rooms and villas, this intimate sanctuary is nestled in Ubud’s verdant rainforest. It lies in proximity to the area’s Hindu temples and shrines, and is surrounded by the terraced rice fields that Ubud has become synonymous with.

Interiors at Anantara Ubud draw inspiration from local custom and tradition, while the Anantara Spa draws upon centuries of traditional healing philosophies to promote rest, relaxation and well-being among guests. The property is expected to open later this year.

2. Dao by Dorsett, Singapore

Dao by Dorsett boasts a range of health-focused offerings, including a custom-built plant library. Photo: Dao by Dorsett
Dao by Dorsett boasts a range of health-focused offerings, including a custom-built plant library. Photo: Dao by Dorsett

Inspired by the Chinese word dao, which means “the way”, Dao by Dorsett draws upon the philosophy that each traveller should carve out their own path and enjoy a stay that’s customised to their needs. The “apart-hotel” (hotel-style serviced apartments) boasts a custom plant library, single-use plastics have been reduced, and filtered water is available throughout the property.

Bathroom amenities are supplied by vegan beauty brand Abyssian, and the on-site wellness library includes yoga and fitness equipment, sweat blankets and LED red light therapy equipment available for guests to use. Hotel guests can also get their heart rate going with the complementary fitness cycles at the nearby Absolute Cycle studio.

3. Six Senses Kanuhura, Maldives

The Six Senses group’s second Maldivian property is set across three islands including Jehunuhura and Masleggihuraa. Photo: Six Senses Kanuhura
The Six Senses group’s second Maldivian property is set across three islands including Jehunuhura and Masleggihuraa. Photo: Six Senses Kanuhura