Top 20 Most Beautiful Spas in the World: Eye-Tracking Study Results
A dream spa is not just about treatments but also the surrounding environment.
From secluded jungle resorts to lakeside retreats, the surroundings can completely transform the experience for spa visitors who truly need to unwind.
A study from the University of Oxford revealed that visually stimulating environments enhance the perception of other senses. This means that an attractive setting helps guests relax more deeply and even boosts the effects of treatments.
A new study using eye-tracking technology has ranked the most stunning spas in the world, which impress either with views or luxurious interiors.
SpaSeekers, a British online spa booking service, compiled a list of 50 spa resorts known for their beauty.
200 participants from various countries evaluated their visual interaction with images of these spas using eye-tracking technology. The scores on a 100-point scale were based on how quickly the appearance of the object attracted attention and how long it held it.
As a result, SpaSeekers narrowed down the list to the top 20 most beautiful spas across five continents.
The top five in the ranking are particularly visually impressive.
The Lost Spring, New Zealand
Located on the Coromandel Peninsula, this spa scored 96.2 out of 100, topping the list of the most attractive spas thanks to its geothermal waters, tropical gardens, and treatment rooms with views of nature.
Peninsula Hot Springs, Australia
In second place is the spa on the Mornington Peninsula, which scored 88.7 points. This resort offers open pools and a relaxing atmosphere, located less than an hour and a half from Melbourne.
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COMO Shambhala Estate, Indonesia
In third place is the spa in Bali with a score of 88.4, known for its combination of luxurious wellness and beautiful nature.
Chena Hot Springs Resort and Spa, USA
With a score of 87.7, this resort in Alaska is known for its natural stone lake and the chance to see the Northern Lights.
Lefay Resort & Spa Lago di Garda, Italy
The only European representative in the top five, scoring 83.8, offers panoramic saunas and infinity pools with views of Lake Garda.
Top 20 Spas According to SpaSeekers
- The Lost Spring, New Zealand: 96.2
- Peninsula Hot Springs, Australia: 88.7
- COMO Shambhala Estate, Indonesia: 88.4
- Chena Hot Springs Spa, USA: 87.7
- Lefay Resort & Spa Lago di Garda, Italy: 83.8
- Santani Wellness Kandy, Sri Lanka: 82.3
- Polynesian Spa, New Zealand: 82.1
- Mandarin Oriental, Thailand: 82
- Shanti Maurice, Mauritius: 81.7
- Hoar Cross Hall Spa Hotel, UK: 80.2
- Cap Rocat Spa, Spain: 79.4
- Emirates One & Only Wolgan Valley, Australia: 77.8
- Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa, New Zealand: 76.4
- Delaire Graff Lodges & Spa, South Africa: 75.6
- Carden Park Hotel Spa, UK: 73.6
- Oyster Box, Durban Spa, South Africa: 72.6
- Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa, USA: 71.7
- Six Senses Yao Noi, Thailand: 70.5
- Gaia Retreat & Spa, Australia: 69.8
- Quinn’s Hot Springs Spa, USA: 69.1
