Whether you’re single without a partner to join you on a relaxing retreat or simply prefer being a solo traveler, there are some fantastic spa resorts to consider across the globe. Dreaming of Europe, the Caribbean, an Asian gem, or something closer to home? Take your pick from this list for a personal wellness retreat at a top resort and look forward to the many benefits a stay like this can bring, from nourished skin and better sleep to an improved mood and more.
Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort - Crete, Greece
Beautiful Crete, the largest island in Greece with everything from dramatic mountains and canyons to pristine beaches with pink sands and plenty of things to do, is home to Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort. It overlooks the turquoise sea and includes the award-winning Six Senses Spa that was named the best luxury spa in the country, with an extensive array of holistic treatments on offer. Think Japanese reiki to balance your life force energies, traditional Tibetan massage, chakra balancing, and innovative combinations like shiatsu and hydrotherapy with Watsu. Yoga classes are available along with private yoga lessons, and there are wellness walks too. Eight restaurants and four bars are on-site, providing an endless array of dining and drinking options. Rooms with private pools and sea views are available, although all come with minibars, flat-screen TVs, and balconies.
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Home to the best luxury spa in the country
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Wellness events like yoga classes and wellness walks
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Multiple restaurants and bars on-site
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Private pool and sea views from some of the rooms
Lake Austin Spa Resort - Austin, Texas
Located on 19 beautifully landscaped acres along scenic Lake Austin, Lake Austin Spa Resort is one of the best spa resorts in Texas, offering an incredibly impressive spa spread out over 25,000 square feet. There are 100 different treatments and services on the menu, from classics like facials and massages to floating meditation and acupuncture. There’s also an indoor and outdoor pool and an outstanding restaurant, with all meals included. The focus is on delicious and nutritious. Rooms come with lake or garden views, private furnished porches, minifridges, and flat-screen TVs. Upgraded suites come with special perks like outdoor hot tubs, whirlpool baths, fireplaces, and private gardens.
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Hundreds of services and treatments on the spa menu
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Indoor and outdoor pool on-site
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All meals included in your stay
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Room feature lake or garden views and private porches
1705 S Quinlan Park Rd, Austin, TX 78732, USA— +1 512-372-7300
Paloma Pasha - Ozdere, Turkey
Paloma Pasha is a luxurious all-inclusive and one of the world’s top private beach hotels, its own sandy stretch edging the crystal-clear turquoise waters of the Mediterranean. You won’t ever get bored here, with just a few on-site activities, including snorkeling, diving, parasailing, canoeing, and surfing. When you want to relax, the lavish spa offers everything from facials and body wraps to massages, a sauna, a Turkish bath, and an indoor pool. The dining options are impressive, too, including traditional Turkish fare at Safran and a buffet featuring fresh seafood and organic dishes at Ada. There are 24/7 bars with offerings including organic wine made at the resort’s vineyard.
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All-inclusive with impressive dining options and a 24/7 bar
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Access to water sports equipment
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Lavish spa with indoor pool
Çukuraltı, Atatürk Blv. No:143, 35495 Menderes/İzmir, Türkiye— +90 850 440 0000
Penha Longa Resort - Sintra, Portugal
This magnificent former retreat of the royal Portuguese family is the perfect spot for a VIP experience. One of Portugal’s most stunning resorts, Penha Longa Resort is nestled in the Sintra mountains and offers a wide range of activities and opportunities to relax. The Six Senses Spa is on-site for indulging in multiple types of massages, a wide range of rejuvenating treatments, and a revitalizing eucalyptus Jacuzzi. Group classes like yoga, guided walks, and horseback rides are all available too. Upscale rooms feature comfy beds with Egyptian cotton linens, Nespresso machines, minibars, balconies, and marble bathrooms. One includes a private sauna and whirlpool tub.
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Spa features a eucalyptus Jacuzzi
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Weekly calendar of group classes and events
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Rooms come with Nespresso machines and balconies
Estrada da Lagoa Azul Linhó, 2714-511 Lisboa, Portugal— +351 21 924 9011
Aleenta Phuket Phang Nga Resort & Spa - Phuket, Thailand
Nestled on the sunset side of the Andaman Sea along Natai Beach, Aleenta Phuket Phang Nga Resort & Spa is a five-star Thai resort with a focus on wellness. It’s ideal for solo travelers looking to destress and enjoy pampering treatments. The Ayurah Spa and Wellness Center offers tailor-made holistic and medical-led wellness retreat programs with master therapists, and free wellness classes are available to all guests. Other highlights include the fine-dining SEASONS Restaurant, that’s entirely plant-based, while The Edge offers beachfront dining with Asian-inspired contemporary cuisine. A chef and private dining can also be arranged. Every room boasts floor-to-ceiling windows with swim-up access or a private pool for the ultimate indulgence.
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Tailor-made holistic and medical-led wellness programs
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Complimentary wellness classes
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Plant-based cuisine and beachfront dining on-site
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Swim-up suites and floor-to-ceiling windows in the rooms
33, Tambon Khok Kloi, Amphoe Takua Thung, Chang Wat Phang-nga 82140, Thailand— +66 2 514 8124
The Retreat at Blue Lagoon - Iceland
The Retreat at Blue Lagoon is the newest accommodation on offer at the world-famous Blue Lagoon. It’s meant for an ultra-luxe escape and provides guests with complimentary access to the lagoon, a fitness center, and a decadent spa, not to mention it’s one of the best Iceland hotels to see the northern lights. Free daily group hikes are available, and the highly-acclaimed Moss restaurant is on-site for world-class dining. Rooms are stunning, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase the ethereal waters of the lagoons or the volcanoes in the distance, along with terraces and free-standing tubs.
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Complimentary access to the Blue Lagoon
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Decadent spa, world-class restaurant, and fitness center on-site
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Free daily group hikes
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Lagoon-facing rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and terraces
Sanctuary Cap Cana - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Sanctuary Cap Cana is one of the world’s most popular adults-only all-inclusives, and it offers a wide variety of activities and entertainment geared to every type of traveler, including singles. The dance classes and beach soccer games are especially ideal if you’re looking to meet other like-minded travelers, and there are also fun theme parties. If you just want to relax, the beach is stunning, and there’s a luxurious resort for all sorts of blissful treatments. The restaurants run the gamut from poolside and beach bars serving cocktails and light bites to restaurants with upscale menus featuring international and regional fare. If you’d rather dine in, room service is available 24/7. All rooms come with terraces or balconies, minibars, and whirlpool tubs. Some offer sea views and plunge pools.
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Adults-only and all-inclusive
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Regular activities and theme parties hosted for guests
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Multiple dining options on-site, including pool- and beachfront bars
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Rooms feature terraces or balconies, minibars, and whirlpool tubs
Boulevard Zona Hotelera, Punta Cana 23302, Dominican Republic— +1 833-297-5292
The Scarlet - Cornwall, England
This high-end adults-only hotel and top European spa destination is nestled in Cornwall, one of the prettiest places in England. Scarlet is sure to provide a stress-melting escape, set on a bluff overlooking a sandy beach. Here you can look forward to ending every day with a breathtaking sunset. While there’s plenty to do nearby you might want to just stick around the property, with its numerous pools, indoors and out, a hammam with traditional bathing rituals, a chemical-free pool, and a clifftop hot tub. Plus, spa treatments are enjoyed in rooms illuminated by lanterns with views of Mawgan Porth Beach.
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Set on a bluff overlooking the beach
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Multiple pools, indoor and out
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Access to hammam and clifftop hot tub
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Option for in-room spa treatments
The Scarlet Hotel, Tredragon Rd, Mawgan Porth, Newquay TR8 4DQ, UK— +44 1637 861800
Pure Salt Port Adriano - Mallorca, Spain
Located on the island of Mallorca in exclusive Santa Ponsa, Pure Salt Port Adriano sits along the shores of the sparkling Mediterranean Sea, providing a top-rated resort experience for singles looking to escape the chaos of the “real world.” A five-star, adults-only property, enjoy a serene setting for relaxing on the beach with soft, fine sands, unwinding in the spa, or getting active with jet-skiing, diving, paddle surfing, and more right on-site. Exciting excursions can be arranged while the property’s eateries are renowned for their mouthwatering gourmet meals. All of the spacious rooms come with spectacular sea views, and some have terraces with private hot tubs, private saunas, or direct pool access.
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Adults-only beachfront property
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Access to water sports equipment
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Support arranging excursions
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Spectacular sea views from every room
Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort - Porto Ercole, Italy
If you’re dreaming of the Tuscan sun, the Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort is where you’ll want to go. It’s focused on pampering with an award-winning spa that offers a menu of indulgent therapies sure to leave you revitalized, from deep tissue massages to aromatherapy. It also has a large heated indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a saltwater whirlpool, and a Kneipp therapy track. Private yoga and meditation classes are available, and if you want to keep up with your workout routine, there’s a state-of-the-art gym with group classes on offer. All rooms have private balconies, and most include freestanding tubs. If you want to go all out, consider the wellness suite, which has its own private gym.
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Award-winning spa on-site
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Multiple pools, indoor and out
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Private yoga and meditation classes
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All rooms feature private balconies
Località Le Piane, 58019 Porto Ercole GR, Italy— +39 0564 810292
Enchantment Resort - Sedona, Arizona
Sedona seems as if it was designed for wellness seekers looking to soothe body and soul in a spectacular setting with towering red rock formations that reach up to an almost always bright blue sky. Enchantment Resort lives up to its name and is one of the top spa resorts in Sedona that you could base yourself. It’s home to one of the state’s best spas, Mii amo, which offers everything from Native American-inspired therapies to mindful massages. The on-site restaurant serves health-conscious cuisine made with seasonal produce, while accommodation is in charming adobe casitas that sit along a bubbling stream. All have spacious furnished decks for relaxing to the lovely soundtrack.
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Home to one of Arizona’s best spas
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Health-conscious cuisine at the on-site restaurant
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Adobe casita accommodations with furnished decks
525 Boynton Canyon Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA— +1 928-282-2900
The Lodge at Woodloch - Hawley, Pennsylvania
Just two hours from New York City or three from Philadelphia, The Lodge at Woodloch is often ranked among the world’s most incredible destination spas. It sits on over 150 wooded acres with a private lake, while the spa has over two dozen treatment rooms, an aqua garden with soaking pools and heated hydro massage waterfalls, plus a year-round outdoor whirlpool. In the fitness center, classes like aqua fitness, Pilates, yoga, and tai chi are hosted. Plus, activities like biking trips and fly-fishing excursions are available too. The on-site restaurant is all about farm-to-table with delicious yet healthy gourmet meals. Room service is available, and all rooms come with private verandas where you can sip your morning coffee with a sunrise view.
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Extensive spa with soaking pools and heated hydro massage waterfalls
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Access to year-round outdoor whirlpool and fitness center with group classes
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Farm-to-table restaurant on-site
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Rooms feature private verandas
Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa - St. Lucia
Catering to families, couples, and singles alike, Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa offers 85 acres of tropical paradise and is one of the top resorts for singles in the Caribbean. It includes an adults-only wing to ensure a tranquil setting, but if you’re in the mood to party, you can easily reach Rodney Bay. Down on the beautiful beach, enjoy unwinding with a refreshing beverage or taking part in water sports like kayaking, paddle boarding, and snorkeling. There’s a full-service spa where treatments can be enjoyed in a private oceanfront cabana and there’s a wealth of dining options too. Nightlife includes karaoke and occasional live entertainment like a steel drum band, stilt walkers, limbo, and fire dancers.
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Adults-only wing of the resort
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Access to water sports like kayaking, paddle boarding, and snorkeling
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Option to enjoy spa treatments from a private oceanfront cabana
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Multiple dining options and nightlife on-site
000, Vieux Fort Lighthouse, St. Lucia, St Lucia— +1 877-252-0304
Copamarina Beach Resort & Spa - Guánica, Puerto Rico
If you’re looking for a quiet escape to immerse yourself in nature, Copamarina Beach Resort & Spa is an off-the-beaten-path beach resort and one of the best resorts in Puerto Rico. It’s set along the lush southern coast of Puerto Rico and includes a half-mile-long stretch of beautiful beach with a variety of water sports available. There is a wide range of facilities to take advantage of, including NI SPA, a fitness center, and two outdoor pools and hot tubs. All rooms come with patios or balconies, some with sea views. Book the one-bedroom suite with a kitchenette if you want to cook some of your own meals. There’s an excellent restaurant for farm-to-table dining with views of the Caribbean as well.
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Variety of water sports available
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Access to two outdoor pools and a fitness center
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All rooms feature patios or balconies, some with sea views
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Farm-to-table restaurant with views of the Caribbean
PR-333 Km 6.5, Guanica, Guánica 00653, Puerto Rico— +1 787-821-0505
