Finalists
The Destination Deluxe Awards honor the leaders and pioneers in wellness and travel. The prestigious Awards celebrate the hotels, spas, treatments, skincare and wellness brands that drive the remarkable luxury standard of these industries. Quality, transparency and originality are fundamental criteria of the Destination Deluxe Awards, as they recognize and praise the change-makers of today who go beyond set boundaries and innovate in their respective fields.
The Destination Deluxe Awards span 22 categories and are evaluated by a group of well-respected industry experts. The 17 judges select their top three nominees in each category from the shortlist below.
Destination Deluxe Awards 2022 Finalists
1. Hotel of the Year
- Alamayah, Sumba Island, Indonesia
- Al Baleed Salalah by Anantara, Salalah, Oman
- ÀNI Dominican Republic, Rio San Juan, Dominican Republic
- Coquillade Provence Resort & Spa, Provence, France
- Fontanelle Estate, Chianti, Italy
- LUX* South Ari Atoll, South Ari Atoll, Maldives
- Pimalai Resort & Spa, Koh Lanta, Thailand
- Raffles Bali, Bali, Indonesia
- Regent Phu Quoc, Phu Quoc, Vietnam
- Silversands Grenada, St. Georges, Grenada
- The Peninsula Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- The Springs Resort, Colorado, United States
- Ultima Gstaad, Gstaad, Switzerland
2. Wellness Retreat of the Year
- Avana Retreat, Hoa Binh, Vietnam
- Canyon Ranch Tucson, Tucson, United States
- Chenot Palace Weggis, Weggis, Switzerland
- Chiva-Som Hua Hin, Hua Hin, Thailand
- Euphoria Retreat, Mystras, Greece
- JOALI BEING, Raa Atoll, Maldives
- Kamalaya Koh Samui, Koh Samui, Thailand
- Lake Austin Spa Resort, Texas, United States
- Lanserhof Sylt, Sylt, Germany
- Preidlhof, Naturno, Italy
- RAKxa Wellness & Medical Retreat, Samut Prakan, Thailand
- REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort, Bali, Indonesia
- The Original FX Mayr, Maria Wörth, Austria
- TIA Wellness Resort, Da Nang, Vietnam
- Zulal Wellness Resort, Khasooma, Qatar
3. Urban Wellness Retreat of the Year
- Aman New York, New York, United States
- Amanyangyun, Shanghai, China
- Beau-Rivage Palace, Lausanne, Switzerland
- Cartesiano Urban Wellness Center, Puebla, Mexico
- Clinique La Prairie Aesthetics & Medical Spa, The St. Regis Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
- COMO Shambhala Urban Escape, Singapore
- ESPA Life at Corinthia, London, United Kingdom
- Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- PAÑPURI WELLNESS, Bangkok, Thailand
- RAKxa Wellness & Medical Retreat, Samut Prakan, Thailand
- Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
- The Living Room by OCTAVE Institute, Shanghai China
4. New Hotel of the Year
- Aman New York, New York, United States
- Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape, Bali, Indonesia
- Casa Polanco, Mexico City, Mexico
- Cora Cora Maldives, Raa Atoll, Maldives
- Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
- Lanserhof Sylt, Sylt, Germany
- LUX* Chongzuo, Guangxi, China
- Meliá Phuket Mai Khao, Phuket, Thailand
- Radisson Resort Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan, Vietnam
- Regent Phu Quoc, Phu Quoc, Vietnam
- The Londoner Macao, Macau, China
- Zulal Wellness Resort, Khasooma, Qatar
5. Urban Hotel of the Year
- Baur au Lac, Zurich, Switzerland
- Casa San Augustín, Cartagena, Colombia
- Cheval Blanc Paris, Paris, France
- Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
- King Street Townhouse, Manchester, United Kingdom
- Palace Hotel Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas, Siem Reap, Cambodia
- TELLUS Niseko, Niseko, Japan
- The Hari Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon, Bangkok, Thailand
- The Sukhothai Shanghai, Shanghai, China
- The Westin London City, London, United Kingdom
6. Hotel Design of the Year
- Alamayah, Sumba Island, Indonesia
- Armani Hotel Milano, Milan, Italy
- Cal a Vie Health Spa, California, United States
- Capella Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Elia Mykonos Resort, Mykonos, Greece
- Lanserhof Sylt, Sylt, Germany
- One&Only Portonovi, Portonovi, Montenegro
- Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
- Roving Bushtops, Tanzania, Africa
- SALT of Palmar, Palmar, Mauritius
- Tanah Gajah, a Resort by Hadiprana, Bali, Indonesia
- Woods at Sasan, Gujarat, India
7. Private Island of the Year
- Amanpulo, Pamalican Island, Philippines
- Banwa Private Island, Palawan, Philippines
- Cheval Blanc Randheli Private Island, Noonu Atoll, Maldives
- Club Paradise Palawan, Palawan, Philippines
- Cora Cora Maldives, Raa Atoll, Maldives
- JOALI Maldives, Raa Atoll, Maldives
- Kokomo Private Island Fiji, Fiji
- LUX* South Ari Atoll, South Ari Atoll, Maldives
- Mustique Island, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Caribbean
- Soneva Jani, Noonu Atoll, Maldives
- The Brando, Tetiaroa, French Polynesia
- Velaa Private Island, Noonu Atoll, Maldives
8. Eco-Hotel of the Year
- Alila Jabal Akhdar, Jabal Akhdar, Oman
- Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences, Baa Atoll, Maldives
- Avana Retreat, Hoa Binh, Vietnam
- Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape, Bali, Indonesia
- Chablé Yucatán, Merida, Mexico
- Hotel Belmar, Monteverde, Costa Rica
- Kasiiya Papagayo, Papagayo, Costa Rica
- Meghauli Serai, A Taj Safari, Chitwan, Nepal
- NewTree Ranch, California, United States
- Shinta Mani Wild – A Bensley Collection, South Cardamom National Park, Cambodia
- Soneva Fushi, Baa Atoll, Maldives
- SOUKYA International Holistic Health Centre, Bangalore, India
9. Spa of the Year
- Amani Spa, Mara Bushtops, Masai Mara, Africa
- amaranth Spa by HARNN, Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
- Asaya, Rosewood Phuket, Phuket, Thailand
- Chi The Spa, Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort & Spa, Boracay, Philippines
- Kapama Karula Spa & Wellness Centre, Kapama Karula, Kapama Private Game Reserve, South Africa
- Loma de Vida Spa & Wellness, La Cantera Resort & Spa, Texas, United States
- Oberoi Spa, The Oberoi Sukhvilas Spa Resort, New Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India
- Preidl Spa, Preidlhof, South Tyrol, Italy
- Sofitel Spa with L’OCCITANE, Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Thermal Spa, Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, Bad Ragaz, Switzerland
- The Silversands Spa, Silversands Grenada, St. George’s, Grenada
- The Spa at The Datai Langkawi, The Datai Langkawi, Langkawi, Malaysia
- Yaukuve Spa Sanctuary, Kokomo Private Island, Fiji
10. Medi-Spa of the Year
- Aegle Wellness Center – Balesin, Balesin Island, Philippines
- AT ONE Healing Spa, SANGHA Retreat by OCTAVE Institute, Suzhou, China
- Babor Aachen, Aachen, Germany
- Clinique La Prairie, Montreux, Switzerland
- Cocoon Medical Spa, Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas, Baa Atoll, Maldives
- Dii Wellness Med Spa, Bangkok, Thailand
- Dvořák Spa & Wellness, Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
- Holistic Medical Sanctuary, The Farm at San Benito, Batangas, Philippines
- KAILO MEDISPA, The Calile Hotel, Brisbane, Australia
- Lanserhof Sylt, Sylt, Germany
- Sun Palace Spa & Wellness, Marienbad, Czech Republic
- Waldhotel Spa, Waldhotel Health & Medical Excellence, Bürgenstock Resort, Obbürgen, Switzerland
11. Eco-Spa of the Year
- Chablé Spa, Chablé Maroma, Riviera Maya, Mexico
- Spa Sanctuary, Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat, Queensland, Australia
- Healing House, Londolozi Private Game Reserve, Greater Kruger National Park, South Africa
- Healing Sanctuary, The Farm at San Benito, Batangas, Philippines
- Khmer Tonics Spa, Shinta Mani Wild – A Bensley Collection, South Cardamom National Park, Cambodia
- Soneva Soul, Soneva Jani, Noonu Atoll, Maldives
- The Day Spa, Emu Plains, Australia
- The Rock Spa, Cempedak Private Island, Bintan, Indonesia
- The Spa, The Datai Langkawi, Langkawi, Malaysia
- The Wellness Sanctuary & Spa, Fivelements Retreat Bali, Bali, Indonesia
- Toja Spa, Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape, Bali, Indonesia
12. New Spa of the Year
- Auriga Wellness, Capella Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
- Spa Cinq Mondes, Beau-Rivage Palace, Lausanne, Switzerland
- Heavenly Spa by Westin, The Westin London City, London, United Kingdom
- House of Kalmar, London, United Kingdom
- Jiva Spa, Taj Chia Kutir Resort & Spa, Darjeeling, Darjeeling, India
- Niyama Wellness Center, Anya Resort Tagaytay, Tagaytay, Philippines
- Ocean Club Spa by L’OCCITANE, The Ocean Club, a Luxury Collection Resort, Costa Norte, Sosua, Dominican Republic
- Pimãanda by HARNN, Kimpton Kitalay Samui, Koh Samui, Thailand
- Soneva Soul, Soneva Jani, Noonu Atoll, Maldives
- The Ritz-Carlton Mexico City Spa, The Ritz-Carlton Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico
- Toja Spa, Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape, Bali, Indonesia
- Wellness Sanctuary, Fontanelle Estate, Chianti, Italy
- YHI Spa, Meliá Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand
13. Wellness Program of the Year
- 3 Week Life Changer Retreat, Resolution Retreats, Lake Karapiro, New Zealand
- Detox & Optimal Weight, V Spa & Wellness Center, Vilnius Grand Resort, Vilnius, Lithuania
- Embracing Change, Kamalaya Koh Samui, Koh Samui, Thailand
- Exhale, The Asa Maia, Bali, Indonesia
- Gwinganna Detox, Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat, Queensland, Australia
- Halong Wellness Cruise, Luminary Retreats, Halong Bay, Vietnam
- Immunity Booster, RAKxa Wellness & Medical Retreat,Samut Prakan, Thailand
- INNERgise, Jiva Spa, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, Mumbai, India
- Inner Healing Journey, Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences, Baa Atoll, Maldives
- Mindfulness & Emotional Balance, REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort, Bali, Indonesia
- Stress & Burnout Recovery, Amatara Welleisure Resort, Phuket, Thailand
- Take a Deep Breath, Dvořák Spa & Wellness, Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
- The Naked Challenge Signature Detox, The Retreat Costa Rica, Atenas, Costa Rica
- The Ranch Malibu, The Ranch Malibu, California, United States
14. Spa Treatment of the Year
- Ancient Thai Massage, Devarana Wellness, Hua Hin, Dusit Thani Hua Hin, Hua Hin, Thailand
- CBD Massage, Aman Spa at The Connaught, The Connaught, London, United Kingdom
- Detox & Adrenal Boost Journey, Crown Spa Perth, Crown Towers Perth, Perth, Australia
- ESPA Modern Alchemy Empowering Ritual, ESPA Life at Corinthia, Corinthia London, London, United Kingdom
- PAÑPURI Signature Holistic Massage, PAÑPURI WELLNESS, Bangkok, Thailand
- Phu Quoc Indulgence, HARNN Heritage Spa, InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort, Phu Quoc, Vietnam
- Second Peau Treatment, Ambassade Biologique Recherche Rive Gauche, Paris, France
- Sensorial Reset, Spa Le Bristol by La Prairie, Le Bristol Paris, Paris, France
- Sleep & Reset Massage, Spa by L’OCCITANE, Hotel Pashmina Le Refuge, Val Thorens, France
- Subtle Energies Holistic Anti-Aging Customizable Facial, The Peninsula Spa, The Peninsula Chicago, Chicago, United States
- Thalasso Therapy, Deep Ocean Spa, InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa, Bora Bora, French Polynesia
- The Frankincense Ritual, Anantara Spa, Al Baleed Salalah by Anantara, Salalah, Oman
- ‘warew’ Body Treatment & Facial, evian Spa Tokyo, Palace Hotel Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
15. Medi-Spa Treatment of the Year
- Chenot Bio-Energetic Treatment, Chenot Palace Weggis, Weggis, Switzerland
- Cryotherapy, Soneva Soul, Soneva Fushi, Baa Atoll, Maldives
- Derma Boost Facial by Dr. Burgener, The Dolder Grand Spa, The Dolder Grand, Zurich, Switzerland
- Empress of the Sea, Dii Wellness Med Spa, Bangkok, Thailand
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Aegle Wellness Center – The City Club, Manila, Philippines
- Neuro Wave Stimulation, Clinique La Prairie, Montreux, Switzerland
- Red Carpet Jet Facial, Aman Spa, Amanzoe, Porto Heli, Greece
- Rejuvenate/Opulence Oxygen Facial, Aman Spa, Amanyangyun, Shanghai, China
- Slimming Aroma and Steam Therapy Ritual, V Spa & Wellness Center, Vilnius Grand Resort, Vilnius, Lithuania
- The Lanserhof Concept, Lanserhof Sylt, Sylt, Germany
- The Noble Man by The Farm at San Benito, Holistic Medical Sanctuary, The Farm at San Benito, Batangas, Philippines
16. Holistic Treatment of the Year
- Deep Sleep Aromatherapy Massage, PAÑPURI WELLNESS, Bangkok, Thailand
- Four Precious Plants, Cube Spa Alhambra, Boutique Hotel Alhambra & Villa Augusta, Losinj, Croatia
- Intuitive Therapy, Soneva Soul, Soneva Fushi, Baa Atoll, Maldives
- Lakeside Immersion Therapy, The Spa at Mohonk, Mohonk Mountain House, New York, United States
- Mind, Body, Spirit, Cal a Vie Health Spa, California, United States
- Moss Face & Body Wellness by Moss of The Isles, U SPA, Elia Mykonos Resort, Mykonos, Greece
- Royal Africa Face Ritual, Healing House, Londolozi Private Game Reserve, Greater Kruger National Park, South Africa
- Royal Banyan, Banyan Tree Spa Phuket, Banyan Tree Phuket, Phuket, Thailand
- Sammatva, Jiva Spa, Taj Madikeri Resort & Spa, Coorg, India
- Plant & Oxygen Natural Lift, REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort, Bali, Indonesia
- Sleep Support Therapy with Shirodhara by Subtle Energies, Crown Spa Melbourne, Crown Towers Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
- The Cleansing Ritual by GROUND Wellbeing, Sense, A Rosewood Spa, Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth, St. Barth, The Caribbean
- The Soul Ritual, Sunny’s Spa & Beauty Lounge, The Seabird, California, United States
17. Wellness Cuisine of the Year
- Aro Ha Wellness Retreat, Queenstown, New Zealand
- Chablé Yucatán, Merida, Mexico
- Chiva-Som Hua Hin, Hua Hin, Thailand
- Clinique La Prairie, Montreux, Switzerland
- Deplar Farm, Troll Peninsula, Iceland
- JOALI BEING, Raa Atoll, Maldives
- Kamalaya Koh Samui, Koh Samui, Thailand
- Kasiiya Papagayo, Papagayo, Costa Rica
- The Ranch Malibu, California, United States
- TIA Wellness Resort, Da Nang, Vietnam
- Woods at Sasan, Gujarat, India
- Yeotown Health Retreat, Devon, United Kingdom
- Zulal Wellness Resort, Khasooma, Qatar
18. Spa Skincare Brand of the Year
- Alqvimia
- Aman Skincare
- Aromatherapy Associates
- divana
- Elemental Herbology
- ESPA
- GROUND Wellbeing
- HARNN
- I plus Q
- ishga
- L’Occitane en Provence
- PAÑPURI
- Phytomer
- VOYA Organic Beauty
19. Natural Skincare Brand of the Year
- AEOS
- Amala Beauty
- ESPA
- Irene Forte Skincare
- Kalmar
- Maison Caulières
- MOSS of the ISLES
- Pevonia Natural Skincare
- Philosophia Botanica
- Sodashi
- Subtle Energies
- VOYA Organic Beauty
- ZENTS
20. Results-Oriented Skincare Brand of the Year
- BABOR
- Biologique Recherche
- Clarins
- Dermatonics
- Dii Skincare
- ELEMIS
- Intraceuticals
- ishga
- JK7 Luxurious Natural Skin Care
- LING New York
- Subtle Energies
- Swiss Perfection
21. Anti-Aging Skincare Brand of the Year
- Bioline Jatò
- Biologique Recherche
- Carol Joy London
- Dr Burgener Switzerland
- Intraceuticals
- KNESKO Skin
- Margy’s Monte Carlo
- Pevonia Natural Skincare
- Pietro Simone
- Skeyndor
- Swiss Perfection
- Thalgo
22. New Skincare Brand of the Year
- arom:D
- AUTEUR
- FIERCE, By Pietro Simone
- GROUND Wellbeing
- Kalmar
- Moringa Project
- Nero Skincare
- Skin Alchemists
- SunKiss
- The Ranch Beauty
Nominations for the Destination Deluxe Awards 2022 are now closed. Winners will be announced at the Awards Night on 28 November 2022 at the Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok.
Nominations for the Destination Deluxe Awards 2023 will open in February 2023.
If you have any questions regarding the awards or the nominations, please contact us at awards@destinationdeluxe.com
