2024 marked a milestone for MICHELIN with the launch of the MICHELIN Key—the hotel counterpart to the MICHELIN Star—highlighting the most outstanding accommodations. In less than a year, the Key reached three continents, 13 countries, and nearly 1,500 hotels, from bustling cities to remote forests, modest inns to opulent boutiques, and five-room retreats to sprawling luxury towers.
While inspectors assess various factors, quality unites every MICHELIN Key property. The five exceptional hotels below, chosen by Inspectors as nominees for the inaugural MICHELIN Wellness Award, rank among the world’s best wellness destinations. While they boast expansive spas and state-of-the-art gyms, their dedication to wellness extends far beyond facilities. Here, guests don’t just drop bags and explore the city—they immerse themselves in a curated lifestyle guided by experts.
JOALI BEING, Maldives
Tucked in northern Maldives on Bodufushi Island, JOALI BEING is a sanctuary of well-being, surrounded by lagoons and coconut palms. Stays start at USD 2,511 per night (Rs. 2,20,000 approx.) for standard bookings. Curated around mind, skin, microbiome, and energy, programmes include gut reset, preventive care, prenatal care, couple rejuvenation, stress recovery, and more. One can enjoy in-villa breakfast, herbology workshops, mind and movement classes, and sunset rituals.
Lily of the Valley, France
This 5-star wellness retreat near Saint-Tropez is set within the protected Cap Lardier estate overlooking the three-mile Plage de Gigaro. Guests get to follow nutritionist Jacques Fricker’s gastronomy approach for weight loss, complemented by tailored spa treatments and indoor-outdoor fitness sessions. Adding to the comfort are the property's spacious rooms, panoramic Mediterranean views, and a warm, luxurious ambience. Seasonal masterclasses from October to March combine wellness talks, fitness, and treatments, and full-board dining by head chef Vincent Maillard. Stays range from €2,922.67 to over $3,987 (Rs. 3.9 million approx.) per night.
Canyon Ranch, USA
Nestled in 150 acres of the Sonoran Desert at the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, this wellness sanctuary offers over 200 spa and fitness services designed to restore and revitalise. Guests can indulge in whirlpools, cold plunges, Watsu therapy, canyon walk, and infrared sauna pods, or join sunrise yoga, hikes, jeep adventures, and guided cavern tours. Daily wellness experiences include neuro and muscle stimulation and light therapy. Three outdoor pools, a state-of-the-art aquatic centre, and complimentary Tucson airport transfers complete this transformative, luxury escape. Stays at this luxury wellness retreat range from Rs. 87,620 to Rs. 109,525 approx. per person, per night.
Burgenstock Resort, Switzerland
Perched high above Lake Lucerne, the Bürgenstock Resort is a 150-year-old icon offering panoramic lake and mountain views alongside unparalleled wellness. The resort is home to three hotels and residences. The 10,000 sqm Alpine Spa features five pools, saline floating baths, steam rooms, private spa suites, and expert-designed hydrothermal journeys. The Waldhotel Spa adds outdoor pools, salt therapy, saunas, and state-of-the-art gym facilities. The Alpine Spa Beauty Lounge offers regenerative facials amid breathtaking vistas. Beyond wellness, guests can enjoy hiking, golf, lake sports, paragliding, tennis, skydiving, and exclusive guided cave tours for a truly transformative experience.
Blue Lagoon, Iceland
Founded in 1992, Blue Lagoon Iceland offers geothermal wellness experiences. The Retreat, located on the Reykjanes Peninsula near Grindavík and Keflavík Airport, offers direct access to the Blue Lagoon. Stays start around $1,500 (Rs. 1.31 lakh approx.) per night. Guests can enjoy saunas, steam caves, mask bars, massage waterfalls, floating therapies, and silica, algae, and lava masks. Lava Restaurant, built into an 800-year-old lava cliff, serves exquisite Icelandic cuisine crafted from the freshest local ingredients.
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