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Cathay Members’ Choice Awards 2025: World’s best wellness retreat
Welcome to the Cathay Members’ Choice Awards. Our annual awards celebrate the very best in travel, dining and lifestyle – as voted for by you, our global community of members.
After receiving tens of thousands of votes, we’re thrilled to share which incredible wellness destination you voted to be the World’s best wellness retreat, as well as the four nominees that made it to the shortlist.
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Winner: Clinique La Prairie, Montreux, Switzerland
Top longevity clinic Clinique La Prairie combines Swiss Riviera luxury with science-backed wellness programmes, from cognitive enhancement to cell regeneration. With more than 50 specialists at hand, it offers personalised care designed to restore, rejuvenate and extend vitality – all in a serene, ultra-exclusive lakeside setting.
“Clinique La Prairie is less wellness clinic, more sci-fi spa fantasy, promising real results” – Edward Bell
Shortlisted nominees
Aro Ha, Glenorchy, New Zealand
A magical retreat at the edge of the world, Aro Ha sits among New Zealand’s Southern Alps, about 45 minutes from Queenstown. Named after the Māori word for love, this remote oasis offers tailored programmes that include movement, mindfulness and nutrient-rich meals alongside minimalist-chic cabins set against a backdrop of snow-capped peaks.
Bamford Wellness Spa, The Cotswolds, UK
Set on the award-winning Daylesford Organic Farm in the British countryside, the Bamford Wellness Spa invites guests to reconnect with nature through farm-to-table meals, herbal saunas and holistic treatments. Restored cottages offer cosy comfort, while a variety of movement and mindfulness classes – from reformer Pilates to qi gong – support balance and renewal.
COMO Shambhala Estate, Bali, Indonesia
Set deep in the whispering jungles of Ubud, COMO Shambhala Estate has been a pioneer of Bali’s wellness scene since it opened 20 years ago. Its legacy lives on through bespoke healing programmes, East-meets-West therapies, healthy and imaginative cuisine, and chic villas complete with private treatment rooms and pools.
RAKxa, Bangkok, Thailand
Known for its holistic approach to healing, RAKxa is where cutting-edge wellness meets timeless tranquility. Tucked away on a lush, quiet island just outside Bangkok, this lakeside retreat combines advanced medical diagnostics with ancient healing traditions – redefining biohacking in a setting as serene as it is sophisticated.
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