WSW Awards 2026
Global RECOGNITION
The World Spa & Wellness Awards 2026 celebrated the people and businesses setting standards in spa excellence, with winners announced at a London ceremony
The winners of the World Spa & Wellness Awards 2026 were revealed at a black-tie ceremony at The Brewery in London on Sunday, October 4, bringing together leading figures from the international spa and wellness industry. Hosted by entertainer and magician Ben Hanlin, the evening included a champagne reception, two-course dinner and a programme celebrating the people and businesses shaping the future of wellness.
The 2026 World Spa & Wellness Award winners
Spa of the Year: Africa – sponsored by Thalgo
The Grotto Spa, South Africa
Spa of the Year: Asia & Australasia – sponsored by Gharieni Group
Lon Retreat & Spa, Australia
Spa of the Year: Middle East – sponsored by 111Skin
Zulal Wellness Resort By Chiva-Som, Qatar
Spa of the Year: North & South America – sponsored by Swissline
Golden Door, USA
Spa of the Year: Eastern Europe
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Bodrum, Turkey
Day Spa of the Year: Western Europe & Scandinavia
Eden Hall Day Spa, UK
Hotel Spa of the Year: Western Europe & Scandinavia – sponsored by Life Fitness / Hammer Strength
Winner: Farris Bad, Norway
Highly Commended: Hoar Cross Hall, UK
Resort Spa of the Year: Western Europe & Scandinavia
Lefay Resort & Spa Dolomiti, Italy
Independent Spa Business of the Year – sponsored by AKT Group
Winner: Banya No.1 - Hoxton, UK
Spa Team of the Year – sponsored by Elly Lukas College Australia
Lapinha Spa, Brazil
Spa Leader of the Year – sponsored by Comfort Zone
Gustavo Albanesi, Buddha Spa, Brazil
Sustainable Spa of the Year
Lapinha Spa, Brazil
Worldwide Luxury Hotel / Resort Spa of the Year – sponsored by Elemis
Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island, Seychelles
Worldwide Health & Wellness Destination of the Year – sponsored by Lemi Group
Lefay Resort & Spa - Lago Di Garda, Italy
In addition, Lefay Resort & Spa was welcomed into the World Spa & Wellness Awards Hall of Fame, having won Sustainable Spa of the Year three times, in 2023, 2024 and 2025.