From the big-screen to the real-life retreats worth booking, here’s our pick of the best spa escapes for a much-needed girls’ trip this season.
Arriving in cinemas at an apt moment, Spa Weekend follows four childhood best friends as they escape everyday life for a luxury wellness retreat and some much needed quality time. Beyond the film’s inevitable twists, its premise taps into the enduring appeal of the girls’ getaway, with restorative escapes offering the opportunity to reconnect, reset and indulge in a few days dedicated entirely to wellbeing.
The trend extends beyond the big screen, with Virtuoso – the leading global network specialising in luxury travel – reporting wellness bookings up 28 percent and sales up 44 percent year-on-year. From a restorative retreat in Estonia to a wellness escape in Bali and an indulgent spa experience in Ibiza, here’s a pick of the best destinations for switching off, recharging and taking that girls trip out of the group chat.
Eha Retreat Hiiumaa, Estonia
Eha Retreat is an upcoming Nordic escape set within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, offering an immersive setting for a restorative getaway. Shaped by Estonia’s five distinct seasonal cycles and a philosophy of natural rhythm and restoration, the retreat features eight minimalist suites and three forest cabins designed to connect guests with the surrounding landscape.
Across three-, five- or seven-night stays, experiences shift with the seasons, from forest walks, thermal rituals and breathwork in autumn to deep-rest rituals and sleep optimisation in winter, and vitality-led outdoor practices in summer. Treatments draw on Nordic and Estonian ancestral wisdom, including sauna traditions, sound baths and mineral-rich peat wraps, while the culinary programme, led by Green Michelin-starred chef Peeter Pihel, takes a seasonal, foraged approach rooted in Estonia’s land and traditions. Eha Retreat offers the perfect setting to slow down, reconnect and properly recharge together – and is available for exclusive use upon request for the ultimate girls’ trip.
ZEM Wellness Clinic Altea Alicante, Spain
For a girls’ weekend with a wellness focus, ZEM Wellness Clinic Altea offers the chance to reset together while still enjoying a five-star Mediterranean escape. Friends can combine personalised health programmes with spa treatments, movement sessions, nourishing dining and downtime by the coast, making it feel as much like a restorative getaway as a health retreat. Programmes such as Neuro Balance, Immunity and Prime Longevity combine expert-led therapies with movement, spa time and personalised nutrition. Guests can make use of the 4,000 sqm wellness and spa facilities, performance fitness centre and restorative rooms and suites, while meals at Restaurant Salvia are tailored to individual health goals using produce from ZEM’s own Finca Althaya farm. The result is a wellness break that feels both highly personalised and genuinely indulgent.
COMO Shambhala Estate Ubud, Bali
COMO Shambhala Estate, Bali’s 22-acre jungle sanctuary above the Ayung River, continues to set the standard for deeply personalised restorative travel in 2026. For a girls’ getaway centred on wellbeing, it offers the chance to reset together while still enjoying the privacy and space of a secluded jungle retreat. Wellbeing is integrated into every aspect of the stay, from personalised treatment plans and daily therapies to nutrition-led menus designed by in-house experts.
Days can be spent moving between personalised treatments, yoga, meditation and Qi Gong, with time to unwind by the pool or enjoy the Estate’s natural surroundings. Sacred spring water is incorporated into hydrotherapy and spa rituals, while nutrition-led menus support each guest’s individual wellbeing goals. Private pool residences with open-air living spaces provide plenty of space to relax together, making it an ideal option for friends looking for a restorative escape that feels both deeply nourishing and luxurious.
Ibiza Gran Hotel Ibiza, Spain
For a girls’ weekend that balances Ibiza’s beach days and busy social scene with some proper downtime, the Open Spa at Ibiza Gran Hotel is a welcome place to slow the pace. The experience gives guests access to an exclusive hydrotherapy circuit, with hydromassage pools featuring jets and waterfalls, a contrast path, ice lounge, hammam, sauna, aroma showers and a relaxation area with warm beds – ideal for a few hours of uninterrupted unwinding together.
The relaxation continues with a wide selection of professional facial and body treatments using high-quality skincare products, so you can make a full afternoon of it or simply slot in a treatment between plans. The hotel’s wider offering makes it easy to stay put, with the Michelin-starred La Gaia, poolside Mirai and cocktail-focused Musa all on hand for meals and drinks. And finally, retreat to one of Ibiza Gran Hotel’s luxurious suites, where guests can soak up striking views of the iconic Dalt Vila from private terraces, enjoy a tipple from the in-suite cocktail station, or simply catch up and enjoy the sunshine from an open-air jacuzzi.
Conrad Athens The Ilisian Athens, Greece
For a girls’ spa weekend that combines quality downtime with a buzzy city atmosphere, Conrad Athens The Ilisian strikes the perfect balance. Re-opened on 23 April 2026, the former Hilton Athens has been reimagined as a contemporary urban oasis in the heart of the city — forming part of a wider development known as The Ilisian — with wellness at the centre of the experience. Days can begin with a Pilates or yoga session before settling poolside by central Athens’ largest outdoor pool or making use of the heated indoor pool and dedicated hot and cold therapy facilities.
For those craving something a little more active, the hotel’s 700-square-metre Green Roof offers a private running track, outdoor gym and pickleball court, all with sweeping views of the city’s skyline. Come evening, The Ilisian’s vibrant lineup of nine restaurants and bars make it easy to swap spa robes for dinner and cocktails, with the Acropolis providing the perfect backdrop. Spacious rooms and suites complete the experience, with suites accommodating up to four adults providing the perfect base for a proper girls’ sleepover. A king-size bed and pull-out sofa offer plenty of space to settle in, while adding a nostalgic nod to girls’ nights of years gone by.
AMARA (pictured at top) Limassol, Cyprus
Tapping into the growing Thalassotherapy wellness movement, AMARA, the iconic five-star hotel in Limassol, Cyprus, has introduced its new Thalassotherapy Retreat - a curated wellness programme inspired by the restorative power of the Mediterranean Sea. For those looking to extend summer a little longer, Cyprus makes an ideal girls’ getaway, with warm Mediterranean days stretching well into autumn. At AMARA, days spent soaking up the Cypriot sunshine can be paired with a restorative wellness experience inspired by the island’s natural surroundings.
Providing a holistic oasis in the heart of the resort, the 3,000m² AMARA Spa hosts new three- and five-day wellness retreats, centred around the resort’s signature adults-only seawater infinity pool overlooking the Mediterranean. From tailored spa treatments to aqua aerobics, the programmes are designed to help guests reset both physically and mentally, with flexible options for those seeking either a shorter wellness escape or a more immersive experience. Alongside the scheduled treatments, guests can enjoy daily access to the resort’s extensive wellness and fitness facilities, including the adults-only outdoor saltwater infinity pool, thermal facilities, indoor swimming pool, Technogym-equipped fitness centre and floodlit tennis court. Moments of calm can also be found within the spa’s library and juice bar, offering a space for utter relaxation and reflection throughout the retreat.
