Spa Awards 2023: The Best Spa And Wellness Treatments In Singapore

This year's Spa Awards is a celebration of the finest in relaxation and rejuvenation — highlighting exceptional wellness destinations that have set new standards in luxury and comfort, while promoting rest and relaxation. From tranquil retreats hidden in nature's embrace to avant-garde spas in the heart of our bustling city, our list of winners caters to every seeker of peace and well-being.

Best Couple's Spa

Winner: Couple Bliss, $582.12 for 90 minutes, The Willow Stream Spa Fairmont Singapore

Indulge in the Couple's Bliss at The Willow Stream Spa Fairmont Singapore, where a pampering massage awaits, skilfully combining essential oils and purposeful movements to enhance circulation, foster profound relaxation, and revitalise the body's energy flow. This soothing and rejuvenating journey is perfectly tailored for couples seeking a shared wellness experience. Prior to the treatment, guests have the opportunity to select from three uniquely crafted oil blends, each designed to complement the session and enrich the overall experience.

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Best Mother-Daughter Spa

Winner: Spa-Tea, $265++ for 90 minutes, Chi, The Spa at Shangri-La Singapore

The Spa-Tea experience at Chi, The Spa at Shangri-La Singapore offers a unique blend of relaxation and indulgence. Begin with 90 minutes of skilled therapy, where experienced therapists employ a range of techniques to rejuvenate both body and mind, enhancing circulation, alleviating stress, and promoting a sense of well-being. This luxurious treatment is followed by a delightful local afternoon tea at The Lobby Lounge, featuring a rich array of Peranakan-inspired savouries and sweets, perfectly complementing your day of pampering with a taste of local heritage and flavours.

Ultimate Weekend Recharge Experience

Winner: Oasia Signature Retreat, $415.80 for 150 minutes, Oasia Spa

The Oasia Signature Retreat at Oasia Spa begins with a mindful, interactive experience where guests, under the expert guidance of a spa therapist, create their own bespoke body scrub. This personalised scrub is then used in a purifying body exfoliation, followed by a 105-minute signature massage that combines the therapeutic benefits of Thai stretching and Japanese Shiatsu techniques, tailored to the individual's needs through a sensory oil selection. The retreat concludes with a foot bath and a nourishing three-course wellness meal, ensuring a holistic experience that rejuvenates both body and mind.

Best Relaxing Top-To-Toe Experience

Winner: Somptuosi'Tea Ceremony, $420++ for 120 minutes, Heavenly Spa at Westin

The Somptuosi'Tea Ceremony at Heavenly Spa at Westin offers an ultra-relaxing experience, combining a 90-minute massage and Thai stretching session with a 30-minute soothing facial. The massage, focusing on the back and legs and incorporating bamboo massage techniques, deeply relaxes muscles and enhances overall well-being. The facial, designed to calm and rejuvenate the skin, complements the body treatment, leaving guests feeling refreshed and revitalised from head to toe.

Editor's Pick: Elixir Journey, $344.52 for 120 minutes, Oasia Spa

The Elixir Journey at Oasia Spa offers a blend of rejuvenation for both the face and body. This journey incorporates an aromatic body massage using tea seed oil, abundant in catechins and vitamin C, sourced from green tea harvested in Uji, Kyoto. This treatment leaves the skin soft and silky, enhancing relaxation. It is followed by a 60-minute facial, focusing on anti-ageing, brightening, or moisturising, utilising organic skincare from KOTOSHINA to restore and revitalise the complexion, echoing the dignified histories of its Japanese and French origins.

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Most Luxurious Day Spa Experience

Winner: Singaporean Wellness Escape, $345++ for 150 minutes, Chi, The Spa at Shangri-La Singapore

Designed to rejuvenate and relax the body and mind, the Singaporean Wellness Experience at Chi, The Spa at Shangri-La Singapore encapsulates a serene 150-minute treatment that combines therapeutic techniques with the peaceful ambiance of the spa, ensuring a deeply calming and restorative session. Following the treatment, guests are treated to a light and healthy meal at the spa's poolside restaurant, providing a delightful conclusion to the wellness journey and complementing the overall sense of well-being.

Best Alternative Wellness Experience

Winner: Nourish The Soul Massage, $280++ for 90 minutes, Spa by JW

The Nourish The Soul Massage at Spa by JW is a signature treatment that alleviates stress and tension through a customised blend of traditional Southeast Asian massage techniques. This massage focuses on acupressure points and includes the use of hot stones on the back and leg stretches, effectively boosting circulation, enhancing immunity, and promoting a deep sense of relaxation. The experience is gracefully concluded with a signature mocktail, adding a refreshing touch to this pampering session.

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The Harper’s BAZAAR Singapore Spa Awards 2023 winners are a result of a six-week, rigorous evaluation by the BAZAAR team. The winners are chosen based on comprehensive criteria including treatment quality, therapist expertise, ambience, treatment efficacy and overall experience.