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Solo Wellness Escapes: Luxurious Spa Breaks Perfect for One

Personally, I LOVE solo spa breaks. One week to 10 days is ideal for me. Or even a weekend spa retreat. Or a spa day.

And a spa holiday is such a good thing to do as a solo traveler. You will almost always find other solo travelers when you hit the spa facilities and you will pretty much never feel odd as at a solo on a single spa holidays.

And there is always so much to do – personal training, yoga classes, deep tissue massages, fitness classes and more.

The only issue is that sometimes spas don’t have wine but of course I will be focusing on places that do and will highlight any solo spa breaks options that don’t.

white hammock hangs in the woods
Love a Hammock!

I am also going to focus on “destination” spa vacations for singles rather than the ones where you might go for a spa weekend. As a solo traveler it is often quite easy to find a buddy to go away with for spa days or a weekend.

The hard bit is the one-two week spa holidays for singles and that is normally what a destination spa is about so thus this is the focus!

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Before we get to specific health spa locations there are some great websites that provide a whole range of solo spa breaks, spa break deals, spa vacation packages for singles, singles only hotels, singles retreat ideas and so much more.

I would recommend speaking with these companies directly to discuss what you are looking for in your solo spa break eg do you want weight loss or wellness or leisure facilities or a country club-style spa etc to find the perfect place for you.

Another important factor is are you looking for five star luxury spa holidays for singles or a more value-conscious solo spa retreat.

There are now spa centres all over the world. From traditional options like Baden-Baden spa town in Germany to opportunities for an African spa to Daylesford spa in Australia, it is easy to combine a solo spa vacation with a destination that you find genuinely interesting.

If you are new to solo travelling I would definitely start with a specialist single spa holidays website rather than hopping directly into a specific place. I did that once and it was a disaster.

I ended up at this dreadful ‘spa’ in Thailand where there was no A/C, the lowest thread count sheets I had ever seen, enforced silence at meals and a cat that ate off my plate. I try not to think of it anymore……..

twin bedroom at kamalaya koh samui thailand
Twin room at Kamalaya Thailand, one of the best solo spa retreats available

Wellbeing Escapes are one of my absolute favourites for spa retreats for singles and spa offers and I have booked through them and had an excellent experience.

Wellbeing Escapes also has a section for spa breaks for solo travellers on their site and are great to have a chat with about the type of experience you want to have if you are travelling on your own and what you want to get out of the trip.

Wellbeing Escapes are excellent at matching you with the right place for your needs from pilates holidays for singles to a spa break for 1 person UK to Asian luxury spa options.

Another good similar site is Essential Escapes. They have spa holidays in Europe for singles, solo spa breaks UK, solo spa weekend options as well as full wellness holidays for singles and general solo retreat getaways.

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Cooking Class at The Farm The Philippines, one of the best spas for singles

I would also highly recommend having a look at In Spa. In Spa offer single spa breaks as well as health and fitness holidays. I went on one of their health and fitness holidays three years ago and it was fantastic (more of that in the fitness holiday post).

A few people on that holiday had been to one of their spa breaks and said they were brilliant.

Another interesting site is the Queen of Retreats. This business was set up by journalists and every place on the website has been visited by one of their teams.

Queen of Retreats has a great range of places and everything from girly spa breaks to a Sunday night spa break to weekend spa getaways for one to more full-on health and wellness activities.

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Local strolls are often offered by spa hotels

Another great place for a spa break is the Czech Republic. Check out my post on the 3 Best Czech Spa Towns

Or if you’re based in the United Kingdom check out my post on 9 Spa Breaks Scotland

Indulgent Solo Spa Breaks

Many solo spa holiday options are about detox and health – but not the lovely Monart Spa in Ireland. The food is fabulous and the wine is flowing at Monart Ireland – especially at lunchtime.

The first time I went to Monart I was exhausted and I had a lovely 3 days with each night in my room watching DVDs that they had on offer, enjoying spa treatments and eating room service. Heaven.

My second visit to Monart Ireland was for a hen’s weekend which was also excellent.

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Monart Spa Ireland, one of the best spa weekends in Europe!

Monart Spa Ireland is stunning – it is about 2 hours south of Dublin airport and I would suggest hiring a car as the bus is a killer and the airport pick-up is not a cheap option when it is just you rather than a per-person price.

Monart itself is very reasonably priced for such a luxury spa option and it is a great option if you’re looking for cheap spa breaks.

The breakfast at Monart is outstanding – a fantastic buffet and a cooked breakfast. The spa is wonderful and it also includes lots of fitness options and a steam room and a health club if you would like that.

The grounds are so beautiful – bring your camera. And the staff at Monart are just so very lovely.

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You might enjoy reading my article on top places to travel for solo travelers in the USA.

Breakfast with a view at Monart Spa Ireland
Breakfast with a view at Monart Spa Ireland, a fantastic solo spa getaway option

Extreme food Solo Spa Breaks

I have to admit I didn’t realize that The Farm was vegan and mostly raw until I got there – a bit of an error. I did eat vegan and raw food for my entire one-week stay at The Farm in the Philippines. Whilst it was pretty good I would have killed for a quarter pounder by the end of the week.

They did have wine at The Farm in The Philippines though – which was of course organic. The Farm is an absolutely stunning property about 2 hours from Manila in the Philippines.

Again in the world of spa holidays for singles, The Farm is great value but you will need to fly to Manila to go there. The Farm is huge and so so beautiful.

There are fantastic organized walks every morning which is a great way to meet people. The spa center is fantastic -and you will even see fully colored and white peacocks prancing through it.

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Lake area with umbrellas at the Farm San Benito Philipines
The Farm San Benito The Phillipines

A key tip here is that the spa is amazing for body treatments but I found it wasn’t so good on the facial front.

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When you’re ready for a change

The Golden Door in the Hunter Valley in Australia is a bit of an institution. It is a very well known spa name in Australia. Ironically The Golden Door is located in the fantastic Hunter Valley wine region but there is no wine – or caffeine available.

But the location of The Golden Door is absolutely stunning and there are not too many places where you can see kangaroos jumping along with your morning outdoor yoga.

The Golden Door Australia is a bit more extreme on the food and no alcohol/caffeine front so it suits a change of line/detox holiday more than one designed for relaxation.

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Something quite Different 

Several years ago when I was in a bit of a funk I decided I wanted to do something different and I headed to a place that at the time was called The Hill that Breathes to attend a F**k It week.

It was a bit more self helpy than spa but the retreat was held at the most stunning location in Italy in Urbino. The food was amazing and there was lots of wine. There were also massages and loads of treatment options.

And I just loved John and Gaia who ran the retreat. They were genuinely funny and down to earth – and it is nice seeing such a happy couple when you are dealing with sorting out your own happiness. And to have quite a few laughs.

modern pool and sun loungers with sea view

Anyway, they now do loads of cool-sounding retreats in amazing sounding places and they all have a different skew in terms of tai chi vs relaxing vs self-exploration. If you are looking for something different, this is the place to go.

A few solo spa hotels I have not visited but have heard good things about include:

9. Vila Lara Resort  The Algarve Portugal

10. Absolute Sanctuary Thailand 

11. Echo beach hotel Zanzibar

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Spa Centre at The Farm

12. Pure Kauai Hawaii

13. The ranch at Live Oak Malibu California

14. Ockenden Manor Spa & Hotel, England

I am spoilt when it comes to Spas. When I visited Ockenden Manor Spa I had been at Kamalaya in Koh Samui only 3 weeks earlier. They are very different spa experiences – particularly when it comes to service.

But Ockenden Manor was lovely in a uniquely English way and if you’re looking for spa breaks in England it is a great option. Anyway here is my Ockenden Manor Spa review.

Another great UK spa option is the stunning Whatley Manor – read all about it in my post on Where to Stay in the Cotswolds

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Yoga is a mainstay of a solo spa break!

15. Solage Spa, Napa Valley California

Solage Calistoga Spa & Hotel generally receives rave reviews for a good reason – it is a stunning place to eat and to stay. Solage Spa is beautifully designed and laid out. The entire area has the most wonderful relaxed feel and everything seems to glimmer in the Napa sunshine.

And wow the swimming pool – this is 5-star hotel luxury. Solage Calistoga is the type of place where you could quite feasibly not leave whilst staying and have a fantastic time.

Having said that it would be a shame to miss the lovely bikes that are provided with each of the rooms.

16. Blue Lagoon, Iceland

The Blue Lagoon is at the top of the list for most visitors to Iceland. This well Instagrammed spa/tourist attraction is very busy for a good reason – it offers a unique and immersive experience.

There are quite a few options on the website for how to experience the Blue Lagoon. I feel well placed to provide one of the Blue Lagoon Iceland Reviews as I have actually been there three times! Make sure you read the section on the Blue Lagoon Massage!

Don’t miss my posts on the best Singles Ski Holiday options and 30 Fantastic Singles Travel Groups.

The garden at Monart Spa Ireland
The garden at Monart Spa Ireland

All Blue Lagoon Iceland Reviews will tell you that it gets VERY busy. We booked over a month ahead. When you book the Blue Lagoon you need to nominate a time. If you nominate say 1 pm you can then enter anytime between 1 and 2 pm.

There are separate queues at reception for pre-book vs on arrival and for the different package types.

Read more about the Blue Lagoon Iceland.

17. Dwarika’s Dhulikhel, Himalayas, Nepal

Dwarika’s Resort is locally owned (they have a sister hotel in Kathmandu that is also great) and located near the top of the Kathmandu Valley about one hour from Kathmandu. Dwarika Dhulikhel Resort is huge.

However, numerous paths and friendly Nepalese people with buggies make it easier to get around. Dwarika’s Dhulikhel has a slightly magical feel with some of the most stunning views I have seen at a resort.

I traveled solo and found that not only was it quite easy to meet people the staff was so friendly they felt like my buddies by the end of my 3 nights.

Check prices on Dwarika’s Resort Dhulikhel

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The infinity pool

18. The island Experience IlhaGrandeBrazil

19. Cal-a-vie vista California San Diego

20. La Reserve Ramatuelle France

21. Inspired Luxury Escapes

entrance to the spa at the farm san benito philipines

22. Bailey Robinson

23. Western Oriental

24. Natural Retreats

strawberry smoothie at Kamalaya Thailand
Delicious strawberry smoothie at Kamalaya Thailand

25. 360 Travel

26. Waka Gangga Resort Bali

27. Sang Giri Resort, Bali

And you can’t go past the annual Conde Nast Traveller Spa Guide for more ideas.

Solo Spa Breaks: Top Tip 1

If you want to meet people on your spa breaks for singles make sure you do the organized activities. In my experience, the best activity to do to meet others is to take an organized walk. It is very easy to chat.

Yoga can be good, but there aren’t as many opportunities for speaking. Cooking classes are generally very good for chatting as well.

inspiring quote sign Dwarika's Dhulikhel
One of the many inspiring signs throughout Dwarika’s Dhulikhel

Solo Spa Breaks: Top Tip 2

Quite a few spas have a talking table or a dinner arrangement for solo travelers who would like to meet others. You, of course, don’t have to do this – and one night you might do the talking table and one night sit on your own or in your room. However, it can be nice to do.

Two of the best spa retreats for talking tables are Kamalaya and Chiva Som.

Read my full review of Kamalaya Here

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Love a magnificent swimming pool!

Solo Spa Breaks: Top Tip 3

There is nothing like a good book to keep you company when traveling solo! I keep adding to my list – please email me with more suggestions! [email protected]. I keep them all in my Amazon shop.

 

outdoor yoga pavillion at the farm san benito philipines
Where you’ll practice yoga at The Fam San Benito

Here are four travel companies that specialise in offering solo travel group tours:

Just You Travel

Exodus Travel

Explore Travel

G Adventures

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pool at kamalaya spa thailand
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Personally, I LOVE solo spa breaks. One week to 10 days is ideal for me. Or even a weekend. Or a night! And a spa holiday is such a good thing to do as a solo traveler. You will almost always find other solo travelers when you hit the spa and you will pretty much never feel odd as a solo traveler. The only issue is that sometimes they don’t have wine but of course I will be focusing on places that do and will highlight any solo spa breaks options that don’t!

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