One year after launching its Wellbeing Collection, Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) welcomes seven new members, bringing the carefully curated portfolio to 21 independently spirited hotels across the globe. Spanning the mountains of India and Italy, the forests of Finland and Transylvania, and the tropical landscapes of Bali and Panama, the latest additions broaden a collection created for travellers seeking deeper, more meaningful ways to rest and reconnect.
Launched in 2025, the Wellbeing Collection brings together hotels where wellbeing extends beyond the spa to become an integral part of the entire stay. Each property has been selected for its ability to support physical, mental and emotional wellbeing through thoughtful design, exposure to nature, nourishing cuisine, local culture and considered experiences. Guided by its core pillars, the collection celebrates different paths to living well, each shaped by the character and traditions of its destination.
Among the latest additions is Dharana at Shillim in Pune, India, where modern diagnostics meet Ayurveda, therapeutic nutrition, yoga, breathwork and immersion in the UNESCO-listed Sahyadri Mountains. Surrounded by protected forest, lakes and hills, the retreat allows its landscape to shape each stay, while detailed assessments covering sleep, nutrition, movement, recovery and metabolic health inform personalised programmes. Its 99 villas create quiet transitions between indoors and out, while dining follows an earth-to-table philosophy: Green Table offers personalised wellness-focused menus, Ojas serves nourishing local and international cuisine, and Vyoma provides lighter, casual fare, all drawing on produce from the retreat’s gardens and neighbouring farms.
The six additional newcomers to the Wellbeing Collection reveal very different interpretations of the same philosophy. In Bali, REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort combines functional fitness, hydrotherapy and mindfulness with traditional Balinese healing rituals amid the tropical gardens of Nusa Dua, while Zabola Estate in Transylvania invites guests to slow down through woodland walks, horse riding and wildlife encounters. On Panama’s Pacific coast, Sansara Surf & Yoga Resort centres on surfing, yoga and creative dining experiences, while Finland’s Skýra Retreat embraces sauna rituals, cold-water immersion and forest bathing. In South Tyrol, Hotel Saltus draws on its spectacular alpine setting, pairing the restorative surroundings of its woodland Forest Spa with panoramic Sky Pools and experiences designed to encourage a deeper connection with nature. And set atop a crystal-quartz mountain, The Retreat Costa Rica combines nourishing cuisine and yoga with sound healing and crystal mountain hikes.
Across the wider collection, these new members join hotels that demonstrate just how varied a wellbeing-focused stay can be. Acro Suites in Crete draws on its dramatic Aegean setting through cave-inspired architecture, breathwork, sound healing and Mediterranean cuisine, while Namia River Retreat in Hoi An incorporates Vietnamese practices such as duong sinh breathing techniques alongside herbal traditions and riverside rituals. Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary centres each stay around traditional Bhutanese Medicine, meditation and spiritual practice, while Rio Perdido in Costa Rica balances restoration with adventure through thermal waters, forest trails, canyoning and open-air treatments. Together with the collection’s other members, they reflect SLH’s belief that there is no single route to wellbeing – but that meaningful rest can be shaped by the culture, landscape and traditions of each destination.
