Cover Take a look at these luxury wellness spaces in Manila and beyond (Photo: The Farm at San Benito)
Take a look at these luxury wellness spaces in Manila and beyond (Photo: The Farm at San Benito)
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From chic urban lounges to tropical resort retreats, these beautifully designed wellness spaces prove that luxury and serenity can truly go hand in hand
If design is therapy (and it surely is), then these sanctuaries of wellness are living proof that beauty heals. After all, half the delight of a massage—or any treatment, for that matter—lies in the knowledge that the space surrounding you is as restorative as the therapy itself.
Manila and its neighbouring destinations offer no shortage of spas, but these particular havens rise above the usual dimmed lights and obligatory orchids. They deliver interiors that linger in the mind long after the last trace of lemongrass oil has faded.
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Here are the standouts that remind us wellness is as much about what you see as what you feel.
In the city
Above Inside the Khozy Lounge (Photo: courtesy of Khozy Lounge)
Above Inside the Khozy Lounge (Photo: courtesy of Khozy Lounge)
Inside the Khozy Lounge (Photo: courtesy of Khozy Lounge)
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Khozy Lounge
Greenhills Town Center, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Minimalist yet never austere, Khozy Lounge strikes that elusive balance between chic and comforting. Clean lines, muted palettes and just the right measure of plush detail create a space that whispers, “you belong here”, without trying too hard. Think Scandinavian hygge, reimagined with Manila cool.
Above Clinique de Paris (Photo: Ian Santos)
Clinique de Paris (Photo: Ian Santos)
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Clinique de Paris
Alveo Financial Tower, Dela Rosa Access Rd 3, Makati City
Parisian polish meets medical precision. Clinique de Paris demonstrates that a wellness clinic need not resemble a sterile laboratory. Instead, it infuses French flair into every corner: soft golden accents, harmonious symmetry and a subtle sparkle that reminds guests that beauty should always carry a touch of glamour.
In a resort
Above Exeprience a serene environment at The Farm at San Benito (Photo: courtesy of The Farm at San Benito)
Exeprience a serene environment at The Farm at San Benito (Photo: courtesy of The Farm at San Benito)
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The Farm at San Benito Spa
Lipa City, Batangas
If nature had a designer, this would be its masterpiece. Set amidst verdant landscapes, the spa draws inspiration from the natural world while elevating it with serene woodwork, sweeping glass walls and interiors that blur the boundaries between indoors and out. Healing here feels less like a treatment and more like an immersive, almost cinematic experience.
Above Niyama Wellness Center at Anya Resort (Photo; courtesy of Anya Resort)
Above The exterior of Anya Resort (Photo: courtesy of Anya Resort)
Niyama Wellness Center at Anya Resort (Photo; courtesy of Anya Resort)
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Anya Resort Tagaytay
Buenavista Hills Road, Tagaytay City, Cavite
Understated elegance defines Anya’s wellness spaces. Warm woods, neutral tones and an inviting, residential sense of comfort lend a quiet power to the design. It feels less like checking into a spa and more like returning to the most refined, stylish version of home.
Above A peek inside Chi, The Spa at Shangri-La, Boracay (Photo: courtesy of Shangri-La)
A peek inside Chi, The Spa at Shangri-La, Boracay (Photo: courtesy of Shangri-La)
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Shangri-La Boracay’s Spa
Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Tropical indulgence at its most exquisite. Wellness here unfolds against sweeping vistas of turquoise seas, complemented by interiors that merge local craftsmanship with world-class luxury. Rattan, stone and hand-carved details come together to create a sanctuary that is both authentic and aspirational—the very definition of a “pinch me, I live here” spa experience.
Exceptional design doesn’t merely look good—it feels good. These wellness spaces prove that when interiors are conceived with care, they cradle the body while elevating the spirit. Perhaps the path to inner peace is, after all, paved with perfectly chosen textures, harmonious symmetry and truly excellent lighting.
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