‘Where you want to stay forever’: aYANA Bali, Oprah’s pick for best spa in the world

oprah Daily, the world’s leading lifestyle magazine, has announced its list of the “World’s Best Destination Spas” for the 2025 Hotel O-Wars. The magazine’s editors spent a year visiting and handpicking spas around the world, and AYANASpa, the signature wellness spaceat AYANA Resort, Bali, is proud to be named to the list. The honor is reserved for only 53 spas worldwide that combine the best therapists, specialized programs, and the perfect space for healing.

a wellness sanctuary of nature and tradition

set amidst 90 hectares of lush tropical gardens in southern Bali, AYANA Spa is the perfect blend of nature, tradition, and modernity. It’s more than just a place to relax, it’s an experience of healing and restoration.

passing down traditional healing practices: The ‘Indonesian Traditional Healing’ series is a modern take on traditional healing practices practiced throughout Indonesia. natural herbs, oils, and delicate massages are used to help you regain balance and inner peace.

thalassotherapy Pool: A large thalassotherapy pool with warm seawater directly from the Indian Ocean is the centerpiece of AYANA Spa. jet massages and bubble zones combine to stimulate circulation, while the rich minerals in the seawater are absorbed through the skin for deep restoration.

signature Experience: Spa on the Rocks

the signature of AYANA Spas, and considered by many travelers to be a “once-in-a-lifetime spa experience,” is a pair of spa villas built privately on natural rocks overlooking the Indian Ocean and open to just two groups per day.

with the sound of the waves crashing down the sheer cliffs as your backdrop, immersing yourself in a therapy that’s just for you is an experience unlike any other. with panoramic ocean views and expert therapists at your fingertips, you’ll find complete tranquility of body and mind.

if you’re looking for a holiday getaway

if you’re looking for a time of total relaxation and rejuvenation, away from the noise of everyday life, AYANA Spa, a world-recognized sanctuary of wellness, is the place to be. If you’re planning a holiday getaway, add it to your bucket list.