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SLH Adds Seven Properties to Wellbeing Collection

Small Luxury Hotels of the World expands its dedicated wellness portfolio to 21 properties globally, one year after launching the brand extension.

The short answer

Small Luxury Hotels of the World has expanded its Wellbeing Collection to 21 global properties with the addition of seven independent retreats. The new members span India, Bali, Transylvania, Panama, Finland, Italy, and Costa Rica.

7
new hotels added to the collection
announced August 2026
21
total properties in Wellbeing Collection
global portfolio
99
villas at Dharana at Shillim
Pune, India
SLH Adds Seven Properties to Wellbeing Collection
Photo: Max Vakhtbovych / Pexels

The short version

  • Small Luxury Hotels of the World expanded its Wellbeing Collection to 21 properties with seven new additions.
  • Dharana at Shillim adds 99 villas and personalized metabolic diagnostics in India's Sahyadri Mountains.
  • The expansion adds properties across Finland, Italy, Transylvania, Bali, Panama, and Costa Rica.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has expanded its Wellbeing Collection by adding seven independent properties across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, bringing the dedicated sub-brand to 21 hotels globally, eHotelier reported [1]. The expansion arrives one year after the brand's initial 2025 launch, curating retreats that embed physical, mental, and emotional health throughout the guest journey [1].

What hotels joined the Wellbeing Collection?

The seven newly added retreats represent distinct geographical environments ranging from alpine settings to tropical coastlines [1]. According to eHotelier, the new members include Dharana at Shillim in Pune, India; REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort in Nusa Dua, Bali; Zabola Estate in Transylvania; Sansara Surf & Yoga Resort on Panama’s Pacific coast; Skýra Retreat in Finland; Hotel Saltus in South Tyrol, Italy; and The Retreat Costa Rica, which sits atop a crystal-quartz mountain [1].

wellness resort infinity pool mountain view
Photo: Nguyen Ngoc Tien / Pexels
PropertyLocationCore Wellness & Operational Features
Dharana at ShillimPune, India99 villas, Ayurveda, metabolic diagnostics, earth-to-table dining across 3 outlets [1]
REVĪVŌ Wellness ResortNusa Dua, BaliFunctional fitness, hydrotherapy, mindfulness, Balinese healing rituals [1]
Zabola EstateTransylvaniaWoodland walks, horse riding, wildlife encounters [1]
Sansara Surf & Yoga ResortPacific Coast, PanamaSurfing, yoga, creative dining experiences [1]
Skýra RetreatFinlandSauna rituals, cold-water immersion, forest bathing [1]
Hotel SaltusSouth Tyrol, ItalyWoodland Forest Spa, panoramic Sky Pools, alpine nature immersion [1]
The Retreat Costa RicaCosta RicaSound healing, yoga, crystal mountain hikes, nourishing cuisine [1]

How does Dharana at Shillim integrate health programming into operations?

Dharana at Shillim in Pune, India, merges modern medical assessments with traditional healing modalities across a 99-villa estate [1]. The property sits within the UNESCO-listed Sahyadri Mountains, surrounded by protected forests, lakes, and hills [1]. Detailed assessments covering sleep, nutrition, movement, recovery, and metabolic health determine the guest's personalized programmes, as reported by eHotelier [1].

hotel dining farm to table outdoor table
Photo: Alari Tammsalu / Pexels

Food and beverage operations at Dharana follow an earth-to-table framework relying on the retreat’s on-site gardens and nearby farms [1]. Dining is split across three distinct concepts: Green Table supplies personalised wellness menus, Ojas provides local and international nourishing meals, and Vyoma delivers lighter, casual dining options [1].

What modalities define the other collection additions?

Each new property applies programming rooted in local geography and regional traditions rather than standard spa menus [1]. In Bali, REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort focuses on functional movement, hydrotherapy, and mindfulness alongside Balinese therapies [1]. In Finland, Skýra Retreat focuses on cold-water immersion, sauna sessions, and forest bathing [1]. In Italy's South Tyrol, Hotel Saltus operates a woodland Forest Spa alongside panoramic Sky Pools [1].

luxury forest sauna outdoor plunge pool
Photo: HUUM │sauna heaters / Pexels

Transylvania’s Zabola Estate centres guest stays on estate wildlife encounters, horse riding, and forest walks [1]. On Panama's Pacific coastline, Sansara Surf & Yoga Resort pairs dedicated surf coaching with yoga sessions and creative dining [1]. In Costa Rica, The Retreat Costa Rica structures programming around crystal mountain hikes, sound healing, and nourishing food [1].

How do the additions fit alongside existing collection properties?

The seven newcomers join existing Wellbeing Collection members that emphasize regional culture and physical setting [1]. These established member properties include Acro Suites in Crete, which features cave-inspired architecture, breathwork, and Mediterranean cuisine [1]. In Hoi An, Namia River Retreat integrates Vietnamese duong sinh breathing techniques, riverside rituals, and herbal medicine [1].

Other established members include Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary, which builds stays around traditional Bhutanese Medicine and meditation, and Costa Rica's Rio Perdido, which combines thermal waters and open-air treatments with canyoning and forest trails, eHotelier reported [1].

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Frequently asked

+How many hotels are in the SLH Wellbeing Collection?

The SLH Wellbeing Collection now includes 21 independently operated properties worldwide, following the addition of seven new member hotels one year after the brand collection's 2025 launch.

+When did Small Luxury Hotels launch the Wellbeing Collection?

Small Luxury Hotels of the World launched the Wellbeing Collection in 2025 to group properties that integrate physical, mental, and emotional health throughout the guest stay.

+Which Indian property joined the SLH Wellbeing Collection?

Dharana at Shillim, a 99-villa estate located in the Sahyadri Mountains in Pune, India, joined the collection, offering Ayurvedic therapies, diagnostic testing, and three earth-to-table dining outlets.

+What European hotels are among the newest additions?

The European additions include Zabola Estate in Transylvania, Skýra Retreat in Finland featuring sauna and cold immersion rituals, and Hotel Saltus in South Tyrol, Italy, with its Forest Spa and Sky Pools.

+What existing properties are part of the SLH Wellbeing Collection?

Existing members include Acro Suites in Crete, Namia River Retreat in Vietnam, Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary in Bhutan, and Rio Perdido in Costa Rica.

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