Solo Wellness Holidays & Retreats

Yes, and many guests do. A large proportion of guests travel solo, and the retreats in the collection are chosen partly because they welcome solo guests well. Travelling alone is completely normal in the wellness world — whether joining a group retreat or following a private programme, attentive staff and a warm atmosphere make it easy to settle in from the first day.

Shanti Som Marbella in the hills of Andalucía suits guests looking for quiet reflection and holistic healing. Azulfit in Fuerteventura is ideal for yoga and Pilates in a small, friendly group. Longevity Health and Wellness Hotel in Portugal works well for a flexible, self-directed break with strong spa and clinic facilities, while Tuscan Fitness combines active days with a sociable group atmosphere in the Italian countryside.

Kamalaya in Thailand offers holistic wellness in a tropical hillside setting on Koh Samui. Santani Wellness Resort in Sri Lanka is intimate and nurturing, well suited to emotional healing and quiet retreat. And Somatheeram Ayurveda Village in Kerala offers traditional Ayurveda in a beachside setting.

Yes. A spa holiday is one of the easiest ways to travel alone, with days built around treatments, pools and rest rather than group activities. Euphoria Retreat in Greece and Lefay Resort on Lake Garda both pair extensive spas with calm surroundings, Preidlhof offers a spa-led stay in South Tyrol, and Chiva-Som in Hua Hin combines a beachfront setting with a wide range of therapies. Our spa holidays page has more options.

Yes. Many of the fitness holidays for singles in the collection are well suited to guests travelling alone, from group boot camps and outdoor training to individually tailored programmes. Boot Camp Marbella and GI Jane Bootcamp in the UK are both consistently popular with solo guests, while Tuscan Fitness in Italy and Absolute Sanctuary in Koh Samui combine group training with a sociable, welcoming atmosphere.

Yes. Detox programmes are personal by nature, which makes them well suited to guests travelling alone. In Europe, Océano Health Spa Hotel in Tenerife and Mas Qi in Spain are both consistently popular with solo guests, while Absolute Sanctuary in Koh Samui and Phuket Cleanse offer detox programmes with a friendly group feel. Our detox holidays page has more options.

Yes. Yoga retreat holidays for singles are a popular choice for solo guests, as the group class format creates natural connection without any pressure to socialise outside sessions. Azulfit in Fuerteventura and Tuscan Fitness in Italy both suit solo guests wanting yoga at the centre of the stay. For meditation holidays for singles, Kamalaya in Thailand and Sen Wellness Sanctuary in Sri Lanka both have a strong community feel built around daily practice.

Yes. Many solo guests are women, and the retreats tend to attract a like-minded crowd. Whether on a group retreat or a privately tailored programme, women travelling alone consistently say they felt safe, welcomed and glad they went.

Yes. Wellness holidays suit solo travellers of every age, and many retreats attract a mature, like-minded crowd. Programmes are tailored to each guest’s pace and goals, with gentle movement, treatments and plenty of time to rest, and staff are used to looking after guests travelling alone. The team can suggest retreats with the right balance of company and calm.

It depends on the retreat. Some follow a relaxed daily rhythm of classes, treatments and free time, while others are built entirely around a personal programme tailored to each guest’s goals. Meals are usually included, and staff at every retreat we work with are well used to welcoming guests travelling on their own.

That depends on the retreat and what each guest is looking for. Some retreats are naturally sociable, with shared mealtimes and group activities creating easy opportunities to connect. Others are more private and self-contained. The team can help choose based on whether company or solitude is the priority.

It varies. Some retreats offer a set daily schedule of classes and treatments, while others build a bespoke programme around each guest’s needs. Either way, there is usually room to adjust along the way, whether that means adding a treatment, skipping a session or simply taking an afternoon off.

Everything from yoga, meditation and Ayurveda to fitness, detox, spa therapies and emotional healing. Some retreats offer set programmes, while others design something bespoke around each guest’s goals. For anyone unsure where to start, the team can help narrow it down.