Award-winning spas in Grand Cayman, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas and Mexico showcase a destination-led approach to wellness
PLANTATION, Fla., Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Marriott International Caribbean & Latin America is celebrating a series of top honors at the 2026 World Spa Awards, with properties recognized across Grand Cayman, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Mexico. The accolades spotlight a portfolio where spa experiences are shaped by the natural beauty around them, from treatments inspired by ancestral Mexican wellness traditions and Caribbean marine rituals to treetop treatments grounded in Puerto Rico’s botanical heritage.
Now in its 12th year, the World Spa Awards recognizes excellence in spa and wellness tourism worldwide. Marriott’s 2026 winners span beachfront retreats and urban sanctuaries, offering travelers distinct paths to rest, recovery and reconnection.
Four Award-Winning Wellness Escapes
Cayman Islands’ Best Resort Spa 2026: The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Grand Cayman presents a newly reimagined, nature-inspired haven along Seven Mile Beach at the Caribbean’s first and only Forbes Travel Guide Triple Five-Star resort. Wellness journeys begin with in-house consultations and continue through tailored rituals featuring 111SKIN and ESPA. Vibroacoustic wellness beds pair immersive soundscapes with body-based relaxation, bringing a contemporary yet botanically tapped-in dimension to the Caribbean retreat.
Puerto Rico’s Best Resort Spa 2026: Spa Botánico at Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve unfolds across a five-acre sanctuary where local Puerto Rican ingredients and traditional “Manos Santas” healers, treehouse massages, garden bathing rituals and outdoor sound healing amid lush tropical surroundings complete with an infinity reflection pool overlooking pineapple and outdoor gardens.
U.S. Virgin Islands’ Best Resort Spa 2026: The Ritz-Carlton Spa, St. Thomas channels its al fresco seaside setting through ocean-inspired relaxation and tropical respite. Its signature island-inspired treatments are guided by the rhythm of the Caribbean with oils scented by the tropics, while the broader menu offers one of the Virgin Islands’ most diverse selections of therapies.
Mexico’s Best Hotel Spa 2026: The St. Regis Spa at The St. Regis Mexico City offers an urban escape above Paseo de la Reforma that uses ancestral techniques, local herbs and massage therapies designed to ease deep tension, purify the body and connect with traditional Mexican cosmology. The spa provides a restorative counterpoint to the vibrant energy of Mexico’s capital, pairing personalized care with the timeless rituals of St. Regis.
Recognition Across the Portfolio
The 2026 World Spa Awards also recognized wellness destinations across Marriott’s broader Caribbean and Latin America portfolio. Select nominees included The Spa at Salterra, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Turks & Caicos; Nimbu Spa at Nekajui Peninsula Papagayo, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Costa Rica; AWAY Spa at W São Paulo in Brazil; and Andes Spirit Spa at Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Cusco in Peru.
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