On 7th October 2025, Condé Nast Traveler announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards, with JOALI BEING ranked as number 10 Destination Spa Resort in the World. This honour places JOALI BEING among the most exceptional wellness sanctuaries worldwide, celebrated for its innovation, guest experience, and unique philosophy of well-living.
Condé Nast Traveler received more than 757,000 survey responses from readers across the United States, who rated their travel experiences across the globe to provide a comprehensive guide to the destinations and retreats they most look forward to revisiting. With its unparalleled legacy as the travel industry’s longest-running and most prestigious accolade, the Readers' Choice Awards remain the ultimate benchmark of excellence, defined by the voices of discerning travellers.
For JOALI BEING, this recognition reaffirms its pioneering role as a destination dedicated to well-living, where guests are guided on transformative journeys rooted in the Four Pillars of Wellbeing – Mind, Skin, Microbiome, and Energy. Every aspect of the island experience is thoughtfully designed to inspire renewal and balance, from biophilic architecture and immersive wellbeing programmes to mindful cuisine and sound healing rituals.
With 68 nature-inspired beachfront and overwater villas, JOALI BEING flows in harmony with its lush surroundings, offering uplifting spaces such as the KAASHI Hydrotherapy Hall, CORE fitness and movement zone, and immersive marine and wellbeing experiences. Families are also welcomed through B’Kidult, a unique space where meaningful activities encourage connection and shared joy.
This accolade is a testament to the passion, creativity, and dedication of the JOALI BEING team, whose vision of The Joy of Well-Living continues to resonate with guests from around the world. By blending modern science with time-honoured traditions, JOALI BEING has redefined what it means to be a destination spa, setting new global standards for design, service, and transformative experiences.
The 2025 Readers' Choice Awards are published on cntraveler.com/rca and will be celebrated in the November issue of Condé Nast Traveler.
