The Retreat Spa at Okada Manila has once again been recognized for its outstanding contribution to wellness excellence, securing the “Wellness Menu of the Year” award at the Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC) Awards 2025. This back-to-back win reaffirms the spa’s position as a leader in crafting transformative, culturally rooted wellness journeys.
The Asia Pacific Spa Wellness Coalition (APSWC) is a not-for-profit organization that connects and promotes the spa and wellness industry in the Asia Pacific region. The main criteria for “Wellness Menu of the Year” is a diverse range of spa and wellness services—delivered manually, mechanically, or technologically—that support physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, social, and environmental wellbeing.
The Retreat Spa’s continued recognition reflects its steadfast dedication to blending traditional healing practices with modern therapeutic techniques to elevate guest experience. This latest accolade adds to the spa’s growing list of distinctions, including its prestigious Forbes Travel Guide 5-Star rating, a global hallmark of exceptional service and world-class wellness experiences.
A 3,000-square-meter wellness sanctuary, The Retreat Spa offers a multi-sensory experience designed to rejuvenate the body and calm the mind. At its heart is the Wave Dream Meditation Chamber—the first of its kind in Southeast Asia—which uses chromotherapy and the soothing rhythms of water and light to induce deep relaxation and mental clarity.
Guests can also unwind at the Tonic Bar, which overlooks a lush spa garden and free-form pool. The bar features wellness-focused refreshments, each under 350 calories, complementing the spa’s holistic approach to health and well-being.
The spa’s ten luxurious indoor suites and four outdoor spa casitas provide serene spaces for customized treatments. These tranquil settings are ideal for signature therapies such as “Dance of Waves,” a graceful, flowing forearm massage that encourages full-body relaxation, and “Duyan,” a deep-tissue massage inspired by the Filipino art of hilot, designed to restore balance and release physical tension.
“Earning the ‘Wellness Menu of the Year’ award for the second consecutive year is a powerful testament to our team’s unwavering commitment to excellence,” said Vikki Aquino, Executive Director, Wellness and Leisure, at Okada Manila. “We are proud to offer a wellness experience that is not only indulgent but deeply meaningful for the mind, body, and soul.”
