Vacation Homes - Luxury Spa Hotels With a View

Here are the very best luxury spa hotels that offer more than just treatments and retreats - they are the spa hotels with a view to die for! Or perhaps uninterrupted views over the ocean, the rise in luxury spa hotels around the world means top competition for guests - but how better to relax than with a glitzy look at the metropolis below?

Japan tokyo, mandarin Oriental, 1.

But you can still relax here thanks to the complimentary yoga mats and Aromatherapy Associates bath products, high-tech touches abound. Full length windows bring the city right up close, in the bedrooms. Just don't miss those prime city views! Then cool off in the ice-fountain outside, steam in the hot waters or sauna rooms. From the 48th floor check-in lounge to the outstanding 'onsen' (bubbly traditional Japanese spa) one floor below. The modern and seductive Mandarin Oriental lavishes impressive panoramas on its visitors, a short stroll from the Imperial Palace.

South Korea seoul, w Hotel, 2.

Soak in a vast hot tub or pummel your muscles with a whirlpool bath - all with the cool air caressing your shoulders and views of the Han River and the lights of Seoul to entertain you. The highlights are those on the open balcony, although there are a total of 10 Jacuzzis. The jimjilbang (Korean sauna) boasts even more spectacular panoramas, upstairs. The W Hotel in Seoul also boasts magnificent floor to ceiling windows in every room and public space, set high above the city streets on Walker Hill.

Spain catalunya, can Bonastre Wine Resort, 3.

There's also the very appealing 'wine therapy' program that gives the hotel its name. Along with an outdoor pool from which to enjoy that mountain tranquillity, the light and airy Acuba Spa is equipped with a grand range of treatments. The 16th century farmhouse has even more exclusive views overlooking Monserrat Mountain, just outside Barcelona. This exclusive and eco-positive spa resort epitomises peace and harmony.

Greece santorini Island, 1864 The Sea Captain's House & Spa, 4.

Guests can gaze at the spectacular sights in luxurious privacy, but here at this intimate spa hotel. The caldera attracts thousands of visitors every year, often called the most romantic sunset in the world. Guests begin their day with a champagne breakfast and a Jacuzzi dip on the roof terrace to get a head start on some of the best views on the island. A smart traditional house in a traditional Santorini style - with Renaissance flourishes that offer a taste of warmth of luxury - the Seat Captain's House has a cosy yet glamorous edge.