Lebanon offers a unique blend of ancient history, Mediterranean beaches, and vibrant culture. From Roman ruins at Baalbek to the bustling streets of Beirut, cedar forests, and mountain villages, this small country packs incredible diversity. Experience world-class cuisine, historic sites, and warm hospitality in one of the Middle East's most fascinating destinations.
Top spas
Curated picks for treatments and day spas.
Kempinski Summerland Spa
Beirut's most comprehensive resort spa with 12 treatment rooms, thermal circuit, hammam, Vichy shower, and outdoor garden relaxation area. Signature treatments incorporate Lebanese cedar and laurel bay extracts. Full-day wellness packages available.
Signature treatment: Lebanese Cedar Ritual — full-body exfoliation and cedar oil massage
Phoenicia Health Club & Spa
Luxury spa at the iconic InterContinental Phoenicia with Mediterranean-inspired treatments, indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and panoramic sea views from treatment rooms. Day membership packages available for non-hotel guests.
Signature treatment: Mediterranean Glow Treatment using local olive oil and sea salt
Malak Spa Beirut
Popular boutique day spa offering a full menu of massage, hammam, facial, and body treatments in an intimate setting. Skilled therapists trained in both Eastern and Western techniques with flexible appointment scheduling.
Signature treatment: Relaxation massage with Lebanese mountain herb aromatherapy
Hammam Al Jadid
A lovingly restored traditional Turkish bathhouse in Beirut offering the full hammam experience: steam room, kessa exfoliation, and soap massage. A rare authentic hammam in modern Beirut.
Signature treatment: Full hammam ritual with kessa scrub and rhassoul clay treatment
Bustan Retreat Spa
Tranquil mountain spa at an altitude of 900m offering stunning valley views and a complete treatment menu. The setting among pine and cedar forests enhances the therapeutic experience significantly.
Signature treatment: Alpine cedar oil massage with mountain herb footbath
Wellness retreats
Multi-day immersive experiences.
Beit Douma Retreat
Mountain village retreat in restored stone houses in Douma village offering yoga, meditation, local food workshops, and nature immersion. Programs blend Lebanese mountain traditions with contemporary wellness practices in a UNESCO-recognized village.
Deir Mar Maroun Monastery Retreat
Unique contemplative retreat at an ancient mountain monastery in North Lebanon offering simple accommodation, monastic silence, chapel prayer, and guided mountain walks. A profound spiritual wellness experience in a historic setting.
Chateau Musar Retreat
Beqaa Valley retreat combining vineyard tours, wine appreciation, Lebanese cooking classes, and spa treatments. Packages organized through select Beirut tour operators in partnership with the legendary Chateau Musar winery.
Signature treatments
Local specialties worth seeking out.
Massage
Traditional Lebanese massage incorporating cedar oil from $40/hour; Swedish and deep tissue from $50/hour at hotel spas; hot stone from $70/hour
Hammam
Traditional hammam (Turkish bath) experience with kessa exfoliation scrub and rhassoul clay mask from $35-60 at dedicated hammam facilities in Tripoli and Beirut
Body
Signature body wraps using local ingredients — laurel bay oil, Dead Sea minerals, and Lebanese mountain herbs from $50-80 at resort spas
Facial
Mediterranean facial treatments using local olive oil, pomegranate, and wild herbs from $45-90; luxury brands including Comfort Zone and ESPA at 5-star hotel spas
Yoga & meditation
Studios, classes, and meditation centres.
YogaWorks Beirut
Beirut's most established yoga studio offering daily drop-in classes in Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, and Restorative yoga. Multiple Achrafieh locations with certified international teachers. Drop-in $12, monthly $80.
Mindfulness Club at AUB
American University of Beirut hosts yoga and mindfulness sessions on its historic campus overlooking the Mediterranean. Open to non-students for drop-in classes.
Lazy B Beach Club Yoga
Beachfront yoga sessions on the Jiyeh coast during summer mornings before the beach club opens. Sunrise sea yoga sessions with Mediterranean backdrop available June-September.
Wellness travel tips
Get the most from your wellness experience.
Book spa appointments at least 2-3 days in advance during summer peak season — Beirut spas fill quickly
Many beach clubs offer day spa packages combining pool access with treatments — often better value than standalone hotel spas
Lebanon's mountain air at altitude 1,000-2,000m has genuine wellness benefits — consider a mountain village stay for respiratory health
The Mediterranean diet in Lebanon is exceptionally healthy — mezze portions of hummus, fattoush, grilled fish and vegetables are naturally nutritious
Cedar oil is Lebanon's signature wellness ingredient — look for locally made cedar oil products for authentic souvenirs with genuine therapeutic properties
Hammam etiquette: bring flip flops, wear swimwear under the wrap provided, tip the hammam attendant $5-10 after treatment