14/10/2025
Singapore and Kuala Lumpur are the best Southeast Asian cities for wellness
Kuala Lumpur and Singapore shared the crown, tying for first place with near-identical scores across the wellness pillars.
Singapore impressed, scoring consistently across almost every pillar. With 450 yoga studios (7.6 per 100k residents), 284 gyms, and over 200 wellness centres. Singapore also benefits from abundant green spaces and strong performance for healthy food options, cementing its status as one of the region’s top wellness leaders.
Kuala Lumpur also shone with one of the region’s highest spa densities (172 spas, or 8.7 per 100k residents) and 262 yoga studios. The Malaysian capital also scored strongly for wellness centres and year-round sunshine, making it one of the most balanced destinations for travellers seeking wellbeing.
Jakarta ranked third, standing out for its sheer scale of wellness infrastructure. The Indonesian capital has over 300 gyms, more than 180 spas, and a thriving food and yoga scene. It also topped the list for sunshine, with over eight hours of daily sunshine on average - the highest in the region.
Manila and Bandar Seri Begawan rounded out the top five, with Manila benefitting from the region’s highest number of wellness centres (234 total, 14 per 100k), while Brunei’s small capital scored highly on a per-capita basis, particularly for spas.
Escaping to Southeast Asia for wellness
For UK travellers, Southeast Asia offers the ultimate wellness escape - year-round sunshine, ancient spa traditions, and unique treatments you won’t find closer to home. From Thai massage in Bangkok to traditional Javanese wellness in Jakarta and meditation practice in Singapore, the region blends modern facilities with centuries-old expertise.
Omio makes it easy to extend a wellness holiday beyond just one city. With planes and buses connecting destinations across Southeast Asia, travellers can combine multiple highlights and traditions in a single trip, all bookable in one place.
Jakarta is Southeast Asia’s sunniest capital
Jakarta came out on top for sunshine, with residents enjoying more than eight hours of sunlight per day on average - the highest in the region. This natural advantage, combined with its extensive wellness infrastructure, helped Indonesia’s capital secure third place overall.
Bangkok leads the way for green space
With more than 6,000 mapped green areas, parks and gardens, Bangkok was revealed as Southeast Asia’s greenest capital. The Thai capital’s wealth of public green space offers locals and travellers plenty of opportunities to unwind in nature, despite its bustling urban centre.
Bandar Seri Begawan excels in spa access
While Brunei’s capital ranks fifth overall, it scored exceptionally well on a per-capita basis, offering almost 69 spas per 100,000 residents. This density makes Bandar Seri Begawan one of the easiest places in the region to access spa and relaxation services.
Manila has the most wellness centres overall
The Philippine capital boasts 234 wellness centres in total - the highest number across Southeast Asia. This concentration of facilities contributed to Manila’s strong fourth-place finish in the overall ranking.
