Luxury travel enthusiasts, take note: the Dior Spa Splendido is set to open its doors on June 7, 2025, at the newly renovated Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, in Portofino, Italy. This marks Dior’s first permanent spa in Italy, offering an unparalleled wellness experience perched high above the Ligurian Sea. After two summers of hosting pop-up spa experiences, Dior is making its presence permanent, cementing Portofino as a world-class destination for luxury and relaxation.
A timeless haven overlooking the Italian Riviera
Nestled on the majestic hillsides of Portofino, Splendido is a legendary retreat that has long embodied la dolce vita. Originally a 16th-century monastery, the property was transformed into a Belmond luxury hotel in the 1950s, drawing in celebrities and tastemakers from around the world. Now, with the addition of Dior Spa Splendido, the hotel is set to redefine Mediterranean wellness, blending heritage, haute couture, and holistic wellbeing into a singular experience.
A spa inspired by nature and Dior’s haute wellness concept
Dior’s approach to wellness is deeply rooted in nature, drawing inspiration from Monsieur Dior’s love for gardens and botanical beauty. The spa is designed as a sophisticated summer residence, offering guests an immersive slow-luxury experience where natural elements and modern elegance harmoniously coexist.
Upon arrival, guests are welcomed into an elegant, sun-drenched reception area, where Dior’s finest skincare, fragrances, and summer-ready fashion accessories are displayed. The interiors feature sandstone hues, oak wood, and Dior’s iconic Toile de Jouy motif in soft lime green, evoking the tranquil beauty of Portofino.
A sanctuary of serenity and luxury
Spanning two floors, the new Dior Spa Splendido features three treatment rooms, including a beauty boudoir and a panoramic double suite overlooking the sea. Guests can now indulge in exclusive treatments while soaking in the soothing sounds of the Ligurian waves, from the privacy of these beautiful new spa suites.
One of the new spa’s standout features is its rooftop relaxation terrace, designed as a hidden oasis. Here, guests can unwind in a shaded cocoon created with rattan canopies, wattle fencing, and sheer cotton drapes, sip customized wellness elixirs, and even refresh themselves under a hidden outdoor shower nestled among fruit trees and Mediterranean blooms.
Beyond the spa’s walls, Dior has also revived its Le Jardin des Rêves, a luxurious outdoor treatment space where guests can experience Dior’s world-class facials and massages within elegant gazebos, offering breathtaking views of the azure horizon.
Signature treatments: The art of wellbeing, Dior style
The spa’s treatment menu is a celebration of haute wellness, merging bespoke therapies, expert massage techniques, and cutting-edge skincare innovations. The highlight? The SplendiDior treatment, a 90-minute face and body ritual designed to rejuvenate the skin and relax the mind, all while capturing the essence of Portofino’s natural beauty.
Additionally, Dior Spa Splendido will offer Wellness Getaways, which are four-hour immersive programs tailored around relaxation, sport, or nutrition. These exclusive experiences provide guests with access to bespoke slow wellness sessions, consultations with expert therapists, and personalized home-care recommendations to extend the spa’s benefits long after their stay.
Dior Spa Splendido: The ultimate Italian wellness retreat, like no other, in Portofino at the Belmond Splendido hotel
For those looking to indulge in the epitome of luxury wellness, Dior Spa Splendido offers an unparalleled escape. Whether you’re lounging on the rooftop terrace, indulging in a transformative facial, or simply soaking up the timeless glamour of Portofino, this spa promises a rejuvenating experience like no other.
Opening Date: June 7, 2025
Location: Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino
Address: Salita Baratta 16, 16038 Portofino (GE), Italy
For those who believe that self-care is the ultimate luxury, Dior Spa Splendido is set to be the most coveted wellness destination of 2025.
Learn more about the Belmond Splendido Hotel here.
All photos courtesy of Dior or Belmont Splendido Hotel.
