Galgorm has won Best Innovative Treatments at the Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2027, with the Northern Ireland resort recognised for its approach to wellness and its highly personalised spa experiences.
The winners were announced at a ceremony at the Montcalm Mayfair hotel in London. The awards recognise hotels and spas across five international regions, with categories covering service, design, dining and wellness, and winners are chosen through a combination of online reader and guest voting, verified guest reviews and inspections by the Condé Nast Johansens team.
Among the experiences behind the win is Symphony of Touch, which the resort describes as the first treatment of its kind in Europe. Sensors built into the treatment bed read the therapist’s movements and gestures and translate them into a live soundscape, so melodies and rhythms develop in real time and each massage produces its own piece of music.
Galgorm’s spa also works in partnership with the skincare brand ELEMIS, offering a range of its products and treatments that are exclusive to the resort’s spa.
“We are incredibly proud to see Galgorm recognised at the Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence, particularly in a category that celebrates innovation and the evolution of the spa experience.
Tara Moore, Associate Director of Spa Operations, Galgorm
“At Galgorm, we are passionate about continually exploring new ways to enhance health and wellbeing, combining the expertise of our talented therapists with innovative treatments and technology. Symphony of Touch is a wonderful example of this approach, creating a truly unique sensory experience that brings together human energy, therapeutic touch and sound in a way that is entirely individual to each guest.
“Our partnership with ELEMIS further strengthens our commitment to delivering exceptional spa experiences, allowing us to bring world-class skincare and treatments to guests across the Collection. This award is a fantastic achievement for our team and recognition of the passion and dedication that goes into creating memorable wellness experiences for every guest.”
The award follows the resort’s success at the World Luxury Spa Awards 2026, where it was named winner for Luxury Resort, Luxury Spa Resort and Luxury Thermal Spa in Northern Europe. In 2025, its Thermal Spa Village won Best Spa Weekend at the Condé Nast Johansens Awards, and the resort was awarded AA five-star status the same year.
Set in 550 acres of parkland beside the River Maine, about 30 minutes from Belfast, Galgorm has 125 guest rooms alongside cottages, shepherd’s huts, forest dens, log cabins and residences, and is continuing a £40 million investment in its resort and spa facilities due for completion by 2027.
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