Dior Spa at Splendido, A Belmond Hotel

The Dior Spa at Belmond Splendido sits high on the hillside above Portofino harbour in Liguria, Italy, within the converted 16th-century monastery that became the Splendido. Treatment suites and the outdoor terrace look out over the bay and the pine-clad slopes of Monte di Portofino, giving the spa one of the most dramatic settings on the Italian Riviera. As a partnership between Belmond and the House of Dior, the centre delivers Dior's signature protocols rather than a generic hotel-spa menu, and treatments are carried out by therapists trained in the brand's specific facial and body techniques. The headline experience is the 'Splendidior' ritual, which works semi-precious stones into a full-body treatment created for this property. The body menu also includes Dior signatures such as the New Look, D-Tissue and Constellation treatments, while the facial offer ranges from the Kobi-Dior and Golden Aura rituals to the Dior Hydrafacial for results-focused skincare. For guests wanting a longer programme, 'La Dolce Vita Therapy' combines yoga, massage and a facial into a half-day journey that uses the panoramic terrace and gardens. The mood is refined and exclusive, with couples suites for treatments taken together and an emphasis on privacy and unhurried pacing in keeping with the hotel's reputation. Because the spa operates within a seasonal luxury hotel, it runs broadly from April to October, and treatments are arranged by appointment rather than walk-in. Individual treatments run roughly from 150 to 450 euros, reflecting the Dior partnership and the resort setting, with the signature journeys at the upper end. Reservation well in advance is essential, particularly in the high summer months of July and August when demand from hotel guests peaks, and booking directly with the property is the surest route to securing a suite. Many treatments last between 60 and 120 minutes, while the signature journeys can fill much of a day. For travellers exploring Portofino and the Tigullio coast, the Dior Spa offers a rare combination of a couture beauty house and a clifftop Riviera panorama, making it a destination treatment rather than a routine wellness stop. Visitors can pair a session with the hotel's terraces and gardens for a full afternoon above the harbour.