Top Picks for Best Spas in the United States and Canada
Looking for the best spas in the United States and Canada as a travel destination? These are my top picks for the best overnight spas in the United States and Canada.
This list of best spas includes hotel and resort spas and destination spas. (Read more about types of spas .
Best spas are listed by state as well as by specialty, like best destination spas or best spas for detoxing.
Best Spas By State
Best Spas in Arizona
Top Picks For Best Spas in Arizona
Arizona is a spa lover's paradise, with some of the best spas in the country. They're thick on the ground, especially around Scottsdale, Phoenix and Tucson.
This list is my top picks for the best overnight spas in Arizona. It includes both hotel and resort spas, where you can sample as little or as much of the spa experience as you want, and destination spas, which offer a complete immersion experience with an emphasis on transformation and self-improvement. Many resort spas welcome clients on a day spa basis.
Best Spas in Arizona
Canyon Ranch , Tucson. Type: destination spa
Miraval Resort & Spa , Tucson.
Mii amo, a destination spa at Enchantment, Sedona. Type: destination spa
Alvadora Spa at Royal Palms, Royal Palms Resort & Casitas, Phoenix. Type: resort spa
Spa at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, Scottsdale. Type: resort spa
The Spa at Omni Tucson National Golf Resort, Tucson. Type: resort spa
The Centre for Well-Being at The Phoenician, Scottsdale. Type: resort spa
Golden Door(R) Spa at The Boulders, Carefree. Type: resort spa
The Sanctuary Spa at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, Paradise Valley. Type: resort spa
Revive Spa at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort, Phoenix. Type: resort spa
Willow Stream The Spa at The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale. Type: resort spa
Best Spas in California
Top Picks For Best Spas in California
California is a spa lover's paradise, with more hotel and resort spas found here than in any other state.
This list represents my top picks for the best overnight spas in California. It includes both hotel and resort spas, where you can sample as little or as much of the spa experience as you want, and destination spas, which offer a complete immersion experience with an emphasis on transformation and self-improvement. Many resort spas welcome clients on a day spa basis.
Best Spas in California
Golden Door , Escondido. The ultimate in intimate luxury, Golden Door in Escondido is a woman-only spa that serves no more than 40 guests.
Wooden walkways link a series of serene garden courtyards inspired by the ancient inns of Japan. Men are welcome during men-only weeks. Type: destination spa
Cal-A-Vie, Vista. This elegant weight-loss spa is set on 200 rolling acres north of San Diego. Its 24 guest cottages are decorated in elegant European style. Type: destination spa
Spa Montage at Montage Resort, Laguna Beach. This oceanfront spa is the only five-star winner. It's known for its "Surrender" experience, where the therapist prescribes the ideal treatment or series of treatments to heal and address individual needs. “Surrender” can be booked for as little as two hours or as long as a full day. Type: resort spa
The Peninsula Spa, The Peninsula Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills. The Peninsula Spa has a rooftop garden oasis. A 60-foot lap pool is surrounded by ten private cabanas with views of the city. Type: resort spa
The Beverly Hills Hotel Spa by La Prairie, Beverly Hills. The famed "Pink Lady" is home to The Polo Lounge and has a luxe but pricey spa. Type: resort spa
Ojai Valley Inn & Spa Ojai Valley Inn & Spa is a luxury resort spa that has it all: a gorgeous Moroccan-inspired spa, challenging golf, and beautiful new rooms in a Shangri-La setting. Great shopping is just a ramble away in the charming, historic village of Ojai. Type: resort spa
Spa Gaucin, St. Regis Monarch Beach, Dana Point. Type: resort spa
The Spa at Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur. Type: resort spa
Spa at Four Seasons Resort Aviara, North San Diego, Carlsbad Type: resort spa
The Spa at Bernardus, Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley. Type: resort spa
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Half Moon Bay. Type: resort spa
Spa at Four Seasons Hotel, Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Type: resort spa
The Carneros Inn Spa, The Carneros Inn, Napa. Type: inn spa
The Spa at Pebble Beach Resorts, Pebble Beach. Type: resort spa
Spa du Soleil, Auberge du Soleil, Rutherford. Type: inn spa
The Spa at CordeValle, The Lodge at CordeValle, San Martin. Type: resort spa
Spa at Four Seasons Resort Santa Barbara Santa Barbara. Type: resort spa
The Spa at Torrey Pines, The Lodge at Torrey Pines, La Jolla. Type: resort spa
The Well Spa at Miramonte Resort & Spa, Indian Wells. Type: resort spa
Spa Mystique at The Century Plaza Hotel, Los Angeles. This hotel's 35,000 square foot spa draws on Eastern traditions, and has two Japanese furo pools. It has 27 indoor treatment rooms and four outdoor cabanas. Type: resort spa
Best Spas in Colorado
Top Picks For Best Spas in Colorado
Colorado is an up and coming spot for hotel and resort spas, with ski resorts now adding them. This list represents my top picks for the best overnight spas in Colorado. It includes hotel and resort spas, where you can sample as little or as much of the spa experience as you want. Many resort spas welcome clients on a day spa basis.
Best Spas in Colorado
The Spa at the Broadmoor Colorado Springs, Colorado. Type: resort spa
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch.
Type: resort spa
Allegria Spa at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek, Avon. Type: resort spa
The Lodge & Spa at Cordillera, A Rock Resort[/link], Vail Valley. Type: resort spa
Best Spas in Florida
Top Picks For Best Spas in Florida
Florida is one of the best states for hotel and resort spas, with lots of waterfront choices.
This list is my top picks for the best overnight spas in Florida. It includes hotel and resort spas, where you can sample as little or as much of the spa experience as you want. Many resort spas welcome clients on a day spa basis.
Best Spas in Florida
The Spa at Turnberry Isle, Turnberry Isle Resort & Club, Aventura
Spa Palazzo at Boca Raton Resort & Club, Boca Raton
Canyon Ranch SpaClub at Gaylord Palms Resort, Kissimmee
SpaTerre at Little Palm Island, Little Torch Key
Spa at Mandarin Oriental Miami, Miami
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, The Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes, Orlando
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, Sarasota
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, The Ritz-Carlton South Beach, South Beach
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Naples
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Key Biscayne
The Spa at The Breakers, Palm Beach
The Spa at The Setai A 1930s art deco landmark in South Beach, Florida, originally built as the famed Dempsey Vanderbilt Hotel.
The Spa at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, Ponte Vedra
Aquanox Spa at Trump International Sonesta Beach Resort , Sunny Isles Beach, Florida.
Best Spas in Georgia
Top Picks For Best Spas in Georgia
Georgia is a great spa destination in the winter months, when snowbirds head south.
This list is my top picks for the best overnight spas in Georgia. It includes hotel and resort spas, where you can sample as little or as much of the spa experience as you want
Best Spas in Georgia
The Spa at Sea Island This new 65,000 square-foot spa at The Cloister, a historic Spanish-style grand dame, is located on a barrier island along the coast of Georgia. It's known for its big Victorian bathing tubs. Type: resort spa
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro.A relaxed country house surrounded by private residential development. Oriented towards golf, tennis and boating.
Type: resort spa
Best Spas in Hawaii
Top Picks For Best Spas in Hawaii
Hawaii has some of the world's best spas, with year-round balmy weather, lavish facilities, and plenty of opportunities for outdoor massage.
This list represents my top picks for the best overnight spas in California. It includes hotel and resort spas, where you can sample as little or as much of the spa experience as you want. Many resort spas welcome clients on a day spa basis.
Best Spas in Hawaii
SpaHalekulani, Halekulani, Honolulu
Spa Suites at Kahala Mandarin Oriental, Honolulu
Hualalai Sports Club and Spa, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Ka’upulehu-Kona
Spa Grande at Grand Wailea Resort, Maui
The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, Wailea, Maui
Spa Moana, Hyatt Regency Maui, Lahaina
Spa Kea Lani at The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui, Wailea, Maui
Best Spas in Illinois
Top Picks For Best Spas in Illinois
Not surprisingly, the best overnight spas in Illinois are luxury hotel spas in Chicago. Many people from the city looking for a resort spa or destination spastravel north to Wisconsin.
This list represents my top picks for the best overnight spas in Illinois. It includes both urban hotel spas and a destination spa, which offers a complete immersion experience with an emphasis on transformation and self-improvement.
Best Spas in Illinois
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
The Spa at The Carlton Club, The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, A Four Seasons Hotel
The Heartland Spa, an affordable destination spa about ninety minutes from Chicago.
Best Spas in Las Vegas, Nevada
For sheer size and extravagance, Las Vegas is one of the great spa destinations in the United States. The spa facilities are as flashy and lavish as the hotels they’re in. But it's not all show -- the city attracts excellent therapists. Here’s a list of the best spas in Las Vegas, with some of the facilities and treatments they provide.
Best Spas in Las Vegas
1) Spa Bellagio at The Bellagio, Las Vegas Spa Bellagio recently had a makeover that doubled its size to 55,000 square feet and 54 treatments rooms. One signature treatment is watsu where a therapist cradles you in a special pool of water heated to your body temperature. The hotel is styled after a Tuscan town, with an extravagant fountain timed to music out front a colorful Dale Chihuly sculpture in the lobby.www.bellagio.com
2)Canyon Ranch SpaClub At The Venetian, Las Vegas Even in the heart of Las Vegas there’s a true spa retreat where you can eat a healthy meal, scale a 40 foot rock-climbing wall, hear lectures on nutrition AND get a great massage, Canyon Ranch style. The hotel has an indoor shopping area modeled after Venice, complete with canals and gondolas, and restaurants by top chefs like Emeril Lagasse.
3) Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas The Four Seasons is an elegant oasis on the upper floors of the Mandalay Bay building, and guests have full use of those facilities. The Four Seasons has its own spa with 16 treatments rooms and a large steam room facility. Its specialty is JAMU, a meditative massage that combines Hindu, Chinese and European techniques. Choose your own exotic oils – Island Fruits, Island Spice or Island Flowers. www.fourseasons.com
4) Spa Vita di Lago, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas This 30,000 square-foot spa has 24 treatment rooms and is known for its “Spa 101” package, a four-treatment sampler and gentle spa-going tutorial for the “spa shy.” It also offers guided programs in stargazing, hiking and mountain biking. It is the only spa in the U.S. with "La Culla” a multi-sensory steam cocoon treatment. www.ritzcarlton.com
5) The Spa at Wynn Las Vegas, Las Vegas
6) Aquae Sulis Spa at JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa, Las Vegas If you want gambling AND golf, try this lavish resort that’s 20 minutes from the Strip. The 40,0000 square-foot Aquae Sulis Spa has a water theme, with an outdoor warm water Jacuzzi so big you can swim in it. The Aquae Sulis Signature Massage and Facial both start with a soothing foot bath. Read the review of JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa or visit the website at www.jwmarriottlv.com
7)Spa Mandalay at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas Mandalay Bay has an opulent Indian theme, and Spa Mandalay specializes in Ayurvedic body treatments like Shirodhara. But you can also get all your favorites at the 30,000 square-foot spa – Swedish, hot stone, and salt glows. Filled with aquariums, this resort is perfect for water lovers. Four swimming pools (including a wave pool) and 11-acre beach are out back. www.mandalaybay.com
8) Paris Spa by Mandara at The Paris, Las Vegas The theme here is, you guessed it, French. Check out the reproductions of the Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower, as well as in-house parfumerie. The 25,500 square foot Paris Spa specializes in treatments based on Balinese therapies. In warm weather you can have a massage in one of the cabanas by the hotel’s huge rooftop pool. The French caviar facial is a signature treatment here. www.paris-lv.com
9)MGM Grand Spa at MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas Taking its inspiration from Hollywood, the MGM Grand has 45-foot-tall brass lions out front – and real ones inside. The 30,000 square foot spa is a soothing oasis with some interesting treatments, including an Ayurvedic massage called Nirvana and the Morning After Arabica -- a body scrub with ground coffee, peppermint and rosemary oils. www.mgmgrand.com
10 Spa Moulay at Hyatt Regency Lake Las Vegas Resort, Spa & Casino Situated on the shores of Lake Las Vegas just 17 miles from the Strip, this resort has gambling, spa and golf – and a kid’s camp. Spa Moulay is inspired by Morocco, and signature treatment Harem's Blend Wrap features fresh spices, citrus, oatmeal and essential oils. Poolside massage in cabanas lakelasvegas.hyatt.com
11) Qua Baths & Spa at Caesars, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas Caesars was the first of the mega-resorts and still one of the most popular. The theme is ancient Rome, with statuary, fountains and the odd centurion. Qua Baths & Spa at Caesars is a new 50,000 sq. foot spa with Roman baths.
Best Spas in New Jersey
Top Picks for Best Spas in New Jersey
New Jersey has a lot of great day spas , but is still short on overnight spas. In part that's because so many people from New Jersey find it easy to travel to the best spas in New York.
This list represents my top picks for the best overnight spas in New Jersey. It includes hotel and resort spas, where you can sample as little or as much of the spa experience as you want.
Spa Toccare at the Borgata Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. This ultra-glitzy pleasure palace of a spa lets you indulge your fantasies. The spa suite has a private whirlpool and a plasma TV for those who can't turn off.
Top 7 Best Spas in New Mexico
New Mexico has all makings of a great spa destination -- sunshine, natural beauty, spirituality and a deep sense of place. New Mexico spas tend to cluster around Santa Fe, the historic town that is the state's cultural center.
There's a strong tradition of hot springs in New Mexico, including the plain (but delightfully inexpensive) Jemez Bathhouse west of Santa Fe. These are my picks (in no particular order) for the best spas in New Mexico.
1. El Monte Sagrado Living Resort & Spa, Taos, New Mexico
El Monte Sagrado is set on four acres just a short walk from the shopping and gallery-filled historic town of Taos. Its 36 suites are inspired by Navajo culture and local artists, and the resort as a whole is known for its commitment to sustainability. The spa includes traditional services as well as special offerings like sound and vibrational therapy, rapid eye technology, and spiritual cleansings.
Address: 317 Kit Carson Rd., Taos, New Mexico, 87571. Phone: 800-828-8267 or 505-737-9886
2. Bishops Lodge Sha'Nah Spa and Wellness Center, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Just three miles from Santa Fe’s historic Plaza, Bishop’s Lodge is set on 450 pristine acres surrounded by the Sangre de Cristos. The family-friendly adobe-style retreat has 111 rooms in 15 different lodges. Sha’Nah means "vitality and energy" in Navajo, and the Sha’Nah Spa and Wellness Center has six indoor treatment rooms and two outdoor private treatment gardens. You can get your massage in an authentic Native American Teepee or enjoy watsu at the mountain's base.
Address: 1297 Bishop's Lodge Rd., Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87501. Phone: 800-419-0492 or 505-819-4000
3. Ten Thousand Waves, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Ten Thousand Waves is a Japanese-style bathhouse with outdoor cedar tubs, clothing optional tubs, including communal (co-ed), women’s baths, and private baths. It is primarily a day retreat, but there are thirteen luxurious overnight suites designed in a Japanese-adobe esthetic. The spa offers massage, body treatments and a Japanese nightingale facial that uses the geisha’s secret – nightingale droppings (sanitized, of course.)
Address: PO Box 10200, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87504. Phone: 505-982-9304
4. Avanyu Spa at La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa, Santa Fe, New Mexico
La Posada is located on six lush acres just two blocks from the historic Plaza in downtown Santa Fe. The historic adobe hotel has 157-rooms, many with kiva fireplaces and patios. The 4,500 square foot Avanyu Spa has eight treatment rooms and a roof-top terrace with cabanas for outdoor treatments. Indigenous treatments include a stimulating chocolate-chile body wrap and a remineralizing adobe mud wrap.
Address: 330 E. Palace Ave. Santa Fe, NM 87501. Phone: 866-331-7625 or 505-954-9631
5. Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs, Ojo Caliente, New Mexico
An hour north of Santa Fe, Ojo Caliente is a beloved destination in New Mexico and the only place in the world that combines four distinct geothermal mineral waters (also known as hot springs). Ancient Indians built their Pueblo over these hot springs, whose name means “hot eye.” Today at Ojo Caliente you can stay in the historic (and affordable) 1916 hotel, cottages, luxury suites,private homes or even a round barn. Spa treatments include watsu , Thai massage and hot stone massage.
Address: PO Box 68, Ojo Caliente, New Mexico, 87549. Phone: 505-583-2233
6. Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa, Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico
This pueblo-style resort between Albuquerque and Santa Fe has 350 rooms and fabulous views of the Sandia Mountains. It offers golf, horseback riding, and tennis, and native-inspired spa treatments like "Ancient Drumming," a body wrap that uses mud from the Jemez Mountains infused with New Mexico red chili. The therapist gently "drums" the stress away using flaxseed-filled muslin bags that have been dipped in pinon-scented oil.
1300 Tuyuna Trail, Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico, 87004. Phone: 505-867-1234
7. Jemez Springs Bath House, Jemez Springs, New Mexico
This simple 100+ year-old-bathhouse in the spectacular Jemez Mountains west of Santa Fe is a true old-fashioned spa experience -- and a state historical site. You recline in a large concrete tub behind a curtain and enjoy the benefits of the hot mineral water. An outdoor cedar tub is available for groups of up to six. Don't expect luxury, but it's a great destination for spa and hot springs enthusiasts. And you'll love the old-fashioned prices -- $10 for a half-hour soak. The bathhouse has no accommodations, but there are inns and B&Bs nearby.
Jemez Springs Bathhouse, NM 87025. Phone: 866-204-8303 or 505-829-3303
Best Spas in New York
Top Picks For Best Spas in New York
New York is getting more and better spas to serve the population of New York and New Jersey, eager for spa getaways. But some of the best getaways are right in the city!
This list represents my top picks for the best overnight spas in New York. It includes luxury urban hotel spas, resort spas, where you can sample as little or as much of the spa experience as you want, intimate inn spas, and destination spas, which offer a complete immersion experience with an emphasis on transformation and self-improvement.
Best Spas in New York
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, New York, New York City. This luxurious, romantic spa is located on the 35th floor of the Time Warner center on Central Park at Columbus Circle.
Fabulous shopping and the world's best chefs are just an elevator ride away. One of my top ten romantic spas. Type: urban hotel spa
Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York, New York City. Type: urban hotel spa
The Peninsula Spa, The Peninsula New York, New York City. Type: urban hotel spa
Spa Mirbeau, Skeneateles. Located in New York's Finger Lakes Wine Country, Mirbeau evokes a French country inn. One of my top ten romantic spas. Type: inn spa
Mohonk Mountain House , New Paltz. A 19th century mountain house with a spa that caters to couples. Type:resort spa
Skana, The Spa at Turning Stone Resort & Casino , Verona. Owned by the Oneida tribe with an emphasis on Native American traditions, including a sweat lodge made with buffalo hide and red willow. Type: resort spa
Emerson Resort & Spa Victorian-style inn with luxury suites for couples only and a lodge for families. Type: inn spa
Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa Lake Placid's only four-diamond resort in the heart of the Adirondacks. Type: inn spa. New Age Health Spa Rustic and affordable spa in Sullivan County. Type: destination spa
The Copperhood Inn & Spa. A European-style inn in the heart of the Catskills, right on the Esopus River. Type: destination spa
If you live in New York City, you can also have a mini-holiday by going to one of the best day spas in New York City. You can also look to Lenox, Massachusetts, which is rich in spas -- Canyon Ranch, Cranwell Resort, Spa and Golf Club and the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health.
Best Spas in North Carolina
Top Picks for Best Spas in North Carolina
This list represents my top picks for the best overnight spas in North Carolina. It includes resort spas, where you can sample as little or as much of the spa experience as you want.
Best Spas in North Carolina
The Spa at Pinehurst, Pinehurst Resort, Pinehurst. One of the great golfing destinations in the country, with 8 world-class golf courses and a 31,000 sq. foot spa. Type: resort spa
Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa, Asheville. Panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with a 40,000 sq. foot spa. Type: resort spa
Old Edwards Inn Spa , Highlands.Intimate lodge with 29 guestrooms and lavish 25,000 square-foot spa. Type: inn spa.
Best Spas in Oregon
Top Picks for Best Spas in Oregon
This list represents my top picks for the best overnight spas in Oregon. It includes hotel and resort spas, where you can sample as little or as much of the spa experience as you want.
Best Spas in Oregon
Avalon Spa, The Avalon Hotel, Portland. A modern luxury boutique hotel in the Waterfront District. Type: hotel spa
Sage Springs Club and Spa, Sunriver Resort, Sunriver. Located between the high desert and the Cascade Mountains of Central Oregon. Type: resort spa
Best Spas in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has two of the best resort spas in the country, including the wildly popular Spa at The Hotel Hershey , with chocolate-inspired massages and body treatments .
This list represents my top picks for the best overnight spas in Pennsylvania. It includes both hotel and resort spas, where you can sample as little or as much of the spa experience as you want, and destination spas, which offer a complete immersion experience with an emphasis on transformation and self-improvement. Many resort spas welcome clients on a day spa basis.
Best Spas in Pennsylvania
Woodlands Spa at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa, Farmington. Type: resort spa
The Spa at The Hotel Hershey, Hershey. Type: resort spa
The Lodge At Woodloch A 58-room luxury property with a 40,000 sq. foot spa.
The Deerfield Spa, East Stroudsburg. A small affordable destination spa in the Poconos. Type: destination spa
Best Spas in Utah
Top Picks For Best Spas in Utah
Utah spas are a great choice is you love the great outdoors and hiking. Two of the country's best spa hiking programs are located in Utah.
My top picks for the best overnight spas in Utah includes both hotel and resort spas, where you can sample as little or as much of the spa experience as you want, and destination spas, which offer a complete immersion experience with an emphasis on transformation and self-improvement.
Red Mountain Spa , Ivins. If you love adventure and are inspired by Southwestern scenery, this is the spa for you. Try rock climbing, go kayaking or mountain bike through rugged terrain. Type: destination spa
Green Valley Spa, St.George. This spa is just a few miles from Red Mountain Spa and has a reputation of being a little more luxurious and pampering. Right on the edge of both town and public lands, it has an extensive hiking program. Type: destination spa
The Spa at Stein Eriksen Lodge, Park City. A luxury lodge with an intimate European spa. Type: resort spa
Best Spas in Vermont
Top Picks For Best Spas in Vermont
Vermont is one of New England's most beloved destinations year-round. It has gorgeous summers, great fall foliage, and a long ski season. It's also a growing hot spot for spas.
This list represents my top picks for the best overnight spas in Vermont. It includes both hotel and resort spas, where you can sample as little or as much of the spa experience as you want, and destination spas, which offer a complete immersion experience with an emphasis on transformation and self-improvement. Many resort spas welcome clients on a day spa basis.
Best Spas in Vermont
Avanyu Spa at The Equinox , Manchester, Vermont. Set on 2,300 acres between the Green and Taconic Mountains, The Equinox in Manchester, Vermont, was a famous resort throughout the 19th century and has been restored to its former glory.
Topnotch Resort and Spa, Stowe. Located near the charming ski village of Stowe, Topnotch is Vermont's largest and most luxurious spas. Some medical spa treatments offered. Golf and one of the country's top tennis academies.Type: resort spa
Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa Type: resort spa
New Life Hiking Spa, Killington. A no-frills health and fitness spa that operates from May - Oct. at the Inn of the Six Mountains. Limited to 23 people. Type: destination spa
Green Mountain At Fox Run , Ludlow. A weight-loss program for women that focuses on healthy eating. Type: destination spa
Top 10 Best Spas in Virginia
Virginia is one of the original spa destinations in America, with hot springs that attracted the likes of Thomas Jefferson. Today historic Virginia spas maintain their traditions, while new resort spas and intimate inn spas have opened, many with family-friendly spa policies.
This list represents my top picks for the best overnight spas in Virginia (in no particular order). It includes resort spas, urban hotel spas, inn spas, and a spiritual yoga retreat. Remember, many resort spas welcome clients on a day spa basis.
1. The Homestead
Set in the scenic Allegheny Mountains, The Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia, is one of America's oldest spas. The stately red brick and white columned 496-room resort was founded in 1766. Thomas Jefferson bathed in the hot springs here and you can, too, inside a round barn-like structure known as The Jefferson Pools. (You don't have to stay at the resort to visit the 98-degree hot springs.) The lavish new spa has a Spa Suite where whole families can gather.
Address: 1766 Homestead Drive, Hot Springs, Virginia. Phone: 800- 838-1766 or 540-839-1766.
2. The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg Lodge has a new 20,000 foot, colonial-style spa, with brick floors and colonial prints. It uses five centuries of wellness as its inspiration, including hot stone massage inspired by Native Americans, European-style "water cures," African rootworks and powders, and herbal treatments from the garden. The Williamsburg Lodge is just a short walk from Colonial Williamsburg, which brings to life America in the 1700s.
Address: Williamsburg Lodge, 310 South England Street, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23185. Phone: 800-447-8679 or 757-229-1000.
3. Wintergarden Spa at Wintergreen Resort
Set on 11,000 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Wintergreen Resort is a four-season, 300-room mountain retreat best known for its skiing and 45 holes of championship golf. The modern new 12,000 square-foot spa is set at the highest point of the resort, offering beautiful views of the mountains and valley below. The family-friendly spa includes treatments aimed at teenagers and pregnancy massage .
Address: Route 664, Wintergreen, Virginia, 22958. Phone: 800-266-2444 or 434-325-2200
4. The Martha Washington Inn Spa
Originally built in 1832, red brick Martha Washington Inn & Spa is located in the historic district of Abingdon in the Blue Ridge Highlands. Its 51 rooms and 11 suites are individually decorated with handsome antiques. The spa has a beautiful new saltwater pool and sundeck, and offers spa treatments for children and teens.
Address: 150 West Main Street, Abingdon, Virginia, 24210. Phone: 800-999-8078 or 276-628-3161
5. Poplar Springs, The Inn Spa
Just fifty miles from Washington D.C., this intimate, romantic getaway on 200 acres in the county has 22 individually furnished rooms. The spa is small but tasteful, with a full menu of services, a salon, and a nice outdoor pool and patio in warm weather.
Address: 9245 Rogues Road, Casanova, Virginia, 20139. Phone: 800-490-7747 or 540-788-4600.
6. Landsdowne Resort's Spa Minerale
This full-service resort with 305 rooms is eight miles from Washington Dulles International airport and 35 miles from Washington, DC., in scenic Hunt Country, Loudoun County. Spa Minerale is a new 12,000-square-foot spa with 13 treatment rooms, including a couples suite.
Address: 44050 Woodridge Pkwy, Lansdowne, Virginia, 20176. Phone: 877-509-8400 or 703-729-8400
7. Kingsmill Resort & Spa
This family-friendly resort is a great base for exploring Colonial Williamsburg and theme park Busch Gardens. Its 425 one, two and three-bedroom suites are located in villas that are part of a gated residential community on 2,900 acres. Amenities include 63 holes of championship golf, a 15-court tennis center, a marina on the James River, and the Spa at Kingsmill. The resort is owned by beer giant Anheuser-Busch, so its signature massage uses hops, a beer ingredient, in the oil.
Address: 1010 Kingsmill Road Williamsburg, VA 23185. Phone: 800-832-5665 or 757-253-1703.
8. The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner
This is an urban hotel spa in the heart of the legendary shopping in Northern Virginia's Tyson Corners. Convenient to both major D.C. airports, The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corners has 365 rooms, 30 suites and 3 luxury suites. The Ritz-Carlton is famous for its impeccable service, which you can expect at this small but elegant spa. Signature treatments include reiki and four-hands massage.
Address: 1700 Tysons Boulevard McLean, Virginia, 22102. Phone: 703-506-4300
9. Yogaville
This ashram, or spiritual community, is set on 750 acres in the beautiful James River Valley near Charlottesville. Yogaville teaches yoga and mediation classes and specializes in a style called Integral Yoga that develops body, mind and spirit. You can come for the day, as a guest, or for teacher training. Accommodations include campsites, dormitories, and private rooms in a guest house, and meals are vegetarian. The dramatic Lotus Shrine is right on the river.
Address: 108 Yogaville Way, Buckingham, Virginia, 23921. Phone: 800-858-9642 or 434.969.2048
10. The Founders Inn and Spa
Centrally located to Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Williamsburg, The Founders Inn and Spas has 240 guest rooms and suites on 26 acres. Its $5 million, 10,000 square-foot Flowering Almond Spa is the only resort spa in the Southside Hampton Roads region, and just a short distance from one of the best beaches in the mid-Atlantic. The spa has six treatment rooms, including a room for couples massage . Services include caviar facials.
Address: 5641 Indian River Road Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23464. Phone: 800-926-4466 or 757-424-5511
Top 10 Best Spas in Washington
Washington's best spas make the most of the great outdoors, with scenic locations in the mountains, on lakes and right on the Pacific Ocean.
Washington spas tend to have a rustic lodge or dignified "yacht club" feel, and many are within easy reach of Seattle.
The southwestern part of the state (where Mt. St. Helens blew) has a strong hot springs bathing tradition with an old-fashioned flavor many find appealing.
These are my picks -- in no particular order -- for the best spas in Washington.
1. Salish Lodge and Spa
Just thirty minutes from Seattle, Salish Lodge and Spa is the region's top luxury resort. Perched atop the majestic Snoqualmie Falls at the base of the Cascade Mountains, the resort offers gorgeous guided hikes. The Asian-inspired spa has the feeling of a Japanese bathhouse, with a pair of hydrotherapy pools set into natural rock. It makes a special effort to cater to couples.
Address: 6501 Railroad Ave SE, Snoqualmie, WA 98065
Phone: 800-2-SALISH or 425-888-2556
2. Willows Lodge and Spa
Located in Woodinville’s wine country, Willows Lodge and Spa is within walking distance of Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Winery and Red Hook Brewery. It has a scenic location on the Sammamish River, and is just 25 minutes from Seattle. The spa offers Carita facials, a French line available in only a small number of spas in the U.S.
Address: 14580 NE 145 Street, Woodinville, WA 98072
Phone:877-424-3930
3. The Woodmark Hotel, Yacht Club & Spa
The Woodmark Hotel, Yacht Club & Spa is located on the picturesque shores of Lake Washington, just 15 minutes east of Seattle. Set within the Carillon Point waterfront community, it has impressive shoreline views of the Seattle skyline and Olympic Mountains. The spa has a comfortable, clubby feel.
Address: 1200 Carillon Point, Kirkland, WA 98033
Phone: 425-822-3700 or 800-822-3700
4. Hotel 1000
This hip urban hotel spa is located in downtown Seattle, steps away from the waterfront along Elliot Bay and near Pike Place Market and the Seattle Art Museum. It has 160 sleekly styled guest rooms with state of the art technology. The Spaahh is a serene urban retreat.
Address: 1000 First Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206-957-1000
5. Rosario Resort & Spa
You must arrive by ferry or floatplane to reach Rosario Resort & Spa. This waterside luxury resort is located in the beautiful San Juan Islands, a cool location a few hours north of Seattle. The centerpiece of Rosario is a 1909 mansion that belonged to shipbuilding magnate Robert Moran. Besides all the usual spa treatments, there's a fitness studio with a full schedule of classes. It has great programs for kids in the summer.
Address: 1400 Rosario Road, Eastsound, WA 98205
Phone: 866-801-ROCK or 360-376-2222
6. Semiahmoo Resort Golf Spa
Set on the northern Puget Sound shoreline in Blaine, Semiahoo boasts two of the top three golf courses in Washington state: Loomis Trail Golf Club and Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club. It's a cool location a few hours north of Seattle and 45 minutes from Vancouver, British Columbia, and at its best in summer. The spa uses Sothys skin care products.
Address: 9565 Semiahmoo Parkway, Blaine, WA 98230
Phone: 800-770-7992 or 360-318-2000
7. Alderbrook Resort & Spa
Alderbrook Resort & Spa is considered the nicest spa on the Olympic Peninsula, which is across Puget Sound west of Seattle. To get here you need to catch a ferry or drive around the Sound. This renovated resort is located on the scenic shores of Hood Canal, a glacier-carved fjord more than 60 miles long.
Address: 10 East Alderbrook Drive, Union, Washington 98592
Phone: 800-622-9370 or360-898-2200
8. Skamania Lodge
Skamania Lodge was built in 1993 and is meant to evoke the great lodges of the 19th century. It is set on 175 wooded acres in the spectacular Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Skamania is 45 miles east of Portland, Oregon, on the Washington side of the Columbia River. There are over 70 waterfalls nearby, including the famous Multnomah Falls. Waterleaf Spa has nine treatments rooms decorated in natural tones.
Address: 1131 SW Skamania Lodge Way
Stevenson, WA 98648
800-221-7117 or 509-427-7700
9. Cave B Inn
Located about two hours due east of Seattle, Cave B Inn is in the heart of the Columbia Cascade wine country. It even has its own winery, making it the Pacific Northwest's first luxury wine resort. This is the sunny part of Washington, with 300 days of sunshine a year. Tour the wineries and return to the inn, which has 30 guest rooms and The Spa at Sagecliff.
Address: 344 Silica Road NW, Quincy,Washington 98848
Phone: 888-785-2283 or 509-785-2283
10. Sun Mountain Lodge
Sun Mountain Lodge is perched above Patterson Lake in the Methow Valley in Central Oregon. While it's not easy to get to (it's four hours from Seattle), it offers spectacular views of the jagged northern Cascades. Recreational opportunities include cross country skiing, hiking, boating, and horseback riding.
Address: P.O. Box 1000, Winthrop, Washington 98862
Phone: 800-572-0493 or 509-996-3133
Best Hotel Spas in Washington D.C
Best Spas in Washington D.C.
Spa at Mandarin Oriental Wash. D.C. Set in the heart of Washington D.C., near the Washington Mall and Smithsonian Institution.
Spa at The Willard,Washington D.C.
Looking for the best spas in the United States and Canada as a travel destination? These are my top picks for the best overnight spas in the United States and Canada.
This list of best spas includes hotel and resort spas and destination spas. (Read more about types of spas .
Best spas are listed by state as well as by specialty, like best destination spas or best spas for detoxing.
Best Spas By State
Best Spas in Arizona
Top Picks For Best Spas in Arizona
Arizona is a spa lover's paradise, with some of the best spas in the country. They're thick on the ground, especially around Scottsdale, Phoenix and Tucson.
This list is my top picks for the best overnight spas in Arizona. It includes both hotel and resort spas, where you can sample as little or as much of the spa experience as you want, and destination spas, which offer a complete immersion experience with an emphasis on transformation and self-improvement. Many resort spas welcome clients on a day spa basis.
Best Spas in Arizona
Canyon Ranch , Tucson. Type: destination spa
Miraval Resort & Spa , Tucson.
Mii amo, a destination spa at Enchantment, Sedona. Type: destination spa
Alvadora Spa at Royal Palms, Royal Palms Resort & Casitas, Phoenix. Type: resort spa
Spa at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, Scottsdale. Type: resort spa
The Spa at Omni Tucson National Golf Resort, Tucson. Type: resort spa
The Centre for Well-Being at The Phoenician, Scottsdale. Type: resort spa
Golden Door(R) Spa at The Boulders, Carefree. Type: resort spa
The Sanctuary Spa at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, Paradise Valley. Type: resort spa
Revive Spa at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort, Phoenix. Type: resort spa
Willow Stream The Spa at The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale. Type: resort spa
Best Spas in California
Top Picks For Best Spas in California
California is a spa lover's paradise, with more hotel and resort spas found here than in any other state.
This list represents my top picks for the best overnight spas in California. It includes both hotel and resort spas, where you can sample as little or as much of the spa experience as you want, and destination spas, which offer a complete immersion experience with an emphasis on transformation and self-improvement. Many resort spas welcome clients on a day spa basis.
Best Spas in California
Golden Door , Escondido. The ultimate in intimate luxury, Golden Door in Escondido is a woman-only spa that serves no more than 40 guests.
Wooden walkways link a series of serene garden courtyards inspired by the ancient inns of Japan. Men are welcome during men-only weeks. Type: destination spa
Cal-A-Vie, Vista. This elegant weight-loss spa is set on 200 rolling acres north of San Diego. Its 24 guest cottages are decorated in elegant European style. Type: destination spa
Spa Montage at Montage Resort, Laguna Beach. This oceanfront spa is the only five-star winner. It's known for its "Surrender" experience, where the therapist prescribes the ideal treatment or series of treatments to heal and address individual needs. “Surrender” can be booked for as little as two hours or as long as a full day. Type: resort spa
The Peninsula Spa, The Peninsula Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills. The Peninsula Spa has a rooftop garden oasis. A 60-foot lap pool is surrounded by ten private cabanas with views of the city. Type: resort spa
The Beverly Hills Hotel Spa by La Prairie, Beverly Hills. The famed "Pink Lady" is home to The Polo Lounge and has a luxe but pricey spa. Type: resort spa
Ojai Valley Inn & Spa Ojai Valley Inn & Spa is a luxury resort spa that has it all: a gorgeous Moroccan-inspired spa, challenging golf, and beautiful new rooms in a Shangri-La setting. Great shopping is just a ramble away in the charming, historic village of Ojai. Type: resort spa
Spa Gaucin, St. Regis Monarch Beach, Dana Point. Type: resort spa
The Spa at Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur. Type: resort spa
Spa at Four Seasons Resort Aviara, North San Diego, Carlsbad Type: resort spa
The Spa at Bernardus, Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley. Type: resort spa
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Half Moon Bay. Type: resort spa
Spa at Four Seasons Hotel, Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Type: resort spa
The Carneros Inn Spa, The Carneros Inn, Napa. Type: inn spa
The Spa at Pebble Beach Resorts, Pebble Beach. Type: resort spa
Spa du Soleil, Auberge du Soleil, Rutherford. Type: inn spa
The Spa at CordeValle, The Lodge at CordeValle, San Martin. Type: resort spa
Spa at Four Seasons Resort Santa Barbara Santa Barbara. Type: resort spa
The Spa at Torrey Pines, The Lodge at Torrey Pines, La Jolla. Type: resort spa
The Well Spa at Miramonte Resort & Spa, Indian Wells. Type: resort spa
Spa Mystique at The Century Plaza Hotel, Los Angeles. This hotel's 35,000 square foot spa draws on Eastern traditions, and has two Japanese furo pools. It has 27 indoor treatment rooms and four outdoor cabanas. Type: resort spa
Best Spas in Colorado
Top Picks For Best Spas in Colorado
Colorado is an up and coming spot for hotel and resort spas, with ski resorts now adding them. This list represents my top picks for the best overnight spas in Colorado. It includes hotel and resort spas, where you can sample as little or as much of the spa experience as you want. Many resort spas welcome clients on a day spa basis.
Best Spas in Colorado
The Spa at the Broadmoor Colorado Springs, Colorado. Type: resort spa
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch.
Type: resort spa
Allegria Spa at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek, Avon. Type: resort spa
The Lodge & Spa at Cordillera, A Rock Resort[/link], Vail Valley. Type: resort spa
Best Spas in Florida
Top Picks For Best Spas in Florida
Florida is one of the best states for hotel and resort spas, with lots of waterfront choices.
This list is my top picks for the best overnight spas in Florida. It includes hotel and resort spas, where you can sample as little or as much of the spa experience as you want. Many resort spas welcome clients on a day spa basis.
Best Spas in Florida
The Spa at Turnberry Isle, Turnberry Isle Resort & Club, Aventura
Spa Palazzo at Boca Raton Resort & Club, Boca Raton
Canyon Ranch SpaClub at Gaylord Palms Resort, Kissimmee
SpaTerre at Little Palm Island, Little Torch Key
Spa at Mandarin Oriental Miami, Miami
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, The Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes, Orlando
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, Sarasota
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, The Ritz-Carlton South Beach, South Beach
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Naples
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Key Biscayne
The Spa at The Breakers, Palm Beach
The Spa at The Setai A 1930s art deco landmark in South Beach, Florida, originally built as the famed Dempsey Vanderbilt Hotel.
The Spa at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, Ponte Vedra
Aquanox Spa at Trump International Sonesta Beach Resort , Sunny Isles Beach, Florida.
Best Spas in Georgia
Top Picks For Best Spas in Georgia
Georgia is a great spa destination in the winter months, when snowbirds head south.
This list is my top picks for the best overnight spas in Georgia. It includes hotel and resort spas, where you can sample as little or as much of the spa experience as you want
Best Spas in Georgia
The Spa at Sea Island This new 65,000 square-foot spa at The Cloister, a historic Spanish-style grand dame, is located on a barrier island along the coast of Georgia. It's known for its big Victorian bathing tubs. Type: resort spa
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro.A relaxed country house surrounded by private residential development. Oriented towards golf, tennis and boating.
Type: resort spa
Best Spas in Hawaii
Top Picks For Best Spas in Hawaii
Hawaii has some of the world's best spas, with year-round balmy weather, lavish facilities, and plenty of opportunities for outdoor massage.
This list represents my top picks for the best overnight spas in California. It includes hotel and resort spas, where you can sample as little or as much of the spa experience as you want. Many resort spas welcome clients on a day spa basis.
Best Spas in Hawaii
SpaHalekulani, Halekulani, Honolulu
Spa Suites at Kahala Mandarin Oriental, Honolulu
Hualalai Sports Club and Spa, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Ka’upulehu-Kona
Spa Grande at Grand Wailea Resort, Maui
The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, Wailea, Maui
Spa Moana, Hyatt Regency Maui, Lahaina
Spa Kea Lani at The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui, Wailea, Maui
Best Spas in Illinois
Top Picks For Best Spas in Illinois
Not surprisingly, the best overnight spas in Illinois are luxury hotel spas in Chicago. Many people from the city looking for a resort spa or destination spastravel north to Wisconsin.
This list represents my top picks for the best overnight spas in Illinois. It includes both urban hotel spas and a destination spa, which offers a complete immersion experience with an emphasis on transformation and self-improvement.
Best Spas in Illinois
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
The Spa at The Carlton Club, The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, A Four Seasons Hotel
The Heartland Spa, an affordable destination spa about ninety minutes from Chicago.
Best Spas in Las Vegas, Nevada
For sheer size and extravagance, Las Vegas is one of the great spa destinations in the United States. The spa facilities are as flashy and lavish as the hotels they’re in. But it's not all show -- the city attracts excellent therapists. Here’s a list of the best spas in Las Vegas, with some of the facilities and treatments they provide.
Best Spas in Las Vegas
1) Spa Bellagio at The Bellagio, Las Vegas Spa Bellagio recently had a makeover that doubled its size to 55,000 square feet and 54 treatments rooms. One signature treatment is watsu where a therapist cradles you in a special pool of water heated to your body temperature. The hotel is styled after a Tuscan town, with an extravagant fountain timed to music out front a colorful Dale Chihuly sculpture in the lobby.www.bellagio.com
2)Canyon Ranch SpaClub At The Venetian, Las Vegas Even in the heart of Las Vegas there’s a true spa retreat where you can eat a healthy meal, scale a 40 foot rock-climbing wall, hear lectures on nutrition AND get a great massage, Canyon Ranch style. The hotel has an indoor shopping area modeled after Venice, complete with canals and gondolas, and restaurants by top chefs like Emeril Lagasse.
3) Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas The Four Seasons is an elegant oasis on the upper floors of the Mandalay Bay building, and guests have full use of those facilities. The Four Seasons has its own spa with 16 treatments rooms and a large steam room facility. Its specialty is JAMU, a meditative massage that combines Hindu, Chinese and European techniques. Choose your own exotic oils – Island Fruits, Island Spice or Island Flowers. www.fourseasons.com
4) Spa Vita di Lago, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas This 30,000 square-foot spa has 24 treatment rooms and is known for its “Spa 101” package, a four-treatment sampler and gentle spa-going tutorial for the “spa shy.” It also offers guided programs in stargazing, hiking and mountain biking. It is the only spa in the U.S. with "La Culla” a multi-sensory steam cocoon treatment. www.ritzcarlton.com
5) The Spa at Wynn Las Vegas, Las Vegas
6) Aquae Sulis Spa at JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa, Las Vegas If you want gambling AND golf, try this lavish resort that’s 20 minutes from the Strip. The 40,0000 square-foot Aquae Sulis Spa has a water theme, with an outdoor warm water Jacuzzi so big you can swim in it. The Aquae Sulis Signature Massage and Facial both start with a soothing foot bath. Read the review of JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa or visit the website at www.jwmarriottlv.com
7)Spa Mandalay at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas Mandalay Bay has an opulent Indian theme, and Spa Mandalay specializes in Ayurvedic body treatments like Shirodhara. But you can also get all your favorites at the 30,000 square-foot spa – Swedish, hot stone, and salt glows. Filled with aquariums, this resort is perfect for water lovers. Four swimming pools (including a wave pool) and 11-acre beach are out back. www.mandalaybay.com
8) Paris Spa by Mandara at The Paris, Las Vegas The theme here is, you guessed it, French. Check out the reproductions of the Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower, as well as in-house parfumerie. The 25,500 square foot Paris Spa specializes in treatments based on Balinese therapies. In warm weather you can have a massage in one of the cabanas by the hotel’s huge rooftop pool. The French caviar facial is a signature treatment here. www.paris-lv.com
9)MGM Grand Spa at MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas Taking its inspiration from Hollywood, the MGM Grand has 45-foot-tall brass lions out front – and real ones inside. The 30,000 square foot spa is a soothing oasis with some interesting treatments, including an Ayurvedic massage called Nirvana and the Morning After Arabica -- a body scrub with ground coffee, peppermint and rosemary oils. www.mgmgrand.com
10 Spa Moulay at Hyatt Regency Lake Las Vegas Resort, Spa & Casino Situated on the shores of Lake Las Vegas just 17 miles from the Strip, this resort has gambling, spa and golf – and a kid’s camp. Spa Moulay is inspired by Morocco, and signature treatment Harem's Blend Wrap features fresh spices, citrus, oatmeal and essential oils. Poolside massage in cabanas lakelasvegas.hyatt.com
11) Qua Baths & Spa at Caesars, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas Caesars was the first of the mega-resorts and still one of the most popular. The theme is ancient Rome, with statuary, fountains and the odd centurion. Qua Baths & Spa at Caesars is a new 50,000 sq. foot spa with Roman baths.
Best Spas in New Jersey
Top Picks for Best Spas in New Jersey
New Jersey has a lot of great day spas , but is still short on overnight spas. In part that's because so many people from New Jersey find it easy to travel to the best spas in New York.
This list represents my top picks for the best overnight spas in New Jersey. It includes hotel and resort spas, where you can sample as little or as much of the spa experience as you want.
Spa Toccare at the Borgata Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. This ultra-glitzy pleasure palace of a spa lets you indulge your fantasies. The spa suite has a private whirlpool and a plasma TV for those who can't turn off.
Top 7 Best Spas in New Mexico
New Mexico has all makings of a great spa destination -- sunshine, natural beauty, spirituality and a deep sense of place. New Mexico spas tend to cluster around Santa Fe, the historic town that is the state's cultural center.
There's a strong tradition of hot springs in New Mexico, including the plain (but delightfully inexpensive) Jemez Bathhouse west of Santa Fe. These are my picks (in no particular order) for the best spas in New Mexico.
1. El Monte Sagrado Living Resort & Spa, Taos, New Mexico
El Monte Sagrado is set on four acres just a short walk from the shopping and gallery-filled historic town of Taos. Its 36 suites are inspired by Navajo culture and local artists, and the resort as a whole is known for its commitment to sustainability. The spa includes traditional services as well as special offerings like sound and vibrational therapy, rapid eye technology, and spiritual cleansings.
Address: 317 Kit Carson Rd., Taos, New Mexico, 87571. Phone: 800-828-8267 or 505-737-9886
2. Bishops Lodge Sha'Nah Spa and Wellness Center, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Just three miles from Santa Fe’s historic Plaza, Bishop’s Lodge is set on 450 pristine acres surrounded by the Sangre de Cristos. The family-friendly adobe-style retreat has 111 rooms in 15 different lodges. Sha’Nah means "vitality and energy" in Navajo, and the Sha’Nah Spa and Wellness Center has six indoor treatment rooms and two outdoor private treatment gardens. You can get your massage in an authentic Native American Teepee or enjoy watsu at the mountain's base.
Address: 1297 Bishop's Lodge Rd., Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87501. Phone: 800-419-0492 or 505-819-4000
3. Ten Thousand Waves, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Ten Thousand Waves is a Japanese-style bathhouse with outdoor cedar tubs, clothing optional tubs, including communal (co-ed), women’s baths, and private baths. It is primarily a day retreat, but there are thirteen luxurious overnight suites designed in a Japanese-adobe esthetic. The spa offers massage, body treatments and a Japanese nightingale facial that uses the geisha’s secret – nightingale droppings (sanitized, of course.)
Address: PO Box 10200, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87504. Phone: 505-982-9304
4. Avanyu Spa at La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa, Santa Fe, New Mexico
La Posada is located on six lush acres just two blocks from the historic Plaza in downtown Santa Fe. The historic adobe hotel has 157-rooms, many with kiva fireplaces and patios. The 4,500 square foot Avanyu Spa has eight treatment rooms and a roof-top terrace with cabanas for outdoor treatments. Indigenous treatments include a stimulating chocolate-chile body wrap and a remineralizing adobe mud wrap.
Address: 330 E. Palace Ave. Santa Fe, NM 87501. Phone: 866-331-7625 or 505-954-9631
5. Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs, Ojo Caliente, New Mexico
An hour north of Santa Fe, Ojo Caliente is a beloved destination in New Mexico and the only place in the world that combines four distinct geothermal mineral waters (also known as hot springs). Ancient Indians built their Pueblo over these hot springs, whose name means “hot eye.” Today at Ojo Caliente you can stay in the historic (and affordable) 1916 hotel, cottages, luxury suites,private homes or even a round barn. Spa treatments include watsu , Thai massage and hot stone massage.
Address: PO Box 68, Ojo Caliente, New Mexico, 87549. Phone: 505-583-2233
6. Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa, Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico
This pueblo-style resort between Albuquerque and Santa Fe has 350 rooms and fabulous views of the Sandia Mountains. It offers golf, horseback riding, and tennis, and native-inspired spa treatments like "Ancient Drumming," a body wrap that uses mud from the Jemez Mountains infused with New Mexico red chili. The therapist gently "drums" the stress away using flaxseed-filled muslin bags that have been dipped in pinon-scented oil.
1300 Tuyuna Trail, Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico, 87004. Phone: 505-867-1234
7. Jemez Springs Bath House, Jemez Springs, New Mexico
This simple 100+ year-old-bathhouse in the spectacular Jemez Mountains west of Santa Fe is a true old-fashioned spa experience -- and a state historical site. You recline in a large concrete tub behind a curtain and enjoy the benefits of the hot mineral water. An outdoor cedar tub is available for groups of up to six. Don't expect luxury, but it's a great destination for spa and hot springs enthusiasts. And you'll love the old-fashioned prices -- $10 for a half-hour soak. The bathhouse has no accommodations, but there are inns and B&Bs nearby.
Jemez Springs Bathhouse, NM 87025. Phone: 866-204-8303 or 505-829-3303
Best Spas in New York
Top Picks For Best Spas in New York
New York is getting more and better spas to serve the population of New York and New Jersey, eager for spa getaways. But some of the best getaways are right in the city!
This list represents my top picks for the best overnight spas in New York. It includes luxury urban hotel spas, resort spas, where you can sample as little or as much of the spa experience as you want, intimate inn spas, and destination spas, which offer a complete immersion experience with an emphasis on transformation and self-improvement.
Best Spas in New York
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, New York, New York City. This luxurious, romantic spa is located on the 35th floor of the Time Warner center on Central Park at Columbus Circle.
Fabulous shopping and the world's best chefs are just an elevator ride away. One of my top ten romantic spas. Type: urban hotel spa
Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York, New York City. Type: urban hotel spa
The Peninsula Spa, The Peninsula New York, New York City. Type: urban hotel spa
Spa Mirbeau, Skeneateles. Located in New York's Finger Lakes Wine Country, Mirbeau evokes a French country inn. One of my top ten romantic spas. Type: inn spa
Mohonk Mountain House , New Paltz. A 19th century mountain house with a spa that caters to couples. Type:resort spa
Skana, The Spa at Turning Stone Resort & Casino , Verona. Owned by the Oneida tribe with an emphasis on Native American traditions, including a sweat lodge made with buffalo hide and red willow. Type: resort spa
Emerson Resort & Spa Victorian-style inn with luxury suites for couples only and a lodge for families. Type: inn spa
Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa Lake Placid's only four-diamond resort in the heart of the Adirondacks. Type: inn spa. New Age Health Spa Rustic and affordable spa in Sullivan County. Type: destination spa
The Copperhood Inn & Spa. A European-style inn in the heart of the Catskills, right on the Esopus River. Type: destination spa
If you live in New York City, you can also have a mini-holiday by going to one of the best day spas in New York City. You can also look to Lenox, Massachusetts, which is rich in spas -- Canyon Ranch, Cranwell Resort, Spa and Golf Club and the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health.
Best Spas in North Carolina
Top Picks for Best Spas in North Carolina
This list represents my top picks for the best overnight spas in North Carolina. It includes resort spas, where you can sample as little or as much of the spa experience as you want.
Best Spas in North Carolina
The Spa at Pinehurst, Pinehurst Resort, Pinehurst. One of the great golfing destinations in the country, with 8 world-class golf courses and a 31,000 sq. foot spa. Type: resort spa
Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa, Asheville. Panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with a 40,000 sq. foot spa. Type: resort spa
Old Edwards Inn Spa , Highlands.Intimate lodge with 29 guestrooms and lavish 25,000 square-foot spa. Type: inn spa.
Best Spas in Oregon
Top Picks for Best Spas in Oregon
This list represents my top picks for the best overnight spas in Oregon. It includes hotel and resort spas, where you can sample as little or as much of the spa experience as you want.
Best Spas in Oregon
Avalon Spa, The Avalon Hotel, Portland. A modern luxury boutique hotel in the Waterfront District. Type: hotel spa
Sage Springs Club and Spa, Sunriver Resort, Sunriver. Located between the high desert and the Cascade Mountains of Central Oregon. Type: resort spa
Best Spas in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has two of the best resort spas in the country, including the wildly popular Spa at The Hotel Hershey , with chocolate-inspired massages and body treatments .
This list represents my top picks for the best overnight spas in Pennsylvania. It includes both hotel and resort spas, where you can sample as little or as much of the spa experience as you want, and destination spas, which offer a complete immersion experience with an emphasis on transformation and self-improvement. Many resort spas welcome clients on a day spa basis.
Best Spas in Pennsylvania
Woodlands Spa at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa, Farmington. Type: resort spa
The Spa at The Hotel Hershey, Hershey. Type: resort spa
The Lodge At Woodloch A 58-room luxury property with a 40,000 sq. foot spa.
The Deerfield Spa, East Stroudsburg. A small affordable destination spa in the Poconos. Type: destination spa
Best Spas in Utah
Top Picks For Best Spas in Utah
Utah spas are a great choice is you love the great outdoors and hiking. Two of the country's best spa hiking programs are located in Utah.
My top picks for the best overnight spas in Utah includes both hotel and resort spas, where you can sample as little or as much of the spa experience as you want, and destination spas, which offer a complete immersion experience with an emphasis on transformation and self-improvement.
Red Mountain Spa , Ivins. If you love adventure and are inspired by Southwestern scenery, this is the spa for you. Try rock climbing, go kayaking or mountain bike through rugged terrain. Type: destination spa
Green Valley Spa, St.George. This spa is just a few miles from Red Mountain Spa and has a reputation of being a little more luxurious and pampering. Right on the edge of both town and public lands, it has an extensive hiking program. Type: destination spa
The Spa at Stein Eriksen Lodge, Park City. A luxury lodge with an intimate European spa. Type: resort spa
Best Spas in Vermont
Top Picks For Best Spas in Vermont
Vermont is one of New England's most beloved destinations year-round. It has gorgeous summers, great fall foliage, and a long ski season. It's also a growing hot spot for spas.
This list represents my top picks for the best overnight spas in Vermont. It includes both hotel and resort spas, where you can sample as little or as much of the spa experience as you want, and destination spas, which offer a complete immersion experience with an emphasis on transformation and self-improvement. Many resort spas welcome clients on a day spa basis.
Best Spas in Vermont
Avanyu Spa at The Equinox , Manchester, Vermont. Set on 2,300 acres between the Green and Taconic Mountains, The Equinox in Manchester, Vermont, was a famous resort throughout the 19th century and has been restored to its former glory.
Topnotch Resort and Spa, Stowe. Located near the charming ski village of Stowe, Topnotch is Vermont's largest and most luxurious spas. Some medical spa treatments offered. Golf and one of the country's top tennis academies.Type: resort spa
Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa Type: resort spa
New Life Hiking Spa, Killington. A no-frills health and fitness spa that operates from May - Oct. at the Inn of the Six Mountains. Limited to 23 people. Type: destination spa
Green Mountain At Fox Run , Ludlow. A weight-loss program for women that focuses on healthy eating. Type: destination spa
Top 10 Best Spas in Virginia
Virginia is one of the original spa destinations in America, with hot springs that attracted the likes of Thomas Jefferson. Today historic Virginia spas maintain their traditions, while new resort spas and intimate inn spas have opened, many with family-friendly spa policies.
This list represents my top picks for the best overnight spas in Virginia (in no particular order). It includes resort spas, urban hotel spas, inn spas, and a spiritual yoga retreat. Remember, many resort spas welcome clients on a day spa basis.
1. The Homestead
Set in the scenic Allegheny Mountains, The Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia, is one of America's oldest spas. The stately red brick and white columned 496-room resort was founded in 1766. Thomas Jefferson bathed in the hot springs here and you can, too, inside a round barn-like structure known as The Jefferson Pools. (You don't have to stay at the resort to visit the 98-degree hot springs.) The lavish new spa has a Spa Suite where whole families can gather.
Address: 1766 Homestead Drive, Hot Springs, Virginia. Phone: 800- 838-1766 or 540-839-1766.
2. The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg Lodge has a new 20,000 foot, colonial-style spa, with brick floors and colonial prints. It uses five centuries of wellness as its inspiration, including hot stone massage inspired by Native Americans, European-style "water cures," African rootworks and powders, and herbal treatments from the garden. The Williamsburg Lodge is just a short walk from Colonial Williamsburg, which brings to life America in the 1700s.
Address: Williamsburg Lodge, 310 South England Street, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23185. Phone: 800-447-8679 or 757-229-1000.
3. Wintergarden Spa at Wintergreen Resort
Set on 11,000 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Wintergreen Resort is a four-season, 300-room mountain retreat best known for its skiing and 45 holes of championship golf. The modern new 12,000 square-foot spa is set at the highest point of the resort, offering beautiful views of the mountains and valley below. The family-friendly spa includes treatments aimed at teenagers and pregnancy massage .
Address: Route 664, Wintergreen, Virginia, 22958. Phone: 800-266-2444 or 434-325-2200
4. The Martha Washington Inn Spa
Originally built in 1832, red brick Martha Washington Inn & Spa is located in the historic district of Abingdon in the Blue Ridge Highlands. Its 51 rooms and 11 suites are individually decorated with handsome antiques. The spa has a beautiful new saltwater pool and sundeck, and offers spa treatments for children and teens.
Address: 150 West Main Street, Abingdon, Virginia, 24210. Phone: 800-999-8078 or 276-628-3161
5. Poplar Springs, The Inn Spa
Just fifty miles from Washington D.C., this intimate, romantic getaway on 200 acres in the county has 22 individually furnished rooms. The spa is small but tasteful, with a full menu of services, a salon, and a nice outdoor pool and patio in warm weather.
Address: 9245 Rogues Road, Casanova, Virginia, 20139. Phone: 800-490-7747 or 540-788-4600.
6. Landsdowne Resort's Spa Minerale
This full-service resort with 305 rooms is eight miles from Washington Dulles International airport and 35 miles from Washington, DC., in scenic Hunt Country, Loudoun County. Spa Minerale is a new 12,000-square-foot spa with 13 treatment rooms, including a couples suite.
Address: 44050 Woodridge Pkwy, Lansdowne, Virginia, 20176. Phone: 877-509-8400 or 703-729-8400
7. Kingsmill Resort & Spa
This family-friendly resort is a great base for exploring Colonial Williamsburg and theme park Busch Gardens. Its 425 one, two and three-bedroom suites are located in villas that are part of a gated residential community on 2,900 acres. Amenities include 63 holes of championship golf, a 15-court tennis center, a marina on the James River, and the Spa at Kingsmill. The resort is owned by beer giant Anheuser-Busch, so its signature massage uses hops, a beer ingredient, in the oil.
Address: 1010 Kingsmill Road Williamsburg, VA 23185. Phone: 800-832-5665 or 757-253-1703.
8. The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner
This is an urban hotel spa in the heart of the legendary shopping in Northern Virginia's Tyson Corners. Convenient to both major D.C. airports, The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corners has 365 rooms, 30 suites and 3 luxury suites. The Ritz-Carlton is famous for its impeccable service, which you can expect at this small but elegant spa. Signature treatments include reiki and four-hands massage.
Address: 1700 Tysons Boulevard McLean, Virginia, 22102. Phone: 703-506-4300
9. Yogaville
This ashram, or spiritual community, is set on 750 acres in the beautiful James River Valley near Charlottesville. Yogaville teaches yoga and mediation classes and specializes in a style called Integral Yoga that develops body, mind and spirit. You can come for the day, as a guest, or for teacher training. Accommodations include campsites, dormitories, and private rooms in a guest house, and meals are vegetarian. The dramatic Lotus Shrine is right on the river.
Address: 108 Yogaville Way, Buckingham, Virginia, 23921. Phone: 800-858-9642 or 434.969.2048
10. The Founders Inn and Spa
Centrally located to Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Williamsburg, The Founders Inn and Spas has 240 guest rooms and suites on 26 acres. Its $5 million, 10,000 square-foot Flowering Almond Spa is the only resort spa in the Southside Hampton Roads region, and just a short distance from one of the best beaches in the mid-Atlantic. The spa has six treatment rooms, including a room for couples massage . Services include caviar facials.
Address: 5641 Indian River Road Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23464. Phone: 800-926-4466 or 757-424-5511
Top 10 Best Spas in Washington
Washington's best spas make the most of the great outdoors, with scenic locations in the mountains, on lakes and right on the Pacific Ocean.
Washington spas tend to have a rustic lodge or dignified "yacht club" feel, and many are within easy reach of Seattle.
The southwestern part of the state (where Mt. St. Helens blew) has a strong hot springs bathing tradition with an old-fashioned flavor many find appealing.
These are my picks -- in no particular order -- for the best spas in Washington.
1. Salish Lodge and Spa
Just thirty minutes from Seattle, Salish Lodge and Spa is the region's top luxury resort. Perched atop the majestic Snoqualmie Falls at the base of the Cascade Mountains, the resort offers gorgeous guided hikes. The Asian-inspired spa has the feeling of a Japanese bathhouse, with a pair of hydrotherapy pools set into natural rock. It makes a special effort to cater to couples.
Address: 6501 Railroad Ave SE, Snoqualmie, WA 98065
Phone: 800-2-SALISH or 425-888-2556
2. Willows Lodge and Spa
Located in Woodinville’s wine country, Willows Lodge and Spa is within walking distance of Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Winery and Red Hook Brewery. It has a scenic location on the Sammamish River, and is just 25 minutes from Seattle. The spa offers Carita facials, a French line available in only a small number of spas in the U.S.
Address: 14580 NE 145 Street, Woodinville, WA 98072
Phone:877-424-3930
3. The Woodmark Hotel, Yacht Club & Spa
The Woodmark Hotel, Yacht Club & Spa is located on the picturesque shores of Lake Washington, just 15 minutes east of Seattle. Set within the Carillon Point waterfront community, it has impressive shoreline views of the Seattle skyline and Olympic Mountains. The spa has a comfortable, clubby feel.
Address: 1200 Carillon Point, Kirkland, WA 98033
Phone: 425-822-3700 or 800-822-3700
4. Hotel 1000
This hip urban hotel spa is located in downtown Seattle, steps away from the waterfront along Elliot Bay and near Pike Place Market and the Seattle Art Museum. It has 160 sleekly styled guest rooms with state of the art technology. The Spaahh is a serene urban retreat.
Address: 1000 First Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206-957-1000
5. Rosario Resort & Spa
You must arrive by ferry or floatplane to reach Rosario Resort & Spa. This waterside luxury resort is located in the beautiful San Juan Islands, a cool location a few hours north of Seattle. The centerpiece of Rosario is a 1909 mansion that belonged to shipbuilding magnate Robert Moran. Besides all the usual spa treatments, there's a fitness studio with a full schedule of classes. It has great programs for kids in the summer.
Address: 1400 Rosario Road, Eastsound, WA 98205
Phone: 866-801-ROCK or 360-376-2222
6. Semiahmoo Resort Golf Spa
Set on the northern Puget Sound shoreline in Blaine, Semiahoo boasts two of the top three golf courses in Washington state: Loomis Trail Golf Club and Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club. It's a cool location a few hours north of Seattle and 45 minutes from Vancouver, British Columbia, and at its best in summer. The spa uses Sothys skin care products.
Address: 9565 Semiahmoo Parkway, Blaine, WA 98230
Phone: 800-770-7992 or 360-318-2000
7. Alderbrook Resort & Spa
Alderbrook Resort & Spa is considered the nicest spa on the Olympic Peninsula, which is across Puget Sound west of Seattle. To get here you need to catch a ferry or drive around the Sound. This renovated resort is located on the scenic shores of Hood Canal, a glacier-carved fjord more than 60 miles long.
Address: 10 East Alderbrook Drive, Union, Washington 98592
Phone: 800-622-9370 or360-898-2200
8. Skamania Lodge
Skamania Lodge was built in 1993 and is meant to evoke the great lodges of the 19th century. It is set on 175 wooded acres in the spectacular Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Skamania is 45 miles east of Portland, Oregon, on the Washington side of the Columbia River. There are over 70 waterfalls nearby, including the famous Multnomah Falls. Waterleaf Spa has nine treatments rooms decorated in natural tones.
Address: 1131 SW Skamania Lodge Way
Stevenson, WA 98648
800-221-7117 or 509-427-7700
9. Cave B Inn
Located about two hours due east of Seattle, Cave B Inn is in the heart of the Columbia Cascade wine country. It even has its own winery, making it the Pacific Northwest's first luxury wine resort. This is the sunny part of Washington, with 300 days of sunshine a year. Tour the wineries and return to the inn, which has 30 guest rooms and The Spa at Sagecliff.
Address: 344 Silica Road NW, Quincy,Washington 98848
Phone: 888-785-2283 or 509-785-2283
10. Sun Mountain Lodge
Sun Mountain Lodge is perched above Patterson Lake in the Methow Valley in Central Oregon. While it's not easy to get to (it's four hours from Seattle), it offers spectacular views of the jagged northern Cascades. Recreational opportunities include cross country skiing, hiking, boating, and horseback riding.
Address: P.O. Box 1000, Winthrop, Washington 98862
Phone: 800-572-0493 or 509-996-3133
Best Hotel Spas in Washington D.C
Best Spas in Washington D.C.
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Spa at The Willard,Washington D.C.
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