Spas with reservation required

Arima Onsen, Hyogo

Hotel spa in Arima Onsen with Arima's rare iron-rich "ginsen" waters, outdoor baths, sauna and jacuzzi, run as an all-inclusive overnight stay.

New York City, New York

A small Japanese-style bathhouse near Union Square with sauna, hot-tub onsen, cold plunge and a recovery lounge, open by reservation only.

Kyle, Texas

A 88-acre Hill Country resort near Kyle and Wimberley with overnight rooms, a garden spa, pool, hot tubs and day-pass access by reservation.

Asheville, North Carolina

An overnight-stay forest retreat near Fairview with private cedar hot tubs and a shared sauna pavilion session, not a drop-in day spa.

Scarborough

A boutique hillside hotel above Bacolet Bay in Scarborough, Tobago, with an infinity pool and ocean views, built around a converted 150-year-old Donkey Cart

Naples, Florida

A resort spa at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs, open to hotel guests by reservation, with pool access on site.

Calistoga, California

MoonAcre Spa & Baths is a day spa in Calistoga with a thermal pool, hot tub and sauna, open daily 9am–5pm and geared toward families and couples.

Tulum, Quintana Roo

Beachfront resort in Tulum pairing overnight stays with spa treatments, yoga and fitness classes, open to hotel guests only.

Big Sur, California

Adults-only hotel spa at Ventana Big Sur with ocean-view treatment rooms, outdoor cabanas for couples, and a 24-hour fitness and yoga space.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A private-reservation spa in Philadelphia's Manayunk neighborhood for date nights, birthday and bachelorette parties, with hot tub, sauna and massage chairs

Palm Springs, California

A hotel day spa at a South Palm Springs resort offering massage, facials, scrubs and wraps, with pool and Jacuzzi access for guests.