Spas with reservation required

Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

An upscale riverside resort 18 km outside Rishikesh with an in-house spa, yoga studio and restaurant, open only to overnight guests by reservation.

Los Angeles, California

A day spa on La Brea Avenue near the Fairfax area of Los Angeles offering massages, facials and hydrotherapy, with reservations recommended.

Ubud, Bali

An adults-only wellness retreat on Ubud's Ayung River offering multi-day healing programmes, thermal circuits and plant-based cuisine by reservation only.

Key West, Florida

A day spa just off Duval Street in Key West offering massage, facials, waxing and a Vichy shower, with walk-ins possible but reservations preferred.

Mérida, Yucatán

Resort spa on the grounds of Hacienda Xcanatun near Mérida, with a pavilion over a pond offering Asian-style massages and facials by reservation.

Portland, Oregon

Day spa and natural medicine clinic in NW Portland's Slabtown with sauna, hydrotherapy, massage, acupuncture and a vegan café on site.

Transylvania County, North Carolina

All-inclusive multi-night wellness retreat in Pisgah Forest, NC, combining fitness classes, spa treatments, guided hikes and farm-to-table meals in private

Asheville, North Carolina

Ayurvedic destination retreat in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville, with day-pass spa visits and multi-night panchakarma cleanses by reservation.

Barcelona, Catalonia

Rooftop day spa at Casa Bonay hotel in Eixample with dry sauna, hammam, ice bath and a Japanese ofuro, booked by small-group circuit or free use.

Vichy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Adults-only thermal baths in Vichy using the town's mineral spring water, with a hydrotherapy circuit and thermal pool, booking required.

Seville, Andalusia

A reservation-only private spa suite with pool in Seville's Casco Antiguo, booked by the hour for couples.

Palm Beach, Florida

An oceanfront resort spa in Riviera Beach combining Ayurvedic treatments with a hydrothermal circuit, hammam, salon and private beach access.

Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas

A destination spa with outdoor thermal pools near Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, open daily with reservations required.

Valle de Bravo, State of Mexico

An adults-only luxury wellness retreat on the shore of Lake Avándaro in Valle de Bravo, built into a rock formation and run by reservation only.

Beitou, Taipei

A hot-spring resort in Beitou, Taipei with private suites, outdoor baths and overnight stays, open to day-pass visitors by reservation.

Maui, Hawaii

A nine-room resort spa on Maui's Road to Hana offering lomi lomi and lava-stone pōhaku wela massage, plus a eucalyptus steam room and cold plunge.

Kapaau, Hawaii

An oceanfront eco-boutique hotel and wellness retreat on Hawaii Island's North Kohala coast, open to overnight guests only, not day visitors.

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Hotel Zazz is an adults-only boutique hotel in Albuquerque's Nob Hill district with an on-site spa, heated pool and speakeasy lounge.

Austin, Texas

Adults-only resort spa on Lake Austin offering all-inclusive overnight stays and limited day passes to pools, saunas, steam rooms and lake activities.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Float tank, massage and salt therapy spot in Peccole Ranch, Las Vegas, open daily with walk-ins accepted alongside bookings.

Dobbs Ferry, New York

A Dobbs Ferry day spa with a hydrotherapy circuit, relaxation lounge, massages and facials, open daily with reservations recommended.

Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia

Adults-only day spa in Aachen with a hydrotherapy circuit and relaxation lounge, open daily 10am–9pm, upscale pricing.

The Hamptons, New York

Adults-only destination spa and 12-room retreat in Water Mill, offering hydrotherapy, yoga, spa treatments and overnight stays by reservation.

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

A hotel spa inside Carmel-by-the-Sea's Hyatt Regency Monterey property, with hydrotherapy, sauna and a relaxation lounge for guests and couples.