Spas with reservation required

San Diego, California

A La Jolla medical spa specializing in lymphatic drainage, colon hydrotherapy and detox treatments, open since 1993, adults only, by reservation.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

A moderate-priced holistic wellness center in West Colorado Springs offering dry salt therapy, massage, yoga and occasional sound-healing or cacao ceremonies.

Houston, Texas

An upscale day spa in Houston's Montrose/River Oaks area offering massage, facials and waxing in private suites, open daily 10am-9pm.

Koh Samui, Surat Thani

Kamalaya Koh Samui is an adults-only destination spa and wellness retreat on Laem-Set Rd with over 100 treatments, thermal circuits and multi-day health

Chicago, Illinois

Upscale day spa in Lincoln Park, Chicago, where booking any treatment unlocks all-day access to a hydrotherapy circuit, thermal suite and outdoor terrace.

Koh Phangan, Surat Thani

Day spa in Ban Tai, Koh Phangan, with massages, baths and multi-hour packages for solo guests or couples, plus private suites and a sauna.

Rogaška Slatina, Savinjska

A reservation-only medical spa and clinic in Rogaška Slatina combining diagnostics, wellness treatments and the region's magnesium-rich Donat mineral water.

Sun Valley, Idaho

A medical spa and wellness retreat in Ketchum offering multi-day longevity programs, practitioner-led recovery and aesthetics, by reservation only.

Ras Al Khaimah

A moderate-priced day spa in Ras Al Khaimah's Al Maireed area offering hammam, massage and exfoliation treatments, open daily 9am to 9pm.

The Hamptons, New York

A medical day spa in East Hampton offering 22 botanical-based facials, massages and oncology-support treatments, open daily 10am–6pm.

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Small massage studio on 8th Avenue in Carmel-by-the-Sea offering six treatments including couples massage, open daily 9am-7pm.

New York City, New York

A five-treatment-room hotel spa inside The Greenwich Hotel in Tribeca, built around a heated pool and Japanese-influenced design.

Oaxaca

A traditional four-door temazcal steam ceremony about 15-20 minutes outside Oaxaca city, paired with an ice-water plunge and overnight rooms.

Seattle, Washington

A themed-suite day spa in Seattle's SODO district offering massages, facials, couples packages and a few overnight suites.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hotel spa on the third floor of The Rittenhouse overlooking Rittenhouse Square, with massage, facials, body treatments and a salon.

Elkridge, Maryland

A halotherapy day spa in West Elkridge, near Baltimore, built around a salt cave, massage rooms and a yoga studio, aimed at solo adult visitors.

Palm Springs, California

Downtown Palm Springs day spa built around a natural hot mineral spring, with private mineral baths, sauna, steam room and massage.

Hévíz, Zala

A natural thermal lake and medical spa in Hévíz, Hungary, offering mud and weight baths, massage and physiotherapy, open daily 9:00–18:30.

Asheville, North Carolina

A holistic wellness center in downtown Asheville offering acupuncture, massage, infrared sauna, red light therapy, yoga and meditation by appointment.

Portland, Oregon

Adults-only day spa in Portland's Hosford-Abernethy neighborhood offering facial treatments by appointment in private suites, no walk-ins or day passes.

Park City, Utah

A ten-treatment-room spa inside the private Promontory Club in Park City, with a full hydrotherapy circuit of steam, sauna and cold plunge.

Cotswolds, England

A wood-fired riverside sauna at Whichford Mill in the Cotswolds, with a cold-plunge bath, river dipping, and both private and communal sessions.

Coorg, Karnataka

Riverside resort spa in Coorg with private bungalows, a pool, and spa treatments along the Kaveri River; booking 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.