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.

Boston, Massachusetts

A day spa on Lewis Wharf in Boston's North End, open daily 8am–9pm, geared toward adults and couples at moderate prices.

Çeşme, İzmir

A day spa in Çeşme's Dalyan district near Alaçatı, open daily 10am to 11pm, geared toward adults and couples with reservations required.

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.

Prague

A beer-spa and wellness venue in Prague's Nové Město district offering beer-bath tubs, massages, and a saunarium, open daily from 11am to 11pm.

Catskills, New York

A small day spa in West Hurley near Woodstock offering facials, massage, waxing and advanced skincare, founded by esthetician Debbie Dougan.

Taos, New Mexico

A boutique skin and body studio in Taos offering facials, lymphatic massage, Endermologie and head spa treatments by appointment.

Catskills, New York

A Catskills retreat center with a Tibetan-style spa offering sauna, steam, pools and cold plunge, built around overnight stays and group programs.

Sedona, Arizona

A 23-casita destination spa resort inside Sedona's Boynton Canyon, open to overnight hotel guests 16 and older for multi-day wellness journeys.

Lake Tahoe, California

Small day spa in Tahoe City offering massage, energy therapy and facials, plus an apothecary and gift shop, a few steps from the lake.

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.

Seattle, Washington

A downtown Seattle yoga studio with heated and unheated vinyasa, sculpt and hatha classes, plus a sauna, steam room and pools for after class.

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.

Aguas Calientes, Cusco

A budget-friendly day spa in Aguas Calientes near Machu Picchu, open daily 8am-10pm for massages and treatments close to the train station.

Tulum, Quintana Roo

A hotel spa in Tulum's SM 15 area that requires advance reservations and is geared toward couples and small groups, priced in the upscale range.

Jackson Hole, Wyoming

A day spa in Jackson Hole offering massage and wellness treatments for solo visitors and couples, with reservations recommended.

Palm Springs, California

Andreas Hotel & Spa is a hotel spa in downtown Palm Springs with a relaxation lounge, open to hotel guests by reservation.

Penang

An adults-only villa resort spa near Kepala Batas, Penang, with 18 private villas, spa treatments and plant-based dining; reservation required.

Rio de Janeiro

A Botafogo day spa offering relaxing and sports massage, a relaxation lounge, and gift vouchers, open daily with reservations recommended.

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

A moderate-priced day spa in Carmel-by-the-Sea open daily 9am–9pm, serving solo travelers and couples.

Chicago, Illinois

Adults-only day spa in Chicago's Fulton Market District, with upscale pricing and both walk-in and reservation options.

Denver, Colorado

A Five Points day spa in Denver offering massage services, open Sundays around the clock, with walk-ins accepted though booking ahead is advised.

Afyonkarahisar

A hotel thermal spa in Afyonkarahisar offering day passes by reservation, open daily 8am to 11pm, suited to families and couples.

Boston, Massachusetts

A moderately priced day spa in Boston's Chinatown open daily from 10am to 11pm, taking both walk-ins and reservations.