Spas with walk-ins welcome

Bath, England

A small open-air thermal pool in a separate building from Thermae Bath Spa's main complex, with its own changing rooms and day-pass access.

Wanaka, Otago

Adults-only hot springs with thermal pool and sauna in Wānaka, open for day passes most evenings and Saturday afternoons, closed Sundays.

Windermere, England

A sauna-based bathhouse at Windermere Marina Village in Bowness-on-Windermere, open daily with walk-ins and day passes welcome.

Poços de Caldas, Minas Gerais

A budget-friendly thermal bath house in downtown Poços de Caldas open for walk-in day passes most days except Monday and Tuesday.

Ginzan Onsen, Yamagata

A no-frills communal bathhouse in Ginzan Onsen's Taisho-era hot spring street, open daily 8:30am-3:30pm except Wednesdays.

Chianciano Terme, Tuscany

Hotel spa in Chianciano Terme open to non-guests, built around a 450 sqm holistic water, color and massage circuit.

Caldas Novas, Goiás

A budget municipal thermal bath in central Caldas Novas, open weekdays only with a midday break, no weekend hours.

Papallacta, Napo

A budget-friendly thermal pool complex in Papallacta with an on-site restaurant, open daily from 6am to 8pm, walk-ins welcome.

Quito, Pichincha

Family-friendly thermal baths on the slopes of Ilaló outside Quito, open for day visits most days except Monday and Tuesday.

Ranong

A budget thermal-bath spot in Ranong with a soaking pool and an on-site café, open daily 9am to 10pm, walk-ins welcome.

Caldas Novas, Goiás

A budget-friendly hot springs spot in Caldas Novas open daily with walk-in day passes and family-friendly hours.

Jiaoxi, Yilan

A budget-friendly hot spring park in Jiaoxi, Yilan, open daily for walk-in day passes with a midday closure for cleaning or lunch.

Papallacta, Napo

Budget thermal baths in Papallacta open for walk-in day passes daily, with much shorter hours on Sunday.

Luso, Centro

Thermal baths in Luso, Centro Portugal, open for walk-ins and day passes six days a week, closed Sundays.

Tiberias, Northern District

A budget-friendly hot springs in Tiberias with a thermal pool, open daily except Monday, day passes and walk-ins welcome.

Taos, New Mexico

A moderate-priced day spa at Taos Ski Valley with a heated pool, hot tubs, steam rooms and a day pass open to non-hotel guests.

Denver, Colorado

Adults-only bathhouse on West Colfax Ave in Denver with a steam room, sauna, hot tub and relaxation lounge, open daily except Tuesday.