Spas with relaxation lounge

Los Angeles, California

A women-focused Korean day spa in Pico-Union with steam, salt and ice rooms, open daily 9am to 9pm, with massage and facials open to men too.

Reykjavik, Capital Region

Eight oceanfront geothermal pools in Hvalfjörður, 45 minutes from Reykjavík, plus steam baths, a bistro and guest houses for rent.

Ischia, Campania

Family-run thermal pool park on Ischia's Maronti beach, open since 1973, with three sulfur-water pools, a sauna and direct beach access.

Scottsdale, Arizona

A moderately priced day spa in South Scottsdale with lake-view suites, massage and facials, plus a dedicated couples treatment room.

Aguas Calientes, Cusco

A moderate-priced day spa in Aguas Calientes offering massage and beauty treatments aimed at travelers recovering from the Machu Picchu trek.

Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Wellness studio in Pagosa Springs offering yoga, Pilates, sound baths and bodywork, with walk-in classes and private appointment sessions.

Pagosa Springs, Colorado

A wellness lounge and day spa in Pagosa Springs offering yoga, pilates, sound baths and bodywork, with day passes and walk-in classes.

New York City, New York

A 24-hour Korean jjimjilbang-style day spa in Midtown Manhattan with saunas, a soaking tub, and a $135 body-scrub signature treatment.

Miami, Florida

A Peruvian-themed day spa inside the Victor Hotel on Ocean Drive, South Beach, with a hamam, steam room, sauna and a couples suite.

Portland, Oregon

A compact Pearl District day spa centered on Hawaiian lomi lomi-style massage, with private suites and four treatments on the menu.

Bursa

A historic thermal bathhouse and small hotel in Bursa's Kükürtlü district, with separate men's and women's hamams, day passes, and overnight stays.

San Diego, California

A walk-in day spa in San Diego's Hillcrest neighborhood with massage, cryotherapy, salt therapy and a $100 all-day wellness pass.

Chicago, Illinois

Day spa in Burr Ridge, about 20 miles outside Chicago, built around a hydrotherapy circuit with whirlpool, cold plunge and steam room.

Austin, Texas

Lakeside day spa near Austin offering a $150 day pass with pools, steam room, sauna and relaxation lounges, open daily 9am–9pm.

Saint-Malo, Brittany

A seafront thalassotherapy center in Saint-Malo with an Aquatonic seawater pool circuit, day passes, and multi-day cure packages in a Belle-Époque building.

Hot Springs, Arkansas

Small day spa in Hot Springs, Arkansas offering massage, facials and body treatments for individuals and couples by appointment.

Portland, Oregon

A Finnish-style sauna and bodywork space in Portland's Hosford-Abernethy area, open daily with walk-in and membership access.

Seattle, Washington

A Renton day spa built entirely around scalp and hair rituals, using water-dome treatments and three tiered packages from $75 to $120.

Portland, Oregon

A Northwest Portland massage studio built around customizable, couples-friendly bodywork, with add-ons like cupping and hot stones, open daily 7am to 10pm.

Santa Cruz, California

A communal hot-tub and sauna garden in Santa Cruz, modeled on a Japanese bathhouse, with day passes, private rooms, and massage add-ons.

Austin, Texas

A one-room massage and skincare studio inside the Casa de Luz wellness village in Zilker, built around Lomi Lomi and personalized bodywork.

Lake Tahoe, California

Boutique day spa in Truckee with a co-ed thermal suite, massage, facials and non-toxic nails, plus a $50 drop-in hot tub, sauna and cold plunge pass.

Maui, Hawaii

Kihei day spa and massage studio offering massage, Korean-style head spa, facials and waxing, with walk-ins welcome and couples rooms.

Los Angeles, California

A budget-friendly day spa inside the Commerce Casino complex near Los Angeles, with saunas, steam rooms, jacuzzis and massages from $68.