Spas with family friendly

Palm Springs, California

A resort spa in Desert Hot Springs, near Palm Springs, built around natural hot mineral pools, open daily from 8am to 9pm for day-pass visitors and hotel

Ischia, Campania

A day-pass thermal park in Serrara Fontana on Ischia with multiple pools, a restaurant, and family-friendly access, open daily 9am to 6pm.

Bad Ragaz, St. Gallen

A resort thermal spa in Bad Ragaz with indoor and outdoor thermal pools and sauna, open daily 7:30am–8pm, reservation required for day passes.

Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Day-pass hot springs resort in Pagosa Springs with over 50 mineral pools fed by the Mother Spring, plus a spa for massages and body treatments.

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.

Palm Beach, Florida

A budget-friendly day spa in Palm Beach Gardens offering massage, facials and a private hot-cold contrast therapy suite, with walk-in access.

Colombo, Western Province

Zen Island is a moderately priced day spa in Mirihana, Colombo, open daily 10am–10pm for couples and family visits.

Tepoztlán, Morelos

A day spa and temazcal (traditional Mexican sweat lodge) in Tepoztlán, Morelos, open Wednesday through Sunday with reservations suggested.

Nozawa Onsen, Nagano

A small sauna bathhouse in the Toyosato area of Nozawa Onsen, open for timed day-pass sessions four days a week.

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.

Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo

A resort spa inside the all-inclusive Iberostar Waves Cozumel beach hotel, open to day-pass visitors as well as overnight guests.

Saturnia, Tuscany

A hotel spa near Terme di Saturnia with an infinity pool, hot tub, rooftop terrace and restaurant, offering day passes for non-guests.

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.

Abano Terme, Veneto

A day-pass thermal spa in Abano Terme with an outdoor thermal pool, set at the foot of the Euganean Hills in the Veneto countryside.

Catskills, New York

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

Kamijima, Ehime

An all-inclusive resort on Yugejima island in Setouchi's inland sea, with ocean-view outdoor baths, ocean-front rooms, and a day-pass option.

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.

Abano Terme, Veneto

A family-run thermal spa complex in Abano Terme with two hotels, thermal pools, mud therapy and a day-pass option for non-guests.

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.

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.

Afyonkarahisar

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

Djerba, Medenine

A day spa in Djerba Midun open daily 10am–8pm except Monday, welcoming both walk-ins and reservations.

Scottsdale, Arizona

A hotel spa inside Hotel Adeline, a Tribute Portfolio property in South Scottsdale, open to both overnight guests and day-pass visitors.