Spas with family friendly

Dallas, Texas

A moderate-priced day spa inside The Crescent complex in Oak Lawn, Dallas, with a sauna and both walk-in and reservation options.

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.

San Diego, California

A moderately priced day spa in Mission Bay, San Diego, with steam rooms and a relaxation lounge, open to walk-ins and families.

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.

Siem Reap

A day spa in Siem Reap with a steam room and sauna, open daily 9am to 9pm, walk-ins welcome.

Wulai, New Taipei

Xiao Chuan Yuan is a hot-spring restaurant in Wulai, New Taipei, pairing soaking pools with table service, open daily except Thursday.

Jiaoxi, Yilan

A walk-in fish-spa pool in Jiaoxi's Tangweigou hot spring strip, offering affordable thermal soaking with doctor fish for families.

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.

St. Moritz, Grisons

A budget-friendly bathhouse in St. Moritz offering sauna access on a walk-in basis, open daily from 8:30am to 10:30pm.

Sokcho, Gangwon

A free outdoor footbath park in Sokcho fed by local hot spring water, open daily 9am to 5:30pm, no booking needed.

Catskills, New York

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

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.

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.

Djerba, Medenine

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

Hammamet, Nabeul

A hammam in Hammamet Azur on C28 that takes walk-ins daily from 9am to 1am, with a family-friendly setup.

Calistoga, California

MoonAcre Spa & Baths is a day spa in Calistoga with a thermal pool, hot tub and sauna, open daily 9am–5pm and geared toward families and couples.

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.

Ixtapan de la Sal, State of Mexico

A moderately priced day spa in the Santa Ana neighborhood of Ixtapan de la Sal, open daily and welcoming families.