Spas with affordable

Denver, Colorado

A walk-in-friendly day spa in Denver's Central neighborhood built around Japanese-style scalp treatments, from a quick 45-minute refresh to a 105-minute full

Portland, Oregon

Adults-only hotel spa in downtown Portland with a $50 day pass, infinity pool, sauna, steam room and cold plunge shower, booked in advance only.

Wanaka, Otago

A lakefront wood-fired sauna at The Outlet in Wānaka running guided or self-guided group sessions with cold dips in the lake between rounds.

Atlanta, Georgia

Hotel spa at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Peachtree Center with a $30 day pass, walk-in access and a steam room.

Idaho City, Idaho

A reservation-only hot springs soak in Idaho City with private tubs, a steam room and a $30 day pass, open five days a week.

Catskills, New York

Adults-only hotel spa in Saugerties with a day pass, pool deck, sauna, hot tub and cold plunge overlooking the Esopus Creek.

Eger, Heves

An indoor-outdoor thermal bath complex in Eger with sulfur and radon pools, a kids' pool, slide pool and adult adventure pool, open daily 10am-6pm.

Utica, Michigan

Single-facility float spa in Utica offering 60-minute sensory-deprivation float pod sessions, walk-ins welcome but reservations recommended.

Raleigh, North Carolina

Single-purpose float spa in North Raleigh offering 60-minute sensory-deprivation pod sessions, open daily with walk-ins accepted.

Houston, Texas

A reservation-only neighborhood day spa in Houston's Copperfield area offering massage, body treatments and facials, with couples sessions available.

Spring, Texas

Affordable Spring, Texas day spa offering massage, body treatments and facials with couples' options, by appointment only.

La Fortuna, Alajuela

A 22-treatment day spa in central La Fortuna offering massages and reflexology by reservation, with no walk-in day pass.

Gold Coast, Queensland

A 90-minute hydrotherapy circuit in Southport with a Finnish rock sauna, 5° ice baths and hot/cold magnesium pools, day pass $49.

Scottsdale, Arizona

Adults-only hotel spa at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess with a rooftop pool, grotto waterfall pool, sauna, steam room and cold plunge, open daily 6am-7pm.

Galle, Southern Province

Oceanfront hotel spa at Radisson Collection Resort Galle, open daily 9am-9pm with walk-ins, sauna, steam, pools and Ayurvedic treatments from $65.

Los Angeles, California

A 24-hour Korean jjimjilbang on Wilshire Blvd in Westlake with single-sex bathing floors, a family-friendly sauna level and a rooftop terrace.

Las Vegas, Nevada

A walk-in massage spa near the Las Vegas Strip with private rooms, $60 for 30 minutes or $80 for 60 minutes, and free parking.

Noboribetsu, Hokkaido

A plain neighborhood bathhouse in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido, offering 100% source-fed hot spring water in two mineral varieties, about 10 minutes from the station.

New York City, New York

A walk-in day spa on MacDougal Street near Washington Square Park, focused on body massage, deep tissue work, and couples sessions.

Orlando, Florida

An affordable day spa near Universal Orlando offering massage, facials and couples treatments, open daily from 8am to 10pm.

San Diego, California

A walk-in friendly massage studio in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter offering Thai massage, deep tissue work, waxing and facials, open daily 10am to 9pm.

Hudson Valley, New York

Affordable day spa in Fishkill offering massage, head spa and foot relaxation, open daily 10am to 9pm with walk-ins welcome.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Adults-only day spa in Las Vegas offering walk-in access, a $60 daily admission, and couples-friendly facilities near Downtown South.

Naples, Florida

Small massage-focused day spa in a North Naples strip plaza, offering body, deluxe body and couples massages, open daily 9am-9pm.