Spas with reservation required in Mexico

Mexico City, Quintana Roo

A Japanese-style hotel spa in Mexico City's Cuauhtémoc district with tatami suites, outdoor onsen baths and a $2,080 day pass for couples.

Los Cabos, Baja California Sur

A hotel spa at Corazón Cabo Resort offering massages, facials and a hydrotherapy circuit with sauna, steam room and hot tub, no day passes sold.

Oaxaca

A traditional four-door temazcal steam ceremony about 15-20 minutes outside Oaxaca city, paired with an ice-water plunge and overnight rooms.

Mérida, Yucatán

Resort spa on the grounds of Hacienda Xcanatun near Mérida, with a pavilion over a pond offering Asian-style massages and facials by reservation.

Valle de Bravo, State of Mexico

An adults-only luxury wellness retreat on the shore of Lake Avándaro in Valle de Bravo, built into a rock formation and run by reservation only.

Tulum, Quintana Roo

A day spa in Tulum Centro open daily, taking walk-ins but recommending reservations for treatments.

Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco

A moderately priced day spa in the Fluvial Vallarta neighborhood of Puerto Vallarta, open daily with long hours and walk-in access.

Mérida, Yucatán

A moderate-priced day spa in Mérida's Montecristo neighborhood, open daily except Monday for wellness treatments and gift-card packages.

Oaxaca

A moderately priced day spa in central Oaxaca de Juárez, open daily with shorter Sunday hours and both walk-in and reservation options.

Mexico City, Ciudad de México

An adults-only day spa for couples on Paseo de la Reforma in Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City, open daily from 9am to 8pm.

Tepoztlán, Morelos

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

Tulum, Quintana Roo

A hotel spa in Tulum's SM 15 area that requires advance reservations and is geared toward couples and small groups, priced in the upscale range.

Cancún, Quintana Roo

A moderately priced day spa tucked into the Plaza Corner shopping center in Cancún, open daily except Sunday.

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.

Ixtapan de la Sal, State of Mexico

A moderately priced day spa in Ixtapan de la Sal open daily 9am–6pm, with walk-ins welcome but reservations required.

Tulum, Quintana Roo

Beachfront resort in Tulum pairing overnight stays with spa treatments, yoga and fitness classes, open to hotel guests only.