Top 10 Spa Resorts in the United States in 2027

1. Mii amo, Sedona

Mii amo ranks first because it is the most complete all-inclusive destination spa in the country, running $1,200–$2,000 per night for fixed 3-, 4-, and 7-night journeys. The rate bundles treatments, three meals, fitness classes, and guided activities, so the headline number is a ceiling rather than a floor. Set inside Enchantment Resort in Boynton Canyon, it pairs red-rock canyon walls with a crystal grotto used as a meditation space.

This is for solo travelers and couples who both want the same structured reset and will use two or more services daily. It trades away flexibility completely: the fixed journey lengths mean a date mismatch eliminates the property, and one partner who wants golf instead pays full freight. Against Sea Island below it, Mii amo delivers more included value per day but far less optionality across golf, beach, and dining.

2. The Spa at Sea Island

Sea Island ranks second because it holds multiple Forbes Five-Star ratings simultaneously across its hotels, spa, and dining — a distinction very few resorts worldwide carry. Rooms at The Cloister or The Lodge run $600–$1,200 per night, with the spa spanning tens of thousands of square feet across treatment rooms, relaxation lounges, and fitness facilities. Five miles of private beach and championship golf sit within the same property footprint.

This suits parties with divergent interests, where one traveler books four treatments and the other plays 36 holes. It trades away the bundled economics of a destination spa: treatments bill à la carte on top of the room, plus an 18–22% service charge. Compared with Mii amo above, the all-in daily figure can converge once you add two $300 treatments and meals to the room rate.

3. The Spa at The Broadmoor

The Broadmoor ranks third on facility scale: at 43,000 square feet, its spa is among the largest in the United States, and rooms run $400–$900 per night at this long-standing Colorado Springs Five-Star property. Scale buys parallel treatment capacity and therefore better same-week availability, plus mountain-view relaxation areas and an outdoor terrace. The resort's golf, lake, and Rocky Mountain setting operate year-round.

This fits travelers who want a high-mountain setting without the coastal premium, and who value walking into a large facility over a boutique one. It trades away oceanfront scenery and the bundled-treatment model entirely. Against Sea Island above, The Broadmoor offers a larger spa at a materially lower room rate but without the stacked multi-department Five-Star audit that makes Sea Island the safer booking.

4. The Spa at Pelican Hill

Pelican Hill ranks fourth because it carries AAA Five Diamond standing and pairs it with an ocean bluff above Newport Coast, at $700–$1,300 per night for bungalows. The Italian-villa design produces a genuinely serene Mediterranean-inspired treatment environment, and guests draw on the resort's ocean-view amenities including the Coliseum Pool. Setting here does work no treatment menu replicates.

This is for couples wanting Southern California coastline with an independently audited rating attached. It trades away spa square footage — Pelican Hill does not compete on scale with The Broadmoor above — and bungalow rates push past what a mountain property charges for comparable rooms. Compared with Montage Laguna Beach further down, Pelican Hill offers the stronger rating; Montage offers oceanview treatment rooms on its bluff.

5. The Spa at Montage Laguna Beach

Spa Montage ranks fifth for its 20,000-square-foot facility on a coastal bluff over the Pacific, with oceanview treatment rooms, a mosaic-tile pool, and a wide menu inside a Forbes-rated resort. Rooms run $800–$1,400 per night. Dozens of art galleries and a sandy cove sit within walking distance of the treatment rooms, which makes the non-spa half of the itinerary fill itself without a car.

This fits travelers who want the spa anchored to a walkable town rather than an isolated resort campus. It trades away golf — there is no championship course on property — and the nightly rate sits above Pelican Hill's floor. Against Pelican Hill above, Montage wins on oceanview treatment rooms and walkability but lacks the AAA Five Diamond credential.

6. Canyon Ranch Lenox

Canyon Ranch Lenox ranks sixth as the East Coast's structured wellness reset, running $900–$1,500 per night per person all-inclusive on a historic Berkshires mansion estate. The rate bundles an extensive spa menu with fitness classes, integrative health consultations, and outdoor activities. The per-person qualifier is decisive: for two travelers, a $1,200 headline effectively doubles and can exceed a $2,000 Mii amo night for the same pair.

This is built for solo travelers on a program-driven reset within driving distance of the Northeast corridor. It trades away dramatic landscape and couple economics, and its integrative health consultations are wellness services, not medical care. Against Mii amo at the top, Lenox offers a comparable all-inclusive structure but prices per person rather than per room.

7. The Phoenician Spa

The Phoenician ranks seventh on a rebuilt 22,000-square-foot Scottsdale spa completed during the resort's major renovation, set against Camelback Mountain, at $500–$900 per night. The rebuild added a rooftop pool and lounge with mountain views plus a meditation atrium. As a Marriott Luxury Collection property, it is the only pick on this list that folds into a Bonvoy points-friendly stay.

This suits desert travelers who want recent construction and a points redemption path rather than a heritage property. It trades away summer usability — Scottsdale is punishing in midsummer heat, which is precisely why rates soften in July. Compared with Mii amo, The Phoenician is the à la carte desert option at roughly a third the nightly rate, without the bundled journey structure.

8. The Greenbrier Spa

The Greenbrier ranks eighth on heritage: a National Historic Landmark in White Sulphur Springs whose mineral-spring tradition runs back more than two centuries, at $400–$800 per night. The menu covers mineral-based and classic treatments inside the grand, color-saturated Dorothy Draper-designed interiors. No other property on this list offers a sulphur-springs lineage of that depth.

This is for travelers who want the historic-springs experience and midweek rates that clear a $500 all-in ceiling. It trades away contemporary facility scale — it does not match The Broadmoor's 43,000 square feet — and, as a historic property cycling through continuous restoration, requires direct confirmation that the spa and pools are open on your dates. Against The Phoenician above, it swaps recent construction for two centuries of provenance.

9. Ojai Valley Inn Spa

Spa Ojai ranks ninth as a Spanish Colonial-style valley retreat near Santa Barbara, at $500–$800 per night, known for its artist cottage program and a deliberately meditative atmosphere. Guests also access the resort's historic golf course and dining. The valley setting delivers quiet that coastal and resort-campus properties on this list cannot match at the same rate.

This fits travelers prioritizing atmosphere and creative programming over facility square footage, and midweek rates can clear a $500 all-in ceiling. It trades away ocean and mountain drama, plus the scale that buys same-week treatment availability at larger spas. Against The Greenbrier above, Ojai offers a milder year-round climate; The Greenbrier offers mineral springs and a lower rate floor.

10. Omni Mount Washington Resort

Omni Mount Washington ranks tenth by price but first on value: a 25,000-square-foot spa — second largest on this list — inside a National Historic Landmark hotel built in 1902, at $300–$500 per night. That is roughly one-sixth the top of this list's range for the second-biggest facility. The 1944 Bretton Woods conference was held here, beneath New England's highest peak, with indoor and outdoor pools and Presidential Range views.

This is the best pick for a first-time spa traveler: book one or two treatments à la carte without committing to a bundled program. It trades away year-round versatility — a February booking is a ski-and-spa trip, not a hiking one. Against Ojai above, it delivers far more square footage per dollar, with Donald Ross golf in summer and Bretton Woods skiing in winter.

How we ranked these

Ten U.S. properties were scored on four weighted variables: facility scale (Broadmoor 43,000 sq ft, Omni Mount Washington 25,000, Phoenician 22,000, Montage 20,000), independently audited third-party rating (Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five Diamond, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast reader awards), setting and its seasonality, and pricing model. Rates were converted to all-in daily figures including treatments, resort fee, parking, and the 18–22% spa gratuity.

Deliberately ignored: unattributed "best of" roundups that disclose no methodology, single-treatment reviews, and headline nightly rates taken at face value. Also set aside were social-media aesthetics and celebrity association, neither of which predicts treatment availability or facility condition. Per-person all-inclusive quotes were not compared against per-room rates, because Canyon Ranch's $900–$1,500 per person doubles for a couple and would otherwise distort every comparison.

What to look for

Two things decide this: the pricing model and whether your travel party wants the same trip. A destination spa bundles treatments, meals, and activities — Mii amo at $1,200–$2,000, Canyon Ranch Lenox at $900–$1,500 per person. A resort spa sells the room and bills treatments à la carte. Two included treatments daily narrows that gap fast; fewer than two, and the resort spa wins outright on cost.

The common mistake is booking the room and assuming the spa follows. At Five-Star properties, signature treatments and Saturday or late-morning slots sell out well before rooms do. Reserve treatments in the same session you confirm lodging. The second mistake is misreading the all-inclusive boundary: bundles cover a set number of services per night, and advanced skin work, integrative consultations, and private instruction usually bill separately.

Related questions

Which of these is best for a first-time spa traveler?

Omni Mount Washington in New Hampshire. At $300–$500 per night with a 25,000-square-foot spa, a newcomer can book one or two treatments à la carte without committing to an expensive bundled program. The surrounding Donald Ross golf, Bretton Woods skiing, and Presidential Range hiking fill the rest of the trip without further spa spend.

How far ahead should I book for 2027?

Treat three to six months as standard for peak dates, and longer for Mii amo's fixed-length journeys and holiday weeks. Rooms open before spa schedules at some resorts, so set a reminder to reserve treatments the day the spa calendar opens rather than waiting until arrival, when the best slots are gone.

Are destination spas worth the higher nightly rate?

They can be, if you use the bundle. Two included treatments, three meals, and guided activities daily narrows the gap with a resort spa quickly. If you would book fewer than two services a day, a resort spa is almost always cheaper. Confirm whether the rate is quoted per room or per person first.

Which property has the largest spa?

The Spa at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, at 43,000 square feet, is among the largest in the country. Omni Mount Washington follows at 25,000, The Phoenician at 22,000 after its rebuild, and Spa Montage Laguna Beach at 20,000. Scale buys parallel treatment capacity and better same-week availability.

Can I use the spa facilities without booking a treatment?

Policies vary by property. Many resort spas sell a day pass covering pools, thermal areas, and fitness, while some restrict facility access to treatment guests only. Confirm with the specific spa before booking, since this materially changes the value of a non-treatment day and whether a companion can join you at all.

How do I compare a $1,400 all-inclusive night to a $700 resort night?

Convert both to an all-in daily figure. A $1,400 Mii amo night including two treatments, three meals, and a guided hike lands close to a $700 Pelican Hill bungalow once you add two $300 treatments plus breakfast and dinner. Include resort fee, parking, tax, and the automatic spa service charge in both columns.

Which of these resorts work best in winter?

Omni Mount Washington pairs its spa with skiing at adjacent Bretton Woods, and The Broadmoor stays fully operational year-round in Colorado Springs. Sedona, Scottsdale, and the Georgia and California coasts offer mild winter conditions, making the desert and coastal properties strong cold-season picks when northern trails close.

Should a couple with different interests book a destination spa?

Usually no. Program-driven destination spas suit solo travelers and couples who both want the same reset. A party with divergent interests — one wanting four treatments, the other 36 holes — has one person paying full freight for a program they half use. A resort spa lets each traveler buy only what they use.

FAQ

What is the best destination spa in the United States?

Mii amo in Sedona, Arizona, offering all-inclusive 3-, 4-, and 7-night journeys within Enchantment Resort against the red-rock walls of Boynton Canyon. It consistently ranks at the top of Travel + Leisure's destination-spa lists, and its crystal grotto meditation space, casita lodging, and journey-based programming distinguish it from conventional resort spas.

Which U.S. resort has the largest spa?

The Spa at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs is among the largest at 43,000 square feet. Omni Mount Washington (25,000 sq ft), The Phoenician (22,000 sq ft), and Spa Montage Laguna Beach (20,000 sq ft) also offer some of the most extensive spa facilities in the country, with the ancillary thermal and relaxation spaces that scale allows.

Which spa resort offers the best value?

The Omni Mount Washington Resort in New Hampshire, with rooms commonly $300–$500 per night and a 25,000-square-foot spa set within a grand 1902 National Historic Landmark beneath the Presidential Range. That is far below comparable destination-spa rates, and Donald Ross golf and Bretton Woods skiing sit adjacent.

What is the difference between a destination spa and a resort spa?

A destination spa, like Mii amo or Canyon Ranch, builds an all-inclusive, program-driven experience around wellness with bundled treatments, meals, and activities. A resort spa is a treatment facility within a conventional resort, where you book services à la carte alongside a stay that may center on golf, beach, or skiing.

How much should I budget beyond the room rate at a resort spa?

Plan for treatments at menu rate, a service charge typically in the high teens to low twenties as a percentage, plus resort fee, parking, and tax. Four treatments across a three-night stay can add several hundred dollars beyond the quoted nightly room rate, which is why all-in figures beat headline rates.

Does an all-inclusive rate cover unlimited treatments?

No. Bundled rates typically cover a defined number of treatments per night, not unlimited services. Exceeding that allotment bills at menu rate, and specialty services — advanced skin treatments, integrative health consultations, private instruction — frequently sit outside the bundle entirely. Ask which categories are included and how many services per night before booking.

Is Canyon Ranch's rate per room or per person?

Per person. Canyon Ranch Lenox runs roughly $900–$1,500 per night per person all-inclusive, which effectively doubles for a couple and can push a $1,200 headline past a $2,000 Mii amo night for two. Always confirm the per-room versus per-person qualifier before comparing any destination-spa rate.

How do third-party ratings help choose between similar properties?

Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five Diamond, and the Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast reader lists separate genuinely elite properties from well-marketed ones. Sea Island holds multiple Forbes Five-Star ratings across hotels, spa, and dining simultaneously; Pelican Hill carries AAA Five Diamond. When candidates look similar on paper, the independently audited one is safer.

Should I worry about renovations at these historic properties?

Yes. The Phoenician's spa was rebuilt during the resort renovation and Mii amo completed a major expansion, while historic properties like The Greenbrier and Omni Mount Washington cycle through restoration continuously. Confirm directly with the property that the spa, pools, and any specific facility you are booking for are open on your dates.

Are spa wellness consultations a substitute for medical care?

No. These are hospitality properties, not clinics. Canyon Ranch's integrative health consultations and similar offerings are wellness services. Anyone with a medical condition, pregnancy, recent surgery, or a relevant medication should clear specific treatments — heat therapies, deep tissue, body wraps — with their own physician and disclose them on the spa intake form.

Sources

• https://www.travelandleisure.com/worlds-best
• https://www.forbestravelguide.com/award-winners
• https://www.cntraveler.com/readers-choice-awards
• https://www.miiamo.com/
• https://www.seaisland.com/
• https://www.broadmoor.com/
• https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/bretton-woods-mount-washington
• https://www.thephoenician.com/
• https://www.greenbrier.com/
• https://www.canyonranch.com/lenox/

Related on PULSE

• [More spa resorts in the united states rankings and buying guides](/knowledge)
• [PULSE Tools and calculators](/tools)
• [Everything on PULSE RevOps](/)