A relaxing spa trip is the perfect way to decompress and revitalize the mind, body, and spirit. New York City and its surrounding areas offer a variety of upscale spa options providing a wealth of amenities and services including, massages, facials, bodywork treatments, manicures and pedicures.
The Crystal Springs Resort
The Crystal Springs Resort has not one, but two, award-winning spas, and is a convenient place to go for rest and relaxation from New York City. Their Spa and Stay packages include access to the Reflections Spa at Grand Cascades Lodge or the Elements Spa at Minerals Hotel. Both spas have been inspired by the local environment and use natural elements like grape seed extract and mineral-infused lotions in their treatments and services. Both are equally luxurious and promise guests a day of pampering they won’t soon forget.
The Crystal Springs Resort, 1 Stonehill Drive, Vernon Township, NJ, Phone: 855-977-6473
The Lodge at Woodloch
Escape from the stresses of day-to-day life at The Lodge at Woodloch. This adult-only destination spa resort offers several packages which include luxury accommodations, gourmet meals, and the services of a spa concierge. The concierge can help each guest customize their stay with a personal program catered to their individual needs and desires. In addition to a full range of spa and salon services, The Lodge at Woodloch hosts fitness classes and lectures designed to promote mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Guests are invited to use the resort’s whirlpools, steam rooms, and saunas, as well as their state-of-the-art cardio and weight facility.
The Lodge at Woodloch, 109 River Birch Lane, Hawley, PA, Phone: 800-966-3562
Emerson Resort & Spa
Emerson Resort & Spa is an independently owned and operated spa a mere two-hour drive from New York City. Its signature treatments and therapies incorporate the latest techniques in health and wellness. Individuals and couples can choose from select packages or á la carte services for a day of pampering and relaxation. Guests who don’t have a full day to devote to personal care can still benefit from one of Emerson’s shorter spa sessions like a 30-minute back, neck, and shoulder massage, or an express facial that cleanses, moisturizes and exfoliates the skin. Other spa amenities include a steam room, sauna, fitness center, and pool.
Emerson Resort & Spa, 5340 NY-28, Mt Tremper, NY, Phone: 845-688-2828
Bear Mountain Spa
Bear Mountain Spa is a full-service facility in a historic inn. Not your everyday spa, they offer creative treatments for men, women, and children. Guys will enjoy the spa’s beer-themed package or a Men’s Fitness Facial. Athletes will benefit from the physiotherapeutic properties of the Runner’s/Biker’s/Hiker’s massage. Mothers-to-be are treated by trained pregnancy technicians. Kids will love feeling like a grown-up as they get a mani-pedi while sitting in the spa’s comfortable salon chairs. With something for everyone, the Bear Mountain Spa is sure to become a family favorite for rest and relaxation.
The Spa at Bear Mountain, 3020 Seven Lakes Drive, Bear Mountain, NY, Phone: 845-233-2152
Dewa Spa at Menla
The colorfully decorated Dewa Spa at Menla, the Dalai Lama’s North American cultural center, offers a range of Eastern and Western treatments designed to help visitors renew their focus and refresh their energy. Herbal baths, sound therapy, and customized facials are some of the many selections from which guests can choose when they make an appointment at Dewa Spa. Dewa is a distinctive healing center where ancient practices are combined with modern techniques to help its clients achieve balance through the use of Tibetan-inspired therapies, detox rituals, and even holistic psychology sessions. The 4,000-foot facility also houses steam rooms, saunas, soaking tubs, and an outdoor pool.
Dewa Spa at Menla, 375 Pantherkill Road, Phoenicia, NY, Phone: 845-688-6897
The Spa at Mount Airy
Mount Airy Casino and Resort has a spa and salon open seven days a week and staffed by a team of professionals who can do everything from paint your nails to heal your chakra. Some of their unique services include a spa package for golfers, tattoo coverage, monthly membership in the Bodyworks Wellness program, and a skin treatment for guests with rosacea. Before or after a spa appointment at The Spa at Mount Airy, guests can work out in the fitness center or relax by the indoor pool. Their signature boutique is stocked with skincare and hair care products, and gift certificates are available for spa services.
The Spa at Mount Airy, 312 Woodland Road, Mt Pocono, PA, Phone: 570-243-5230
The French Manor Inn and Spa
The French Manor Inn and Spa is a boutique bed and breakfast in the Poconos that offers day spa appointments and getaway spa packages. Perfect for a romantic New York weekend or a girls’ night out, rooms and suites are available with soaking tubs to soak your sore muscles and wash away your stress.
The packages come with credit that can be used to book any of the services at Le Spa Forêt, the inn’s onsite spa. From relaxing massages to soothing skin care treatments, individuals, couples, and groups are sure to find something on the menu that will refresh and rejuvenate them.
The French Manor Inn and Spa, 50 Huntington Drive, Newfoundland, PA, Phone: 570-676-3244
Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa
Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa offers luxury accommodations, incredible dining and world class day spa services in a tranquil setting on a 75-acre country estate in the Hudson River Valley.
Guests can enjoy signature massages with aromatherapy add-ons, therapeutic body scrubs and wraps, specialized manicures and pedicures, and plant-based facials accompanied by a farm-to-table lunch and a glass of wine or refreshing drink from the juice bar. Stay for a yoga class, a session in the solar-powered dry sauna, or a dip in the pool heated with geothermal energy. Gift cards and special offers are available.
Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa , 220 N Road, Milton, NY, Phone: 845-795-1310
Mayflower Inn and Spa
A luxury destination spa on a sprawling estate in New England, the Mayflower Inn and Spa is only two hours away from downtown Manhattan. Guests can have wellness programs personalized to their individual needs or book á la carte spa treatments during their stay. Couples will enjoy the romantic atmosphere of the inn combined with access to the services on the spa’s Shared Experiences menu. Side-by-side massages, couples’ meditation, and a private yoga session for two are some of the many options for couples who want to spend time together away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Grace Mayflower Inn and Spa, 118 Woodbury Road, Route 47, Washington, CT, Phone: 860-868-9466
Honor’s Haven Resort & Spa
Guests of the Honor’s Haven Resort & Spa receive complimentary access to the spa facilities including wet and dry saunas, the hot tub, and the swimming pool that overlooks the resort’s private lake. In addition to signature facials, relaxing massages, and aromatherapy sessions, the spa’s professional staff offers yoga and tai chi classes as part of their wellness program at the EarthMind Wellness Center. EarthMind is the resort’s onsite holistic wellness center specializing in individual wellness and group retreats. Scheduled group classes and private healing consultations will put visitors in a Zen state during their stay at this peaceful retreat in the Hudson Valley.
Honor’s Haven Resort & Spa, 1195 Arrowhead Road, Ellenville, NY, Phone: 845-210-1600
Spa Kalahari and Salon
Spa Kalahari and Salon is open daily and offers services and treatments for the entire family. Try a prenatal massage for soon-to-be moms, a Manly Man Manicure for dad, or a makeup lesson for tweens and teens. Guests over 18 can relax in the Hydro Escape area before and after their spa session. Spa credit is included in the Couples’ Romantic Retreat package and can be used toward treatments like the Kalahari Spa for Two experience. The trained staff treats guests with African and Western techniques and uses their own line of handmade products during the pampering process.
Spa Kalahari and Salon, 250 Kalahari Blvd, Pocono Manor, PA 18349
Mohonk Mountain House
Guests of Mohonk Mountain House are treated like royalty at the resort’s spa located 90 miles north of New York City in New Paltz. Farm-to-table cuisine and restorative services at the award-winning Hudson Valley Spa and Wellness center are sure to leave guests feeling healthier and more relaxed than when they arrive. Mindfulness and wellness programs are created and led by expert staff. Unique opportunities like forest bathing and guided nature experiences are ones you won’t soon forget. Daily yoga and fitness classes are available as well as traditional spa services and treatments for daytime guests and overnight visitors.
Mohonk Mountain House, 1000 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz, NY, Phone: 855-883-3798
The Peninsula Spa New York
An oasis of calm in midtown Manhattan, The Peninsula Spa New York has a well-deserved 5-star rating. Ten spacious treatment rooms, a pair of relaxation lounges, and an Asian tea lounge with a selection of organic tea are just some of the exclusive facilities available at this prestigious spa. Hotel guests or visitors with appointments for spa services also enjoy complimentary access to the pool and sun terrace, the fitness center, and daily group classes. Spa guests can choose from an indulgent list of services that includes innovative aromatherapy sessions, therapeutic massages, and detoxifying body scrubs.
The Peninsula Spa New York, 700 5th Avenue, New York, NY, Phone: 212-903-3910
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, New York
Ancient traditions are incorporated into treatments and services that address the needs of modern clients at The Spa at Mandarin Oriental. Guests can tailor their experience by making selections from the extensive list of services offered at The Spa, including a Jet Lag Cure for long-distance travelers, a Digital Wellness Escape that eases the tension experienced from staring at a screen all day, and eco-friendly facials that reduce the fine lines and wrinkles caused by everyday stress. Advanced bookings are strongly recommended.
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, 80 Columbus Circle, New York, NY, Phone: 212-805-8880
Juvenex Spa
This luxury spa in the heart of Manhattan is open round the clock, so you never need to wait to de-stress. Juvenex Spa offers services tailored to the needs of individuals, couples, and groups. Massages, facials, and body scrubs are inspired by international therapies and products from across the globe are used by the attentive staff at the spa. Specialty treatments and salon services can be booked on an á la carte basis or as part of a package. Gift cards are available on the spa’s website and services can be booked online up to 24 hours before your desired time.
Juvenex Spa, 25 W 32nd Street, New York, NY, Phone: 646-733-1330
