July 24, 2024
Lifestyle, Guides,
Looking for an escape from the bustle of the city? There’s no better way to prioritize your inner sanctuary than a spa day or wellness retreat, allowing you to rejuvenate and unwind at a location dedicated to meeting your needs.
When you're feeling tight, head to one of our favorite massage spots in the city and let your cares (and knots) melt away.
See also: The 7 Best Hotels in Austin
Lake Austin Spa
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1705 S Quinlan Park Rd., 512-372-7300 / Website
Nestled in a secluded spot along the Lake Austin shore, this all-inclusive award-winning spa resort will allow you a day of relaxation and bliss just outside the city. With treatments ranging from facials and massages to body enhancements, one of its main attractions is The Lab. This skin and body sanctuary combines physiotherapy techniques with facial “workouts” to improve skin elasticity, stimulate collagen and boost circulation.
Viva Day Spa
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With four locations across Austin and Round Rock, there’s a reason that Viva Day Spa was voted Best Spa in Austin by The Austin Chronicle. Viva offers an extensive menu of spa and med spa treatments to rejuvenate and treat your physical and mental well-being and it is the perfect spot to explore to make this your summer of self-care.
The Desert Canary
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4130 Spicewood Springs Rd Suite 222, 512-939-6960 / Website
The Desert Canary is dedicated to awakening your “innate healing responses,” offering a zen environment for you to explore acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine treatments. Choose from a wide variety of ancillary healing treatments, cupping, and body and energy work to aid your inner self. Reviewers rave about spa as their “home away from home,” leaving them energized and rejuvenated by the end of the session.
Fairmont Spa
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101 Red River St f6, 512-524-4600 / Website
Fairmont Spa promises a “haven of tranquility” amid the city's bustle. With nine treatment rooms, VIP couples suites and solariums equipped with soaking pools and heat saunas, this naturally sourced spa will meet all your relaxation needs. Reviewers praise the spa hotel for its welcoming environment, top-notch amenities and stunning views of the urban Austin landscape. Don’t miss out!
Omni Barton Creek Spa
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8212 Barton Club Dr., 512-306-5813 / Website
Omni Barton Creek Spa and Resort is more than just a hotel. Featuring a 13,000-square-foot sanctuary dubbed the Mokara Spa, prioritize your well-being through a meditative retreat and rejuvenating massage therapy. Take a dip in the rooftop pool, unwind in the sauna or indoor heated whirlpool pool or treat yourself to hair or nail salon services; the menu of amenities is perfect for anyone looking for a break from the bustle of city life.
Maybe you're more in the mood for a full-on staycation. Check our list of the best hotels in Austin.
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