Top 8 Scottsdale Spas That Melt Away Stress on Vacation
If an ideal vacation day doesn’t include playing the fairways or you simply need to relax, then take time to pamper yourself in Scottsdale, one of the top-rated spa destinations in the U.S. With several award-winning options and a serene desert setting, Scottsdale calms vacationers year-round. Find rejuvenating facials, holistic massages and meditation rooms, and embrace pampering from these top Scottsdale spas.
Top 8 Scottsdale Spas for Relaxation and Comfort
Experience Sanctuary
A personal sanctuary awaits at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Spa. This zen retreat has ranked as a four-star spa four consecutive years by Forbes Travel and in the top five hotel spas, continental U.S. in Travel and Leisure’s World’s Best lists.
With those accolades, it is easy to love the Sanctuary. Treatments include skin care, massage, aquatic massage and specialized options. For a different spa experience, try an Asian-inspired treatment like tok sen, which blends the fluidity of Thai massage with vibration therapy.
A Hidden Oasis
Experience charm and grace at the AAA Five Diamond Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Well and Being Spa. Inspired by a hidden oasis deep in the Grand Canyon, the spa’s design draws from nature’s primary elements: air, water, earth, wood and fire. These essential elements — combined with innovative treatments designed to inspire and rejuvenate — guide visitors as they find inner energy.
Amenities include a steam room, eucalyptus inhalation room, Swedish dry sauna, hot therapeutic whirlpool, cold plunge pool and Swiss shower. In addition, visitors can book massages, body treatments, facials and learn about best wellness practices.
Try Organic Treatments
Scott’s Jurlique Spa is the go-to place for an organic experience. Using only herbs grown from their farms located in south Australia, the spa offers an array of tension and stress-dissolving services, such as The Royal Element – a two-hour full body experience.
Rest easier knowing body treatment products are free from animal testing, hypo-allergenic, pH balanced, and biodegradable and environmentally friendly. Popular services include massage, body treatments, facials, and manicures and pedicures.
Feel the Tranquility
Find intimacy and tranquility at Alvadora Spa at Royal Palms Resort, distinguished among Phoenix-Scottsdale spas with accolades from USA Today. The spa includes specialized treatments, fitness center, eucalyptus steam room, relaxation room, outdoor spa hot tub, access to resort pool and hot tub, and a spa boutique.
Indulge the senses with Quattro de Palma massage, a one-of-a-kind massage that synchronizes two therapists working together to create soothing, rhythmic movements that leave the body refreshed and energized. For more options, try the deep cleansing facial, salt glow wrap or Mediterranean nail treatment.
Revive the Soul
Spa at the Boulders ranks among the top Scottsdale spas for refreshing therapies and desert environment. While visiting, guests detox in steam rooms and saunas, meditate in a labyrinth, or recline alongside the heated swimming pool. With a focus on renewing the soul, the spa offers facials, wraps, massage and acupuncture.
Additionally, aromatic scents fill the spa, and customers may choose their own oil to enhance the experience. Top massage options range from the Watsu to Lotus Blossoming Chakra, both rejuvenating the body and melt away stress.
Enjoy Luxury
The Spa at Four Seasons Scottsdale at Troon North also offers a luxurious spa experience. With their customized Aroma Design Bar, visitors work with their own dedicated Alchemista. Explore aromatherapy combinations, and create a custom body butter or polish enhanced with essential oils. Once created, indulge in the spa treatment as massage therapists utilize handmade products.
For more traditional services, try signature treatments, private in-casita massages, body therapy, facials and nighttime options. The Dream Weaver and Nighttime Repair treatments suit those after a long day of playing outdoors.
Immerse in Culture
The open-air Spa at Talking Stick Resort was voted one of the 10 best spas in Scottsdale by USA Today. If that’s not reason enough to visit, their luxurious services treat guests to a difference experience. Each treatment celebrates the heritage and traditions of Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
Visitors enjoy treatments inspired by products made with culturally significant ingredients, all promoting wellness and restoration. Popular treatments include facials, salon and nail services, and specialty treatments. For a serene massage, try River Walk, which includes warm stones from Arizona’s rivers and oils to relieve tension and stress. Another favorite is Desert Lavender with stress-relieving oils and raw Pima cotton body strokes.
Boost Wellness
This indoor-outdoor spa focuses on a holistic approach to help guests relax and unwind. Spa Avania has been named a top 100 spa in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler Readers Poll.
Special services include mineral water therapy and Himalayan Salt Room, which boosts the immune system, promotes clear skin, and enhances breathing and overall wellness. Spa Avania also offers full body treatments, facials, and nail and hair care. Massages range from hot stone, deep tissue and Thai.
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