Your body is the most important asset you have, and it’s worth it to take care of it whenever you can — especially if you regularly subject it to Colorado’s very physically strenuous pastimes.
Luckily, the Mile High City is very much of the “work hard, play hard” mindset, and it has numerous unique spas that provide the perfect venue for self-care. This list of the best spas in Denver includes everything from luxurious four-star experiences to indoor gardens to yes — even craft beer (this is Colorado, after all).
Best Spas in Denver for a Unique Experience
5 Star Salt Caves Wellness Center
722 S. Pearl St., Denver, Colorado, 80209
- Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday
- Cost: From $45 for salt therapy to $150 for an 80-minute massage
- Treatment options: Salt therapy, massages, foot baths, and infrared sauna
- Reservations: Available online
With a menu full of massages, infrared sauna treatments, and foot baths, 5 Star Salt Caves Wellness Center has everything you’d expect from a spa. It’s the unique, manufactured Himalayan salt cave (which is said to improve respiratory function and boost relaxation) that makes it one of the best day spas in Denver. Cozy up in the salt cave’s lounge chairs, snag a blanket, and close your eyes while listening to relaxing music in a space that’s fairly close to downtown Denver but feels like it’s a world away.
Lake Steam Baths
3540 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, Colorado, 80204
- Hours: Men’s days on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays; Ladies’ days on Mondays from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., 2:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays, and 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursdays
- Cost: From $35 for a reflexology treatment to $120 for a 105-minute hot stone massage
- Treatment options: Steam baths and sauna, hydrotherapy, exfoliating scrubs, reflexology, and massage therapy
- Reservations: Available online
This iconic building along West Colfax Avenue has been a Denver mainstay since 1927. The reason why? A relaxing spa day never goes out of style. This is also an old-school experience: Since this is technically a nude Russian spa, it’s open for men and women on alternating days (if modest is more your style, swimsuits are absolutely allowed). When you arrive, you can relax in the famous steam baths, warm up in the sauna, indulge in a hot stone massage, and wash away all of life’s blemishes with an exfoliating scrub.
Oakwell Beer Spa
3004 N Downing St., Denver, Colorado, 80205
- Hours: From a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday through Sunday
- Cost: $200 to $450
- Treatment options: Beer bath hydrotherapy, infrared sauna, and zero gravity massages
- Reservations: Available online
Denver and craft beer are pretty much synonymous, so it makes sense why Colorado’s favorite beverage has made its way into the spa game. Beyond the gimmick, there’s a reason why 5280 Magazine ranked Oakwell Beer Spa as one of the best spas in Denver. The experience starts with a cold beer courtesy of the taps in the lobby area. From there, visitors get 90 minutes in the therapy rooms, where they can soak in a “beer bath” filled with hops, barley, and herbs aimed at maximizing relaxation and healthier hair and skin. These rooms are also equipped with infrared saunas and wooden showers — and don’t worry, the spa’s team will keep bringing you more beer to sip on if you ask.
Best Spas in Denver
The Spa at the Brown Palace
321 17th St., Denver, Colorado, 80202
- Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday through Saturday
- Cost: Prices range from $35 for an express manicure to $450 for a couple’s massage
- Treatment options: Massages, facials, nail services, hair care, couples massages, and more
- Reservations: Available online
The Spa at the Brown Palace isn’t just one of the best day spas in Denver — it might be one of the top places to relax in the entire state. The spa at this historic Colorado landmark is tailored for the state’s unique climate and lifestyle — and even draws water from the Brown Palace’s artesian well 750 feet beneath the streets of Denver. Head into one of the six private treatment rooms and indulge in everything from a Swedish massage to a pore-perfecting facial. Once it’s all over, be sure to stop in the lobby for an afternoon tea — you earned it.
Eden Spa
94 W. 11th Ave., Denver, Colorado, 80204
- Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday
- Cost: Prices range from $119 for a facial to $349 for an all-day spa package
- Treatment options: Massages, facials, body wraps, and polish
- Reservations: Available online
With a wide variety of treatment options and tranquil indoor garden vibes, it makes sense why Eden has been considered one of the best places to relax in the Mile High City for more than 20 years. It has been recognized as one of the best spas in Denver by 5280 Magazine three times, with visitors raving about the three-hour total tranquility package (it comes with a custom massage, raindrop wrap, and salt scrub) and hot stone couples massage. But honestly, no matter what you choose, you’ll leave feeling much, much better than you did when you arrived.
Elixir Mind Body Massage
1518 Wazee St., Suite A, Denver, Colorado, 80202
- Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday
- Cost: From $69 for a chair massage to $458 for a romantic couples massage
- Treatment options: Massages, cold plunges, and saunas
- Reservations: Available online
This downtown Denver spa prides itself on providing custom massages that help virtually everybody, from office workers who spend all day hunched over the computer screen to athletes working to rehabilitate before their next marathon. Try everything from a special CBD massage that’s aimed at ultimate relaxation to an infinity chair massage if you’re pressed for time or cash. Since contrast therapy is currently all the rage, also spend some time in one of the infrared massages before taking a dip into one of the cold plunges.
The Four Seasons Denver Spa
1111 14th St., Denver, Colorado, 80202
- Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday through Sunday
- Cost: From $55 for an on-the-go manicure to $350 for specialized massage treatments
- Treatment options: Massages, body scrubs, Emsculpt body shaping, facials, manicures and pedicures, and couples treatments
- Reservations: Available online
Everything about this tranquil spa in the heart of one of downtown Denver’s ritziest hotels screams luxury — so it makes sense why it’s unanimously considered one of the best spas in Denver. Slip into a very cozy robe and treat yourself to soothing hot stone massages, contouring facials, and body scrubs. If you want to leave both looking and feeling better, be sure to try one of the Emsculpt body shaping procedures, which promises to tone and shape your physique.
The Oxford Club, Spa & Salon at the Oxford Hotel
1600 17th St., Denver, Colorado, 80202
- Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday
- Cost: From $95 for a basic facial to $370 for full-body treatments
- Treatment options: Massages, reflexology, body wraps, and facials
- Reservations: Available online
In addition to having one of the coolest bars in Denver, the Oxford Hotel also happens to have one of the best day spas. Be sure to try the herb poultice massage, during which steamed fragrant linen bundles filled with salt crystals and lavender buds are used to warm you up while the therapist performs a Thai rhythmic massage. (A bonus: You get to take the poultices home at the end!). Other treatments include reflexology, customized bath experiences, deluxe facials, and more.
Woodhouse Spa
941 E. 17th Ave., Denver, Colorado, 80218
- Hours: Every day from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Cost: From $65 for a nail treatment to $310 for a 100-minute spa package
- Treatment options: Massage therapy, body treatments, facials, rituals, manicures and pedicures, and waxing
- Reservations: Available online
This unique spa experience starts with its location: downtown Denver’s Woodhouse Spa is located inside a meticulously preserved Victorian home, with a comfortable wooden interior that evokes the sophistication and coziness of the Mile High City’s past. Once you’re inside, put on your robe, slip into a pair of sandals, snag a mimosa (multiple other beverages are available, too), and find your spot in one of the 10 spa rooms. When you arrive, try everything from the new glacial skin treatments to the relaxing massages to one of the spa’s unique meditative rituals. This is the perfect place to bring a friend since there are multiple options for group treatments.
Best Spas in the Denver Area
Ethereal Day Spa
5801 S. Quebec St. #150, Greenwood Village, Colorado, 80111
- Hours: 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays
- Cost: From $130 for basic massages to $465 for an all-day experience
- Treatment options: Massages, waxing, injectables, laser treatments, acupuncture, waxing, hair care, and men’s specific spa treatments
- Reservations: Available online
This day spa in south Denver is all about encouraging you to invest in you. It has an entire menu full of all-day spa experiences that encompass everything from luxury Russian banyas and pedicures to classic facials and more. And even though spas might seemingly cater more to women, Ethereal Day Spa has a host of treatments for men, including gentlemen’s massages, skin care, and pedicures.
Five Wellbeing Spa
5602 S. Nevada St., Littleton, Colorado, 80120
- Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
- Cost: From $35 for a 30-minute salt therapy session to $299 for a full spa day package
- Treatment options: Massages, facials, salt and sound resonance therapies, and body wraps
- Reservations: Available online
Located in the heart of downtown Littleton, this spot has long been considered one of the best spas in the Denver area. The experience starts with a homey front porch overlooking the town’s idyllic Main Street and continues with massages, body treatments, and facials. If you just need a break, drop in for the spa’s shorter “lounging therapies,” which include salt treatments and sound resonance therapy (they’re affordable, too, coming in at $60 for an hour). No matter what you choose, you’ll leave better equipped to tackle whatever life throws at you.
Glosshouz
8171 S. Chester St., Centennial, Colorado, 80112
- Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
- Cost: Spa day packages range from $299 to $789 for an all-day menu of treatments
- Treatment options: Massage therapy, facials and skincare, nail services, hair care, Botox, body wraps, microblading, spa baths, and more
- Reservations: Available online
Just like the nearby Park Meadows Mall, this facility acts like a one-stop shop for basically every spa treatment you could ever want. Seriously, its menu includes everything from body wrap treatments to laser hair removal to massage therapy, chemical peels, pedicures, and even BOTOX. To really take advantage of all the offerings, be sure to book one of the spa day packages, which includes everything from cocktails to cozy massages and season-specific treatments.
The Pampering Place Day Spa and Gift Boutique
3250 Otis St., Wheat Ridge, Colorado, 80033
- Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Closed Sunday through Tuesday
- Cost: Starting at $55 for basic body treatments to $215 for combination packages
- Treatment options: Massages, Bodycurrent treatments, facials, scrubs, cupping, waxes, saunas and hot tubs
- Reservations: Call or text 303-324-6078
This day spa in West Denver is really all about you, so much so that the owner schedules appointments so that clients never overlap. That means you can truly be pampered and receive customized treatment as you experience everything from relaxing massages to detoxifying foot baths to special pain management services. Be sure to try the rose petal signature facial and Bodicurrent treatment, which is aimed at using electricity to rejuvenate the nervous system.
Red Rocks Spa
1842 S. Parker Rd., Unit 21, Denver, Colorado 80231
- Hours: 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday
- Cost: From $60 for a basic sea salt scrub to $600 for a three-hour premium package for two
- Treatment options: Massages, body scrubs, waxing, facials, hydra peeling, saunas, and cold plunges
- Reservations: Email reservations@redrocksspa.co
This affordable day spa near Denver touts itself as bringing everything from the custom-built saunas in Europe to the bathhouses of Russia and cold plunges of Iceland — all to the Mile High City. That might be why it’s often considered one of the best day spas in the Denver area. Come see for yourself and try everything from the deep tissue massages to the cold plunge pools and private saunas. Be sure to slow down for a minute and take a deep breath in the special relaxation area.
Tallgrass Spa and Salon
997 Upper Bear Creek Rd., Evergreen, Colorado, 80439
- Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday
- Cost: From $55 for an express manicure to $810 for a couples spa escape
- Treatment options: Massages, body scrubs, waxing, facials, manicures and pedicures, wraps, men-specific spa services
- Reservations: Available online
This spa in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains has long been recognized as one of the best spas in the Denver area. It’s not just about the scenic location either: It has plenty of unique treatments that are sure to invoke the ultimate relaxation. Whether you want to increase circulation via cupping (it was very big during the 2016 Olympics), brighten your skin with a gua sha facial, or exfoliate with an eminence sugar scrub, you’re sure to find just what you need at the Tallgrass Spa and Salon.
