It’s just about mid-winter here in Boston and we can all use a break, what better way to perk yourself up than visiting one of the best spas in Boston and beyond? While most of these properties don’t serve iced Dunkin on tap, they do have many other lovely amenities to help release those endorphins.
We’ve divided the list into nearby spas and ones in New England that are a bit out of the city but definitely worth a visit at some point! Make it a point to visit for Galentine’s, Valentine’s, or just because you deserve it!
5 Best spas within 10 miles of Boston
These spas are great if you need a quick reset and don’t have time to venture out of the city. Make them a part of your weekly, monthly, or annual routine anytime you need to refresh and relax. All of the locations listed in this section are in Boston or within a 10-mile radius.
1. The Wellness Floor at One Dalton, Back Bay
Whether you choose the favorite Celestial Black Diamond Antioxidant Facial or soak in the glory of the city skyline at the indoor rooftop lap pool, there is no skimping on luxury inside of this Four Seasons spa. Afterwards, make sure to stop by the après ski brunch running until March for a complete day!
1 Dalton St., Boston
2. Mandarin Oriental, Back Bay
This spa doesn’t need an introduction. The question is not if it’s worth going, but when to go. Located conveniently at the heart of Back Bay inside the 5-star luxury hotel is a Forbes award-winning spa offering superlative signature wellness experiences in an expansive serene space, featuring a crystal steam room, vitality pools, and beautiful bodywork treatments.
776 Boylston St., Boston, MA
3. Sheila Spa, Back Bay
Sheila is the secret weapon in a glass skin routine. This local esthetician and facialist has been at it for decades and her expert knowledge of beauty and skin will dig deep into the root of your skin troubles. Sheila also prides herself on using effective natural products to give you the best of both worlds.
Head to Sheila’s website to reserve your visit4. Indoor Oasis, Newton, MA
Indoor Oasis has two really unique treatments that are “trending” today yet still haven’t quite hit the mainstream market here in Mass.
Halotherapy-an ancient treatment mimicking the healing benefits of salt caverns in which you relax in an individual salt booth where purified salt is broken down into tiny particles and dispersed through the air. Keeping with the salt theme, this destination also offers float therapy– an indoor private flotation tank with more salt than the Dead Sea which enables your mind and body to experience weightlessness in a zero-gravity environment.
383 Elliot Street Suite 200, Newton, MA
5. Encore Boston Harbor, Everett, MA
This 19,000 square-foot spa is hidden inside of the Encore Resort just across Somerville’s Assembly Row. Every inch is ornately decked-out in exquisite European furnishings and the lavish aroma of yuzu and white tea set the stage for a day of calm. They offer an extensive menu of treatments, so you are sure to find exactly what your body craves.
1 Broadway, Everett, MA
5 Best spas in New England
These spas are la crème de la crème in New England. Most of them are nationally and globally acclaimed as not just some of the best spas in Massachusetts or New England, but in the entire country! If you want to escape the city’s overstimulating bustle, treat yourself to a trip to one of these luxury New England spas.
6. PARLR, Framingham, MA(30 mins from Boston)
PARLR is the world’s first salon, spa, portrait, and brand design agency, housed in an unparalleled 13,300 square-foot destination, brought to you by founder of the viral hair-care brand, Sleepy Tie. Rachael Shtifter, created a space where ordinary folks and brands alike can get all of their pampering done in the same space, whether that is a facial, hair styling, or makeup. It’s definitely not your average spa. After you get all glammed up, book yourself a photoshoot and capture the feeling!
1 Watson Pl, Framingham, MA 01701
7. Haven Beauty, Hopkinton, MA (45 mins)
A commuter rail or short drive from Boston is Best of Boston winner, Haven Beauty. The 4-story holistic wellness spa has everything you need in one place for a full day of self-care. Start of in their far-infrared sauna, relax with a massage and organic facial, and finally freshen your locks with their hair and body-safe treatments! It truly is a personal haven.
14 Church St, Hopkinton, MA 01748
8. The Spa at Chatham Bars Inn, Chatham, MA (1 hour 50 mins)
Recently honored as “America’s Best Waterfront Hotel,” it’s no surprise that the resort is also home to an outstanding spa. If you crave a seaside spa, this is the best one you’ll find in all of New England. Swim in the outdoor adult-only heated pool, unwind in the dry sauna, and cap it off all with a custom massage while breathing in fresh ocean air.
297 Shore Rd, Chatham, MA 02633
9. Mayflower Inn Resort and Spa, Washington, CT (3 hours)
This resort is the birthplace of the hit show, Gilmore Girls. Creator, Amy Sherman-Palladino was staying here when the resort and town inspired the idea of the show and sparked her imagination into writing the pilot episode.
If you’ve ever wanted to manifest your Gilmore Girls fantasy and experience a day at the Dragonfly Inn, this is the place to do it. The beautiful resort spa, The Well, surpassed trends and offers all sorts of interesting therapies like IV hydration, a grassroots beauty bar, and signature spa experiences you can’t find anywhere else in New England.
118 Woodbury Rd, Route 47, Washington, CT 06793
10. Miraval Berkshires, Lenox, MA(2 hours)
Up for a 2023 “World’s Best Spa” award from Travel + Leisure, the Miraval Resort and Spa tucked away in the naturesque Berkshires town of Lenox is a must. There is no cell phone usage on the property, so it will literally force you to go off-the-grid. Stay busy with everything from water pilates to beekeeping at this celebrity mainstay.
55 Lee Rd, Lenox, MA 01240