LeVar Thomas
If you do Miami, Florida the way we do it, then you are going to need some healing. We walk everywhere, dance everywhere, then drive everywhere; then we do it all again. Miami’s atmosphere is electric and it inspires you to do lots of things. If you want to pamper yourself, or recover from your busy time there, we have the Top 5 Best Spas In Miami to bring you back to your center.
First up is mySpa at the Intercontinental Miami Hotel. This boutique spa offers attentive therapists that help you decide what the best overall treatment is for you, and your wallet. Standard, couples, and in-room massage treatments are available with enhancements like hot stones, paraffin wax, scalp care, and facial treatments. There is a Beauty Bar, an onsite fitness studio, and men and women’s relaxation lounges with healthy drinks and snacks. For those who come to Miami to play hard, we recommend the Urban Warrior to soothe away the pains and the strains that exploring the Magic City might bring. Fifty minute massages start at $140.
On our list next is The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Miami. The Mandarin Oriental is known for exotic luxury, and their spa’s massages transport you to a far away beautiful place. The 5 Star Spa at Mandarin Oriental Miami offers spa treatments that are in line with ancient massage techniques from Chinese, Ayurvedic, European, Balinese and Thai cultures. The immaculate facility sports 11 spa treatment rooms with private showers, anti-aging treatments, mani-pedi, separate male and female sauna and steam rooms, cardio equipment, and yoga classes. Sixty minute massages start at $185. The $525 Oriental Harmony Massage would be an extravagant treat in which two therapists bring about a harmony of senses!
BodySense Holistic Spa & Wellness Center is a self-contained paradise. The staff there make you feel relaxed as soon as you walk in, and they use holistic treatments to bring you into a feeling of balance and well-being. Not only does BodySense treat you on the spot, but they teach you tips that can keep you feeling well and balanced. Aside from excellent massages, there are therapist to administer cryotherapy, vitamin therapy, pain management, detoxification, skin care and acupuncture. With on the spot healing, BodySense provides health coaching, and also consultation for parents. Hour long massages start at $105, but the lasting healing they give is priceless.
Lapis Spa at Miami’s Fontainebleau is a premiere Spa that simply everyone loves; even Martha Stewart. The spa features life changing facials, and body wraps, but the spa itself is just amazing. It features a hammam modeled after those in Morocco, eucalyptus steam rooms, marble lounge benches, and mineral pools. If standard massages have become common for you, Lapis’ one-of-a-kind treatments will help you fall in love again. Their unique massages can be an antidote to jet lag, give you deep muscle relief, exfoliate the body, and/or detox your body. We recommend you try Hot Rocks to sooth your tired muscles and enjoy deep relaxation. Treatments start at $155 for 50 minutes.
Our last pick is not least by any means. Award-winning Aveda Spa at The Palms Hotel is highly rated by locals and visitors to Miami. This South Beach spa cares for guests with Ayurvedic Holistic therapy and personalized care. Facilities include indoor and outdoor areas with a hair and nail salon, relaxation room, steam room, a couples’ suite, and hydrotherapy room. There are 5 secluded treatment rooms, as well as outdoor Spa & Tiki cabanas. Go for a Journey’s treatment that include massages, Bento lunches, mani-pedis, and other treats, depending on your choice of treatments. Local spa guests can also access fitness room, pool and beach areas. Aveda Spa treatments start at just $30 for a chair massage so there is something for everyone.
This concludes our Top 5 Spas in Miami list. So how did we do? Did we miss your favorite spa? Let us know in the comments about your favorite spa in Miami, and what you like about it.
