The best wellness resorts in the U.S. to spend your PTO on this year - with spas, pools, saunas, and more
Everyone deserves a break. What better way is there to use your hard-earned PTO than by checking into a wellness retreat where relaxation is the main event?
Whether you need a spa to relax in, or a secluded private beach to laze the day away, there's a wellness hotel option for every kind of traveler.
Below, we've rounded up the best wellness-focused stays across the U.S., spotlighting exactly what makes each one worth the trip.
Best wellness resorts
Lake Austin Spa Resort
This adults-only resort offers private balconies with stunning views of Lake Austin or the surrounding gardens.
The hotel leads to a secluded private beach, and the full-service spa is always on hand when you're in need of a massage.
The property also offers live music, cooking classes, workout classes, and much more — depending on what kind of wellness activity you're looking for.
There are even outdoor and indoor swimming pools, and a games room to relax and enjoy in.
$1,200+/night Shop
YO1 Longevity & Health Resorts, Catskills
The Catskills is my favorite place for an escape as a New York local, and this stunning 1,300-acre property is quite literally surrounded by lakes and forests.
Whether it's yoga, Ayurvedic treatments, or other holistic treatments you're looking for, this resort has it all.
There's also an indoor pool, organic restaurant on site, and juice bar.
The resort offers various programs too, including a detox program, pain relief program, anxiety management program, and more. You can easily add these on to your luxury getaway for the full relaxation experience.
$400+/night Shop
Carillon Miami Wellness Resort
Another beautiful property with a private beach, the Carillon Miami has a full-service spa that offers all sorts of body rituals — including neuromuscular therapy.
There are four vast pools and four hot tubs to relax in on property, and both a cycling and walking trail to fully zone out with. Plus, there's even a rock climbing wall on site.
The hotel also offers hydrotherapy and thermal therapy treatments, plus a wide variety of both beauty and skincare treatments, allowing you to build your wellness retreat as you please.
For those who want something really private, the property also offers touchless treatments including a wave massage machine and Himalayan salt chamber.
$490+/night Shop
Woodstock Inn & Resort
This property was highly rated on Booking.com for its comfortable beds — so if you've been struggling to sleep, this is the wellness getaway for you.
There is, of course, a spa on site, but each room also comes with a delectable, cozy bathroom full of organic bath products. Relax, drink a glass of wine, and simmer away in your private bathtub.
My favorite part is there's a library on site as well as a retro-fitted game room featuring a pool table, pinball, and various board games.
You can also choose to take part in activities like golf, fly fishing, bird watching, and more — especially if your way to relaxation is spending time outdoors.
$500+/night Shop
CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa
If you need a wellness getaway focused on classes, this is it.
You can choose from over 10 complimentary classes daily, including pilates, yoga, meditation, and more.
The spa offers various aqua therapies too, including therapy pools, cold plunges, saunas, and more.
The one and only KLAFS SANARIUM will let you experience five different climates in just one sauna — yes, really. And, you can finally relax with a deep tissue massage once you're done.
Leave feeling energized and rejuvenated — it's an experience sure not to disappoint.
$280+/night Shop
Nemacolin
This 2,000-acre property in Farmington, Pennsylvania, is one of the largest on our list.
It has four swimming pools, six restaurants, a spa, fitness center, and tennis courts on site. There are multiple different rooms available too, depending on your budget and size of family.
At The Peak, you can indulge in hot tubs, ziplining, music performances, and more. They also have lounge chairs and cabanas to spend the day at.
The property also offers golf courses, jeep off-roading, wildlife adventures, and more.
Plus, the spa offers a holistic healing center where you can create a wellness plan based on your body's needs.
$800+/night Shop
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