Colorado Spa Guide: The Best Spas in Aurora
Aurora, Colorado. [Photo credit: Visit Aurora]
The third biggest city in Colorado, Aurora is known as the Gateway to the Rockies because of its beautiful natural landscapes, views of the Rocky Mountains, and unparalleled access to outdoor adventures. While other cities like Aspen and Denver tend to steal the spotlight, Aurora is another premier destination with much to offer including diverse culinary options, shopping, special events, and more.
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With its relaxing scenic backdrop, Aurora is the perfect destination for unplugging from big city life thanks to a thriving spa scene. From luxury resort spas to cutting-edge wellness centers, there are a variety of unique places where you can indulge in some much-needed self-care and recharge your battery.
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Below, we’re rounded up the best spas in Aurora for our Colorado Spa Guide. Discover the best flight deals to Colorado when booking your next wellness vacation.
Affordable Massage Company Aurora
2323 South Troy Street, Building 3, Suite 107, Aurora, CO 80014; (720) 675-8987
When you book a service at Affordable Massage Company, you can feel good about supporting a small business. There are a total of eight providers who each specialize in different things and are all licensed massage therapists. This spa exclusively offers massages—no facials or body treatments.
Massages are available in 30, 60, 90, and 120-minute versions. Prices range from $45 to $180. To book an appointment, check the Affordable Massage Company booking page for therapists’ availability.
Elevated Spa
10011 E Iliff Avenue, Aurora, CO 80247; (720) 534-0310
Distinct wellness modalities are available at Elevated Spa such as traditional Chinese and American bodywork, which are tailored to meet guests’ specific needs. They also offer reflexology services, where the massage therapist will use precise techniques to stimulate reflex points on your feet, promoting overall wellness and balance. This treatment reduces stress while helping the body heal.
Elevated Spa also offers $10 add-ons which include a Chinese Detox Foot Bath, which is meant to cleanse and rejuvenate the body. Other add-ons range from CBD lotion and red light therapy to hot stones and aromatherapy.
You can book your appointment at Elevated Spa online or by calling the number above. The spa is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Heads Up Salon and Spa
24301 East Orchard Road, Aurora, CO 80016; (303) 974-6444
Whether you’re looking to receive hair services, a relaxing facial or massage, Heads Up Salon and Spa has everything you’re looking for. They offer a wide range of haircuts performed by four different levels of stylists (rates go up depending on the experience level of the stylist), as well as conditioning treatments including a Kérastase Fusio-Dose, Lanza Ultimate Treatment, and a Surface Scalp Facial.
As far as wellness options go, you can choose from facials and massages. Facial options include a chemical peel as well as Heads Up’s Signature Facial, which is also available in a shorter mini version. If you’re looking for hair removal services, they offer different waxing services for various areas of the body.
Heads Up Salon and Spa is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Book your appointment by calling the number above.
Natura Med Spa & IV Bar
6755 S Cornerstar Way, Unit A, Aurora, CO 80016; (303) 276-2273
Natura Med Spa & IV Bar is a wellness wonderland where you can choose from an array of traditional spa treatments including chemical peels, facials, and hair removal. You can also try one of their cutting-edge IV treatments, which are designed to improve overall well-being by delivering key nutrients and vitamins directly into the bloodstream. You can choose from eight different IV therapy options such as a recovery and wellness IV, a reboot IV, and more.
One of the treatments we recommend trying is the HydraFacial, a non-invasive skincare treatment that combines hydration, exfoliation, extraction, and rejuvenation to improve the appearance of the skin. It’s great for all skin types and skin tones, and helps reveal brighter, smoother skin.
The spa and wellness center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Appointments can also be set up outside of regular hours by special request. To book your service, visit the Natura Med Spa & IV Bar booking page or call the number above.
Relâche Spa
6700 North Gaylord Rockies Boulevard, Aurora, CO, 80019; (888) 840-3143
Located inside Aurora’s 4-star Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center, Relâche Spa is a great place to de-stress and treat yourself. They offer signature honey services including the transformative honey body treatment where honey oil is massaged into skin and serves as a natural exfoliant that contains anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties.
If you want similar benefits for your face, the Honey Luxe Facial is inspired by the ancient wisdom of Cleopatra's beauty routine. In addition to honey, this facial includes amandola milk, which contains lactic and mandelic acids that hydrate and brighten skin. Aside from honey treatments, their menu also includes body scrubs, massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, and waxing.
Relâche Spa is open Monday to Thursday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. It’s also open Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. from 7 p.m. You can schedule your service online or by calling the number listed above. If you have extra time on your hands, arrive a few minutes early to enjoy a session in the steam room.
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atalie Arroyo Camacho is a beauty, lifestyle, and well-being writer with more than five years of experience. She's indulged in self-care at 50 spas nationally and internationally—including locations in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Mexico, Morocco, and France. Keep up with her best life on Instagram: @personatalieeee.