Miami is synonymous with extravagant nightlife and of course the beach, but the busy beauties of the bustling city need their rest and relaxation, too. And we can tell you firsthand, the city does not skimp when it comes to self-care.

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The indulgent lifestyle of Miami’s residents plays into where they get their facials and massages—so if you’re in town for a visit, you’re in luck. From Japanese treatments and $1,000 services to reiki healing and Instagrammable goodness galore and more, you’re in for a treat at any of these rejuvenating retreats.

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Below, we dive into the best spas in Miami. Whether you’re on a couples trip, with friends or you’re seeking out some downtime solo, we’ve got you covered. 

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Acqualina Spa at Acqualina Resort & Residences

17875 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160; (305) 918-6844

Get your cameras ready for this one. The luxurious 20,000-square-foot, two-story spa overlooks the glistening Atlantic Ocean and invites guests into a tranquil sanctuary. Acqualina Spa combines the best of ancient and modern therapies with the latest and finest skin care advances.

The spa includes separate women’s and men’s relaxation lounges featuring Himalayan salt walls, crystal steam rooms, arctic ice fountains, experience showers, and Finnish dry heat saunas. Spa guests may also enjoy the co-ed pool terrace, heated jet pool, and Roman waterfall spa.

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Acqualina Spa at Acqualina Resort & Residences is a Forbes Five Star Spa and features 11 multi-functional treatment rooms and an extravagant Royal Spa Suite for two (designed by Fendi). The spa’s hero treatment is its Rejuvenating HydraFacial, which combines HydraFacial technology with the Clinic Lémanic products of Swissline and a collagen mask.

Mindfulness is a major theme of the spa, which features specific amenities designed with this focus. The spa’s relaxation lounges feature affirmation cards meant to uplift spirits and encourage a positive mindset. Also, guided spa meditations (mind and body connection, letting go and rejuvenation) by Sarah Vie are accompanied by Sony noise-canceling headsets to ensure an uninterrupted and immersive meditation experience.

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There are also coloring mandalas to offer calm and focus by way of coloring pages, which also allow for artistic exploration. Lastly, the lounges provide a serene environment where guests can practice stillness through deep breathing, meditation, special poses and postures, or simply just sitting and enjoying.

Carillon Miami Wellness Resort

6801 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33141; (866) 800-3858

Located in North Miami Beach, Carillon Miami Wellness Resort is the largest spa on the Eastern Seaboard. The 70,000-square-foot wellness oasis offers an impressive list of transformative treatments for every guest’s unique wellness needs—from luxurious traditional spa treatments to cutting-edge “touchless” services, and rejuvenating retreats tailor-made using in-depth diagnostic testing for holistic wellness.

Carillon Miami Wellness Resort also brings a unique and comprehensive combination of alternative, Eastern, Western, and aesthetic medicine for custom treatment plans and results. Offerings include cupping, cryotherapy, infrared saunas, massages and body treatments, IV therapy and hormone restoration, and much more.

Inspired by European wellness traditions, the spa’s hydrotherapy circuit (which includes an herbal laconium and tropical rain showers) taps into the healing properties of water for a relaxing and rejuvenating experience. Guests will move between hot and cold hydrothermal therapy suites to stimulate circulation, relieve pain, decrease stress, and rejuvenate their bodies.

Esencia Wellness Spa at Eden Roc Miami Beach

4525 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140; (305) 674-5540

Esencia Wellness Spa transports you to Japan, thanks to its Essence of Omakase menu. Personalized wellness journeys are offered at $225 each, which include a spa amenity, a treatment, and enhancement, and a cup of tea.

Ki (Energize) includes a dry sauna experience, a 50-minute Japanese Silk body exfoliation, a revitalizing scalp massage and hair treatment, and herbal tea; Kokyuu (Breathe) includes a dry sauna experience, a 50-minute Ignite Your Senses full-body Swedish massage, a CBD spot treatment, and black tea; and Kaifuku (Rejuvenate) includes a steam room experience, a 50-minute Vitamin Sea Radiance Facial, a collagen hand treatment, and turmeric ginger tea. 

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Speaking of tea, the spa actually offers a Teas of the World Ceremony where the property’s VIP tea experts guide guests on a journey of the taste buds. Offered every Thursday through Sunday from 2 to 3.p.m in the spa’s relaxation lounge, the experience features the flavors of a different world region.

Miami locals also have the opportunity to join the spa’s 4525 Membership Club. This provides them with access to the pool and beach, 24-hour fitness center access, daily group fitness classes, $100 spa service credit per month, 15% off all retail items, access to hydrotherapy spa amenities, one guest per visit and exclusive invites to hotel events.

mySpa at InterContinental Miami

100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL 33131; (305) 577-1000

One of the best spas in Miami, mySpa at InterContinental Miami offers a variety of massage treatments, facials, dry body treatments, nail appointments, waxing, hair and makeup services and more in a sophisticated yet unpretentious environment. Their services are inspired by treatments from around the globe and are delivered by caring and friendly spa specialists.

Signature treatments include their Signature Raindrop Massage, which uses hot stones and seven essential oils to increase blood circulation, ease muscle tension, calm anxiety, and more for a warming and aromatic full-body massage. Their 80-minute Signature Hydrafacial (including neck massage) uses Vortex Technology to deep clean and cleanse the skin, and a gentle glycolic peel exfoliates and extracts to clear skin, then focuses on hydration with peptides and hyaluronic acid to leave skin glowing.

The spa also offers the Serenity Escape, which includes an overnight stay and Signature Raindrop Massage for the ultimate personal journey of relaxation and better health.

Privai Spa + Fitness at Kimpton EPIC Hotel Miami

270 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Floor 16, Miami, FL 33131; (305) 404-7275

Privai Spa + Fitness at Kimpton EPIC Hotel Miami provides members and guests with a world-class experience designed for the whole-being. In addition to a full menu of innovative and restorative spa treatments, Privai also has new wellness experience room with touchless technology, including Somadome Meditation Pods, Geneo X Facial technology, therapeutic salt chambers, medi-spa services, and much more.

Services include massages, facials, body treatments, makeup, special packages for couples and tech enthusiasts, and Signature Privai Rituals, which are designed with mindfulness to increase self-awareness and promote healing on all levels, providing a complete and transformative wellness experience.

The NOW Massage Wynwood

61 NW 26th Street, Miami, FL 33127; (786) 220-2828

The NOW Massage recently opened its first Miami location in Wynwood, marking its 60th boutique nationwide. Located within the furnished residential community of Sentral Wynwood, the Miami boutique is owned and operated by NOW Franchise Owners Danny and Rose Figueroa.

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The new boutique is The NOW’s third South Florida location, in addition to boutiques currently open in Fort Lauderdale and Plantation. Like other NOW locations, the Miami boutique features an interior design that reflects travels to exotic beachside locations and is decorated with tranquil tones and nature-inspired details. The treatment rooms also feature the relaxing sound of ocean waves played on loop for the perfect beachy backdrop to further transport guests.

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The treatment menu at The NOW consists of several Swedish-inspired massages pair with various add-on enhancements ranging from Gua Sha and OUAI scalp treatments to cupping and acupuncture at select locations.

A monthly membership is also available with special reduce pricing, while the boutique’s retail area carries curated wellness products including The NOW’ signature line that includes candles, body oil, and more.

The Spa at Baia Beach Club

1100 West Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139; (305) 514-1950

Recently renovated, The Spa at Baia Beach Club features a 4,000 square-foot wellness center, located at the iconic waterfront oasis Mondrian South Beach. The picturesque beauty takes a forward-thinking approach to holistic self-care, offering an array of wellness rituals, body therapies, massages and facials, while also including a full beauty salon.

The Spa at Baia Beach Club was founded on the belief that looking and feeling your best requires total alignment of mind, body and spirit. The spa offers an array of unique offerings, including the Baia Deep Relaxing Signature Ritual. This utilizes the power of aromatherapy with oil blends and Himalayan salt stones designed to ease and restore the muscles, soothing the mind and body.

Guests can choose from between a Sea Holistic Ritual (an ultra-relaxing body treatment using warm and gentle oil blends) or the Detox Bamboo Ritual (an invigorating wellness ritual featuring a powerful exfoliation and specialized bamboo massage).

There are also body treatment options including a Satin Shimmer exfoliation, Seal Legs Revival and Baia Body Signature Polish. And, of course, you can indulge in a variety of massages, including the Ultimate Pregnancy Massage, Deep Sea Massage or Ocean Waves Massage.

CBD is a big selling point for the spa, which includes the calming ingredient in many of its products. The CBD-infused products are designed to ease and unravel muscle tension, leaving the mind and body in a state of pure relaxation. There are also a number of advanced facial treatments aimed at unveiling a fresh, glowy complexion.

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Miami

500 Brickell Key Dr., Miami, FL 33131; (305) 913-8332

For the last 14 years, The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Miami has been given five stars from Forbes. This could be thanks to its famous 90-minute Celestial Black Diamond Infusion Facial. While it’s a pretty penny at $400, it’s considered an opulent, luxurious anti-aging facial, that harnesses the power and potency of its partner 111SKIN’s Intensive Collection. It encourages a youthful, lifted and firmer appearance by way of a wrinkle-minimizing wand massage and signature massage.

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The 111Skin Facials were developed by renowned Dr. Yannis Alexandridis, a British and American board-certified Cosmetic Surgeon. In addition to its aforementioned hero facial, the spa also offers a 60-minute Signature Harley Street Facial for $230. This is designed to calm and soothe damaged, inflamed and irritated skin. Guests receive a personalized consultation to determine skin type to address individual needs, and will then be treated accordingly.

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Another top pick is the 90-minute Rose Gold Radiance Facial for $350. This treatment combines innovative formulas to lift, firm and sculpt. Using a three-level approach to facial massage, this incorporates a smoothing wand and rose quartz crystals massage. With the added absorption of the Radiance Oil containing gold and rose extracts, and the illuminating effect of 24k gold sheets, the result is a rested and restored looking radiance, as if lit from within. Best part? It’s recommended for all skin types.

The Spa at The Miami Beach EDITION

2901 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33140; (786) 257-4539

Located in the bottom level of The Miami Beach EDITION, The Spa at EDITION is a beautifully designed 8,500-square-foot simple yet modern space. Custom-designed daybeds are surrounded by drapery and vintage Moroccan rugs, making the candle-lit Relaxation Lounge a destination of its own. The intentionally streamlined menu makes it easy to customize your massage, body treatment, or facial. 

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Unique Offerings include The Royal Hydrafacial Experience, which pairs the Hydrafacial with the spa’s most luxuriously nourishing skincare experience. Another option is the exclusive CBD Healing Wave Massage, a body and mind treatment that combines technology and CBD therapy. The healing CBD massage oil eases muscle tension, while biotic wave technology soothes the nervous system to enhance rejuvenation. You can customize this treatment with your choice of pressure.

The final special option is a 24K Gold Body Scrub, which incorporates healing elements of gold-infused products from Omorovicza, a Nobel Prize-winning laboratory in Hungary. A deep exfoliation and soothing application of luxurious and anti-inflammatory gold oil completes the treatment.

The Spa at The St. Regis Bal Harbour

9703 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour, Miami Beach, FL, USA, 33154; (305) 993-3300

The Spa at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort spans 14,000 square feet and boasts 12 treatment rooms, including two couples’ suites, a relaxation lounge, ladies and gentlemen lounges, a steam room and sauna. Art, sculpture, scent, and sound set the stage before the guest even enters the spa experience. The home away from home feel is exemplified in the relaxation lounge. The space is warm and welcome, and includes a pantry with refreshments, and unique menu offerings that encourage genuine radiance.

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Most popular treatments and services include a 24K Gold Wrap, which involves a full-body exfoliation using a golden sugar scrub. This is followed by a gentle scalp massage, while a cleansing mask works to warm and detoxify the skin.

There’s also the 4 Elements Couples Journey, which starts with a personal consultation, followed by an immersing full-body experience, guiding guests through the four elements of nature:

• Earth: Full-body exfoliation that leaves the skin feeling smooth and soft;

• Water: Getting immersed in a harmonic warm bath

• Fire: A restorative back massage combined with hot stones

• Air: A tension-relieving scalp massage with guided breathing.

Other offerings include a slimming treatment designed to reduce the appearance of cellulite. There’s also a Refined Silhouette service designed to maintain the body’s youth using proven formulas and techniques.

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Lastly, there’s the Blue Diamond Facial, a restorative firming and brightening facial that helps renew aging skin. Specifically designed to combat premature aging, this is said to prolong the healthy life of the skin cells and maintain plump hydrated skin. In 2024, the spa will see a slew of elevated upgrades, including spiritual healing offerings like reiki and a crystal energy massage.

The Standard Spa, Miami Beach

40 Island Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139; (305) 673-1717

Approximately 4,500 square feet make up this picturesque spa at The Standard Miami Beach, which includes a Turkish Hammam and a cedar-clad detoxifying cocoon sauna. Guests can also experience the unique cold room, which reduces muscle tension and inflammation. The space is topped off with an ice cream bar sofa meant for lounging.

A favorite treatment includes the Standard Massage, where holistically-focused practitioners incorporate multiple bodywork techniques, hydrotherapy, essential oils, and awareness to create a highly individualized therapeutic massage experience.

Another popular pick is Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation, which utilizes fine needles, microcurrents, and herbs to achieve dramatic anti-aging results. Sea Change is the other most popular treatment, which features yuzu mimosa sea algae to cleanse and exfoliate, designed to refresh the mind, body, and spirit.

The spa also features a handful of unique offerings. The Urban Warrior Ritual involves steaming in the sauna to slow the mind, open pores, and soften muscles. This is followed by a soothing, nourishing, and cleansing active body mask rich in botanical anti-inflammatory properties to help remove toxins and metabolic wastes. Next comes a 90-minute massage with an oil, based on a traditional Ayurvedic recipe that targets muscle and joint stiffness and pain.

Then there’s the Turkish Hammam Rub & Scrub, which is a signature soothing scrub inspired by the bellystones of Turkish Hammams. Guests are bathed with hydrating coconut milk and gently exfoliated on the heated marble of the Hammam. Lastly, there’s Journey to Tangier, derived from the ancient bathing rituals of Morocco. The multifaceted sensory experience is designed to make guests feel cleansed, nurtured, and refreshed from head to toe.

Valmont for The Spa at The Setai, Miami Beach

2001 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139; (305) 720-2125

Did someone say couples massage? This oceanside spa at The Setai Miami Beach features seven treatment rooms, including five couples suites. The boutique features the luxurious Valmont skincare line, complimentary yoga on the beach every weekend, and private meditation, yoga, mat pilates and personal training upon request.

A spa highlight is its signature 90-minute Majestic Facial, which features traditional Japanese Kobido massage techniques combined with Valmont's iconic butterfly motion and cutting-edge l’Elixir des Glaciers collection.

Guests also opt for the spa’s signature Abhyanga (Stream of Purity) Massage, which works on muscle tissue with a variety of movements that detox and stimulate. Through the careful application of pressure and sustained strokes, the skin and muscles are warmed while the mind and body become relaxed. This is recommended for people who want detox and sedating relaxation.

If you’re willing to splurge, you can opt for the spa’s exclusive Setai Signature Master of Time Treatment, in collaboration with Valmont for $1,000. This service uses the most elevated Valmont skincare products and specialized techniques through exfoliation, massage and facial. Guests are left with nourished, revitalized, firm, and glowing skin. They can even experience the treatment in one of The Setai’s outdoor serenity pods surrounded by a mini lake and the fresh ocean breeze.

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Dahvi Shira is a West Hollywood, CA-based journalist with more than a decade of editorial experience. Stemming from a background in news and entertainment at People.com, Shira primarily covers beauty in all forms. She currently contributes to Glossy, Real Simple, Mane Addicts, IPSY, Well+Good, Molly Sims' YSE Beauty blog, and her personal lifestyle blog Skyelyfe.com. A University of Oregon Journalism school graduate, Shira is a proud Duck who spends her free time staying on top of TikTok trends, maintaining her skincare routine and taking solo road trips. Follow her on Instagram and TikTok.