Florida Spa Guide: The Best Spas in Tampa
Tampa, Florida. [Photo credit: Margo]
Miami has historically been Florida’s hub for all things beauty, fashion, food, music, and more. Over the last few years, however, Tampa has risen to the occasion as a quintessential Sunshine State destination.
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In addition to luxury hotels, museums and beautiful beaches, the city known as The Big Guava has really embraced the beauty and wellness scene. Whether you’re itching for a Korean-inspired bath house experience, a trendy wellness treatment, state-of-the-art laser, or you want to lounge in luxury at a fancy hotel spa, Tampa has you covered.
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SB Health & Beauty Spa
116 S. Oregon Ave., Tampa, FL 33606; (813) 259-3606
Are you ready for a refresh? Whether you’re seeking a massage, facial, advanced skin treatments or lasers, SB Health & Beauty Spa has been at the forefront of Tampa’s beauty scene for more than 20 years. With a slew of packages designed for your individual needs (or that of you and your partner’s), an experience here can match pretty much any budget.
The spa offers the most state-of-the-art treatments including BioRePeel, HydraFacial, Endermologie, Aerolase, Cosmelan, SkinPen, and lymphatic drainage. It also carries the most up-to-date, science-backed skincare including Plated, Biojuve, Colorescience, and skinbetter science.
Shangri-La Bath & Sauna
5636 East Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, FL 33610; (813) 626-9911
Transport yourself to a Korean bath house…by way of Tampa. That’s right, Shangri-La Bath & Sauna’s 13,000-square-foot gem is inspired by Korean spa practices and features Swedish, mix, and deep tissue massages, along with deep hair and body rinses.
Guests can also opt for a one-day bath house fee of $33 which includes Wi-Fi and access to unlimited sauna and steam rooms, hot and cold tubs, body washes, and more. Also on the premises are a restaurant, karaoke, and beauty/nail salon. We’re especially fans of this spot for Mother’s Day, birthdays, and bachelorette weekends.
SOHO Wellness & Med Spa
103 South Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606; (813) 512-6920
Consider SOHO Wellness & Med Spa your literal one-stop-shop for all things spa and beauty. Whether you want traditional spa services like a massage, facial or sauna experience—or you want injectables or microneedling treatments, this convenient spot has it all.
Located in Tampa’s trendy SOHO section, the spa resides in a welcoming bright yellow, house-like establishment. The spa carries the most up-to-date, science-backed skincare (including SkinCeuticals, ZO SKIN HEALTH, Eminence Organic Skincare, and skinbetter science) along with the most state-of–art technology (including Morpheus 8, Forma, Clear + Brilliant, and Diamond Glow)
South Tampa Wellness Spa
550 North Reo Street, Ste. 240, Tampa, FL 33609; Tel: 813 435-3060
If you’re itching to try any wellness trend you’ve spotted on social media, South Tampa Wellness Spa likely has it. It doesn’t get the title of South Tampa’s it-wellness spa without reason. With a focus on mental health, IV Vitamin Infusions, facials, therapeutic massages, acupuncture, and float therapy, there really is something for everyone looking to put their mind and body at ease.
The spa also prides itself on alternative methods to injectables and surgeries by way of practices like face yoga and a facelift massage. Once your treatment is done, your healing doesn’t end there. The spa offers a suggestion of therapy resources and literature designed to extend your mental health journey. We recommend you speak to a professional at the spa who can help guide you in the right direction.
Spa by JW at JW Marriott Tampa Water Street
510 Water St., Tampa, FL 33602; (813) 221-4950
Take a break from lounging by the pool at JW Marriott Tampa Water Street and step into a luxury spa escape at the Downtown Tampa hotel’s Spa by JW, which offers a tranquil mind, body, and spirit retreat.
A total of 10 treatment rooms offer everything from nine different massage options (including foot and pregnancy) and 10 different facial options to body treatments, nail services, and more. The spa also offers the most up-to-date non-invasive treatments including HydraFacial and JETPEEL.
Booking a treatment at the stunning space includes access to a relaxation lounge, sauna, steam room, exclusive rooftop whirlpool, and retail boutique. Guests can also book specialized aromatherapy parties for up to eight people. Because of its central location, there’s plenty of dining and shopping to explore and enjoy nearby after your treatment.
Spa Evangeline at The Epicurean Hotel
1203 S. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606 United States of America; (813) 999-8742
If you want a taste of Tampa’s trendy SoHo scene, Spa Evangeline at The Epicurean Hotel is your spot. Located minutes from downtown, the 2,830-square-foot escape with give treatment rooms features an immense array of massage, facial, nail, and body rituals, along with exceptional couples' packages.
Calling all oenophiles! The Epicurean Hotel is known for its love of wine—and its spa closely follows. A mani/pedi room nicknamed “the cellar” is highlighted by a wall covered with 20,000 corks. Additionally, a sommelier works with guests to customize products to use in-house or at home.
And what’s a wine spa without some complimentary wine? A filled glass is offered to guests during select treatments, as well as desserts from the hotel's patisserie. Wine and champagne are also available at the spa for purchase.
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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.