Massachusetts Spa Guide: The Best Spas in Boston
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Everyone knows they can come to Boston for some peanuts, Cracker Jacks, and yes, baked beans–but did you know the seaside city has a small-but-mighty spa scene? If you’re looking for a way to unwind after sipping brews at the Cheers bar, we have a list of sweet spots to pamper you away.
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Without further adieu, let’s dive into the best Beantown spas. From ballet-inspired experiences (yes, really!), to alternative healing offerings like reiki, keep reading our Massachusetts spa guide that highlights the best spas in Boston.
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Biologique Recherche Boston Ambassade
186 Newbury Street, Boston MA 02116; (617) 848-8182
Biologique Recherche has opened its exclusive East Coast Ambassade location on historic Newbury Street in Boston’s Back Bay. It’s dedicated to the brand’s unique methodology, proprietary skin diagnostics, full range of products, and highly customized, results-driven treatments for face and body with scalp and hair services to follow this fall.
Biologique Recherche Boston Ambassade features a cozy and elegant atmosphere with Parisian spirit and interior architecture by French designer Joanne de Lépinay, who worked on the original Ambassade in Paris. The brand’s signature blue, white, and gold color scheme can be seen throughout in both the furnishings and interior with an added touch of sophistication.
The space includes super, state-of-the-art technical facilities to offer the ultimate experience in holistic beauty. Ambassade beauticians are trained in the Biologique Recherche methodology and start by conducting a thorough assessment of skin’s condition. Based on the analysis, they will perform the personalized treatment protocol that applies to each client’s individual skin needs.
The treatment menu includes Bespoke Facials, facial treatment enhancements, a range of body treatments and massages including a slimming booster service and an algae wrap treatment, in addition to various scalp and hair services such as an oily dandruff balancing treatment, oxygenating-strengthening treatment, and more.
Breve Spa at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
450 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210; (617) 419-8070
While this luxury spa and beauty bar is bursting with amenities year-round, winter offers a unique experience. Inspired by the arts and ballet, Breve Spa at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport offers a 60-minute Strength & Grace Gua Sha Body Massage, which promotes skin tightening and tone, detoxification, circulation, and reduced water retention and inflammation. Specifically designed for the body, the traditional gua sha stone tool techniques encourage lymphatic drainage in the body and reduce post-exercise muscle aches, leaving you relaxed and rejuvenated.
The previous treatment aligns with the 60-minute heel-to-toe En Pointe Pedicure, which offers an exfoliating detox sugar scrub and deeply hydrating, eco-friendly paraffin alternative mask treatment. The ballet-inspired treatment relieves muscle aches and quenches dry skin with a bouquet of notes, including orange peel, cedarwood, peppermint, sandalwood, and jasmine.
But whether you come in winter, spring, summer or fall, you can always rely on an art-inspired ambiance. Afterall, Breve is a musical note equivalent of two whole notes. Among the year-round offerings include various massage treatments (including couples), advanced face and body treatments, hair and nail services, sauna, bridal services, a light therapy wall, and even a relaxation room offering complimentary champagne (sign us up!) Additionally, the spa features high-performance products, including BABOR and RMS Beauty.
The Guerlain Spa at Raffles Boston
40 Trinity Place Boston, MA 02116; (617) 351-8888
An urban oasis for the mind, body, and soul, The Guerlain Spa at Raffles Boston aims to provide guests with a serene escape from the bustling city. It has three individual treatment rooms with private hydrotherapy baths, showers and water closets, in addition to a couples treatment room.
The Spa menu offers unique treatments inspired by the vibrant energy of the city and designed exclusively for Raffles Boston, including the Boston Energy, an intensive full-body treatment tailored to address stiffness, soreness, and sluggishness with the Signature Guerlain Balm and Oil and soothing hot stones.
To further enhance the experience, the Spa offers iconic and exclusive collections of Guerlain skincare, fragrance and makeup products, including Orchidée Impériale, Abeille Royale, the Perfumery of Art, and Terracotta, providing an exquisite balance of science and nature
Spa guests can also enjoy use of the 24-hour fitness fitness center featuring Technogym equipment, 20-meter lap pool, and jacuzzi surrounded by cabana beds.
The Spa at Encore Boston Harbor
1 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149; (857) 770-3900
If the popularity and exclusivity of the Encore Las Vegas is any indication, you can expect top-notch luxury in Boston…and this applies to The Spa at Encore Boston Harbor as well.
Tranquility and serenity are the goals at this 19,000-square-foot space. A supreme selection of European furnishings, artwork, glowing floor lanterns, and the aroma of Yuzu and white tea define the ambiance of this sought-after escape.
Spa Profile: The Spa at Encore Boston Harbor
An array of soothing treatments are at the ready, including specialty massages, body treatments, advanced facials, and even services for expectant mothers. Ayurveda is also a key theme here, with several ritual-focused therapies. The objective of this spa is to take guests on a solo, private journey with a personalized, peaceful experience.
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Boston
776 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02199; (617) 535-8820
As one of the most prestigious spas in the city, this popular spot offers general amenities, including a thermal vitality pool, crystal steam room, experience shower, relaxation lounge, and renovated fitness center with a pilates/movement studio.
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Boston also offers an array of holistic wellness experiences, including holistic wellness coaching sessions, guided meditation sessions, Himalayan singing bowls, sound bathing, outdoor urban forest bathing with a Certified Forest Bathing Therapist (sessions held at Boston’s Arnold Arboretum or Charles River Park), and personal training at the fitness center.
Spa Profile: The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Boston
The real standout at the hotspot, however, is Dream Catcher—an exclusive sleep-focused massage treatment. The spa also offers a popular selection of CBD massage and wrap treatments in partnership with renowned CBD brand CauseMedic. Depending on your goals and length of stay, the spa also offers three and five-day wellness retreats focused on inner or outer strength with meal programs and tailored itineraries included.
The Wellness Floor at Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston
1 Dalton St., Boston, MA 02115; (617) 936-4701
When you’ve got a name like the Four Seasons backing you, it’s pretty much a guaranteed win—and Boston’s One Dalton location is next-level. Featuring a view of the city and a slew of services, there’s really something for anyone with the sole intention to unwind.
Spa Profile: The Wellness Floor at Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston
The Wellness Floor at Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton, Boston offers elevated massages, advanced facials, body and mind services, and grounding rituals. This is in addition to men’s and women’s lockers, a spacious, picturesque indoor lap pool, and a Harley Pasternak-inspired fitness center.
Among the spa’s specialties include a Celestial Black Diamond Antioxidant Facial, which features products from luxury brand 111Skin. Aimed at targeting signs of aging by stimulating collagen, it helps minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Release Well-Being Center
28 Arlington St., Boston, MA 02116; (617) 249-4032
To coincide with the new year, Boston will welcome Release Well-Being Center in January 2024. Designed to redefine the modern landscape of well-being, the innovative space will offer contrast therapy, featuring infrared and traditional saunas and cold plunge tubs.
There will also be eucalyptus steam rooms, massage and esthetic services, alternative healing services (a la cupping, reflexology and reiki), and the signature "Bliss" Experience—where holistic remedies and cutting-edge therapies combine to immerse guests in total wellness. Guests can also purchase one of several memberships if they plan to come often.
A standout service for the spa will be the detoxifying Platinum HydraFacial. This popular treatment begins with soothing lymphatic drainage to reduce puffiness and provide lifting and contouring, followed by non-invasive skin resurfacing that will smooth skin texture and appearance. LED light therapy and targeted boosters will enhance results while the skin bathes in hydration and antioxidants for the ultimate glow.
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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.