Montana Spa Guide: The Best Spas in Bozeman
Bozeman, Montana. [Photo credit: Matthew Lancaster]
Nestled in the Rocky Mountains, Bozeman, Montana is not only your gateway to mountain adventures but also a relaxing and rustic destination boasting a charming downtown with plentiful spa offerings. Bozeman’s proximity to excellent hiking, whitewater rafting, and skiing excursions makes for an exhilarating trip with beautiful views, fresh mountain air, and plenty of opportunities to reconnect with nature.
Bozeman’s spa and salon scene complements these activities, with offerings ranging from holistic wellness experiences to the latest noninvasive medical treatments, for a rejuvenating travel experience. Whether you’re looking for a soothing massage after a day of hiking or exploring downtown Bozeman’s array of shopping, dining, and spa options, there’s sure to be an experience that caters to your needs.
Check out our Montana spa guide to discover our picks for the best spas in Bozeman.
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Canyon River Spa & Salon
1745 South 19th Avenue, Suite 1, Bozeman, MT 59718; (406) 551-2772
A visit to Canyon River Spa, Bozeman’s only Aveda Lifestyle salon, is truly an immersive full-body experience. Treat yourself to a detoxifying seaweed, rosemary mint or French lavender aromatic body treatment that relaxes and exfoliates, leaving you feeling lighter and brighter.
Remove impurities with the Deluxe Hydrafacial, minimize pores with a Dual Exfoliation Peel, or refresh dull skin with a honey and rose-infused facial. Massages can feature coconut oil, hot stones, reflexology, acupressure, and Ashiatsu—a technique originating in Asia that involves massaging with feet.
Spa amenities include a eucalyptus steam room, a tea and espresso bar, a quiet room to relax by the fireplace, and Bozeman’s only Vichy Shower, which mimics a tropical rainstorm for a cleansing post-exfoliation and massage experience.
Ceremony Salon & Spa
515 W. Aspen, Suite 200D, Bozeman, MT 59715; (406) 551-2211
Ceremony is a modern spa and salon that has attracted praise from Montana Bride and Rocky Mountain Bride magazines. The spa experience is designed to balance beauty and self-care, creating space for patrons to enjoy consistent rituals that make them feel and look their best. Its warm, customized experience begins with an intake form that helps your spa specialist tailor treatments to your goals.
The menu of services is fairly simple including haircare, hair styling, facials, and massages, all supplemented with products made from clean, sustainable ingredients. Ceremony’s facials are designed to cleanse, brighten, and eliminate toxins and acne-causing bacteria and its signature Go2Facials use oxygen exfoliation to gently enhance circulation and promote collagen production.
Its three standard massage options can be enhanced with body oils, hot stones, and dry skin brushing depending on your preferences.
Hibernate Day Spa
208 N. 11th Street, Bozeman MT, 59718; (406) 404-1345
Hibernate Day Spa invites guests to embrace the spirit of Montana, creating space for you to slow down, relax, and enjoy a cozy cabin aura. One of the best examples of this is the Hike, Heal, and Hibernate body treatment specifically designed to target dry skin and sore muscles from hiking using a cactus toning gel, scalp massage, and citrus grass foot scrub. Other body treatment options can involve aromatherapy, dry brush exfoliation, body mousse, and honey and lavender scrubs, depending on your preference.
Deepen the benefits of a body treatment with one of Hibernature’s massage offerings. After a conversation with your specialist, the massage is tailored to your needs and can include hot stones and bamboo poles to help soothe muscles. Or target the legs, feet, scalp or shoulders with a specialized massage that focuses on areas that need a little extra attention.
Book a deep cleansing facial that includes a scalp, shoulder, and foot massage or choose from specialized facials that promote anti-aging or acne healing using vitamin C, extractions, and moisturizing treatments. Each Hibernate Day Spa visit includes access to the sauna and an aromatic foot soak.
Indira Spa & Wellness
520 E. Babcock Street, Bozeman, MT 59715; (406) 585-2269
Indira Spa & Wellness is located slightly south of Bozeman’s main drag, with close proximity to the heart of downtown. Its treatment offerings include deep tissue massages, hot stones, reflexology, botanical wraps, and facials and medi facials that address pigmentation, sun damage, acne, aging, and more.
The spa also offers oncology-friendly facial infusions and skincare rituals to soothe skin and reduce puffiness, designed to rejuvenate people post-treatment and help them repair their skin and feel beautiful.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the menu of services, Indira’s spa retreat packages are a great way to simplify your visit. Bundled treatments can include pedicures, manicures, facials, massages, and scalp therapy depending on your budget and schedule.
Instinct Holistic Medical Spa
1958 Stadium Drive, Suite 2, Bozeman, MT 59715; (406) 624-6295
Instinct Holistic Medical Spa is led by founding partner Laura Selby and medical director Dr. Sarah Donahue and uses the latest medical technology to perform minimally invasive skincare treatments that promote health and radiance.
Here, certified professionals work with you to select the best aesthetic and cosmetic services to meet your skincare goals. Offerings include Laser Facials, Chemical Peels, HydraFacials, Dermal Fillers, Botox, IV Therapy, EmsculptNEO, Daxxify, nonsurgical body sculpting, and much more.
These skincare treatments target acne, hyperpigmentation, and signs of aging, and boost collagen and elastin production, leading to bright, even skin. Instinct Holistic Medical Spa is always introducing new treatment options as the spa and cosmetic services industry evolves.
For example, the Rejuvenating NanoFacial is a method that uses nanotechnology and cold therapy to deliver serums at acupressure points and more deeply address skin concerns. Or, if you’re looking for a more classic facial experience, try the exfoliating Oxygen Infusion Facial or moisturizing Glow Facial.
Solace Spa & Recovery Lounge
44 Big Sky Resort Road, Big Sky, MT 59716; (406) 995-5803
Solace Spa is technically in Big Sky, located only a short drive away from Bozeman at the base of Big Sky Ski Resort. Many travelers to Bozeman visit Big Sky and Solace Spa in the Huntley Lodge is definitely worth the trip.
Choose from one of the spa’s three facials: the Solace Signature Customized Facial; the collagen-boosting Black Diamond Facial; and the Cowboy Classic Men's Energizing Facial, which addresses fine lines, wrinkles, and shaving irritation.
Massage treatments include Swedish massage, prenatal massage, deep tissue massage, and a signature massage that stretches to increase flexibility and circulation and reduce soreness and tension after skiing. Treat yourself even more with Solace Spa’s wide range of body treatments, which include a Lemon Verbena Body Treatment, Manuka Honey Moisture Drench, and River's Edge Detoxifying Mud Wrap.
Or, simply visit the the Recovery Lounge to enjoy access to Theraguns, RecoveryAir Pro Compression Pants, and zero-gravity lounge chairs—all tools to soothe your body after a full day of skiing in the Rocky Mountains.
The Loft
211 E. Main Street, Suite D, Bozeman, MT 59715; (406) 586-0530
The Loft has enjoyed plenty of success, expanding to a new space three times over the last 15 years. The spa’s offerings include a range of Eastern and Western practices applied to facials, massages, sauna cycling, hair care, and skin care.
For example, book a relaxing acupuncture session, rooted in ancient Chinese medicine, and supplement it with Hammam (the cycling of steam, cold plunge, and sauna), which is available to members or as a complimentary addition to any other facial, acupuncture or massage service.
The Loft’s massages offer a wide range of options including sugar scrubs, aromatherapy, hot stones, sound therapy, and fire cupping, allowing guests to choose the natural stress and inflammation-relieving treatment that best fits their needs.
Other unique offerings at The Loft include Dr. Julia Graves’ chiropractic services that address joint and muscle stiffness and pain and LED light therapy sessions that boost the body’s production of nitric oxide to increase blood flow, manage aches and pains, and keep skin vibrant and healthy.
Wyld Beauty
613 Nikles Dr. Suite 101, Bozeman, MT 59715; (406) 370-5440
Holistic esthetician Karlin Cerise founded Wyld Beauty with a mission to heal the body from the inside out. Using organic plant-based skin treatments, Wyld Beauty aims to restore skin health, and its transparency about product and ingredient sourcing is as refreshing as its treatments.
Wyld Beauty is a small operation with four facial offerings: The Classic; The Luxury, The Clarity, and Gua Sha–each targeting a different skincare concern ranging from congested skin to lymphatic drainage. Enhance any facial with a Glow-Up treatment which can include an oxygen infusion, gua sha, a brightening pumpkin and papaya peel, copper-infused dry brushing, or an electro current that targets inflammation beneath the skin.
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