Washington Spa Guide: The Best Spas in Seattle

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The largest city in Washington State, Seattle is home to thousands of acres of parkland and surrounded by beautiful natural scenery including lush forests, tall mountains, and sparkling water. Located on Puget Sound in the Pacific Northwest, the bustling destination is a hub for major tech companies like Amazon and Microsoft. It is also home to numerous attractions and landmarks such as the Space Needle, an observation tower that was built for the 1962 World’s Fair and offers incredible views of the city.

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For those in search of some relaxation away from the city’s exciting entertainment, sports, and culinary scene, Seattle also has several world-class luxury spas and boutique spas that offer a variety of wellness services and rejuvenating treatments. Read on to discover the best Seattle spas in our Washington spa guide.

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Elaia Spa at Hyatt at Olive 8

1635 8th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101 - (206) 676-4500

Hyatt at Olive 8 is an eco-friendly boutique hotel located in the heart of downtown Seattle and just minutes away from nearby attractions including the Space Needle and Seattle Center. The unique property is committed to the well-being of its guests and the environment by offering an array of green amenities and initiatives such as in-room recycling, energy-efficient lighting, water conservation, and more.

The hotel rooms are outfitted with special features including Bluetooth speakers, complimentary Google Chromecast, and spa-inspired bathrooms, and there is also an eco-friendly spa on site where guests can enjoy relaxing services that incorporate organic, locally sourced products as well as CBD treatments and facials.

Elaia Spa’s team of expert therapists tailor the services to fit guests’ specific desires including detoxification, injury recovery, and overall well-being. Other wellness amenities are available for guests’ use including a 65-foot saline lap pool with city views, yoga studio, and a state-of-the-art fitness center.

Read more in our spa profile on Elaia Spa at Hyatt at Olive 8.

Le SPA de l’hotel LOTTE at Lotte Hotel Seattle

809 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 981014- (206) 486-8648

A premier luxury hotel in the heart of downtown Seattle, Lotte Hotel Seattle is the first property on the West Coast from South Korean hospitality brand Lotte Hotels & Resorts. The hotel has stunning Philippe Starck-designed interiors, cosmopolitan rooms, and Charlotte Restaurant & Lounge located on the hotel’s top floor offering floor-to-ceiling bay views.

The hotel’s full-service spa,Le SPA de l’hôtel LOTTE, features an ethereal design with a combination of organic textures and light woods to create a serene atmosphere for relaxing. Its menu of upscale treatments includes offerings from world-renowned spa brands like BelleFontaine, with luxurious amenities such as a sauna/steam room, state-of-the-art fitness center, four private treatment rooms, and a couple’s suite.

Penelope & The Beauty Bar at The Fairmont Olympic Hotel

411 University Street, Seattle, WA 98101 - (206) 438-1750

Penelope & The Beauty Bar is a premier luxury spa with two locations—one in the historic Fairmont Olympic Hotel in the heart of downtown Seattle and the other at the Fairmont San Francisco in Nob Hill. The spa is a certified Biologique Recherche Center that offers advance skincare and body treatments ranging from French detox body wraps to customized European facials. The MBR Liquid Surgery Facial is one of the recommended services that combines state-of-the-art technology and medical-grade active ingredients to transform skin without discomfort or a long recovery time.

The intimate spa has a relaxation lounge as well as unique amenity that is available exclusively in the Northwest: a Jade-Lined Infrared Pod, which helps burn calories, detoxifies the body, improves skin, and more. Guests also receive one-on-one consultations with the spa’s team of highly-trained estheticians in order to help them determine which services and products are best for their skin’s needs.

Read more in our spa profile on Penelope & The Beauty Bar.

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle

99 Union Street, Seattle, WA 98101 - (206) 749-7000

A sleek urban retreat located in the center of downtown Seattle, Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is conveniently located within close proximity to some of the city’s main attractions including the Seattle Art Museum and Pike Place Market. Its stunning backdrop features the picturesque mountains and Elliott Bay so guests can take in the beautiful views and scenery during their visit.

The hotel offers guests and visitors the ultimate sanctuary for relaxation—the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle. The 6,000-square-foot spa’s luxurious amenities include a relaxation lounge, eucalyptus steam room, sleek changing rooms, and eight treatment rooms including a couple’s suite that offers views of Elliott Bay.

The spa’s treatment menu has a wide variety of pampering services and signature treatments including the popular 1st Ave Facial (microdermabrasion, glycolic peel and pure collagen mask), Deep Tissue Massage, Lux Pedicure, and more. Guests also enjoy access to the hotel’s heated rooftop infinity pool and bar, which features a resort-style vibe and offers additional stunning views.

Read more in our spa profile on The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle.

Other Spas Near Seattle

Glade Spring Spa at Suncadia Resort

3600 Suncadia Trail, Cle Elum, WA 98922 - (509) 649-6470

Surrounded by more than 6,000 acres of forested mountain landscape (and over 70% of that land undeveloped), Suncadia is a beautiful resort located that is 80 miles away from Seattle. It offers an abundance of hiking and biking trails, three championship golf courses, a winery and multiple dining options, as well as a world-class spa.

Glade Spring Spa at Suncadia is a relaxing sanctuary that is inspired by nature and its elements by merging warm pools and flowing creeks with rooms that bring the outdoors inside. Spa treatments also utilize natural minerals that are found in Suncadia’s landscape to provide additional healing benefits.

Unique spa services to try include the 1,000 Steps Body Treatment, ideal for recovering from the 1,000 steps hike (equivalent to a 393-stair climb) at Suncadia. The treatment includes a hand and foot scrub and massage to promote circulation, reduce swelling and fatigue, followed by a scalp treatment and renewing massage.

Among the spa’s newest offerings are HydraFacial treatments, a Vichy Shower Experience, and a Hydrotherapy Thermal Cycle that consists of alternating between a cold and hot plunge to increase endurance and muscle mass, stimulate new brain cell growth, improve mood, and more.

Salish Spa at Salish Lodge & Spa

6501 Railroad Avenue SE, Snoqualmie, WA 98065 - (425) 888-2556

Overlooking the 268-foot Snoqualmie Falls, Salish Lodge & Spa is a unique and stunning getaway that some might recognize from the opening credits of the David Lynch film “Twin Peaks.” Located 30 minutes east of downtown Seattle, it’s nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains and has 86 cozy guest rooms with fireplaces, and serves locally sourced Northwest fare and drinks in its restaurant (The Dining Room) and casual eatery (The Attic).

The property’s world-renowned spa incorporates locally grown herbs and honey from its own apiary and garden into treatments, and offers amenities including two soaking pools, a steam room, locker facilities, and dry sauna. Among the unique spa services offered are the Cherry and Damn Good Coffee Scrub, which is themed after the movie “Twin Peaks” and includes a coffee exfoliation and a cherry body oil; as well as the Prop Sleep Treatment, which incorporates relaxation and sleep through slow movements and music.

For those that want to enjoy treatments in the comfort and privacy of their own room, hotel guests can also request self-guided, in-room treatments with products by [comfort zone.] Every last Tuesday and Wednesday of the month, The Spa at Salish Lodge is also offering Botox & Bubbles, where guests can sip on bubbles while relaxing in the soaking pools. Each unit costs $10 and is professionally administered by Michelle M. Lydston, DMSc, PA-C. Tip: guests who book same-day spa treatments like a From The Forest facial or an Organic Glow Dry Exfoliation body treatment can enjoy $40 off.

Read more in our spa profile on Salish Spa at Salish Lodge & Spa.

The Spa at Cedarbrook Lodge

18525 36th Avenue South, Seatac, WA 98188 - (206) 901-9268

Located just five minutes away from SeaTac International Airport (and 19 minutes south of Seattle), Cedarbrook Lodge is a beautiful property surrounded by seven acres of natural wetlands and situated on 11 additional lush acres. In addition to the award-winning Copperleaf Restaurant that highlights locally grown food in its menu, Cedarbrook Lodge also has an intimate spa that features organic products in its services that are good for both clients and the environment.

Spa-goers love the warm and inviting authentically Northwest experience with spa amenities including an outdoor hot tub, relaxation lounge, and a special spa menu. The Spa at Cedarbrook is known for utilizing the finest natural botanicals and petrified wood for its healing properties in a wide variety of treatments. The spa offers massages, body and facial treatments, as well as hand and foot spa experiences.

Special spa packages are also available such as The Return to Relaxation package, which offers a $100 spa credit per night to indulge in a massage or body treatment of one’s choice and a signature custom-blended bath salt gift in-room upon arrival. The offer is valid for Wednesday through Sunday reservations. 

The Spa at Cedarbrook is also offering a new Body Brilliance Treatment: Cedarbrook Body Polish with Vichy Shower. The experience includes a mild dry brushing, an organic scrub to buff and hydrate skin, a flowing Vichy shower experience, and a full-body application of a firming body lotion to lock in moisture.

Read more in our spa profile on The Spa at Cedarbrook Lodge.

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Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk