Spa Review: Exhale at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa Offers a Scenic Alpine Getaway

A spa snapshot from my time at Exhale at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa.

On a recent trip to Vail, Colorado, I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to visit Exhale at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort Spa for a few glorious hours. The mountainous drive leading up to the resort is breathtakingly beautiful with scenic outlooks at every turn. When I arrived to the property, I was impressed with all it had to offer as an inviting family-friendly retreat, boasting upscale European charm.

Spa Profile: Exhale at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa

A view of the spacious lobby from the spa’s upper level.

Here’s what You’ll Love about Exhale at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort Spa:

Fully-equipped fitness center; classes including Barre, cardio, and yoga offerings; and private training sessions
A sprawling two-story 30,000-square-foot space with over 20 treatment rooms and private men’s and women’s locker rooms with relaxation areas, as well as a special couples-only relaxation lounge
Aqua Sanitas water sanctuary—a self-guided water ritual alternating between hot and cold temperatures to promote wellness available to spa guests
Steam, sauna, and shower amenities available for use
Stunning mountain views throughout spa and treatment rooms
Numerous retail options available including featured brands such as iS Clinical, KNESKO, EmerginC, Rawceuticals, Tara Body Oils, and Dune Suncare
Beautiful interiors and design elements throughout the spa
Five-star service and exceptional protocols

Exhale Spa offers motivating reminders atop natural stones.

I made my way to the spa and felt a sense of calm as I stepped into the 30,000-square-foot oasis that is Exhale Spa. The space was large and inviting with warm hues and natural design elements. Something that caught my eye immediately was a vibrate blue water feature displaying beautiful natural stones at its base.

Upon further inspection, I noticed many of the stones had inspirational messages written on them. My mood was immediately boosted when reading these, setting the stage for further relaxation and Zen.

Relaxing with a mug of warm tea prior to my massage and facial treatments.

After checking in at the front desk, I was escorted to the locker room to change into a robe and slippers. Then I was shown to the relaxation space where I sipped on comforting herbal tea.

I was treated for two back-to-back services beginning with a 50-minute Flow Massage. The massage therapist who worked on me was professional, knowledgeable, and listened to my needs in order to best customize the treatment for my specific needs. It was wonderful. I also opted for a cooling peppermint essential oil that made the experience both relaxing and invigorating.

I experienced a 50-minute HydraFacial, which includes exfoliation, cleansing, extraction, and hydrating.

Next up, I was treated to a 50-minute HydraFacial + Booster which included added light therapy. The esthetician who worked on my skin walked me through the process of the facial, explaining the exfoliation, cleansing, extraction, and hydrating taking place thanks to the vortex action of the HydraFacial machine.

In addition to the traditional Hydrafacial, my treatment included added light therapy.

Booster options could be customized depending on clients’ needs for a restorative approach, radiance booster, age-refinement, or clarifying aim. For my particular booster, Cool Beam technology was employed in the form of a light mask designed to stimulate collagen.

The procedure was relaxing with maneuvers that also felt “active.” My skin would be visibly dewy and plumped for days to come.

A skin selfie to show off my dewy complexion after the Hydrafacial + Booster treatment.

Throughout my treatments at Exhale, one through line I observed was the extra care that was put into every moment during my visit. My robe hung on a warmer while I was on the treatment table so it was nice and toasty when I slipped it back on; warm neck pillows were applied; comfortable boosters and adjustments were made for an added touch.

Relaxing chimes were struck, signifying the end of a treatment, which was a nice auditory element. The thought and detail put in by management and staff to ensure that guests experienced the best possible time while in the spa was ever-present.

Relaxing chimes were struck at the end of my treatment.

After my treatments, I was able to spend a few minutes relaxing on the spa’s heated tiled loungers, which proved to be the cherry on top of a wonderful spa day! I could have stayed there all day. Steam and sauna amenities within private men/women locker rooms were available for use as well.

The spa offers tiled heated loungers for clients to relax on and enjoy.

My only regret was not having enough time to enjoy the spa’s signature Aqua Sanitas water ritual before or after my treatments. Modeled after after ancient Roman bath houses, Aqua Sanitas is a five-step, self-guided ritual in various hot/cold temperatures of magnesium soaking pools, showers and steam features.

The co-ed Aquas Sanitas space is absolutely stunning with a grand entryway leading into pools with earthy stone and tile accents, accompanied by the soothing sounds of falling water. On my next visit, I won’t let myself skimp on this!

A view of Aquas Sanitas, the spa’s signature water therapy offering.

Instructions for the Aquas Sanitas are on display for clients’ use, explaining the process of the soaking, steam, and shower components.

After wrapping up my spa services, I enjoyed browsing the shelves and displays downstairs in the retail boutique. The staff I encountered were friendly, helpful, and very approachable.

My shoulders were looser and my skin glowed brighter as I left the spa that day. I’m looking forward to my next visit already!

Insider Tip: Plan ahead and give yourself plenty of time to enjoy Aqua Sanitas water therapy in addition to treatments scheduled. Bring your swimsuit if you plan to use the water facilities as it is requested within the Aqua Sanitas space. A 20% gratuity charge is automatically added to each service—plan accordingly.

Cost: Flow Massage (50 minutes/ $225, 90 minutes $315); Hydrafacial + Booster (50 minutes/ $265)

Spa Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily

Address: 136 E Thomas Place, Beaver Creek, CO 81620

Phone: 970-748-7500

For more information about Exhale and Parker Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa, visit the website. To book your next stay, click here. Follow on Instagram: @exhale_fitspalife

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[Photos by Alisha Racker]

Alisha Racker’s beauty career has spanned over a decade as she's worked as a master esthetician, skin care PR-pro and freelance writer. She lives in the beautiful mountains of Salt Lake City with her husband and daughter.