Top Colorado Spas
Relax and rejuvenate at these local wellness retreats
Colorado is home to some of the worlds’ most magnificent spa experiences—from grand to green, with a splash of everything in between. We chose ten incredible city and mountain wellness retreats—each beautifully designed for luxurious refreshment and renewal—that will make all your spa wishes come true.
Spa Anjali
The Westin, Avon
“Anjali” is Sanskrit for “divine offering,” and this eco-friendly spa focuses on care for both body and soul, offering three healing journeys. Rocky Mountain treatments include the Wildflower Polish and Ponderosa Pine Therapy; the Matterhorn Foot Massage and Moor Mud Wrap are two of the therapies calling on traditions of the Alps, and Himalayan Ayurveda-inspired journeys include the Manipura “Shine from Within” Blessing and Indian Head Massage. spaanjali.com
Auberge Spa
Hotel Jerome, Aspen
Drawing inspiration from time-honored Roaring Fork Valley techniques of natural healing, the spa program boasts treatments that incorporate medicinal plants and riverbed minerals traditionally used by the Ute Indians, but with a contemporary twist. The Arnica and Birch Massage
features heated pillows, and the Sanctuary of the Mountains Body Treatment includes a heavenly evergreen forest massage. hoteljerome.aubergeresorts.com
The Spa at Viceroy Snowmass
Viceroy, Snowmass
With a focus on holistic wellness, this gorgeous spa offers signature rituals derived from ancient Ute, Nordic and Asian cultures—the Ute Sun Dance Ritual includes a warm red clay detoxifying body wrap, and the Sami Zen Energy Ritual incorporates Arctic Birch Oil and healing rose porphyry stones. Massage Journeys, Facial Journeys and Beautification Journeys promise healing, tranquility and balance. viceroyhotelsandresorts.com
Ara Spa
The Ameristar Casino Resort, Blackhawk
Many people come to Blackhawk for the thrills of the casino, but those who enter this spa find a peaceful oasis away from all of the excitement. Treatments are calibrated to battle the effects of Colorado’s high and dry climate, with hydrating, stress-relieving and invigorating therapies. The hydro-experience offers guests a stimulating circuit from steam to sauna to Swiss shower to pool. ameristar.com/black-hawk
The Spa at The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Denver
A sophisticated sanctuary in the heart of a busy city, this spa is devoted to elegant, yet fun, pampering. Guests can leave their worries at the office as they pop into this urban oasis for decadent delights like the hot Herbal Peaks Poultice Massage. A slate of daily specials, from Martinis & Massage Monday to the Face the Weekend Friday Facial, offer discounts and complimentary treats and tastes. ritzcarlton.com
Spa at St Julien
St Julien Hotel, Boulder
This boutique spa has a high-altitude patio, Flatirons views and on-site herb garden, with handmade signature treatments crafted from indigenous Colorado plants, extracts, seeds and stones. Boulder-centric options include athlete-friendly muscle renewal therapies using Arnica Alpine Oil, or a Mountain Mojito scrub, which guests can top off with a good workout in the 60-foot indoor lap pool. stjulien.com
Allegria Spa
Park Hyatt, Beaver Creek
Ancient Roman baths come to the Colorado Rocky Mountains. This 30,000-square-foot, European-style spa features 23 treatment rooms and specialized offerings for guests as young as age five. The Aqua Sanitas water sanctuary includes hot and cold hydrotherapy—ranging from the caldarium mineral pools to the tepidarium—that will leave you feeling like an empress. allegriaspa.com
Remède Spa
St. Regis, Aspen
Voted #1 in the world by Travel + Leisure, this 10-year-old spa is fresh from a renovation facelift, with earthy-elegant decor and a luxurious menu of customized treatments. Guests enjoy sophisticated refreshments like an après-ski champagne flight or dainty Afternoon Tea Service complete with finger sandwiches. An oxygen lounge, steam caves and the Confluence Waterfall create a “sanctuary of indulgence.” stregisaspen.com
Spa at the Broadmoor
The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs
With Fireplace Lounges and a Mountain View Room, you know you’re in the lap of Colorado luxury. Global inspirations blend with a holistic philosophy: exotic treatment options include not only Swedish massage, but also Ashiatsu Deep Therapy, a Balinese Premium Facial, and a tropical South Pacific Sacred Ceremony. broadmoor.com
The Spa at the Peaks
The Peaks Resort, Telluride
This sporty spa is Colorado’s largest— 42,000 square feet—with 32 treatment rooms, a two-story fitness center and even an outdoor water slide. Dry saunas, Roman tubs and eucalyptus-infused steam rooms are available, and an eco-friendly ethic prevails. Some treatments can be combined with yoga or Pilates classes for an extra boost of wellness. thepeaksresort.com
