Colorado Spa Guide: The Best Spas in Denver
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Denver is a bustling metropolis in the Rocky Mountains and also the capital of Colorado. The Mile High City has a lot to offer residents and visitors alike from outdoor activities including hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing. Denver is also the cultural epicenter of the region offering visitors access to world-class museums, performing arts, and award-winning cuisine.
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If you’re not into the outdoors, the city offers many opportunities for exploring unique neighborhoods like The Art District on Santa Fe (where you can enjoy the monthly First Friday Art Walks), Cherry Creek (the destination for anyone who loves to visit high-end retailers), and the River North Arts District, nicknamed RiNo (featuring contemporary art galleries and hip concert venues).
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The high altitude can take some adjustment if traveling from sea level. It’s important to stay hydrated—dry skin is a very common problem here. To combat this, visitors can treat themselves to a spa service at one of Denver’s many spas for rest, rejuvenation, and pampering. With its sunny, high-desert climate, Denver is a destination for any time of the year.
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Oakwell Beer Spa
3004 Downing St., Denver, CO 80205; (720) 810-1484
Originally called The Beer Spa, Oakwell Beer Spa was the brainchild of husband and wife Jessica French and Damien Zouaoui. Most people don’t think of beer and spa services going together, but Oakwell Beer Spa in downtown Denver is an award-winning beer-inspired day spa offering a first-class wellness experience.
The French-American couple wanted to create something innovative, something that hadn’t been done before. Both French and Zouaoui love international travel. On a visit to Europe, they decided to escape the rain in Zakopane, Poland and happened upon a “beer spa” nearby. An idea was born.
Guests of the spa can experience the Beer Bath Hydrotherapy, which is a soak in a bubbly beer tea (the beer baths are unfermented and never contain yeast) inside a cedar hydrotherapy tub filled with a blend of hops, barley, and herbs. End result: a unique relaxation experience.
Other offerings include access to infrared saunas, a Zero Gravity massage experience with chairs that use the latest robotics technology for a hands-off, therapeutic massage, a taproom, and group events.
Relâche Spa at Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd, Aurora, CO 80019; (720) 574-1590
Treat your body and mind to the ultimate sensory retreat of fitness and relaxation at the Relâche Spa inside Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center located just a few miles from the Denver International Airport.
The word relâche in French means “to take a break.” The soothing atmosphere of the spa offers just that. Spa guests can choose from a variety of massages, facials, and body treatments. One unique treatment is the Rapid Remedy Body Treatment that re-mineralizing the skin while drawing out impurities. It starts with an invigorating exfoliation with exotic florals that stimulate circulation followed by a therapeutic massage using organic, hemp-derived CBD for ultimate hydration and relaxation.
The spa offers Elemis signature skincare therapies, foot, and hand therapies, makeup services, and more. Spa guests can rest and relax in the co-ed Alpenglow Fireside Lounge before or after their treatments, or reinvigorate themselves with a 30-second cold shower in the Rocky Mountain Rain Shower. A bonus: guests receive one free non-alcoholic or alcoholic drink to enjoy before or after their service.
Spa Monarch at Monarch Casino Resort Spa
488 Main Street, Black Hawk, CO 80422; (303) 582-1000
About 30 miles outside of Denver, Black Hawk is Colorado’s premier destination for gaming and entertainment. Nestled next to Central City in Clear Creek Canyon just west of Denver, visitors can enjoy scenic hikes, luxury hotels, and fine dining.
Spa Monarch at Monarch Casino Resort Spa offers a refuge from everyday stress. Spa guests can enjoy a number of amenities whether that be sitting in the herbal steam room where they can enjoy the high humidity, herbal aromas, soft lights, and relaxing music—or as an alternative, the Laconium Lounge allows for the ultimate relaxation with contoured seating, a warm floor, and soothing heat.
Other amenities include an Aqua Spa with mountain views, an indoor infinity pool, outdoor fire pits, and a seasonal sun deck. A unique experience is the Mountain Stone Bath featuring hot stone, ice cold water, and steam that spreads throughout the room. Guests can enjoy spa services from facials and skincare to a variety of massages. Discover more special offers and packages at Monarch Casino Resort Spa here.
Spavia
Park Meadows: 8283 Akron St., Centennial, CO 80112; (303) 858-1234
Lowry Town Center: 200 Quebec Street, Bldg. 500 Ste 115, Denver, CO 80230; (720) 642-7900
Greenwood Village: 4930 Yosemite St., D2, Greenwood Village, CO 80111; (303) 221-0068
Founded in 2005 by Allison and Marty Langenderfer, Spavia was established on the belief that there are many pathways to wellness—”via” means route or pathway in many languages.
With three locations in the Denver area and a variety of services to choose from, Spavia provides an unforgettable spa experience with luxury in every detail from customized massages, men’s treatments, facials, and packages that include several spa treatments to fit your needs and budget. Each guest is provided with a plush spa robe, spa sandals, and the option of a warmed aromatherapy neck pillow for the ultimate relaxation.
For those looking for a consistent beauty and relaxation routine, Spavia offers three membership options: Essential membership ($79), Premier membership ($99), and Ultimate membership ($119) where members can enjoy monthly treatments at an affordable price.
The NOW Massage
Cherry Creek: 261 St. Paul St., Denver, CO 80206; (720) 222-3366
Greenwood Village: 5375 Landmark Pl, Ste 103, Greenwood Village, CO 80111; (720) 760-0282
RiNo: 2823 Larimer St., Denver, CO 80205; (720) 769-7499
Unplug and unwind in this Rocky Mountain Oasis offering high-quality, affordable massages. The NOW Massage has three locations in the Denver area offering curated massages to help guests recharge from the daily stressors of life. The Cherry Creek location is situated in the heart of the Cherry Creek North District, Denver’s largest collection of shops, alfresco dining, art galleries, and salons.
The NOW is designed to be a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of the city, offering a minimalist aesthetic that incorporates raw elements and natural materials. The interior design of all locations is inspired by nature—natural wood surfaces and exposed beams are coupled with sheep skins and rawhides, cactus galleries, and crystal grids.
The spa menu features three Swedish-inspired services: The NOW (the spa’s signature service), The Stretch (perfect for athletes), and The Healer (a mind and body-balancing service). Guests can enhance a service by adding one of several enhancement options such as Deep Tissue, Scalp Renewal, Herbal Heat Therapy, and more.
Sign up for the Ritual Membership and receive savings on a 50 or 80-minute massage once or twice a month.
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Denver
1881 Curtis St., Denver CO 80202; (303) 312-3800
Located in the heart of downtown, The Ritz-Carlton, Denver is within close proximity to local attractions including various museums, restaurants and breweries, sports arenas, and outdoor activities. The city’s first and longest-running AAA Five-Diamond hotel features 205 spacious guest rooms including 47 suites and 32 Club Level rooms, along with two newly-renovated Ritz-Carlton Suites and a Presidential Suite.
Those seeking relaxation and rejuvenation will enjoy time at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Denver—a 6,000-square-foot wellness sanctuary that includes relaxation lounges, steam rooms, whirlpools, and a 24-hour fitness center. Hotel guests and locals alike can book a spa day pass in order to enjoy the facilities without book a treatment.
The spa’s treatment menu features services inspired by the locale with signature treatments such as the Non-Surgical Facelift, which focuses on face, neck, and décolleté and includes LED light therapy and microcurrent therapy to refine, lift, and tone; and the Intraceuticals Oxygen Facial, which infuses hyaluronic acid and oxygen into skin to firm, smooth lines, and contour the face.
Other services to try include the Colorado River Stone Massage, a therapeutic and rejuvenating massage that incorporates warm river stones; as well as the Mile High Massage, which utilizes potent CBD-rich oil to promote circulation and relaxation.
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Denver
1111 14th St., Denver, CO 80202; (303) 389-3000
At this luxury spa located inside a five-star hotel in downtown Denver, guests can enjoy the spa facilities including a locker area with robes and sandals, showers, a whirlpool, steam room, and relaxation area. What’s more, the hotel pool is available to spa guests Monday through Thursday during the summer months.
Some favorite treatments at The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Denver include the Hot Stone Massage, which melts away tension and muscle soreness, Biologique Rechere Cold-Therapy Facial, a bespoke cold-therapy facial featuring a contouring massage, and an Emsculpt Body Shaping treatment featuring a non-invasive procedure to help both men and women build muscle and sculpt their bodies.
Other services include couples treatments, nail services, and a rotating menu of exclusive and seasonally-relevant treatments.
The Spa at The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection
321 17th St., Denver, CO 80202; (303) 312-8940
Built in 1892, this historic hotel has been a four-star and Four-Diamond hotel since 1977. As a spa hotel, visitors can schedule a number of restorative and relaxing spa services to unwind after a long day of travel. The Spa at The Brown Palace boasts a private luxury couple’s suite where couples can enjoy a relaxing massage.
The spa has six massage and skin treatment rooms, relaxation areas, and steam rooms. Other services include makeup application, waxing, facials, body wraps and scrubs, men’s services, and manicures/pedicures. For those who like to work up a sweat, the onsite exercise room is available to spa guests.
Nearby attractions include The Denver Museum of Nature and Science, City Park Golf, and the Denver Zoo.
Woodhouse Spa
941 E. 17th Ave., Denver, CO 80218; (303) 813-8488
Located inside the stately Merritt House, a three-story, 10-bedroom home built in 1886, Woodhouse Spa offers Victorian ambiance and sophistication. Spa guests can enjoy amenities including access to the quiet room, fruit-infused water, tea, and coffee, as well as a variety of snacks.
Enjoy seasonal treatments like The Mint Chocolate Kiss Mani + Pedi, featuring a bubbly foot bath with a Champagne fizzer followed by an Enriched Mint Foot Rescue Mask, bringing much-needed moisture to dry hands and feet.
Those who prefer to indulge in spa rituals can schedule the Woodhouse Meditative Mood Soak, a service tailored to specific needs and interests of each guest using mood-enhancing aromatherapy oils, a Body Balance massage, and dry brushing culminating in a sensory sea mineral bath. Perfect for the dry winter months.
Another ritual guests can indulge in is Shirodhara, an Ayurvedic treatment that starts with warm oils that flow onto your forehead to release mental tension—a welcome respite in an ever fast-paced world. Woodhouse Spa has four other locations within the Denver metro located in Centennial, Castle Pines, Golden and Littleton, CO.
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Erin Dougherty earned her undergraduate degree in Creative Writing from Seattle University and a Master’s in English from Duquesne University. She has been Associate Editor at Launchpad magazine and a contributing editor to American Salon magazine.