7 ultra-luxurious outdoor spas for the ultimate pampering
Indulge in some TLC with a trip to one of these al fresco retreats
Bring the spa retreat outside: These luxury hotels in the United States and the Caribbean offer relaxing treatments and services in stunning outdoor settings.
Chatham Bars Inn
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
The spa at Chatham Bars Inn in Cape Cod is set in a Japanese-inspired garden outfitted with a heated pool and hot tub. Plush private cabanas offer rejuvenating scrubs.
Hotel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf
Gustavia, St. Barts
This St. Bart’s hotel is home to the Diane Barrière Spa, an offshoot of the Parisian beauty brand known for its holistic skincare and wellness treatments. Each of the 23 rooms comes with a private terrace and plunge pool.
The Atlantic Hotel & Spa
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The only thing more calming than the beach? Getting a massage on said beach. This can be arranged at The Atlantic Hotel, a boutique property with the biggest full-service spa in Fort Lauderdale. Don’t miss the signature Atlantic Massage, which includes an invigorating scalp treatment.
The Resort at Paws Up
Greenough, Montana
At the scenic Montana ranch The Resort at Paws Up, Paws Up Spa Town offers a range of treatments, from deep-tissue and hot-river-rock massages to organic facials and reflexology. And at this pet-friendly resort, your pup can get pampered, too: When you book a 60-minute spa treatment, a 15-minute dog massage is included for free.
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
Hualalai, Hawaii
At the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, treatments are held in hales, Hawaiian structures that allow in breezes. Try the lomi lomi, a form of Hawaiian massage that incorporates rhythm.
Marigot Bay Resort & Marina
Marigot Bay, St. Lucia
The extensive spa menu at Marigot Bay Resort & Marina incorporates St. Lucian ingredients like coconut, nutmeg, and clove; therapies are similarly based on practices indigenous to the country. Ask about private treatments, which are offered in a breezy treehouse.
Amanyara
Providenciales, Turks & Caicos
Amanyara means “peaceful place,” and this five-star, ultra-splurge-y resort delivers on tranquility, with a lush nature reserve and wellness-focused activities like yoga. The luxurious spa menu includes, reflexology, and scalp massages.