Top 15 Domestic Spas USA Chosen by Our Readers in 2025

Note: If you’re looking for our most recent recommendations, check out the 2024 list of our favorite domestic destination spas.

This year’s World’s Best Awards survey was open for voting January 11 through May 10, 2024, as destinations around the world. Survey rules have always allowed readers to reflect on their travel experiences over a three-year period. We hope that this year’s honorees will inspire your own travels as you get back out into the world.

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Discover World-Class Spas in the U.S.

Who couldn’t use some relaxation right now? Spa vacations offer a chance to disconnect from the everyday, embrace a slower pace, and indulge in some pampering. Moreover, some spas specialize in athletic pursuits, catering to guests who want to challenge their bodies. The good news is that you don’t have to travel far: numerous world-class spas right here in the U.S. have been acclaimed as the best by iBestTravel readers.

World’s Best Awards Survey Insights

Every year for our World’s Best Awards survey, iBestTravel asks readers to reflect on their travel experiences globally, sharing their opinions on top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Readers rated properties in the destination spas category based on accommodations, facilities, treatments, service, food, and overall value.

Top Domestic Spas You Should Consider

Many of our readers’ favorite domestic spas are located in the West and Southwest, particularly in Arizona and California. Highlights include:

Hilton Head Health in South Carolina (No. 7)
Westglow Resort & Spa (No. 14) in North Carolina
Carillon Miami Wellness Resort (No. 12)

These locations earned high marks for stellar service and amenities, even during COVID-19 safety protocols.

Exceptional Spa Experiences

The Lodge at Woodloch in Hawley, Pennsylvania, captivated readers with its excellent accommodations and an impressive list of activities including hiking, aerobics, meditation, and yoga. Guests have praised the expertise and attentiveness of the instructors, noting their willingness to accommodate individual needs.

Just an hour from Santa Fe, Ojo Caliente, one of the oldest mineral-spring resorts in the U.S., offers numerous soaking pools and a serene desert setting, making it a must-visit for relaxation. Visitors describe Ojo Caliente as a “diamond tucked away in the New Mexico landscape.”

The Best Spas in the United States

However, among the wellness properties across the United States, Shou Sugi Ban House stood out this year. Below, we explore what’s special about this top-rated spa:

1. Shou Sugi Ban House, Water Mill, New York

Courtesy of Fredrika Stjarne for Shou Sugi Ban House

Known for its delightful culinary program, this Japanese-inspired retreat opened in the Hamptons in May 2019. Guests routinely rate Shou Sugi as providing a completely immersive experience.
Score: 95.13
More information: shousugibanhouse.com