North American spa and wellness consumers stayed close to home in 2021, seeking out ‘socially distanced’ fresh-air wellness experiences, according to Spas of America’s Top 100 Spas of 2021. The spa and wellness travel website cited outdoor wellness experiences such as country, mountain, desert, and soothing mineral spas as the most popular spa searches. City or urban spas only made up 10% of the spas on the list.
The most popular spa of the year is the Oneida Indian Nation’s Skʌ:nʌ́:, The Spa at Turning Stone. Skʌ:nʌ́: offers a completely unique experience that has redefined the spa experience in Upstate New York. Skʌ:nʌ́: was the first Native American inspired spa in the Northeast and pays homage to Oneida and American Indian culture through décor, ambiance, treatments, and gracious hospitality. Many of the services incorporate ingredients essential in the Oneida culture, including strawberries, sage, and white pine. This award-winning spa is the ultimate destination for tranquility and relaxation, with a variety of treatments for men and women ranging from massages, facials, full-body services, to salon amenities and manicures and pedicures. An essential part of the award-winning experience at Skʌ:nʌ́:, the spa team has decades of expertise and continuously receives high praise and accolades from guests.
The Top 100 Spas of 2021 list includes 84 spas from the United States, 13 spas from Canada, and three from Mexico. The most popular spa experience was Country with 18 spas in the Top 100, followed by Mineral Hot Springs with 12, Mountain with 11, City with 10, Beach and Casino with nine, Ocean with eight, Desert with seven, Lake with six, Health and Wine with four and, lastly, Fitness with two spas. A total of 38 states and provinces are represented in this year’s Top 100, and while New York held the No. 1 ranked spa, California had the most with 16 spas on the list.
“For the North American spa and wellness industry, 2021 was a good, but challenging year. Many resort and hotel spas reported strong revenue, despite having staffing challenges,” says Spas of America president Craig Oliver. “Consumers have been affected by a partially opened economy and changing travel guidelines, which created uncertainty. In turn, they responded by supporting regional spa and wellness businesses, especially drive-to destinations. We expect a strong year for the industry, as pent-up demand will bring out consumers seeking spa and wellness experiences with a focus on health and fitness, leading to improved quality of life.”
“These unprecedented times have elevated the importance of self-care, and Skʌ:nʌ́: has provided a safe and tranquil place for our guests when they needed it most,” said Ray Halbritter, Oneida Indian Nation Representative, and Oneida Nation Enterprises CEO. “While navigating evolving health and safety protocols, our talented spa team continued to provide an exceptional guest experience, which makes this recognition all that more meaningful.”
The annual Top 100 Spas award provides insight into consumers’ favorite spas of the year, based on unique page views and consumer choices on www.spasofamerica.com.
Spas of America’s Top 100 Spas of 2021
- Skaná, The Spa at Turning Stone Resort, Verona, New York
- Red Mountain Resort, St. George, Utah
- Ste. Anne’s Spa, Grafton, Ontario
- The Greenbrier Spa, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
- Elora Mill Hotel & Spa, Elora, Ontario
- The Spa at Beau Rivage, Biloxi, Mississippi
- The Spa at Sun Valley Resort, Sun Valley, Idaho
- The Spa at Wine & Roses, Lodi, California
- The Spa at The Wentworth, New Castle, New Hampshire
- Crystal Spa, Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville, Michigan
- Feathers Spa at the Peabody Hotel, Memphis, Tennessee
- Lake George Spa, Sagamore Resort & Spa, Bolton Landing, New York
- Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa, Monterey, California
- Spa Shiki at the Lodge of Four Seasons, Lake Ozark, Missouri
- Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain, Blue Mountains, Ontario
- The Lodge at Woodloch, Hawley, Pennsylvania
- Remède Spa, St. Regis Aspen, Aspen, Colorado
- Carillon Miami Wellness Resort, Miami Beach, Florida
- Sunstone Spa at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, Rancho Mirage, California
- The St. Regis Mexico City Spa, Ciudad de México, Mexico
- Relâche Spa & Salon at Gaylord National Harbor, Oxon Hill, Maryland
- The St. Regis Atlanta Spa, Atlanta, Georgia
- Aarna Spa, Pasea Hotel & Spa, Huntington Beach, California
- Hippocrates Health Institute, West Palm Beach, Florida
- Boathouse Spa and Baths, Oak Bay Beach Hotel, Victoria, British Columbia
- Spa at Vanderbilt Grace, The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection, Newport, Rhode Island
- Spa at the Shoals, Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa, Florence, Alabama
- Relâche Spa, Gaylord Texan Resort, Grapevine, Texas
- Aspira Spa, The Osthoff Resort, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
- Jasha Spa, JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa, San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico
- Elements Spa at Minerals Hotel, Crystal Springs Golf Resort, Vernon Township, New Jersey
- eforea Spa, Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock, Sedona, Arizona
- G Spa & Salon Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Connecticut
- Willow Stream Spa, Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver, British Columbia
- Exhale Spa Ocean Resort Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Spa Walden, Walden Inn & Spa, Aurora, Ohio
- Grotto Spa, Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort, Parksville, British Columbia
- Spa at Ross Bridge, Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa, Birmingham, Alabama
- Aji Spa, Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa, Chandler, Arizona
- Sole’renity Spa at the Artesian Hotel, Sulphur, Oklahoma
- The Spa at The Joule, Dallas, Texas
- The Spa at Whiteface Lodge, Lake Placid, New York
- The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, Scottsdale, Arizona
- The Spa at White Oaks Resort, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
- Spa at Grand National, Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National, Opelika, Alabama
- Hashani Spa, JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa, Tucson, Arizona
- The Spa at The Omni Homestead, Hot Springs, Virginia
- Mtn. Laurel Spa at Stonewall Resort, Roanoke, West Virginia
- The Spa at Stein Eriksen Lodge, Park City, Utah
- STRATA Integrated Wellness and Spa, Garden of The Gods Resort & Club, Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Bamford Wellness Spa, 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, New York, New York
- The Spa at The Peaks Resort, Telluride, Colorado
- Glen Ivy Hot Springs, Corona, California
- The Spa at Sweetgrass, Wild Dunes Resort, Isle of Palms, South Carolina
- Rancho La Puerta, Tecate, Baja California, Mexico
- Spa Terra at The Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa Valley, Napa, California
- Two Bunch Palms, Desert Hot Springs, California
- Immerse Spa, MGM Grand Detroit, Detroit, Michigan
- Miraj Hammam Spa, Shangri-La Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
- Estancia Spa La Jolla, La Jolla, California
- Stillwater Spa, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Incline Village, Nevada
- 100 Fountain Spa at Pillar and Post, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
- SeaHill Spa at The Cavalier, Virginia Beach, Virginia
- The Spa at French Lick Springs Hotel, French Lick, Indiana
- Remède Spa at St. Regis Bal Harbour, Bal Harbour, Florida
- The Spa at Westin Hills Golf Resort, Rancho Mirage, California
- Reflections Spa at Grand Cascades Lodge, Hamburg, New Jersey
- Pacific Mist Spa, Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa, Courtenay, British Columbia
- Roosevelt Baths & Spa at Gideon Putnam Resort, Saratoga Springs, New York
- Manitou Springs Resort & Mineral Spa, Manitou Beach, Saskatchewan
- Turtle Cove Spa, Mountain Harbor Resort, Mt. Ida, Arkansas
- Nemacolin, Farmington, Pennsylvania
- Ojo Sante Fe Spa Resort, Sante Fe, New Mexico
- Spa at the Battle House, Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa, Mobile, Alabama
- The Spa at The Inn at Leola Village, Leola, Pennsylvania
- Drift Spa, Black Rock Oceanfront Resort, Ucluelet, British Columbia
- SpaTerre Teton Mountain Lodge, Teton Village, Wyoming
- The Sanctuary Spa, Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain, Paradise Valley, Arizona
- Health Club & Spa at Fairmont Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- SpaTerre, The Josie Hotel, Rossland, British Columbia
- The Spa at Omni Amelia Island, Amelia Island, Florida
- Soul Spa, The Westin Jackson, Jackson, Mississippi
- Miracle Springs Resort & Spa, Desert Hot Springs, California
- Spa at Squaw Creek, Olympic Village, California
- Spa Palmera, Boca Raton Resort & Club, Boca Raton, Florida
- The Spa at Sea Island, Sea Island, Georgia
- Hilton Head Health, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Refuge, Carmel, California
- Trillium Spa at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Champion, Pennsylvania
- Sage Spa, Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California
- Spa Thompson Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico
- Glacial Waters Spa at Grand View Lodge, Nisswa, Minnesota
- The Ritz Carlton Spa at Bachelor Gulch, Avon, Colorado
- Qua Baths Spa at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Movara Fitness Resort, Ivins, Utah
- Castle Hot Springs Resort, Morristown, Arizona
- The Spa at Harrah’s Resort Southern California, Valley Center, California
- Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa, Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort Mineral Springs, Calistoga, California
- Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort, San Luis Obispo, California
Source: Google Analytics, January 1–December 31, 2021. Rankings are determined by unique page views of global spa and wellness travel consumers who visit Spas of America throughout the year. The Top 100 Spas of 2021 comprises the top 20% of all spa listings on www.spasofamerica.com.