World's Best The Top 15 Domestic Spas By Liz Cantrell Liz Cantrell Liz Cantrell is an associate editor at Travel + Leisure. She edits stories with a focus on outdoor and adventure travel, as well as Canada, Northern Europe, and the Southeastern U.S. She also helps edit the T+L A-List of top travel advisors. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Published on September 8, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email This year's World's Best Awards survey was open for voting January 11 through May 10, 2021, as destinations around the world were lifting COVID-19 restrictions. 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. Each property we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. Who couldn't use some relaxation right now? Spa vacations offer a chance to disconnect from the everyday and to embrace a slower pace and get a little pampering — although, some spas certainly specialize in athletic pursuits, if you want to challenge your body. The good news is that you don't have to travel far: there are dozens of world-class spas right here in the U.S., and many have been named best spas by Travel + Leisure readers. Every year for our World's Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe — to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. In the destination spas category, readers rated properties on their accommodations and facilities, treatments, service, food, and overall value. Many of our readers' favorite domestic spas are located in the West and Southwest, with three in Arizona, and two in California, New Mexico, and Texas each. Hilton Head Health in South Carolina (No. 7), Westglow Resort & Spa (No. 14) in North Carolina, and Carillon Miami Wellness Resort (No. 12) earned high marks for all-around stellar service and amenities. One reader remarked that the Carillon team still "knocked it out of the park," even with COVID-19 safety protocols in place: "Best spa experience with new experiences that are contactless, too, which is great for these challenging times." In the Northeast, the Lodge at Woodloch in Hawley, Pennsylvania, captured readers' hearts for its excellent bedding and impressive list of activities, including hikes, aerobics, meditation, and yoga. This year's No. 8 also earned praise for its instructors' patience and careful attention: "They are absolutely experts in their various disciplines, and they all will listen to you and modify to help you along." One guest reported staying there 15 times. courtesy of Fredrika Stjarne for Shou Sugi Ban House Just an hour from Santa Fe, No. 7 Ojo Caliente — one of the oldest mineral-spring resorts in the U.S. — was described as "a diamond tucked away in the New Mexico landscape." What keeps guests returning year after year? It's a combination of the numerous soaking pools, the serene beauty of the desert setting, the casual-chic wine bar and restaurant, and the feeling of being away from it all. "Some things you cannot describe and simply have to experience to understand," proclaimed one visitor. "Ojo Caliente is the one place I can say this about." But of all the wellness properties in the United States, Shou Sugi Ban House took the top spot this year. Read on for more about what makes it special — and for the full list of the best spas in the United States. 1. Shou Sugi Ban House, Water Mill, New York Courtesy of Fredrika Stjarne for Shou Sugi Ban House Known for its delicious culinary program, this 13-room Japanese-inspired retreat opened in the Hamptons in May 2019 and has been on readers' radars ever since. Shou Sugi earned top marks for being both intimate and, as one voter summarized, a "completely immersive experience." The spa has infrared and dry saunas, a steam room, an ice fountain, and plunge pools. Along with dozens of bodywork treatments, activities include yoga classes; sound therapy and energy healing with crystals and tuning forks; hypnotherapy; and intuitive painting. Score: 95.13More information: shousugibanhouse.com 2. Cal-a-Vie, Vista, California Courtesy of Cal-a-Vie Score: 94.29More information: cal-a-vie.com 3. The Ranch Malibu, California Courtesy of The Malibu Ranch Score: 93.33More information: theranchmalibu.com 4. Civana Wellness Resort & Spa, Carefree, Arizona Courtesy of CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa Score: 93.21More information: civanacarefree.com 5. Lake Austin Spa Resort, Austin, Texas Courtesy of Lake Austin Spa Resort WBA Hall of Fame honoree. Score: 92.51Compare rates at Clicktripz.com 6. Hilton Head Health, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Courtesy of Hilton Head Health Score: 92.00More information: hhhealth.com 7. Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa, Ojo Caliente, New Mexico Courtesy of Ojo Spa Resorts Score: 91.46More information: ojosparesorts.com/ojo-caliente 8. Lodge at Woodloch, Hawley, Pennsylvania Courtesy of The Lodge at Woodloch WBA Hall of Fame honoree. Score: 91.23Compare rates at Clicktripz.com 9. Sensei Lanai, a Four Seasons Resort, Hawaii Courtesy of Four Seasons Score: 91.11More information: fourseasons.com/sensei 10. Miraval Arizona, Tucson, Arizona Courtesy of Miraval Arizona Score: 91.06More information: miravalresorts.com 11. Carillon Miami Wellness Resort Courtesy of Carillon Miami Wellness Resort Score: 90.98Compare rates at Clicktripz.com 12. Miraval Austin, Texas Courtesy of Miraval Austin Score: 89.64More information: miravalaustin.com 13. Ojo Santa Fe, Santa Fe, New Mexico Courtesy of Ojo Spa Resorts Score: 88.80More information: ojosparesorts.com/ojo-santa-fe 14. Westglow Resort & Spa, Blowing Rock, North Carolina Courtesy of Westglow Resort & Spa Score: 88.00Compare rates at Clicktripz.com 15. Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona Courtesy of Canyon Ranch Score: 87.39Compare rates at Clicktripz.com See all of our readers' favorite hotels, cities, airlines, cruise lines, and more in the World's Best Awards for 2021. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit