Escaping to a weekend of me-time? Luckily, you don’t have to go far for a top-notch wellness experience or spa in New York. From sweeping views of the Big Apple to the serene mountains of the Catskills, the Empire State has diverse places to find peaceful, soothing, recharging, and deeply restorative experiences. Read on for finding a destination when you need to unplug, unwind, and indulge in some well-deserved self-care. (featured photo credit: Gurney’s Montauk Resort)
The Best Spa and Wellness Getaways In New York

NYC Region
Aman
East meets West at Manhattan’s iconic Crown Building, where three beautifully designed floors invite you to indulge in the art of well-being. Begin with the private Contrast Therapy Suite—an intimate sanctuary featuring an infrared sauna, red light therapy, a refreshing cold plunge, and a tranquil steam shower designed to restore and revive. After, unwind by the heated swimming pool, surrounded by cozy lounging areas and warming fire pits. If you’re in the mood for movement, enjoy a class in the Yoga and Movement Studio or a session on the reformer in the Pilates Studio. And when you’re ready to emerge from relaxation mode, stop by the renowned John Barrett Salon (part of the spa) for a polished finishing touch.
The Crown Building, 730 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10019
The William Vale
At The William Vale, the spa experience feels more like a stylish rooftop wellness ritual than a traditional hotel spa. On the fourth-floor terrace, the seasonal Winter Spa invites you to slip into a private cedar barrel sauna or sink into a deep-soaking hot tub while taking in sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline. The experience is designed for slow, restorative heat therapy—think alternating between the sauna and hot tub, wrapped in plush robes, letting the warmth melt away travel fatigue and city stress. For a fuller spa day, you can pair the rooftop heat therapy with skincare treatments nearby at Williamsburg Beauty Spa, known for personalized facials and results-driven treatments that leave your skin glowing.
111 North 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Long Island Region
Gurney’s Montauk Resort
With stunning ocean views and a beach that goes for miles, this Long Island resort is a wellness hub nestled within a full-service resort. The 30,000 sq foot Seawater Spa has everything you could want for a relaxing retreat, including a fitness room, an indoor salt water pool, and bespoke services utilizing advanced skincare and therapeutic bodywork. The newly re-imagined BathHouse lets you experience thalassotherapy soaks in a peaceful setting overlooking the ocean and is part of the experience for treatments and hotel guests.
290 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk, New York 11954
Shou Sugi Ban House
The Shou Sugi Ban Spa offers treatments that draw on the properties of the ocean, local pine forests, wild flora, and indigenous herbs. Relax in the Hydrotherapy Suite, Thermal Plunge Pools, the outdoor Movement Pavilion, the Solarium Roof Deck, or the heated Watsu Pool. This NY wellness hub also offers private and small-group classes in yoga, fitness, meditation, reiki, and nutrition.
337 Montauk Highway, Water Mill, NY 11976
Hudson Valley
Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa
Retreat to this 75-acre Hudson River estate with lodgings, a world-class spa, a farm-to-table restaurant, an organic kitchen garden, an orchard, trails, and even an animal rescue sanctuary. Sign up for their Hydrafacial therapies, massage, nail therapy, facials, and body treatments. Or try the Buttermilk Signature Facial, then stay the night in their Historic Inn rooms or in private houses and mansions.
220 North Road, Milton, NY 12547
The Ranch Hudson Valley
Malibu’s wildly popular The Ranch landed in the Hudson Valley in 2024, bringing its mission of a wellness retreat focused on a total mind-and-body reset to the East Coast. Stays are for 3 or 4 nights, and every day is structured with energizing guided hikes through forests and along rivers, yoga and meditation sessions to center your mind, and strength-building fitness classes. Meals are entirely plant-based and crafted to boost energy and wellness, with plenty of fresh juices and nutrient-packed dishes. You can also enjoy spa-style recovery sessions, optional mindfulness workshops, and quiet time in minimalist, serene accommodations designed to help you unplug. It’s an immersive experience that balances activity, nourishment, and rest, leaving you fully recharged.
150 Sisters Servants Lane, Sloatsburg, NY 10974
The Barns at Troutbeck
Built in 2021 in timber reclaimed from the decommissioned Tappan Zee Bridge, The Barns are Troutbeck’s Wellness facility. In collaboration with Wildsmith, they offer massages, facials, scrubs, and prenatal therapies, with nature-driven care from practitioners. Try their traditional and infrared saunas, Technogym fitness, private yoga, personal training, and forest bathing. Then finish off with an astrology session to elevate your wellness visit.
515 Leedsville Road, Amenia, NY 12501
Glenmere Mansion
In the farmlands of the lower-Hudson Valley is a 150-acre hilltop mansion that served as the Gilded Age retreat of the Goelet family.Today it’s a luxury retreat with an indulgent spa featuring a Carrara marble Bath House and Hammam. Or if you are looking for something a little more unique, try their water therapies from around the world, including a Herbal Steam Room, Dry Heat Sauna, Stimulating Swiss Shower, Cool Mist Room, Aqua Massage Vitality Pool, and Warm Marble Bellystone.
634 Pine Hill Road, Chester, NY 10918
Mohonk Mountain House
Since this New Paltz resort was founded in 1869, wellness has been an essential part of the guest experience. They have an award-winning spa with body treatments, wellness experiences, and mindfulness programs. Try their Seasonal Wellbeing Collection, which takes a holistic approach to staying healthy throughout each season, combining spa therapies, fitness, and mindfulness. Then treat yourself to a luxe salon service, such as a manicure, pedicure, or makeup application.
1000 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz, NY 12561
Wildflower Farms
Wellbeing at Wildflower Farms connects you to nature and simplicity, and the Thistle Spa offers a rotating menu of treatments featuring local products. Feel restored and rejuvenated with an apothecary supplying hand-harvested, small-batch oils, floral remedies, ointments, and scrubs. Step into immersive outdoor treatments, the 3,000-square-foot fitness center, or get a day pass and visit for the day. And you won’t want to leave until you try their Prana & Plunge, an experience that combines yoga with an ice-bath plunge to reduce inflammation and boost the immune system.
2702 Main Street, Gardiner, NY 12525
Catskills Region
Kenoza Hall
This Catskill “earthy luxury” resort is the ideal spot to start your day with a “morgen lauf” or (morning walk) and disconnect from overstimulation. The spa honors the area’s early Swiss and German settlers, with its Kneipp-inspired body treatments and massages. The spa treatments are rooted in naturopathy and hydrotherapy. Inside, there are sensory and walking paths, gardens, an outdoor barrel sauna, a hot tub, and a pool. Experience their Catskill Clay Wrap, Diamond Dermabrasion, or Botanical Massage. Don’t miss out on their Private Aerial Yoga and have a weightless personal practice in the mountains.
5762 NY State Route 52, Kenoza Lake, NY 12750
Piaule Catskill
This landscape hotel — designed to take advantage of the surroundings—offers plenty of options to start your day. Begin with the hot pool and mineral plunge, meditate, or enter the sauna and steam pool. Take a yoga, meditation, or group exercise class, then move to a massage or sound bath. They also offer unique experiences, such as hiking with a Professional Guide and Photographer, Group Meditation & Tea, and couples’ Reiki sessions.
333 Mossy Hill Road, Catskill, NY 12414
Yo1
Enter a state-of-the-art health resort that promotes holistic Indian healing therapies through Ayurveda, Naturopathy, and Yoga. YO1, or “Yovan” in Sanskrit, means youthful and represents the human quest to attain eternal youth through a complete rejuvenation of mind, body, and spirit. Follow customized, long-term health plans that address the root causes of health concerns, experience mindful meditation techniques, or enjoy organic meals at this NY wellness resort. Learn easy adjustments in nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle, and leave with a renewed sense of life.
420 Anawana Lake Road, Monticello, NY 12701
Capital-Saratoga Region
The Gideon Putman Resort
The Roosevelt Bath & Spa offers saunas, mineral baths, massage therapy, skin care, and body treatments, making it an ideal resort for relaxation. Experience private yoga and meditation instruction, take a Bach flower essence consultation, or try luminous healing, which begins with a thoughtful consultation followed by a personalized healing ceremony. After all of the relaxation, feel free to explore the historic springs and Saratoga Spa State Park nearby.
24 Gideon Putnam Road, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

