12 best spa hotels in Miami, featuring stunning Biscayne Bay views

The majority of regulars at this luxury wellness facility have one thing in common: they never want to leave. And why should they? The hotel’s spa offers nearly every single treatment ever created. We're talking massages, sound therapy, healing therapies as well as health and wellness procedures on-site. Though you don’t have to step foot in the spa to experience the breadth of relaxation options available. Benefit from access to thermal baths and hydrotherapy circuits.

Mood? Beachside rejuvenation. 

Location perks? Expansive, serene aquamarine views across Miami Beach. 

Budget range? Caters to many mid-range budgets.

Time Out tip: The hotel also offers more than 200 exercise classes per week, are of which are available to all hotel guests.

This place is fancy with a capital F, but we’ll happily cough up the extra cash required for a rubdown at the South American-inspired facility inside the magical Faena Miami Beach. For starters, Tierra Santa is a holistic destination, so your mind, body and total wellbeing are all looked after here. Treatments also utilize natural ingredients like palm tree butter sourced from the rainforests and run the gamut from traditional massages to advanced beauty procedures that brighten the skin from within. Talk about a glow-up.

Mood? Glam and glitz with a touch of irreverence. 

Location perks? Just north of electric South Beach, Mid Beach is considerably quieter but there’s far less to do. Beachgoers will appreciate the uncrowded shores.

Budget range? High-end.

Time Out tip: The Faena may very well drain your bank account but the Faena Forum across the street will save you from social ruin. Pop in every second Sunday of the month for free rollerskating featuring live DJs and performers.

There are so many reasons to stay at the Fontainebleau—nostalgia (it was the hangout for stars like Frank Sinatra), the partying (looking at you, LIV) and the food (you haven’t lived until you’ve eaten your way through the hotel). But one that always tops the list is Lapis, the hotel’s massive indoor spa with hydrotherapy pools, private treatment rooms for things like wraps and facials and marble chaise loungers. Not into massages? Skip the treatment and book a day pass to enjoy the spa’s coed water journey as well as the sauna and steam rooms for just $50, a perk that’s only available to guests.

Mood? Pure alluring fun. 

Location perks? Scenic ocean views and near to the Art Deco District.

Budget range? Caters to various budgets.

Time Out tip: The Fontainebleau’s iconic pool area includes The Arkadia Day Club pool for adults only, offering alcohol and a DJ. Look out for concerts at the pool a.k.a BleauLive. Tickets go fast.

Just over the bridge to Brickell Key is the Mandarin and its expansive spa, featuring treatment rooms with private showers and plus luxury suites with views of Biscayne Bay. For those who wish to truly disconnect from outside world, the spa offers digital detox programs that carry on as mini-retreats, as guests participate in group fitness classes, meditation and other activities while keeping their devices safely put away.

Mood? Tropical paradise. 

Location perks? A quick walk over the Brickell Key Bridge drops you in the center of Brickell, a bustling neighborhood that’s gone from a financial district to an entertainment hub.

Budget range? High-end.

Time Out tip: Bring your biggest appetite for the all-you-can-eat extravaganza at La Mar that concludes with an adorable artisanal dollhouse stuffed with desserts.

The newly renovated and rebranded Esencia Wellness makes for quite the relaxing stay at the Eden Roc – at 22,000 square feet (nearly a half-acre) there’s more to see and do here than on most properties. Whether it’s a treatment in one of 18 private cabins or a destressing sweat sesh at the fancy gym or a post-workout blowout, the wellness facility has you covered. Once you’ve had enough of the indoors, the hotel is packed with cabanas and comfy loungers strewn about multiple pools. Pick one and chill out.

Mood? Old Hollywood glamour. 

Location perks? On the South Beach front, Bass Museum of Art and Lincoln Road Mall are both a short drive away. 

Budget range? Caters to mid-range budgets and above.

Time Out tip: Book a table at Nobu Restaurant, which serves up Japanese-fusion cuisine in Japanese-inspired decor.

Its treatment rooms are decked in marble, its menu is inspired by global and ancient practices like Ayurveda and its focus on bespoke wellness means men and women of all ages will find something to wow, soothe and treat them at the Surf Club spa. While most facilities will allow the use of its pools and fitness centers, the Four Seasons goes one step further with access to a row of private cabanas. (Note that guests who come only to the spa do not have access to the cabanas; only in-house guests have cabana access.)

Mood? Shoreside opulence.  

Location perks? On northern Miami Beach and a short drive from Downtown Miami.

Budget range? As expensive as it gets.

Time Out tip: Dine with views of the ocean on the terrace of the Amalfi-inspired Lido Restaurant, where you'll find bright and briny plates like ricciola (sliced yellowtail crudo) and branzino in “Palermitana” sauce.

This is where the cool kids stay when they want to unwind but also want to party. It’s a common predicament best resolved at the Standard, where you can follow a day of drinking frosé and listen to music by the pool with a quiet evening in the spa hammam and an organic Mediterranean dinner overlooking the bay at the Lido Bayside Grill. Be sure to snap plenty of Boomerangs of you and your friends swinging on the courtyard loungers.

Mood? Relaxed, understated, alt South Beach.  

Location perks? A semi-secluded spot, though a quick walk over the bridge puts you in Sunset Harbour, a tiny pocket of shops, restaurants, and bars galore.

Budget range? Caters to various budgets.

Time Out tip: On the first Sunday of each month, scenesters gather for Not Your Standard Bingo: a free game night led by the colorful drag queen Shelly Novak and always fun DJ Jody McDonald. 

Not all rainy days in Florida are a wash, especially if you’re hunkered down at the five-diamond resort and can make use of its luxury spa facilities. Aqualina’s is the first ESPA-branded spa in the U.S., meaning it uses the natural, perfumed products for all of its skin-soothing treatments. The secret to glowing skin? A good night’s rest and a facial during your stay.

Mood? Faux-Mediterranean extravagance. 

Location perks? Secluded beachside. A ten-minute drive to luxury shops and restaurants of Bal Harbor.

Budget range? As expensive as it gets.

Time Out tip: The elaborateness continues at Il Mulino New York, sister of the well-known Big Apple restaurant.

Miami’s unpredictable forecast is best served by an afternoon at the iconBrickell’s spa, where guests of the adjacent W Miami can swim, soak and chill in several indoor pools. However, if relaxing in the chandelier-lit water lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows is hindering your social life, the lavish spa offers private room rentals for the ultimate relaxing event.

Mood? Crisp, cool beach vibes. 

Location perks? Spectacular views of Downtown and Brickell.

Budget range? Caters to various budgets.

Time Out tip: Don’t leave without a dip in the 300-foot infinity pool overlooking Biscayne Bay.

Home to South Florida’s first Exhale Spa, the Epic Hotel is synonymous with R&R. Head to the 16th-floor spa for massages, facials and an array of butt-kicking fitness classes. While smaller than most Miami spas, Exhale’s location on the hotel’s rooftop deck makes it a favorite for an afternoon of therapies, beginning with a relaxing treatment and then moving on to poolside cocktails and lounging.

Mood? Glitzy haven. 

Location perks? On the banks of the Miami River, in the middle of the city’s banking district.

Budget range? Mid-range.

Time Out tip: Complimentary morning coffee and tea and an evening wine hour are included.

For the beach house vibes, there's no doubt you'll fall in love with Hotel Victor. Situated in South Beach, it offers bright, airy, rooms with slick modern furnishings to accompany to-die-for views overlooking the Atlantic. Featuring a secluded outdoor pool, and a tranquil  Peruvian Crystal Color Therapy Spa - which we'll get onto – this tropical escape is the perfect remedy to your unrelenting 9-5 schedule. Unwind your way at K'alma Spa with a range of massages, facials, body treatments, and even a meditation room for a much-needed digital detox. 

 The mood? Modern meets classic. 

Location perks? Try out the first U.S. Peruvian Crystal Color Therapy Spa right here at Hotel Victor. 

Budget range? There's no doubt this one's on the luxury end. 

Time Out tip: Head to Baia Beach Club to enjoy cocktails at  Sundown Social featuring stunning views overlooking South Beach's shores.

Known as the "beachfront gem", the Betsy is ideally located on Ocean Drive – the quiet end. This luxury boutique hotel brims with elegant style and ample space to relax and hang out whether in the pool enclosed by a courtyard, on the rooftop pool and terrace that boasts panoramic views, or indeed at the spa offering a range of treatments and massages to help you reach your tropical zen. And what better way to relax than with a coconut hot towel treatment? 

The mood? An ocean-facing wellness paradise. 

Location perks? The Betsy Hotel overlooks the Art Deco District  

Budget range? Well, you could always sell your skis.   

Time Out tip: Find your groove with sunrise yoga on the rooftop deck.