The best spas in Miami for your next epic self-care day

Leave it to Ian Schrager to design a spa that feels both sacred and sexy. Entering the lounge, you'll be tempted to sink into the sofa with a glass of champagne and relax a while, even with the sun shining over the pools outside. The Spa at the Miami Beach EDITION offers a wealth of opulent offerings like 24K nail and body scrubs, CBD skin treatments and customized facials with vitamin C and collagen.

We loved: The menu is extensive, but if you're feeling overwhelmed by options, book "Your EDITION Signature Massage," which starts at $210 for 60 minutes of bespoke therapy performed with the aroma and pressure of your choice. Mine included some much-needed stretching after a tough week at the gym.

The recently renovated spa at The Standard is an adults-only hydrotherapy playground boasting a Turkish-style hammam, aroma steam room, hemlock sauna, ice room, Roman waterfall hot tub, arctic plunge, treatment baths and an infinity pool. As for treatments, the Urban Warrior ritual is great for those who put their bodies through the grinder, while a Sound Healing Massage gets your mind and muscles in check. Therapies run the gamut from astrology readings to celestial alignment and acupuncture, and some treatments are on special during weekdays.

Time Out tip: If you're not a hotel guest, you'll need to spend at least $125 on your spa treatments to gain access to the pool and hydrotherapy circut during the week (Monday through Thursday) and $225 during weekends (Friday through Sunday)—trust us, it's worth it.

The Carillon is the largest spa and wellness facility on the East Coast, so trust us when we say their lineup of offerings is impressive. Here, you’ll find the créme de la créme of anti-aging skincare, from an ultrasound-powered non-surgical facelift to treatments that use LED technology, cryotherapy and collagen energy. The Carillon boasts one of the country’s largest thermal hydrotherapy circuits, a holistic center for traditional Chinese medicine and a number of problem-targeted health retreats throughout the year.

Set on the third floor of the avant-garde Faena Hotel Miami Beach, this ethereal, 22,000-square-foot sanctuary boasts one of the largest hammams on the East Coast, along with shaman-developed body-healing rituals and treatments. Be prepared to fill out an extensive intake form noting your preferences and any relevant health concerns prior to embarking on your treatments.

We loved: The chakra-balancing day spa package. Dust off your favorite caftan, or simply buy one at the spa’s fashionable boutique and live that “well” life.

Though dripping in history, everything at this iconic property’s spa is modern, airy and effortlessly luxe. Feeling jet-lagged, or a tad hungover? The Purifying Scrub and Ginger Body Wrap by Susanne Kaufmann stimulates the skin while improving microcirculation and energy flow. Round out your experience with a visit to the Turkish bath and tea room.

Time Out tip: In addition to male and female steam rooms, the spa here features a unisex steam room, ideal for quietly mingling with a friend or family member before or after a treatment or a dip in the pool.

This NYC-imported facial bar with two locations in Miami (Brickell and Coral Gables) boasts an impressive variety of tailored options and friendly, no-nonsense estheticians who offer hyper-focused advice as they perform magic on your visage. More clinical than a spa but far more tranquil than a derm's office, Silver Mirror will leave you and your skin feeling and looking totally refreshed.

We loved: The ability to pre-select how much (or little) talking happens during your facial, plus the customized report and treatment plan created for you by your aesthetician once the treatment is through.

Sana Skin Studio wins our award for Miami's most aesthetic facial spa. The ethos here is mindful, goals-driven facials performed with clean products. The studio space embodies this as well. It's an earthy palette of terracotta hues, linen drapes and dried tropicals dotting an artfully curated retail shop in front. In back, the private treatment rooms double down on the zen vibes: dim lighting and a chill playlist set the scene for your healer to perform their magic—leaving your skin glowy, hydrated and healthy.

We loved: The product recommendations at the end of my treatment, which were tailored to my skin type (sensitive and dry) and all made without any harmful ingredients.

Crossing the bridge to Brickell Key for the day isn’t really "getting away," but when you’re surrounded by water and pampered like royalty it’s easy to make believe you’re on vacation. This massive facility offers treatments inspired by ancient Chinese, Ayurvedic, European, Balinese and Thai traditions, so expect to find everything from pressure point-targeting Thai and shiatsu massages to highly advanced skincare treatments like oxygen or caviar facials.

With a sparkling ocean view, the 20,000-square-foot Aqualina Spa by ESPA is a welcome retreat in Sunny Isles. There is no shortage of offerings, from hydra-facials to spa standards like deep tissue and hot stone massages. Acqualina offers a small spa-themed food menu for guests, which will fuel you post-treatment as you take advantage of the private spa pool and lounges.

Time Out tip: Be sure to take advantage of the European heat areas, including a Finnish sauna with a Himalayan salt wall, a crystal steam room with color therapy, and experience shower with cool arctic and warm Caribbean mists and arctic ice fountain.

This Little River gem is a one-stop shop for all the trendy and effective medspa procedures you might be looking for, packaged into a beautiful, open-concept space. When you need a bit of pampering, from injectables to teeth whitening, laser hair removal, microneedling and Emsculpt, Skn Elements does it all and their knowledgeable estheticians are always happy to explain the latest and greatest treatments.

Time Out tip: They offer three monthly membership levels starting at $89, but anyone can take advantage of Skn's generous monthly specials, which encourage guests to try out something new at a more approachable price.

JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort’s sprawling, three-story wellness facility offers a wide range of treatments, from traditional massages and facials to new-wave ones using ingredients like CBD and techniques like holistic lymphatic drainage. Turnberry seamlessly blends traditional methods with oriental medicine and holistic wellness.

Time Out tip: There’s a full-service salon on the bottom floor, so spring in for a blowout before making your way out the door.

If you’re looking to elevate your massage membership but don’t want to break the bank with resort spa pricing, consider The Now Massage. Born in Los Angeles, this fast-growing chain of massage spas is approachable without compromising high-end aesthetics and quality of service. The Now offers four styles of table massages and a variety of add-on treatments tailored to your needs. While you can book à la carte, the best value is a membership. They start at $80 for a single 50-minute massage per month, but 80-minute and two-monthly options are also available.

We loved: For the massage, I experienced The Now Signature Swedish-inspired service with a scalp renewal enhancement. It was exactly what I (a tired mom living in a chaotic city) needed. I walked out floating on a cloud, ready to tackle the day. 

Following a $5 million renovation in 2020, this 9,540 square-foot luxury wellness and beauty sanctuary at the W South Beach boasts sprawling locker rooms and steam showers, a sauna, beauty bar and relaxing lounge with amenities like chlorophyll water and gluten-free treats.

The treatment menu here is as luxe as it gets. There’s the 24K Gold Wrap, where you’re slathered in a golden sugar scrub and pampered for over 90 minutes with massages from head to toe. Then, get hot and unbothered in the sauna, steam room or whirlpool. With 12 treatment rooms and 14,000 square feet, there’s plenty of room for massages, wellness therapies and more.

Time Out tip: The spa recommends arriving at least 30 minutes before your scheduled treatment to settle in and chill out in the wet area and relaxation lounge.