The 10 best luxury spas in Los Angeles

Our first swoon-worthy spa in Los Angeles is The Peninsula Spa Beverly Hills, a hotel resort featuring roof garden, outdoor pool and a spa equipped with electronic massage beds. Customising the spa experience to meet each guest’s needs, the therapists at Peninsula conduct light therapy and unique treatments, the top among them being the ‘Liquid Surgery Rejuvenation’, a non-invasive facial treatment said to tighten skin and give a more youthful appearance. Thankfully the rest of the spa gives plenty of reasons to flash your wrinkle-free smile, coming decorated in Hollywood glamour across its seven treatment rooms, nail suite and serenity lounge.

A pinnacle spa resort with as many as 28 treatment rooms spread through its 40,000 square foot wellness setting, The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village is where LA’s ‘it crowd’ comes to detox. Besides its four luxury suites kitted out with private plunge pool, day bed and whirlpool to fit up to 10 people, the hotel’s shared facilities will no doubt get you into the community spirit. The holistic wellness program (run by the California Health & Longevity Institute) helps guests fully immerse themselves in clean eating and mindfulness, moving from teeth whitening to skin peel with a break for energy healing under the meditation garden’s pagoda. For a diet plan, nutritionists and dieticians can help overhaul your eating habits, teaching you how to cook healthily in the Wellness Kitchen and serving up light smoothies and salads by the poolside cabana. Namaste or what?

Not just any chain, this is The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Los Angeles; the red carpet spa resort at the heart of Hollywood. Stretching across 8,000 square foot and nine treatments rooms, the Ritz-Carlton Spa sanctuary centres itself on the concept of Hollywood glam, allowing each guest to feel like a star. A luxe affair throughout its eucalyptus steam rooms, couples’ suite and on-site hair and nail salon, the spa also gives the very best of luxury treatments, with masseuses that leave your skin sparkling, thanks to their use of 24-karat gold shimmer powder. Though urban, the Ritz-Carlton Spa goes back to basics with farm-to-table scrubs and lotions procured from the rooftop garden. Anyone suffering from back problems should also try the muscle recovery massages, such as the 80-minute Marula Body Ritual.

Providing everything all in one spot, The Spa at Terranea is 50,000 square foot of convenient heaven. In addition to fulfilling your boutique shopping and fitness needs, Terranea also boasts a dreamy location along the Palos Verdes coastline on the Pacific Ocean. In fitting with its tranquil setting, Terranea focuses on bringing R&R to new levels through its transformative spa facilities. Within the grounds, you’ll find steam rooms, lounges, plunge pools and Jacuzzis, plus an endless list of treatments available from the cliffside massage rooms. The Ocean Prelude is a popular choice, lasting 120 minutes and inclusive of a seaweed ‘mylar caccoon’ body wrap and saltwater soak to prep you for the total body massage.

Keeping it minimal with its wellness program and whitewashed decor is Ciel Spa, SLS Beverly Hills. Despite being located on one of Los Angeles’ busiest streets, Ciel Spa can provide an escape from it all, within its modest 5,000 square foot facility. As well as your usual massage services, you’ll also find the place kitted out with a stylish salon, tea lounge and high-tech fitness centre, playing feel-good music to match the vibe. If you get peckish between treatments, order healthy finger food from Chef José Andrés, digesting before undergoing the Ultimate Detox Package which comes complete with an algae wrap, a 90-minute lymphatic drainage massage and anti-oxidant IV therapy to finish. Beauty experts are also on hand throughout to help create long-term skincare routines for each guest.

Lastly is Glen Ivy Hot Springs, known for both its heritage and hot springs. Founded way back in 1860, Glen Ivy lies just 90 minutes’ drive from downtown Los Angeles on a system of natural mineral springs. A firm favourite among Angelinos, Glan Ivy sees 180,000 guests make the pilgrimage here each year for therapeutic mud baths, mineral tubs and beauty treatments, alongside meditation sessions, art classes workshops and more. If that wasn’t enough, the springs also lie close to a number of other regional attractions, including Newport Beach and Cleveland National Forest, perfect for giving yourself up to nature. After enjoying top treatments such as the Sublime Skin Solution facial and the Lomi Lomi Hawaiian massage, refuel with health food from either Goco Café or Café Solé.

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