Spas in Lake Tahoe

These days, you’ll find a visit to a spa on many individuals’ vacation itineraries. After all, a vacation is meant to be a time to relax, and what’s more relaxing than a pampering spa treatment that puts you at the center of attention? In Lake Tahoe and the surrounding regions, there are a number of wonderful day spas. Some can be found inside the hotels and resorts here while others are scattered around different towns. Most offer a plethora of services. Some are very posh and fairly expensive; others are more casual and less costly.

Resort Spas

Some of Tahoe’s most plush spas are found in the region’s nicest resorts. They are open year round and are an ideal place to chill out after a day on the slopes or several hours spent out in the sun relaxing or enjoying sports like fishing or hiking. Most of the time, reservations are necessary at the resort spas, especially at the peak of ski season or in the middle of the summer.

• Resort at Squaw Creek Spa – The Spa at Squaw Creek is one of North Lake Tahoe’s most opulent spa facilities. Decorate in natural materials, it is warm and inviting and a great place for a respite. There are 10 treatment rooms on site, a sanctuary where guests can enjoy a warm drink, heated swimming pools, a hot tub, manicure and pedicure stations, saunas and steam rooms, and a boutique. The spa menu includes a long list of massages, body treatments, and facials.
• Stillwater Spa at Lake Tahoe Hyatt – Decorated in dark woods and deep leather, the Stillwater Spa at the Hyatt Casino Resort is sizeable though quite intimate and comfortable. This spa offers many signature services, inspired by the elements of air, earth, water, and fire. There are 16 treatment rooms including two for couples that feature either an infinity tub or fireplace. There’s also a large fitness room, a full-service salon, sauna and steam rooms, and relaxation rooms.
• Onsen Spa at Mont Bleu Resort – The full-service spa and fitness center at Mont Bleu is a great place to soothe your mind and body, and as an added bonus, the booking of a treatment here gives you an all-day pass to enjoy the fitness facility. Besides a wide range of treatments, there’s also a relaxation room, whirlpool tubs, saunas, and eucalyptus steam rooms.  
• Cal Neva Resort Euro Spa – A favorite with the locals, this smaller spa offers a wide range of pampering services including outdoor massages on the deck overlooking the lake. Beautiful! Sign up for just a single treatment or package several together and spend the day in the spa.

Other Day Spas

You’ll also find a variety of day spas not connected to a particular resort located throughout Tahoe. Most are just wonderful! Though many day spas welcome walk-ins, it’s not always possible for the staff to accommodate you if you decide on a last-minute treatment, so when you arrive, think about making reservations.

• Shannon’s Lake Tahoe Spa – Dubbed the “Best of Tahoe” day spas by local media for four years running, Shannon’s is situated in South Lake Tahoe. The spa offers a vast variety of body treatments, massages, and facials for singles and couples and also touts its “Pamper Parties”, which accommodate groups of four or more who want to enjoy their pampering together.
• Waters Day Spa – Operating in tandem with Tim Christenson’s Push Fitness facility, this spa offers massages, body wraps, facials, and a host of salon services. Indulge in a treatment and you’ll receive free access to the fitness center as well, which includes an aerobics studio and racquetball courts, whirlpools, steam rooms, and sauna.
• Clearwater Day Spa – Situated in North Lake Tahoe in Tahoe City, the Clearwater Day Spa boasts plenty of experienced therapists on staff. Massages and facials make up most of the menu but clients can also get a spray tan here, enjoy nail and waxing services, and brides can bring their bridal party in for make-up application on the day of the big event.

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