The best spas in Miami for next-level massages, facials and body treatments

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.

Leave it to Ian Schrager to design a spa that feels both sacred and sexy. 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.

Time Out tip: After a long night of partying, cleanse yourself with the luxurious Detox + Firm treatment, which includes gentle, exfoliating body brushing; mineral-rich Hungarian thermal mud; infrared light therapy; smoothing skin buffing; a scalp treatment, and a signature massage. Then head to the salon to beauty prep for another fabulous Miami night.

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.

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.

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.

Martha Stewart didn’t name Lapis “The Most Beautiful Spa in America” for nothing. Embark on the spa’s signature water journey featuring whirlpools, therapy showers and steam rooms designed to transform, regenerate and relax. In addition to its popular hydrotherapy treatments, Lapis offers more traditional massages and facials.

Why go? After a well-deserved day of pampering, plan to spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing at the hotel, as all spa guests have access to the gym and all 10 of the Fontainebleau’s pools.

The bird’s-eye view of Downtown Miami from Exhale Miami is a vivid reminder of the distance between you and your everyday stressors. This small-but-mighty facility offers a unique blend of fitness and spa, and its location makes it the perfect place for the city dweller who’s looking to squeeze a workout or a treatment in between meetings.

We loved: Get your butt kicked in a barre class or ease your muscles with a classic fusion massage. Unwind further by taking a dip in the EPIC Hotel’s pool, which is open to spa guests.

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.

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.

Time Out tip: Round out your experience with a visit to the Turkish bath and tea room.

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.

Why go? To experience the hotel's signature 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.

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.

From the serene English countryside comes the first Bamford Wellness Spa in the U.S. It was created by Lady Carole Bamford, known across the pond for her holistic, organic, all-natural everything business ventures.

We loved: The spa’s diamond radiance treatment which taps into the healing and anti-aging powers of the world’s toughest gemstone. Or go all out with the Bamford signature treatment, where a number of different massage techniques are sandwiched between cleansing and relaxing foot treatments.

The Biltmore Spa is a relaxing hideaway for locals and guests seeking top-notch wellness treatments from head to toe. The spa’s manicure, pedicure and skincare services are especially popular, and the signature guava massage is a delicious Floridian take on a classic Swedish.

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. 

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, there’s plenty of room for massages, wellness therapies and more.

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.

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.