Top Miami Spa Picks For Spa Month & Beyond

Spa treatments are kind of like designer jeans. There was a time when spending $100 seemed like an obscene amount of money, but today we’ve somehow been conditioned to think it’s acceptable to drop $180, $220, dare we say $260 and up for either of these luxuries. Of course, that’s where a good sale comes in handy, and for Miami spa-goers the biggest sale of the year is happening right now through the end of August. The Greater Miami Convention and Visitor’s Bureau presents Miami Spa Month with a $99 promotion on select treatments at participating spas.

If you’re like me, you pat yourself on the back when you score a great bargain, but sometimes you just want what you want and that means spending more money. Whatever shopping mood you happen to be in, summer’s a great time to spa in Miami. Here are a few of my favorite spots along with the treatments I recommend (saving or splurging on). All spas listed are participating in Miami Spa Month unless otherwise noted.

Exhale Spa at Epic Hotel or Loews Hotel Miami Beach

 

Exhale has been my go to spa for over a decade and I was thrilled to recently become brand ambassador in Miami. What I’ve always loved about Exhale is that their therapists are truly a cut above the rest. I love a 90-minute deep tissue massage ($200) with Robert at the Epic and their Power Facial ($245) has saved my skin on more than one occasion. The great thing about Exhale is that they’re always offering special promotional rates and throwing free Core Fusion and yoga classes into the mix. Check out their Miami Spa offers here. I like to make a day of it at the Epic with a class, a spa treatment and lunch by the gorgeous 16th floor pool overlooking Biscayne Bay.

Lapis Spa at Fontainebleau Miami Beach

 

I almost forgot just how exquisite the 40,000 square-foot Lapis Spa at Fontainebleau Miami Beach is until I visited recently for a completely customizable 80-minute Masters Massage ($129 during Miami Spa Month). They’re offering a fantastic upgraded Spa Month experience Monday through Thursday with longer, more luxurious treatments deeply discounted, but a few bucks more than the typical $99 promotion. Make a day of it and unwind in their lavish water ritual that includes a mineral pool, rain tunnel, deluge shower and heated marble hammam lounge chairs to nap on. You also have access to their gym, pool and beach, so yeah, you’re staying until sunset.

Acqualina Spa by ESPA

 

When you have a chance to indulge at a Forbes Five-Star spa at a discounted price, you take it. Acqualina Spa by ESPA’s 50-minute Skin Radiance Facial is a truly luxurious experience and it’s on the menu during Miami Spa. It includes ESPA’s Skin Radiance Mask and Moisturizer, which is rich in natural hydroxy acids from Hawaiian algae and meadowsweet (whatever that is, it must be good for your skin). I also like their 80-minute Fitness Massage ($250). Ask for Elica. She’s got the magic touch.

The Standard Spa Miami Beach

 

Spending the day with the cool kids at The Standard Spa Miami Beach comes with a price, and they’re not participating in Miami Spa Month this year. If you choose to indulge here, be sure to make a day of it at their picturesque pool floating on Biscayne Bay. I’ve enjoyed their 75-minute Hot + Cold Stone massage ($190) and their 75-minute Hurts So Good massage ($190). You can also sweat it out in their hammam and water lounge.

The Spa at Viceroy Miami

 

If skincare is your top priority, then head to The Spa at Viceroy Miami for their HydraFacial MD Therapy. This advanced, medical grade facial is conducted with a special machine similar to microdermabrasion–but not. The wand works in a sucking and cleansing fashion for lymphatic drainage and detoxification, while also exfoliating and extracting. The 80-minute Deluxe treatment ($350) also includes a multi-peptide dermabuilder and LED light therapy. It’s customizable and designed to work its magic on every skincare concern under the sun. Ask for Meru. She works wonders with the wand and gives great skincare advice. The 28,000 square-foot spa, designed by Philippe Starck, is a pretty sexy place to lounge in too, and there’s plenty of fitness options. For a more affordable spa experience, peruse their Spa Month menu.

The Spa at The Setai by THÉMAÉ

 

The Spa at The Setai recently integrated a new line of THÉMAÉ Paris products into its Asian-inspired concept and treatments. The product line is created with the extracts of four different types of tea: red, black, white and green. For a classic, deep-cleansing facial, try the 60-minute Purity Ritual ($180), which utilizes a detoxifying mask enriched in the four tea elixir and lupin flower extract (again, whatever that is, but you know your skin will love it). The Spa offers a truly individualized experience perfect for couples, as each of their four suites includes two beds, a steam room, shower and views of the zen poolscape and ocean.

Enliven Spa & Salon at JW Marriott Marquis

 

For floor-to-ceiling views from the 20th floor of a gorgeous downtown high-rise, head to Enliven Spa at JW Marriott Marquis and go for the 50-minute deep tissue massage ($130) or better yet, upgrade to the 80-minute ($170), and ask for Rosie to melt your tensions and rub your knots away. A day at the spa grants you access to their pool and fitness center, so unwind and enjoy.

Jurlique Spa at Mayfair Hotel & Spa

 

For a taste of Old Florida while you spa, you’ve got to go to Miami’s oldest city, Coconut Grove, and the iconic Mayfair Hotel & Spa. Their Jurlique Spa utilizes the Australian brand’s organic products for a holistic spa experience. Try the 60-minute Mayfair Signature Tangerine Mimosa Massage ($150), which is completely customizable and includes an invigorating tangerine mimosa back scrub.

For a complete listing of participating Miami Spa Month spas and their treatment offerings, click here.