Best Gay-Friendly Spas

Relax and rejuvenate at one of these gay-owned or gay-friendly spas, including the Grand Resort and Spa, Spa Kea Lani, Spa Montage and Away Spa.

<a title="The Golden Door Spa at The Boulders" href="http://www.theboulders.com" target="_blank"> The Golden Door Spa at The Boulders</a> Relax at this upscale spa at The Boulders, located in Carefree, AZ. Get an aloe vera body wrap, an avocado citrus scrub, hot stone message, back wax or chakra balancing. The Golden Door Spa is the perfect combination of traditional and outré, upscale and low-key, active and relaxing.

<a title="Clay Health Club & Spa" href="http://www.insideclay.com" target="_blank"> Clay Health Club & Spa</a> NYC’s Clay Health Club & Spa is a full-service spa that offers patrons exercise classes, nutrition programs and personal trainers. The eye and neck mask, green tea peel and Thai massage are a few unique spa services you can try out at the 40-room Inn. The spa offers a membership and is opened to the public.

<a title="The Grand Resort and Spa" href="http://www.grandresort.net " target="_blank"> The Grand Resort and Spa</a> Visit Ft. Lauderdale Beach’s largest gay-owned men’s resort. Grand Resort has a fitness center, clothing-optional courtyard, 10-man Jacuzzi and a hair salon. The award-winning spa offers various packages, including the 5-night Pampered Getaway package with your choice of a 50-minute Swedish or deep tissue massage, a facial, a body scrub (glacier salt body scrub or a “Jack Black” signature body scrub), an exfoliating manicure, standard pedicure and a complimentary bottle of champagne.

<a title="San Francisco Spa at Hotel Monaco" href="http://www.monaco-sf.com" target="_blank"> San Francisco Spa at Hotel Monaco</a> Part of the gay-friendly Kimpton Hotels, Hotel Monaco’s San Francisco Spa uses organic, eco-friendly ingredients in a peaceful setting. Among the fragrant treatments is the lavender dreams body scrub and chamomile body scrub. Try the sunless tanning treatment if you want to sport a nice tan without baking in the sun.

<a title="Spa Kea Lani at The Fairmont Kea Lani" href="http://www.fairmont.com/kealani" target="_blank"> Spa Kea Lani at The Fairmont Kea Lani</a> Try Hawaii’s signature Lomilomi massage at this 5,500-square-foot spa located in Maui. You can use their outdoor, ocean-side cabana for a secluded treatment. The sun on Maui can be crazy strong, which is one of the reasons why the Ho’ona (soothing) Facial is one of the spa’s most popular requests.

<a title="The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Hotel" href="http://www.mandarianoriental.com/washington/spa" target="_blank"> The Spa at Mandarin Oriental</a> Located in Washington, DC, the Mandarin Hotel’s spa offers an Oriental Bamboo Massage in a Zen-Nirvana themed room, heavy on the Buddha accessories and forest green ornaments. The Jade Enzyme Facial exfoliates dead skin and enhances the rejuvenation process. It’s a full-throttle spa experience that lives up to the hype to wow the most finicky spa connoisseurs.

<a title="Spa Montage at Montage Beverly Hills" href="http://www.spamontage.com" target="_blank"> Spa Montage at Montage Beverly Hills</a> Located in the center of the “Golden Triangle” around Rodeo Drive, this 20,000-square-foot facility has separate private lounges for men and women with skylights and a fireplace, and locker rooms with steam, sauna, whirlpool and Swiss showers. The Montage Beverly Hills’ spa provides fitness classes, Holistic spa services, facial therapies to address shaving irritation and more. We suggest the Montage’s signature Day of Indulgence package.

<a title="Shui Spa" href="http://www.shuispa.com" target="_blank"> Shui Spa</a> Experience a tranquil, comfortable, unisex full-service spa environment at Shui Spa in Provincetown, MA. Special features include a warm mineral therapy tub, sauna and steam room. The spa also offers various packages, massages, healthy food menu, body treatments, and energy treatments to reduce stress, release toxins in your system and help you rejuvenate.

<a title="Sir Spa" href="http://www.theboulders.com" target="_blank"> Sir Spa</a> Chicago's Sir Spa offers special packages for a relaxing birthday party or an intimate date with that special someone. Guests will enjoy the private Grooming Club Lounge for mingling before, during and after treatments. A scalp massage, in-grown hair treatment, reflexology massage and a 4-layer face treatment are just a few of the many different ways Sir Spa helps its customers renew and rejuvenate.

<a title="Away Spa at W Retreat & Spa" href="http://www.wvieques.com/awayspa" target="_blank"> Away Spa at W Retreat & Spa</a> AWAY Spa, located in Vieques, Puerto Rico, features a full-service beauty menu, covering hair, nails and waxing --just to name a few. A special mani/pedi section is perfect for social gatherings with friends or a great way to meet new ones. Treatment suites feature garden settings, some with ocean views and private outdoor shower areas. We suggest the My Away Massage to ease backaches, especially after a long flight.