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Taking a Break From Reality at This Wellness-Centric Upstate New York Airbnb
In a small town on the edge of the southern Adirondacks, this historic home has a hot tub, cold plunge, sauna, and spa treatment space.
Condé Nast TravelerDec 18, 2025
These Upstate New York Spas and Retreats Are a Refuge for Rest and Renewal
From light-filled bathhouses to waterfront hotels, here’s where to travel for wellness in upstate New York.
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- Eastwind Oliverea ValleyHotelBig Indian, United States27 free-standing cabins and cabin suites
- The GlasshousePlaceBig Indian, United Statesminimalist space for wellness programming
- Mirbeau Inn & SpaHotelSkaneateles, United Statesspa facilities and shop
- Aqua TerraceSightSkaneateles, United Statesheated whirlpool
- The Inns of Aurora Resort & SpaHotelAurora, United Statesspa draws inspiration from landscape
- Luxe Salon and Spa at The Adelphi HotelPlaceSaratoga Springs, United Statesbridges beauty, wellness, and grandeur
- The AdelphiHotelSaratoga Springs, United Statesinfrared sauna and fitness center
- Hutton BrickyardsHotelKingston, United Statespint-sized cabins and wellness retreats
- The Ranch Hudson ValleyHotelSloatsburg, United Statessignature program blend
- Wildflower FarmsHotelGardiner, United Statesnature-inspired retreat
- ThistlePlaceGardiner, United Statesbody treatments using small-batch botanicals
- YO1HotelMonticello, United StatesAyurveda therapies and naturopathy
- Kenoza HallHotelKenoza Lake, United Stateswellness program grounded in Kneipp therapy
- Hemlock Spa at Kenoza HallPlaceKenoza Lake, United Statestreatments rooted in naturopathy
- Piaule CatskillHotelCatskill, United Statescontemporary-meets-organic spa
- The Spa at Piaule CatskillPlaceCatskill, United Statesmineral plunge in hot pool
- Mohonk Mountain HouseHotelNew Paltz, United Statesaward-winning spa wing
- The Spa at Mohonk Mountain HousePlaceNew Paltz, United Statesoutdoor heated mineral pool
- Hasbrouck HouseHotelStone Ridge, United Statesdreamy bed and breakfast
- The Spa at Hasbrouck HousePlaceStone Ridge, United Stateswooden barrel sauna nestled between trees
- The Barns at TroutbeckPlaceAmenia, United Statesforest bathing, infrared sauna
- InnessHotelAccord, United Statescountry retreat with spa
- The Spa and Bathhouse at InnessPlaceAccord, United Statesbathhouse with steam room, sauna
- Glenmere MansionHotelChester, United StatesTuscan villa with spa facility
- The Spa at Glenmere MansionPlaceChester, United Statesmarble bathhouse, hammam