San Antonio might be best known for basketball, the historic Alamo, and the iconic River Walk, but don’t let that detract from some of the best spas in Texas. At one of the area’s hundred or so spas, let trained estheticians and masseuses melt away the stress of work or everyday life. Here are a few of the best places to indulge yourself the Mission City.
Woodhouse Day Spa
With four locations in the San Antonio area, Woodhouse Day Spa is never more than a few minutes away. This day spa offers a comprehensive array of spa treatments designed to soothe your aching muscles or increase your confidence with a facial, manicure, or pedicure. They also specialize in hot stone treatments, which increases circulation, helps your metabolism, and relieves chronic pain.
Woodhouse Day Spa also offers a Girls’ Day Out package, giving you access to all of their amenities and treatments at a discounted price. If work is stressing out your entire group of friends or a wedding is just around the corner, there’s no better way to spend time with the girls.
Woodhouse Day Spa has locations in Quarry Market, the Rim, Hotel Contessa, and the Westin River Walk. Hours vary by location.
Spa D’Sante
Another one of San Antonio’s boutique spas, Spa D’Sante offers a number of body treatments, facial treatments, and massage therapies specially tailored to your specific needs and tastes. If your back, arms, and legs need a bit of TLC, this spa offers Swedish massage, deep-tissue massage, pre-natal massage, sports massage, and hot stone massage, all guaranteed to make you feel a few years younger. For Valentine’s Day or an anniversary, their couples massage is second to none.
Once you’ve conquered a muscle ailment or knot, dive into a body treatment such as a mud body masque, dead sea salt scrub, infrared sauna, or whirlpool bath. When you walk out the door, you won’t have a care in the world.
Spa D’Sante has locations at Thousand Oaks, Huebner Commons, Bulverde, and Alamo Heights. Hours vary by location.
Mokara Hotel and Spa
If you’re looking for a phenomenal spa or a weekend staycation, head to Mokara Hotel and Spa in downtown San Antonio. With a beautiful location in the heart of the city, you’re only steps away from some of the city’s top attractions.
Before you head out for a night on the town, make sure to stop into Mokara’s five-star spa. Offering head-to-toe treatments and other packages, Mokara’s massage therapists and wellness workers will provide personalized service that attends to your most problematic areas. With 18 private rooms and separate post-massage sanctuaries for men and women, you can relax without worry after your treatment.
Located at 212 W. Crockett St., Mokara’s spa is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
From a deep-tissue massage to a facial and everything in between, these San Antonio spas are sure to give you a little pep in your step and the confidence to tackle the world. Don’t wait for a special occasion. Any day is the right day to do your body a much-needed favor.
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