Although New York City has some of the most amazing spas in the world, it’s also worth looking at New Jersey as a spa destination if you want a true getaway experience. There are lots of spa resorts in the Atlantic City area, but also some great options scattered around the state to treat you and make you feel alive and rejuvenated. Here are some of the best New Jersey spa resorts and hotels for your next girls’ getaway, couples’ retreat, or a solo trip.
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Atlantic City
One top Atlantic City hotel with a great spa is the Borgata. The Borgata has an award-winning spa called that is two stories and on the 32nd floor. Enjoy 360-degree water views and tension-loosening treatments in the 16 treatment rooms here. Specialties include body wraps, ayurvedic therapies, and various kinds of massage. Borgata has a hair salon and barbershop onsite as well to get you looking your best. At the Borgata, you’ll also find amazing restaurants, and there are 18,000 square feet of event space, boutique retail shops, and multiple heated pools (both indoor and outdoor). Other perks of this spa hotel are room service, the fitness center, and plenty of casino games and live entertainment acts to keep you busy.
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Two-story spa with 360-degree water views
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Hair salon and barbershop onsite
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Indoor and outdoor pools
Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA— +1 609-317-1000
W Hoboken, Hoboken
The W Hoboken also makes a lovely spa stay destination because it is home to a luxury day spa. The tranquil retreat greets you with a luxurious robe and reflexology sandals that release the day’s stresses, while there’s a retail store at the spa where you can stock up on your favorite beauty products. This W hotel is right across the river from Manhattan, making it a very easy New Jersey getaway from the city. It’s also in the heart of Mile Square City, where you can find excellent dining and nightlife. Guests here enjoy the 1,520-square-foot gym with Hudson River and city views, sustainable cuisine at the Halifax restaurant, and evening cocktails at the Living Room. This is a pet-friendly hotel that offers pet amenities like beds, bowls, and toys.
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Woodhouse Day Spa location in W Hotel
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Gym with Hudson River and city views
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Retail beauty store
Grand Cascades Lodge at Crystal Springs Resort, Hamburg
The Crystal Springs Resort offers two places to stay and two award-winning spas to choose from. The Grand Cascade Lodge is a AAA Four-Diamond luxury hotel known for romance, while the Minerals Hotel has guest rooms that are ideal for families. For your spa trip, choose the Grand Cascades Lodge and book an appointment at the onsite Reflections Spa. You can indulge in a day of pampering and enjoy the glamorous décor, which includes an 8,000-quartz crystal ceiling with healing powers, fire-inspired art glass, and calming water features. This resort also offers golf, a fitness center, onsite dining, three pool complexes, and lots of activities.
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Pink champagne, post-service foot soak, pool access and steam shower included
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Kids’ treatments available at Elements Spa in Minerals Hotel
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Wellness program and Minerals Sports Club access included
White Sands Oceanfront Resort & Spa, Point Pleasant Beach
Head to Point Pleasant Beach for a spa day at White Sands along the Jersey Shoreline. The Sea Spa is open year-round and provides massages, facials, pedicures, manicures, sunless tanning, hair styling, makeup, and more. It specializes in brides and bridal party packages. Spa users will also have access to the fitness center, indoor heated pool, Jacuzzi, steam room, and sauna. The Seabase Lounge is a great place for summer cocktails and happy hour. Nearby attractions are Jenkinson’s Boardwalk and Pavilion, the Algonquin Arts Theater, and Six Flags Great Adventure.
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Spa treatments, sunless tanning, hair styling and makeup services offered
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Access to fitness center, pool and Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna
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Beach access included in hotel stay
1205 Ocean Ave N, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742, USA— +1 732-899-3370
Caesars Atlantic City
Caesars Atlantic City is another Atlantic City resort with a great spa, which is called Qua Baths and Spa. Here there are 15 treatment rooms, deluxe couples’ suites, four facial rooms, wet rooms with Vichy showers, Roman baths, saunas, steam rooms, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool with a bar and observation deck. The spa is open daily, while there are lots of table games and slots to play at this resort, as well as live entertainment shows featuring comedians, music, and ballet. Onsite dining options include the Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill, a buffet, KWI Noodle House, and much more.
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Adult-oriented spa atmosphere, guests ages16-21 require an adult
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Vichy showers, salon, Roman baths, saunas and steam room
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Seasonal outdoor pool with bar and observation deck
2100 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA— +1 609-348-4411
Ocean Place Resort & Spa, Long Branch
Long Branch, New Jersey offers a spa getaway at Ocean Place Resort & Spa with 14,000 square feet of spa area, 12 private treatment rooms, and an oceanfront relaxation lounge. Many treatment rooms have herbal soaking tubs, and the salon offers hair treatments, styling, and nail care. This beachfront resort is nicely situated between NYC and Atlantic City and has modern guest rooms and suites. There’s a fitness center here, a kid-friendly program, pet-friendly accommodations, and a free shuttle to the local train.
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Private treatment rooms with herbal soaking tubs
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Oceanfront relaxation lounge
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Salon for hair treatments, styling and nail care
Hotel SoJo and SoJo Spa Club, Edgewater
For a contemporary hotel with Eastern touches, plan your spa trip for Hotel SoJo and use its multi-floor spa with saunas, pools, therapy rooms, and soaking baths. It’s just across the river from NYC. It has nine specialty outdoor pools and therapeutic baths open all year round, eight unique sauna rooms, an infinity pool featuring panoramic views of the water and city, and traditional Korean bath house scrubs. Other features are the infinity pool, fitness center, cabana rentals, and seasonal outdoor rooftop grill.
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Multi-floor spa with sauna rooms, pools, therapy rooms and soaking baths
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Nine specialty outdoor pools and therapeutic baths year-round
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Traditional Korean bath house scrubs
Harrah’s Resort & Casino, Atlantic City
During your trip to Atlantic City, you can also have a spa day at Harrah’s Spa. This spa offers massage therapy, body treatments, skincare, nail care, hair services, and more. There’s also a steam room, sauna, Jacuzzi, and deluxe suite for couples’ massages accompanied by a warm, cozy fire. Staying at this hotel means nonstop fun with casino games, live entertainment, and many dining options.
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Massage, body treatments, skin care, nail and hair services
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Steam room, sauna and Jacuzzi
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Delucouples’es’ massage suites with fireplace
777 Harrah's Blvd, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA— +1 609-441-5000
Asbury Ocean Club Hotel, Asbury Park
At the Asbury Ocean Club Hotel, you can stay in a one-bedroom suite with a kitchenette and two baths or a loft with a high ceiling and open-air terrace. Guests love the pool terrace with a full-service bar and grill here, plus cocktails and ocean views. This resort also has a spa where you can unwind and recharge with a treatment, as well as a fitness center that has a yoga room and meditation room. There are complimentary yoga classes held here on weekend mornings. You’ll also have a lot to explore outside of the resort and in this neighborhood of Asbury Park.
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Beachfront spa for hotel guests and residents
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Massages and facial treatments available
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Fitness center with yoga and sun-warmed meditation room
1101 Ocean Ave N, Asbury Park, NJ 07712, USA— +1 732-481-0706
Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City
The Ocean Casino Resort is on the Atlantic City Boardwalk and offers lots of gaming fun if you like to gamble. But it also has a great spa, known as the Exhale Spa + Bath House. It has been rated the top spa in New Jersey and in the top 100 spas in the U.S. Therapies available here include facials, body waxing, body treatments, and massages. Numerous options are available for upscale dining, casual dining, quick bits, bars, and happy hours. You can also have fun at the driving range of the TopGolf Swing Suite and head out to the pools and cabanas. Meanwhile, Ovation Hall features comedy shows, live music, boxing and MMA events, and other types of entertainment.
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Top-rated spa in New Jersey
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Facials, body scrubs and massage treatments
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Bathhouse with jetted pool, Jacuzzi, Himalayan Salt grotto and lounge
500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA— +1 609-783-8000
Virginia Hotel & Cottages, Cape May
Virginia Hotel & Cottages is a boutique hotel in historic Cape May that offers a wonderful spa experience as well. The hotel is in an 1879 landmark building that has been restored and offers modern amenities for guests. All of the guest rooms here are unique, charming, and sophisticated. It’s an adults-only paradise with sea-inspired spa treatments and daily fitness classes. Wellness-inspired experiences you can have here include farm yoga, yoga on the beach, beach boot camp, and hiking trails. Your stay here includes complimentary beach towels and umbrellas to use on the Jackson Street Beach, as well as access to the two heated pools at the sister property of Congress Hall.
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Adults-only boutique hotel in an 1879 landmark building
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Sea-inspired spa treatments and daily fitness classes
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Wellness experiences like yoga and beach boot camp
Tropicana Atlantic City
The Tropicana is a popular Atlantic City option when you’re looking for a spa vacation with lots of fun. This resort has a casino, multiple restaurants, indoor and outdoor pools, and shopping. Breathe Salt Spa at the Tropicana Atlantic City offers nourishing and healing opportunities inspired by the sea. Meanwhile, the Luxe Salon is a high-concept salon that provides hair and grooming services for both men and women. It’s easy to plan a spa day here for a bachelor or bachelorette party too.
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Aromatic salt treatments, nail services, massages, facials and waxing
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Full-service steam room, salt cabin and lounges
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Salon with services for men and women
2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA— +1 609-340-4000
Wave Resort, Long Branch
For a fun Jersey Shore experience, plan to stay at the Wave Resort and enjoy a spa day or two. This resort is home to the Wave Spa, which offers a luxury spa experience with signature massages, rejuvenating body scrubs, and more. Onsite dining options are the Branch Cantina, Boardwalk Coffee, and LBK Grill. Meanwhile, all of the rooms have private balconies so you can enjoy the sights and sounds of the sea.
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Signature massages, body scrubs and wraps
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Relaxation lounge and outdoor terrace
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Fitness Center, oceanfront pool deck and beach cruisers
110 Ocean Ave N, Long Branch, NJ 07740, USA— +1 732-612-9283
Princeton Marriott at Forrestal, Princeton
You can also stay at this boutique-style Princeton hotel on 25 wooded acres when you’re looking for a spa vacation. It’s a modern hotel with rooms and suites that have stylish décor and lots of amenities. The luxury Spa at Forrestal is inside the Princeton Marriott and is designed to soothe the mind, body, and spirit with deep relaxation. It’s also easy to get active with the hotel’s indoor tennis courts, volleyball and basketball courts, 24-hour fitness center walking paths, and indoor pool. Pets are not allowed to stay with you at this hotel.
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Body wraps, massages, facials, nail services, waxing and men’s services
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Sauna and steam room
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Indoor pool, tennis court and 24-hour fitness center
The Reeds at Shelter Haven, Stone Harbor
The Reeds at Shelter Haven is home to the Salt Spa, which has luxurious treatment rooms, a brine lounge, and a Turkish bath. This spa offers everything from nail care to waxing, tanning, makeup application, and a full fitness center. This resort has 58 guest rooms and suites that are inspired by seaside breezes and amazing sunsets. There’s a Spa Side building with 21 guest rooms that are ideal if you’re looking for a spa-centered retreat. Other hotel amenities are beach service, a garden sundeck, and complimentary kayaks and paddleboards to use.
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Two-level spa with luxurious treatment rooms, brine lounge and Turkish bath
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Massage, nail care, waxing, tanning, makeup and hair services
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Fitness center and floatation therapy
