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W​​ellness might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Las Vegas, but the city is evolving into a world-class destination for relaxation and renewal, now with more than 50 indulgent spas. Whether you’re seeking a meditative retreat, much needed pampering, or even some R&R with friends, these five standout spas turn a Vegas getaway into something as restorative as it is exhilarating.

A twist on the traditional spa, this destination is designed to make pampering more social with communal spaces and avant-garde experiences. The two-level, 27,000-square-foot Awana Spa offers holistic treatments such as a vitamin C-infused facial and Himalayan salt-stone massage, as well as the Fountain of Youth, a water circuit with six vitality pools, a Crystal Iaconium room, heated ergonomic chairs, vapor-filled steam rooms, cool mist showers, and the experiential Rain Walk—a multi-sensory walkthrough shower with various water pressures and temperatures.

One of only four Canyon Ranch locations across the United States, this renowned spa has garnered acclaim for its expertly tailored wellness services, thermal cabins, and aquatic environments. The sprawling 134,000-square-foot sanctuary also features more than 90 treatment rooms, a salt grotto, climbing wall, and two gyms. Don’t miss the Wave Room, an immersive relaxation space that simulates the ocean. If you’d like to continue your indulgent experience, head to the outdoor spa pool or one of the resort’s heated, year-round pools.

This epic experience combines ancient global traditions with cutting-edge technology. The Chakra Balancing Massage utilizes stone placement and aromatherapy for holistic peace, while the Celestial Cocoon treatment combines dry brushing, salt exfoliation, and an algae mineralizing body mask. A hydrotherapy pool is designed with overhead projection mapping that changes with the circadian flow—“lo-tide mornings and hi-tide afternoons”—and the extra-warm Stargazing Room invites you to cozy up under a twinkling sky.

The famous Caesars Palace is inspired by the grand architecture of Rome, so it’s only fitting the spa looks to the city’s ancient healing traditions with three lavish Roman baths, cold and hot saunas, a cold plunge, and steam room. Qua Baths & Spa also offers bespoke massages and facials, classes including Yoga, Pilates, and HIIT Circuit, as well as the novel “Caesar’s Run Club” which invites travelers to jog together down the iconic Vegas Strip. Coming this fall: Aescape, the first of its kind robotic massage.

The five-star sister property of Wynn Las Vegas, Encore is home to a spa that’s so divine, it needs no elaborate name. The Spa is an opulent, Moroccan-inspired retreat with golden treatment rooms, garden suites, hot and cold plunges, a sauna, and eucalyptus steam room. Signature treatments include the Couples Good Luck Ritual, designed to promote happiness, luck and prosperity, and the Encore Escape, which combines massage, stretching, hot stones, and a soothing scalp massage.