Best Palm Springs Day Spas for Men
Why not pamper yourself with a relaxing day at the spa on your next desert getaway? Many day spas in Palm Springs offer services and experiences specifically tailored to men, including massage, facials, waxing, manicures, and more. Whether you’re looking to spend an entire day indulging in treatments at a world-class wellness facility or simply want to spend an hour taming your manscape with a professional, Descanso’s got you covered with our list of favorite day spas for men in Palm Springs.
Azure Palm Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa
Experience the desert’s legendary restorative hot springs at this newer spot located just outside town. The star of this modern adults-only facility is the over-sized outdoor pool filled with warm, soft, and odorless mineral water, plus two indoor and two outdoor spa pools naturally heated to different temperatures. Book a reasonably priced massage or mud wrap and receive complimentary admission to the mineral pools for the day of your treatment. Or purchase a day pass to enjoy the spring-fed pools, cedar sauna, and relaxing lounging areas.
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Rancho Mirage
When you hear “the Ritz” you know it’s going to be one of the best, and the day spa at The Ritz Carlton in Ranch Mirage doesn’t disappoint. The elegant sandstone facility is nestled on a bluff outside town and features incredible mountain and valley views from every window. A beautiful men’s area includes a steam room, sauna, and an outdoor terrace with a plunge pool and hot tub. The decadent spa menu incorporates indigenous botanicals into massages, facials, and scrubs and includes a number of luxe treatments designed especially for men. Prepare to be seriously pampered, and make sure to request a treatment room with a view.
Just minutes away, this one-stop, grooming shop for men offers all the services you need to look your best on your desert vacation. Haircuts, beard trims, and straight-razor shaves, facials, waxing, mani/pedis, full body massage… they do a great job of covering all the bases. Combine services and create your own mini spa day! Closed Sunday-Monday.
Also located right downtown, Salon 119 is another solid place to head for a variety of spa services. In addition to facials, scrubs, and waxing, their extensive massage menu includes Lomi Lomi, Deep Tissue, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, and Reflexology.
In addition to full hair services for men and women, Studio M offers mani/pedis, facials, massage, and energy work with Reiki, crystals, or sound from some of the most talented and educated staff in Palm Springs. Studio M is located on the south end of town in Smoke Tree Commons. Mention that you are calling from Descanso Resort and receive a 15% discount on all in-spa services! 760-327-9000
New to Palm Springs, the proprietor of this nearby studio off Ramon Road has 30 years of skincare experience and offers one-on-one individualized services including facials, mani/pedis, waxing, and clipping. The Manzilian Wax is his specialty. Phone: 203-644-2351
Locals head to Desert Zen Day Spa in Bermuda Dunes for no-frills clinical facials and treatments, salt scrubs, tanning, and massage. Reset your chi with a “Blissful Back Facial” that includes cleansing, exfoliation, a calming mask, and a tension-relieving back, arm and hand massage. Closed Sundays.
Spa Desert Springs at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort
Leave the cares of the world behind at this incredible 38,000-square-foot wellness facility. The spacious Men’s Lounge includes whirlpools, saunas, and lavender- and lemongrass-scented Turkish-style hammams, plus there’s a large co-ed saltwater pool. The spa menu of men’s massages, facials, and body treatments is impressive and bookings include access to the resort’s state-of-the-art fitness center. If you have a free afternoon and are feeling spontaneous, the Spa offers a special end-of-day ‘come in and chill’ rate after 3 PM to simply enjoy the men’s areas and facility.
Sunstone Spa at Agua Caliente Casino
Sunstone has been awarded one of the top 100 spas in the country, yet somehow manages to be one of the better-kept secrets in town. This tranquil 10,500-square-foot oasis features a private men’s area with a soothing eucalyptus steam room, menthol dry sauna, grounding room, refreshments, and an outdoor patio with a whirlpool spa. Sunstone makes a concerted effort to offer one-of-a-kind treatment experiences. Massages include heated stones and quartz-infused essential oils and end with a brief vibrational session. Clinical facials, gemstone body polishes, and mani/pedis are equally magical. About 20 minutes away in Rancho Mirage, get ready to exhale and say spahhhh.