Best Spas in Atlanta

Best Spas in Atlanta

Atlanta is the capital and largest city in Georgia. The bulk of Atlanta is in Fulton County.  The Greater Atlanta Metro area includes Alpharetta, Decatur, Douglasville, Duluth, Dunwoody, Gainesville, John’s Creek, Lawrenceville, Marietta, Peachtree City, Roswell, Sandy Springs,  Smyrna,  Snellville, and Woodstock, among others.

These day spas offer skin care, massage, manicures, pedicures, aromatherapy, couples treatments and much more.  These spas are considered the Best of Atlanta based on polls and ratings from our readers and spa enthusiasts, visits and reviews by SpaIndex.com, local radio, print and digital media, and spa industry professionals.

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BEST ATLANTA HOTEL SPAS - CITY

Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Atlanta

MANDARIN ORIENTAL ATLANTA (now the Walforf Astoria)

3376 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental offers the best and one of the largest (15,000 sq ft) luxury spa retreats in Atlanta.    Guests arrive before a day (or hour) of treatments to take advantage of two (2) levels of amenities, including the steam room, sauna, and vitality pool, a 60 foot saline water lap pool, the relaxation lounge with refreshments, the outdoor terrace and lounge for women, the fitness centre or the yoga studio.  Following your consultation with  your spa therapist, you’ll be taken to beautifully outfitted spa treatment rooms for a variety of services ranging from skin care, to body care and more.   The couples’ spa treatment suite, pictured,  also offers its own set of bespoke treatments, and, the spa offers a custom menu of treatments for gentlemen.   The spa invites the residents of Atlanta to enjoy services and fitness on a regular basis with exclusive memberships designed to meet the fitness and wellness needs of the community.

Update:  After our Best of Atlanta Poll, the Mandarin Oriental became the Waldorf Astoria Atlanta. — Nov. 2018

The Spa at the Mandarin Oriental offers an interesting take on bespoke spa services. Rather than telling my therapist in advance what I thought I needed, I instead booked a “Time Ritual” which encourages guests to book a slot of time rather than requesting specific treatments.  My ritual was 10 minutes shy of 2 full hours, and after a consultation, was tailored to meet my  needs. The ritual began with a soothing foot ritual designed to restore a natural state of equilibrium. I still got what I would asked for (skin care and a massage), but, the spa was prepared to deliver whatever I needed, from addressing my problematic skin to my aching lower back, without having me make multiple appointments, or come and go while waiting for different rooms and therapists to be available at different times.    It was fantastic.

Secret Spa Reviewer

Spa Index Guide to Spas

BEST ATLANTA HOTEL SPAS - DAY TRIP

Spa Chateau Elan

SPA Château Élan

100 Rue Charlemagne, Braselton

Château Élan began life as a vineyard in the rich soil of Georgia just 30 minutes north of Atlanta. Soon, however, people began visiting for more than the award-winning wines.    Nestled amidst all the charm and splendor is the intimate Spa at Chateau Elan. This full-service European-style health spa offers restorative stress management, preventive health care, and responsible body maintenance.  Naturally, the spa offers terrific vinotherapy services, using the antioxidant power of their grapes.  There is a large relaxation lounge (pictured), outdoor terrace areas, an indoor heated swimming pool, and more.  Guests enjoy complimentary refreshments, including afternoon tea, fitness classes, and the Spa hosts Group Events, private Spa Parties or Sparty, plus offers a Spa Loyalty Program for special spa savings.   Stay in one of the Chateau’s elegant guest rooms, or, day guests are welcome to book services in the spa.

BEST ATLANTA MED SPA

Sculpted Contours Luxury Medical Aesthetics Atlanta

Sculpted Contours Luxury Medical Aesthetics

 550 Pharr Rd NE #630, Atlanta

Soon after this luxury med spa opened its Buckhead medical spa in 2014, it began scooping up accolades.  Already frequently chosen as Best of the City and best in its class for its unique services, Sculpted Contours also received the most nominations and votes from our Secret Spa Reviewers and Readers in our Best of Atlanta Polls.  This unique medical spa starts its commitment to services with its facility — expect large treatment suites with tree line views of Buckhead, comfortable beds, HDTV, Wi-Fi, spa cuisine meals and many extra touches to assure a luxury experience.   Then, expect expert level services, starting with its signature CoolSculpting, which boasts the only Atlanta Med Spa under the direct supervision of a former CoolSculpting Trainer, Kathy King.  Add to that a diverse menu of treatments ranging from cryotherapy to microneedling, and you’ve got Atlanta’s best medical spa.

BEST ATLANTA DAY SPA

iwi fresh Garden Day Spa Atlanta

IWI FRESH GARDEN DAY SPA

**August 2020:  IWI FRESH has relocated and launched as IWI FARM OASIS**

New: 1800 Jonesboro Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30315

Local “skin care chef” Yolanda Owens turned a homemade skin-care hobby into a press and celebrity favorite “farm to face” experience.   Her now professional-grade line of gourmet skincare recipes are used in her full-service day spa located southeast of downtown Atlanta in the Historical Castleberry Hill Art district.    This bustling, vibrant and airy spa — the equivalent of a farmer’s market for the face and body, offers services ranging from professional skin care to hair and nail care, with freshly made treatments from Yolanda’s house “kitchen-bar.”  Her customer favorite treatment is the Signature Herbal Massage — a blend of Thai massage with custom herbal healing and aromatherapy.  Services for men include the Hot Shave and Barbershop haircut, as well as Straight Razor grooming.   Terrific an nd budget friendly Daily Specials make it easy to visit often (hello … enjoy a fresh mimosa with purchase of any service on Saturdays).  Youth guests are welcome with spa treatments for teens and pre-teens, and the spa can be reserved for spa parties and receptions as well.

After multiple visits, I put my finger on something that sets this day spa apart from all the others.    Everyone is smiling and happy.   Sure, a serene setting is wonderful for a spa.  Hushed tones in quiet zones, relaxation areas, no-cell-phone policies — each are welcome when you need that kind of stress reduction.  But Iwi Fresh Garden Day Spa, which is like an open air market for your skin, is always, unfailingly full of happy people.  That alone is a “wellness experience” isn’t it?

Secret Spa Reviewer

Spa Index Guide to Spas

BEST ATLANTA SALON SPA

Aviary Beauty and Wellness Collective, Atlanta

Aviary Beauty & Wellness Collective at the STUDIOPLEX

659 Auburn Avenue, Studio 125, Atlanta

Hair. Skin. Waxing. Massage.  Bridal Party Prep.  The expertly assembled team at Aviary Beauty & Wellness assures they can offer you just about every service you need.   Expect all organic, all the time — this is a proudly green and eco-friendly spa in a funky, urban setting located in Atlanta’s Historic Old Fourth Ward — but don’t mistake that vibe for anything less than top-notch cuts, color and styling services, plus custom treatments for face and body.  Each of our reviewers and all of Atlanta readers raved particularly over the blowouts, cuts and color services utilizing Italian organic and biodynamic color by OWAY.   If your hair is giving you hard time, they’re going to fix and keep it fixed for you.

2019 BEST ATLANTA LOCAL FAVORITE

Jeju Sauna and Tanzi Nails

3555 Gwinnett Place Drive, Duluth 

Located just outside Atlanta in Duluth sits this 35,000 square-foot sauna spa is designed to resemble Korean bathhouses.  Open 24 hours per day, it offers a haven of relaxation any time you need it.   Soak, rest, sleep, swim, work-out, watch television, have your nails done, have a snack, or chat with friends.  After purchasing an affordable day pass, you’ll have access to nine different dry mineral saunas, the swimming pool, fitness studio, and the common relaxation and rest areas.  The gender-segregated rooms allow comfort and privacy for men and women, while you travel from various saunas and soaking pools, the salt water swimming pool, or visit the snack and smoothie bar or television lounge.    You can also opt to add alacarte services to your experience, including massage, acupressure, reflexology, and body shampoos.

BROWSE MORE SPAS IN GREATER ATLANTA

Atlanta is the capital and largest city in Georgia. The bulk of Atlanta is in Fulton County.  The Greater Atlanta Metro area includes Alpharetta, Decatur, Douglasville, Duluth, Dunwoody, Gainesville, John’s Creek, Lawrenceville, Marietta, Peachtree City, Roswell, Sandy Springs,  Smyrna,  Snellville, and Woodstock, among others.

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4 thoughts on “Best Spas in Atlanta

  1. Land F says:

    Looking forward to 2022-2023 Best Spas in Atlanta — heading there this coming year for a Family Reunion of All Females!

  2. Laura F says:

    Good list but looking forward to update after Covid. Many spas closing, looking forward to visiting the ones that survived.

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