Greater Palm Springs; Celebrity Haven and Luxury Spa Getaway

In Greater Palm Springs, you’ll find the perfect blend of relaxation and inspiration. Imagine holistic spa treatments, healing hot mineral springs and breathtaking mountain scenery—not to mention refreshing pools that sparkle beneath endless sun-kissed skies. This summer, the destination’s many spas and resorts welcome wellness lovers who can’t wait to spend a day poolside, after a soothing massage.

Plus, the safety of visitors, staff and the local community is a top priority, and the Safer Together Greater Together Pledge means this storied resort oasis has everything in place to make your summer spa getaway luxurious, fun and safe. 

Guests and staff will follow the latest COVID-19 safety protocols, including wearing masks, social distancing, sanitizing, and more. A spa day is an escape and presents an opportunity to relax and find your bliss.

Celebs Love Greater Palm Springs

Since the early 1920s, when the earliest tourist hotels were established, Greater Palm Springs’ became known as a popular Hollywood hot spot. It remains a favorite hideaway for celebrities even today. Leonardo DiCaprio, Gary Oldman and Kris Jenner own homes here. They follow in the footsteps of Frank Sinatra, Cary Grant and others. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie even rendezvoused in Palm Springs at the start of their headline-grabbing romance. 

Top Spas and Spa Resorts in Greater Palm Springs

Massage anyone? All About Massage and Palm Springs Spa Massage are two of our favorites for relaxation, resets and rejuvenation. Palm Springs Spa Massage offers treatments in the privacy of your home or hotel.

If you are planning a weekend or extended stay, we recommend these top spa resorts.

The JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, Palm Desert

This four-star, four diamond-awarded resort is situated on 450 manicured acres of verdant English gardens and features two championship golf courses and five swimming pools. The lush Spa Desert Springs has a salon, fitness center, private pool and hammam. Services include the spa’s signature Desert Journey, which combines an array of services including a red-rock paraffin foot ritual, Swedish massage, reflexology, hot basalt stones to stimulate the chakras, and a brown sugar scrub with hints of orange, tangerine, and mandarin.

The Spa at Andreas, Palm Springs

The Spa at Andreas is located in historic downtown Palm Springs, a short walk from shopping and dining. It’s famous for romantic couple’s treatment suites with oversized Jacuzzi tubs. A Jacuzzi whirlpool soak with their special mineral salts will gently caress and help any stress or tension float away.

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, Rancho Mirage

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa boasts three sparkling pools, a 27-hole championship golf course and world-class tennis. The Spa’s exceptional therapists perform an array of treatments, ranging from massages and body wraps to facials and manicures/pedicures. The Spa boasts wellness facilities and programs, salon services and more. All of the Spa’s signature aroma essences are formulated from pure, native Californian flowers, plants and herbs, and in-room massage services are available upon request.

The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Rancho Mirage, Rancho Mirage

This esteemed luxury resort is known for exquisite grounds, luxurious amenities, elegant rooms, fine dining and the Ritz-Carlton Spa®. Spa highlights include 15 treatment rooms, many with private terraces, natural rock outcroppings, and outdoor showers; an outdoor relaxation lounge offering refreshing plunge pools; and a 24-hour fitness center with indoor/outdoor yoga and meditation spaces.

St. Somewhere Spa at Margaritaville Resort, Palm Springs

Margaritaville combines the chic Palm Springs aesthetic with a casual-luxe island feel. St. Somewhere Spa offers a range of treatments to bring out your best self. Inspired by the rejuvenating quality of the nearby natural mineral springs, their massage experiences, skin therapies and body treatments will bring out pure bliss and renewal for your mind, body and spirit.

Spa Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells

Imagine a spa where the soothing sounds of trickling water and a waterfall put you into a relaxing state of mind. You’ve discovered one of California’s hidden gems: Spa Esmeralda. Particular favorites include the Thaiyurveda™ Herbal Massage, Desert Waters Body Treatment, Vitamin C Facial, and Jadience Compression Wrap.

The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa, Rancho Mirage

Three swimming pools, two championship 18-hole golf courses, seven tennis courts and The Spa at Westin Mission Hills Resort are among the Westin Mission Hill’s many pleasures. Many guests request the spa’s signature treatment, the lomi-lomi: a Polynesian massage that increases circulation. In addition to 14 treatment rooms, the spa facilities include steam rooms, a Jacuzzi and a hydrotherapy room.

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