11 Best Spa Resorts In Minnesota, USA - Updated 2024

Suresh
Suresh 
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Minnesota is situated in the Northern United States and has more than 10,000 lakes. This state offers several opportunities for aquatic activities, such as kayaking, paddle boarding, tubing and kite surfing. In case you are curious about the history and culture of Minnesota, drop by Minnesota History Centre in Saint Paul, Mill City Museum and Minnesota History Centre in Minneapolis, and Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Centre in Duluth. If you are interested in wildlife, visit its national parks to see animals such as lynxes, moose, wolves and otters. During winter, you can play ice hockey or broomball and try out skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. If these activities make you feel tired, Minnesota offers plenty of accommodations, ranging from historic hotels to the best Airbnbs. Check out this list of the best spa resorts in Minnesota, USA.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to spa and wellness services. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 13, 2024.

1. Ludlow's Island Resort, Cook

Ludlow’s Island Resort is located on a private island in Lake Vermilion. The owner’s family has been renting cabins to guests since 1939. The number of bedrooms in the resort’s cabins range from one to five, so you can choose an appropriate one based on the number of guests planning to accompany you. Going to the sauna may help you relax. You can opt for massages, manicure or pedicure at the Woodland Spa to get relief from pain.

Once you are refreshed, try outdoor activities such as canoeing, skiing, paddleboarding, cycling, tennis or basketball. In case the weather is not good, keep yourself occupied indoors by exercising at the fitness centre or playing racquetball, table tennis, darts or board games on site. The resort offers a free shuttle service to the mainland for guests.

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Ludlow's Island Resort

Wifi Available

Address: 8166 Ludlow Road
333.03 km (207.0 mi) from Breakout Games - Minneapolis

Parking Pets allowed Meeting/banquet facilities 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Tennis court Sauna Fitness centre Golf course (within 3 km)

2. Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center – Alexandria (from USD 223)

Located in northern Minnesota, Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center has a spa on site, where you can opt for solo or couple treatments and even your kids can experience the treatments. You may choose from individual treatments such as hot stone massage, deep tissue massage, grape pedi peel, manuka honey facial and rose body scrub or packages such as “Testing The Waters” and “Head To Toe”, which offer a combination of treatments.

In case you are interested in water sports, have fun with your family on the water slides and lazy river at the indoor water park, which is spread over an area of 3530 sqm (38,000 sq. ft.). Alternatively, rent a motorboat, canoe, kayak or paddle board at the marina.

You can play golf on the 18-hole course or challenge your partner to a game of tennis. In winter, additional activities such as skiing, skating, and sledging are available. You can book the conference centre for family reunions, meetings or weddings.

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Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center – Alexandria

Wheelchair accessible

Address: 2100 Arrowwood Lane Northwest, Alexandria, Alexandria (MN), United States, 56308
186.75 km (116.1 mi) from Breakout Games - Minneapolis

Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Tennis court Fitness centre

Other accommodations with spa in Minnesota, USA

3. Four Seasons Hotel, Minneapolis (from USD 380)

Located in the heart of Minneapolis, this exquisite hotel offers a wide array of amenities to cater to your every need. Immerse yourself in a world of relaxation and rejuvenation at the exquisite on-site spa, where an extensive range of lavish treatments and pampering experiences await.

From the Celebration Massage, a perfect indulgence for special occasions, to the Four Seasons Signature Massage, a blissful journey of tranquility, each experience is tailored to elevate your well-being. Allow the expert therapists to melt away your stress and tension with gentle movements and heated compresses, ensuring an unforgettable escape into serenity.

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Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis

Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille

Address: 245 Hennepin Ave
13.4 km (8.4 mi) from Breakout Games - Minneapolis

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the panoramic view from our room of the mississippi riverfront and the sunrise was breathtaking
Cleanliness:
nice and clean friendly staff
Host:
the four seasons minneapolis had excellent service and friendly hotel staff
Location:
beautiful property wonderful team in place
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4. Grand View Lodge, Nisswa (from USD 154)

Going beyond the ordinary, this family-friendly resort takes pride in its exceptional spa services. Immerse yourself in the ultimate relaxation at the luxurious Glacial Waters Spa, where you can indulge in a wide range of rejuvenating treatments, including bodywork, massages, and skincare therapies. Whether you seek blissful tranquility or invigorating experiences, the spa offers a haven of serenity amidst the natural beauty of the resort’s beachside location.

Alongside its captivating spa, Grand View Lodge also boasts a wealth of amenities such as a pool, restaurant, gym, and breakfast options. Additionally, the resort offers an array of activities, from golfing to sledding and ice skating, ensuring an unforgettable experience for guests of all ages.

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Grand View Lodge

Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille

Address: 23521 Nokomis Avenue
183.4 km (114.0 mi) from Breakout Games - Minneapolis

Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
very roomy clean and quiet
lovely place with great staff clean and quiet rooms and excellent amenities
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5. Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Minneapolis (from USD 229)

This luxury retreat in Minnesota is located in central Minneapolis and is close to the convention centre, art galleries and shopping centres. All guest rooms feature original works of art and have light-coloured decor.

The on-site Anda Spa has a sauna where you can relax. It also offers hydrotherapy, light therapy, body wraps, manicures, pedicures and facials. At the fitness centre, you may exercise on Peleton bikes and Concept 2 Rowers or experience hiking, running and biking through virtual reality on the Technogym cardio equipment. The hotel has personal trainers who conduct yoga and high-intensity interval training classes. You can order pasta or cakes at the on-site Italian restaurant, Monello. For a nightcap, head to the in-house Constantine bar that serves classic cocktails with a twist.

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Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Minneapolis

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 201 S 11th Street
13.04 km (8.1 mi) from Breakout Games - Minneapolis

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre

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6. Crowne Plaza Hotel-Minneapolis West-Plymouth, an IHG Hotel (from USD 139)

One of the best spa hotels in Minnesota is located in Plymouth, west of Minneapolis. The on-site Plymouth Creek Athletics Centre has personal trainers who can teach you swimming, yoga, zumba, tai chi and aqua aerobics. In case you prefer to work out on your own, lift dumbbells or exercise on the row machines, steppers or elliptical machines.

If these activities make you tired, you can go to the spa for a massage or aromatherapy that will help increase your blood circulation and boost your immune system. You can buy snacks or drinks from the vending machines and enjoy them in the garden or sun deck. Pets are allowed on the premises for an additional charge.

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Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West, an IHG Hotel

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 3131 Campus Drive
5.44 km (3.4 mi) from Breakout Games - Minneapolis

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Tennis court Sauna

7. Omni Viking Lakes, Eagan (from USD 239)

Omni Viking Lakes spa encourages you to follow the Nordic tradition of alternating between hot treatments such as sauna or steam bath and cold treatments such as ice fountain and deluge shower to relax your muscles and remove toxins. You can rejuvenate yourself by soaking in the hot tub, sitting in the salt relaxation room or by opting for treatments such as seaweed wrap, vitamin C scrub, diamond and ice facial, mindful dreams massage or nordic foot ritual.

You can swim in the indoor pool and exercise on the treadmills at the fitness centre. In case you are hungry, you can order pizzas, pasta or burgers at Kyndred Hearth Restaurant or enjoy muffins, pancakes and croissants at Ten Drops Restaurant on site.

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Omni Viking Lakes

Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille Visual Aid: Tactile

Address: 2611 Nordic Way
28.1 km (17.5 mi) from Breakout Games - Minneapolis

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Sauna

8. Hotel Crosby, Stillwater (from USD 279)

At Hotel Crosby, you can pass the time by sitting in the garden, playing board games or soaking in the rooftop hot tub. The on-site Matchstick restaurant offers tacos, cheeseburgers, salads and cakes. You can visit the Washington County Heritage Centre, which is 3 km (1.9 mi) away, to see exhibits about the life of lumberjacks, floor-to-ceiling photographs and fashionable clothes from 19th and 20th-centuries.

After a day of sightseeing, unwind in the Local Luxury Medspa. You can opt for the fire & ice facial to rejuvenate your skin and the foaming enzyme facial, which will clean your skin’s pores. The massage therapists there can give you cupping massage, deep tissue massage, reflexology massage or trigger point massage.

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Hotel Crosby

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 232 Main St N
50.61 km (31.5 mi) from Breakout Games - Minneapolis

Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Garden Terrace

9. Canal Park Lodge, Duluth (from USD 169)

Canal Park Lodge is nestled on the embankment of Lake Superior. You can choose to stay at a room with a lake view or a city view. The in-house spa offers a chair massage which you can get during or after meetings. You can work out on the treadmills and stationary bikes at the gym or go for a run along the shore of Lake Superior. If you do not feel like going out, you can relax in the hot tub or the indoor swimming pool. The lodge offers complimentary breakfast and board games.

You can get discounted tickets at the front desk for Adventure Zone, a theme park located 0.8 km (0.5 mi) away. You can participate in activities such as laser tag, rock climbing and mini golf at the park.

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Canal Park Lodge

Wifi Available

Address: 250 Canal Park Drive
227.33 km (141.3 mi) from Breakout Games - Minneapolis

Parking Meeting/banquet facilities 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Terrace Non-smoking rooms Business centre Laundry

10. Chase On The Lake, Walker (from USD 129)

Nestled on the bank of Leech Lake, this 4-star hotel has a private beach. After fun in the sand, head to the on-site Copper Door Spa for a relaxing treatment. You can choose from a variety of massages such as Chakra Massage, Just the Spot Massage, and Hot Stone Massage. Other available treatments include Reiki sessions, facials, Caribbean body wrap, which uses seaweed and Aqua Polish, which uses sea salts.

You can choose to stay in a room or a condo, depending on the number of people accompanying you. All the rooms have furnishings and artworks from the 1900s.

If you prefer to stay indoors, you can spend time in the indoor swimming pool or hot tub. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, you can rent bicycles, jet skis, pontoon boats or paddle boats to explore Leech Lake. In winter, you can ski, skate, and ride sledges or snowmobiles to enjoy the snow.

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Chase On The Lake

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 502 Cleveland Blvd
253.36 km (157.5 mi) from Breakout Games - Minneapolis

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Golf course (within 3 km)

11. The Hotel Landing, Wayzata (from USD 449)

This 4-star spa accommodation on the bank of Lake Minnetonka has a spa offering a range of massages such as Alpine Recovery Massage, Targeted Relief Massage and Cupping Massage. In case you are interested in facial enhancements, choose dermaplaning, Kombucha Bio-Cellulose Mask treatment or Manuka Honey Peel-off Mask treatment. If you prefer hydrotherapy, you can get a herbal bath cure or aromatherapy.

You can exercise on the elliptical trainer, recumbent bike or medicine balls at the fitness centre. It has a business centre where you can schedule your meetings and get documents printed or copied.

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The Hotel Landing

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 925 LAKE ST E
5.3 km (3.3 mi) from Breakout Games - Minneapolis

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre

Enjoy a rejuvenating vacation in Minnesota

Minnesota has accommodations with a spa centre offering a range of massages, facials, and body wraps that will help you feel refreshed. Book any of the above listed spa resorts for a rejuvenating vacation in Minnesota, USA.

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Suresh is a freelance writer who likes to visit places of spiritual and historical interest on his own or with his family. He tends to book long-distance transport in advance but is open to finding...Read more

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