The Best Spa Hotels and Retreats to Book in Tampa, Florida

The Epicurean Hotel caters to foodies, and it’s no surprise that its spa does the same. With an emphasis on aromas and flavors, the scrubs and wraps abound with fresh fruit, salts, teas and flowers, while the lotions and oils are infused with herbs. Spa Evangeline also specializes in couples therapies and pre-natal spa treatments, and entices folks who might not otherwise indulge with its liquor-based bourbon and rum facials and feet exfoliation. The spa deals in dessert, too – salted caramel, coffee, cream and chocolate are incorporated into massages and masks. And yes, an actual sample of salted caramel accompanies the Dulce de Leche treatments, making them that much sweeter.

JW Marriott Tampa Water Street boasts one of the best spas in Tampa. The Spa by JW follows a classic format, with a lounge, 10 treatment rooms and a retail boutique, where you can purchase any of the luscious products you experience while you’re there. Floridian influences set this Tampa spa apart: ingredients range from key lime in a body buff to orange mimosa extracts in the beach body toning session. Indulge in a custom facial – especially important when you’ve had exposure to the subtropical sun. The spa uses an organic skincare line, featuring the stonecrop succulent in its manicures and pedicures.

You might think that the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa doesn’t sound like a luxury spa hotel, but consider what the 26,000sqft (2,400sqm) Rock Spa & Salon has to offer. In the Rhythm & Motion musical immersion treatment space, you can quite literally rock your body, choosing the set list along with the type of treatment. Alternatively, in one of the 13 treatment rooms, pick body parts to focus on and have them exfoliated, softened, plumped or reduced. You can even get your pain and stiffness soothed and blood circulation increased with LED-based LightStim therapy.

Founded in 1926, this spa prides itself on formulating treatments with mineral waters from the Espiritu Santo Springs. Take an herbal bath in their refreshing waters – adding lavender, ginger or any aroma you’d prefer – or try an organic moor mud or spirulina body masque wrap. Afterwards, indulge in a Vichy signature shower treatment with sugar or salt to amp up your glow, and don’t forget to release any tension that remains with a scalp massage.