Best Places to Get a Massage in Miami

Craving an amazing massage in Miami? From relaxing rubdowns that melt stress to beyond-the-ordinary treatments, there’s something for every need and preference. Whether you’re looking for a spa tucked away in a luxe resort or hotel or a few hours of pampering at a day spa, these are the destination’s best spas for a massage.

Tierra Santa Healing House

Colorful interiors and plentiful amenities like a wet spa and hammam set the tone for an exceptional spa day at Tierra Santa Healing House at Faena Hotel Miami Beach. The spa in Mid Beach is also highly rated for its top-notch massages, which are renowned for relieving pain and tension in targeted areas.

The spa offers a menu with interesting treatments not found anywhere else, like the Cacao Relaxing Massage that uses cacao oil and hot stones, and the Body Remodeling Massage that’s meant to help slim and sculpt the body.

The Palms Aveda Spa 

The Palms Aveda Spa is nestled on the bottom floor of the The Palms Hotel & Spa in Miami Beach. Start your blissed-out spa day with warm Aveda tea, then tuck away in the relaxation room, which features an outdoor terrace.

A favorite treatment is the Tropical Island Signature Massage, which combines tropical aromatherapy, a body polish to exfoliate and your choice of massage from Swedish to deep tissue to stretching.

Some massage treatments can even be performed outdoors in a tropical cabana, and spa guests who book full-priced massages also get access to the beach and pool.

âme Spa & Wellness Collective 

Spanning 3 floors, âme Spa & Wellness Collective inside the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa in Aventura is a spa lover’s paradise with high-quality massages. At this hotel spa, guests are treated to specialty massages that utilize hot stones to relax tight muscles and hot oils for nourished skin.

You may feel like you’ve escaped to the islands with the tropical-inspired Fijian Body Butter Massage, a rubdown with coconut milk and honey or Pacific Island ingredients. Another popular option is the Hot Quartz Massage, in which the body is enveloped with warm sand quartz. Come early for a stint in the Himalayan salt room and the steam room.

Lux MedSpa Brickell

Lux MedSpa Brickell at the SLS Lux Brickell hotel is one of the top med spas in Miami, known for its friendly and knowledgeable staff, along with results-driven HydraFacials and microneedling treatments. It’s also a massage mecca with a variety of stress-reducing treatments customers rave about, especially the couples’ massages in a romantic suite.

Sink into a plush bed for a soothing Swedish massage, a targeted deep tissue massage to work out tight knots or a lymphatic drainage massage to flush out toxins. Luxe add-ons, such as CBD oil treatments, invigorating scalp massages and targeted muscle massages with the powerful Theragun, heighten the experience.

Ondara Spa

At the new Ondara Spa at the Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa, sink into sculptural loungers in a relaxation room set in calming cream tones, then bask on the outdoor terrace overlooking the turquoise Atlantic.

The massage menu is extensive here, but highlights include the intensive deep tissue massage with arnica oil; the Ondara Tranquility massage, their version of a long and slow Swedish massage; and the Ondara Sea Glow, which includes exfoliation with sea salt crystals and a hydrating massage.

Standard Spa, Miami Beach 

With a tranquil setting along Biscayne Bay, the adults-only Standard Spa, Miami Beach is a longtime local favorite for its spa amenities, like the indoor and outdoor hydrotherapy pools, hammam and bayfront pool. The spa leans toward holistic services, and massages are tailored to virtually every need.

A popular choice is the signature Standard Massage, which combines a mixture of techniques and hydrotherapy for an individualized experience. Go for a Thai massage with a unique combination of firm compressions and yoga stretches to lengthen tight muscles, a detox cleanse massage to rid the body of toxins, or a sound healing massage with crystal vibrations for deep relaxation.

The Spa at St. Regis Bal Harbour

Head to the posh seaside sanctuary of Bal Harbour and treat yourself to an indulgent massage at The Spa at St. Regis Bal Harbour. A welcome drink, plush couches and comfy wraps in the relaxation room set the tone, along with impeccable service form the moment you step inside.

Massages vary in style, from the intense 90-minute Performance massage, catered to those who work out, to the Re-Energize treatment, a mixture of Japanese foot reflexology and full body massage with soothing and sweeping movements.

For a romantic experience, book one of the private couples’ suites for decadent massages. The 4 Elements Couples Journey takes guests through the four elements of nature and includes a full body exfoliation and restorative back massage with hot stones.

Hürrem Hammam Wellness & Spa

The sprawling, Turkish-style Hürrem Hammam Wellness & Spa in North Miami has one of the most beautiful marble and gold hammams in Miami, with amenities like herbal saunas, a hydromassage pool and cold therapies.

All massages start with a cleansing foot bath and guests choose the aromatherapy that speaks to them. Go for the traditional hammam treatment called the kese and foam massage, where they use a course hand mitt to get rid of dead skin cells and then follow it with a fragrant soap foam massage.

Other unique massages range from the Love of Damask Roses with rose-scented massage oil for deep relaxation, and the Mystical Journey to Istanbul with heated stones.

Leaf Spa

At Leaf Spa, located inside the Brickell Arch, a Luxury Collection Hotel, self-care comes in the form of nature-inspired treatments coordinated with the seasons. For instance, spring’s Floral Flow Massage uses rose aromatherapy to elevate your energy, while summer’s Vital Force Massage utilizes deep pressure massage to revitalize.

When you’re done being pampered, enjoy amenities like an infrared sauna, a meditation area and a relaxation room.

Miami Spa Months

July-August

For those seeking a spa day for less, look for spa specials during Miami Spa Months in July and August. Miami’s top spas offer a dedicated spa menu featuring treatments at special rates of $109, $159 or $199, giving spa-goers up to 40% off regular prices.