Are you looking for a soul-soothing vacation? A place where you can enjoy luxe accommodation, pampering on-site amenities, and incredible landscape views that will rejuvenate your body and mind? Head to Colorado and stay at one of these top-rated wellness retreats that are sure to do the trick.
The Peaks Resort & Spa - Telluride
Situated in the heart of Telluride’s Mountain Village, the Peaks Resort & Spa is surrounded by the jagged peaks of the Rockies in southwestern Colorado. The top-rated Telluride hotel offers the opportunity to indulge in some pampering at its wellness spa, which features everything from a Pilates studio and meditation lounge to eucalyptus-filled Jacuzzis. Enjoy rejuvenating treatments like hot stone therapy, and participate in yoga, tennis or meditation classes, or even personal training sessions. There’s plenty to do off the property too, with the host of outdoor adventures that await, including hiking, mountain biking, climbing and more. A wide range of accommodations is available, with rooms and suites, condos and penthouses, along with a convenient ski-in/ski-out location at the base of Telluride’s famous ski resort that makes it ideal for those who want to enjoy a wellness retreat and time on the slopes.
Gravity Haus - Vail
Gravity Haus Vail not only offers lavish and inviting accommodations that boast fireplaces, deep soaking tubs, and feather beds, but it also hosts Dryland Fitness, an 18,000 square foot fitness center with Peloton bikes, cardio equipment, weights, and CYBEX equipment. Plus, they host group fitness and yoga classes. Facials, massage, experiential recovery therapies, and acupuncture are all available too, to complete the total package. The restaurant Slope Room serves pasture-raised, sustainable meats and local ingredients for a delicious meal. Off the property, walk into Vail Village and you’ll feel as if you’ve stepped into the mountain town of Zermatt in Switzerland.
Cheyenne Mountain Resort - Colorado Springs
One of the top resorts in Colorado, Cheyenne Mountain Resort makes for the ideal retreat, complete with stunning mountain views and a host of offerings designed to soothe the body, mind and soul. In fact, there’s so much to do right on the property, you may never want to leave, although you should really get out and explore a little, with Pikes Peak practically at your doorstep. There’s a 35-acre lake for water sports, an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, a fitness center and five indoor/outdoor swimming pools. The resort also hosts activities like fishing trips, rock climbing classes and jeep tours. All of those calories you’ll be burning mean you’ll need some good fuel, and, fortunately, this resort comes through in a big way when it comes to dining, with a number of restaurants offering something for everyone, including fresh, regional specialties and plenty of healthy, gourmet fare.
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort - Colorado Springs
Just a mile from Garden of the Gods, a National Natural Landmark with over 300 spectacular sandstone formations with opportunities to hike, climb and horseback ride, Garden of the Gods Club and Resort provides a unique wellness retreat for restoring mind, body and spirit. Treatments aimed at melting stress, detoxing and more can be enjoyed in the spa which includes a Pink Himalayan salt-inhalation room with infrared deep-heat therapy and an aromatherapy herbal sauna. Health assessments, nutritional therapy, an extensive fitness center, two pools and a 27-hole golf course among its many other offerings. The elegant rooms and suites all come with patios or balconies showcasing mountain views and some have fireplaces too.
The Broadmoor - Colorado Springs
The Broadmoor is one of the most luxurious resorts in Colorado and when it opened its doors in 1918, it offered one of the first spas in the country as its world-traveling founders, Spencer and Julie Penrose, wanted health and wellness to be a big part of their property where guests also enjoy an ideal mix of outdoor adventure and European-style opulence. Today, guests can enjoy everything from stand-up paddleboarding to hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing. It’s even possible to hike to the summit of Pikes Peak and take the famous train back down. After a day of activities, the on-site spa is the place to go, with dry saunas, steam rooms, aromatherapy rooms and a full menu of treatments that incorporate ingredients from the natural surroundings. There’s a fabulous outdoor infinity pool too.
Aspen Meadows Resort - Aspen
Aspen Meadows Resort sits on 40 acres, cradled in the Rocky Mountains to provide a secluded sanctuary. It was founded in the 1950s by one of the forefathers of “the Aspen idea,” which is the trifecta of wellness that involves nurturing the mind, body and spirit. It includes a renowned health club with an outdoor heated saltwater pool, hot tub and steam rooms. Tennis courts and a gym are on-site while snowshoes and bicycles are available for rent. Suites include kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs and floor-to-ceiling windows. Some have patios or balconies with magnificent mountain views.
Park Hyatt Beaver Creek and Spa - Avon
Overlooking Beaver Creek Mountain, the luxurious Park Hyatt Beaver Creek and Spa is home to the Allegria Spa, with the highlights Aqua Sanitas Water Sanctuary, inspired by ancient Roman bathhouses for an unforgettable and rejuvenating five-step hydrotherapy treatment. There are 23 treatment rooms and a wide range of offerings based on healing properties found in the local area, such as the relaxing Colorado Wild Rose Cure. There’s also a heated outdoor pool, multiple hot tubs and an ice skating rink, while endless opportunities for outdoor adventure await nearby from hiking and mountain biking to skiing. Afterward, enjoy fireside dining, served indoors or out. The lodge-style rooms all come with balconies for relaxing with mountain views.
St Julien Hotel & Spa - Boulder
The opulent St. Julien Hotel and Spa offers plenty of ways to relax and rejuvenate. Its spa includes 12 treatment rooms, a relaxation lounge, a hot tub, a steam room and a menu with a wide range of handcrafted treatments and in-room massages are available too. There’s a full-service salon for hair care, makeup, manis and pedis along with a lap pool and a whirlpool, while a long list of active pursuits can be enjoyed nearby, including hiking the spectacular trails skirting the Flatiron Mountains. Feed your appetite at the highly acclaimed fine-dining restaurant and then turn in for a peaceful night’s rest in elegant rooms with four-poster beds.
Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort - Nathrop
Mount Princeton is a beautiful resort surrounded by the Rockies with pools that are naturally heated by geothermal water. It includes small pools that are right inside Chalk Creek which runs alongside the property for a fabulous natural soak. There’s a lavish spa with an extensive menu of body treatments and massage, yoga and fitness classes, and a restaurant with a menu focused on fresh ingredients, including local produce. Accommodation is in lodge rooms or cabins with one- and two-bedroom options.
Drala Mountain Center - Red Feather Lakes
Located northwest of Fort Collins in the Rocky Mountains, Drala Mountain Center, formerly known as Shambhala Mountain Center, is a renowned meditation and yoga retreat spread over 600 acres. Personal retreat packages can be created and there are a variety of programs on topics like mindfulness, stress reduction and nature. In between sessions, there are eight miles of trails to hike, bike or snowshoe while practicing active meditation. Lodging options include everything from tent platforms providing the chance to immerse yourself in the scenic surroundings to lodge suites with modern amenities.
