7 Best Marriott Hotels with Spas

Best Marriott Hotels with Spas

Kananaskis Mountain Lodge – Canada

Part of the Marriott’s Autograph Collection, the Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, located in the Canadian Rockies, near Banff, Alberta, offers fantastic mountain views and great activities no matter what the season.

Whether you’re up for a hike in the wilderness, a trip to a nearby glacier, or just a day of relaxing, dining, and taking in the views from your room, this property offers something for everyone.

For those looking for some pampering, the property’s Nordic Spa includes hot and cold hydrotherapy, saunas, treatment rooms, and more, with many facilities that can be enjoyed outdoors, providing a captivating experience immersed in the Canadian wilderness.

We have a more detailed review of the Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, so check that out to learn more about what’s available on-site and nearby.

The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain – USA

The next hotel we’ve chosen, the Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, is nestled into the Arizona desert near Tucson, offering weary travellers an idyllic reprieve with its three swimming pools, multiple on-site dining options, and an award-winning spa.

Whether you’re seeking adventure or tranquillity, this stunning property offers ample activities and experiences to please all types of guests.

The on-site spa features relaxation rooms and a diverse menu of treatment options, as well as a meditation platform in one of the pools, where you can focus on your breath while listening to the breeze moving across the Sonoran desert landscape.

Check out our review of The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain to get more details on the property and its amenities.

Phulay Bay, a Ritz Carlton Reserve – Thailand

If you’re looking for a spa vacation in a luxurious tropical environment, look no further than Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve property.

Situated in Krabi, among limestone mountains on the coast of Thailand’s Andaman Sea, this 5-star beach resort offers luxurious villas, private pavilions, incredible dining options, and enough spectacular scenery to suit your every mood and desire.

The hotel’s heavenly spa intermingles with the natural surroundings and offers guests steam baths, a vitality pool, saunas, a wellness studio, and spacious relaxation areas to leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

Danang Marriott Resort & Spa – Vietnam

Just across the border from Thailand is the next property on our list of the best Marriott hotels with spas: the Danang Marriott Resort & Spa in Vietnam.

Combining traditional Cham architecture with French Indochine influences, this beachfront property gives guests access to the ocean, the city, the caves and Buddhist sanctuaries of the Marble Mountains, and so much more.

Barely 30 minutes away from the gorgeous UNESCO heritage town of Hoi An, the Danang Marriott Resort & Spa lets you explore to your heart’s content and then return to comfort and luxury whenever you want.

For those planning to take advantage of the services at Quan Spa, we recommend considering the resort’s signature four-hand massage performed by two skilled therapists, or one of the many other indulgent treatments, such as couples massage, steam rooms, and yoga.

Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa – United Arab Emirates

The Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, is an intimate retreat in a dreamy and serene desert landscape near Abu Dhabi.

During your stay, you can enjoy the tranquillity of this boutique resort inspired by classic Bedouin dwellings and showcasing traditional artwork, Arabesque accessories, and panoramic views of the desert dunes.

Should you choose to set out from your expansive suite or villa, the surroundings offer intriguing activities like horseback riding, camel rides, evening desert walks, desert waves, and more.

The Saray Spa is the hallmark of the hotel experience and offers guests bespoke wellness plans to help refresh and rebalance. An oasis of rejuvenation and well-being, the spa program offers features like vitality pools, steam rooms, a traditional Turkish hammam, and salt rooms.

Take a look at our review of Al Wathba to learn even more about what’s available at this unique desert property.

Domes Noruz Chania, Autograph Collection – Greece

The adults-only lifestyle resort Domes Noruz Chania in Greece boasts a spectacular seaside location near the city of Chania, making it an ideal destination for travellers looking for a bit of everything.

During your time at this stunning property, you can enjoy live jazz by the beach, helicopter rides over the breathtaking Samaria Gorge, and other unique experiences curated for you and the locale.

Of course, old-town Chania is a must-see cultural destination, blending Ottoman, Venetian, and Greek architectures, and welcoming visitors with many shops and restaurants along its cobblestone streets.

When you’ve had enough of the beaches and the town, be sure to take some time at the award-winning Soma spa with hamman baths, plunge pools, pure olive oil bath amenities, saunas, and an array of available treatments.

Learn more in our review of the beautiful Domes Noruz Chania.

Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa – Mexico

The final property on our list of the best Marriott hotels with spas is the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa on the Pacific coast of Mexico.

This large property is perfectly situated on the beach but also near downtown Puerto Vallarta, and showcases multiple pools, diverse restaurants, an 18-hole golf course partnered with the property, the option to choose a swim-up room, and, of course, the spectacular Ohtli Spa.

When you’re ready to indulge, you’ll feel any tension melt away thanks to the spa’s many treatments, providing aromatherapy, plunge pools, massages, body scrubs, and more.

And of course, while visiting, you can also get to know more about your destination with options like a tequila tasting, culinary classes, whale watching (between December and March), and many more beach- and hotel-based activities.

Things to Consider

Before you book your next trip to one of the above Marriott properties (or any other Marriott property for that matter), let’s quickly go over some great ways to save money and make your stay even more wonderful.

Marriott Bonvoy points

All of the properties in this article can be booked with Marriott Bonvoy points, so let’s look at how to best earn points so that you can put your feet up without having to dig too deep into your savings account.

Marriott Bonvoy points can be earned in the following ways:

When you stay at Marriott properties, you can earn up to 10 points per $1 USD that you spend on eligible expenses, plus an additional percentage in bonus points based on your Marriott Bonvoy elite status (more on this below).

Additionally, you can earn Bonvoy points when you make purchases with partnered merchants like Uber and Starbucks.

If you have a credit card that earns American Express Membership Rewards, you can also transfer these points to Marriott Bonvoy at a rate of 1:1.2.

Finally, and most lucratively, you can earn Marriott Bonvoy points on all your purchases when you use either the Marriott Bonvoy^® American Express^®* Card or the Marriott Bonvoy^® Business American Express^®* Card.

These cards not only offer earning rates of up to 5 Bonvoy points per $1 spent, but they also give you a handful of valuable perks like automatic Silver elite status and an annual free night award.

Marriott Bonvoy elite status

Marriott Bonvoy elite status is a great way to elevate your ability to earn points and give you access to extra perks and benefits that you can enjoy during your stays.

As a Marriott Bonvoy elite member, you’ll earn the following bonus points rates while staying at most Marriott properties (this is in addition to the regular points rate and the points you earn with your Marriott co-branded credit card):

These elevated earning rates work on the cost of your stay and on incidentals that can be charged to your room, like on-site dining and spa services.

Additionally, each membership tier comes with more and more perks, adding levels of convenience and luxury to your trips away.

You can read all about the expanding benefits available in our Marriott elite status guide, but in general, depending on your elite status, perks can include late check-out, room upgrades, welcome gifts, exclusive hotel lounge access, an Annual Choice Benefit, and more.

Conveniently, you get automatic Silver elite status just for carrying either the Marriott Bonvoy^® American Express^®* Card or the Marriott Bonvoy^® Business American Express^®* Card.

Additionally, the American Express Platinum Card^® gives you automatic Marriott Bonvoy Gold elite status, instantly adding some extras during your next Marriott stay.

Bottom Line

The 7 Marriott hotels with spas listed above are just a handful of the over 500 compelling « spa properties » that Marriott has listed within its global network.

Whether you want a boutique experience in the tropics, a unique environment like the desert, a refreshing winter escape to the mountains, or something else entirely, one of Marriott’s brands can make your desires a reality.

Plus, if you’ve done some planning and have a stash of Marriott Bonvoy points ready to go, you may be able to enjoy a relaxing trip away while barely having to touch your trip fund at all.

FAQs

How many Marriott properties have spas?

On the Marriott website, they list over 500 properties under the « spa resort » search heading, with locations around the world.

Can I use my Marriott Bonvoy points for my stays at properties with spas?

Yes, you can redeem your Marriott Bonvoy points to cover the cost of stays at properties with spas; however, you aren’t able to redeem your points for spa services themselves.

Can I redeem Marriott Bonvoy points for spa services?

No, you’re not able to redeem Marriott Bonvoy points for the cost of spa services. However, if you charge these services to your room, you can earn Marriott Bonvoy points on these incidentals, and you can even enjoy the elevated earning rate associated with Marriott Bonvoy elite status.