Ottawa’s Best Spas; 8 Relaxing Spots to Relax and Unwind
Health and wellness are important parts of living a balanced life. The Ottawa region is full of amazing spas where you can rejuvenate your body, re-invigorate your spirit, reduce stress and enjoy a day of self-pampering. Treat yourself to luxurious body treatments, soothing massages, renewing skin care treatments, along with specialty treatments like isolation floating pods, cryo tanks, reiki and holistic treatments. Escape the everyday and relax and unwind at the best spas in the Ottawa region.
Kōena Spa
Photos: Kōena Spa
Founded on the principles of balance, wellness, relaxation, and Hawaiian hospitality, Kōena Spa is the ideal place for a day of complete relaxation. Located only 5 minutes from downtown Ottawa on the Quebec side of the Ottawa River, Kōena Spa specializes in thermotherapy and the art of slow living.
Alternate between hot, cold and relaxation in numerous baths, waterfalls, saunas, hammams, and indoor and outdoor relaxation and meditation areas. The Pa’akai Himalayan Salt Room is a unique space you won’t want to miss. The entire room is covered in colourful and healing Himalyan salt for the purposes of halotherapy; the use of salt for therapeutic purposes.
Signature Treatments
Massages: Therapeutic, lymphatic drainage, lomi lomi, Thai massage, seashell massage
Body treatments: Volcanic purity body treatment (hot stones and charcoal scrub), gua sha facial, granite body treatment
Onsite Dining
Kōena Bistro - Offers a selection of healthy cold-pressed juices, smoothies, salads and sandwiches, as well as pastries, cocktails and other small bites
Lounge Onō - Full-service menu which includes, sandwiches, burgers, as well as tasty starters like parmesan fries, poutines, local cheese boards a variety of tartars and healthy salads
Holtz Spa
A full-service spa located in Ottawa’s historic ByWard Market, Holtz Spa offers the widest range of treatments and services in the region. With over 10,000 sq. ft of spa facility including a fitness studio, hair salon and restaurant, Holtz Spa is the perfect place to treat yourself to a day of self-care.
Signature Treatments
Massage: Therapeutic, aromatherapy, lymphatic drainage, hot stone, couples massages
Body treatments: Signature Holtz body treatment, maple luscious body scrub and wrap, white chocolate truffle wrap, Swiss goat butter cream cocooning wrap
Specialty treatments: Japanese Head Spa Therapy, Forest therapy body & facial treatment
Holistic body renewal treatments: Reiki energy work, craniosacral therapy, chakra balancing, access bars, shirodhara, prakop thai herbal compress, craniosacral therapy, cupping
Beauty treatments: Manicures, pedicures, hair styling, medical aesthetics, detox and cellulite treatments
Onsite Dining
A light spa menu offers healthy tapas-style bites
Nordik Spa Nature
The ultimate relaxation retreat in the region Ottawa and the largest spa in North America, Nordik Spa Nature is the perfect place to rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit. Located in the quaint village of Old Chelsea, just 30 minutes from downtown Ottawa, and steps from Gatineau Park, Nordik Spa Nature is a wellness centre focusing on a multi-sensory experience and specializing in thermotherapy.
With 10 outdoor baths, 9 saunas, infinity pool, yoga and meditation sanctuary, exfoliation room, outdoor massage pavilions, and a unique salt water floating pool, Nordik Spa is the perfect place to improve your health and well-being in any season.
Signature Treatments
Augfuss ritual
Massages, facials, body treatments
Onsite Dining
Le Resto - Full-service menu from appetizers to gourmet dishes
Lounge - Light bites including charcuterie and artisanal cheese boards, salads, sandwiches, poke bowls
Biergarden - Specialty cocktails, micro-brewed beer, wine
Shack - Pizza, tacos, burgers, vegetarian dishes
Mezz Café - Specialty coffees, herbal teas, fresh pressed juices, freshly baked pastries
Accommodation
If you’re from out of town or celebrating a special occasion with family or friends’ getaway, Nordik Spa also offers accommodation at the Nordik Lodge. With a capacity of 10, just steps from the spa, its rustic, modern elegance is the perfect home base for a weekend wellness getaway.
Uppliva Nordic Spa
Tucked into the trendy neighbourhood of Hintonburg, Uppliva Sauna and Steam is an intimate, modern and cozy Nordic-style spa providing an escape from the busyness of every day life. The spa offers a sauna and steam circuit, including hot vapour and steam, cold waterfall and plunge pool, and relaxation area.
The circuit is limited to 15 guests maximum, allowing for an intimate and relaxing experience. You can augment your sauna and circuit experience by adding one of Uppliva’s Wildcrafted spa treatments. The treatments are handmade onsite using botanicals, natural oils, clays, seas salts and honey, and include aromatherapy foot soaks, facial masks, and exfoliating sea salt scrubs. They can be self-applied at leisure during your sauna and steam circuit for the ultimate in relaxation and pampering.
Signature Treatments
Massage: Therapeutic, aromatherapy, hot stone
Holistic Facial - Combining traditional Chinese medicine techniques and organic plant-based skincare
ISO Spa
Photos: ISO Spa
Floatation therapy and sensory deprivation is a unique therapy used to heal both the mind and body. ISO Spa specializes in this unique therapy with their modern and technologically advanced sensory deprivation flotation tanks. Immerse yourself in a float tank filled with 1000 litres of water heated to body temperature and mixed with 1,200 pound of Epsom salts, known to soothe aching muscles, reduce swelling, detoxify the body, and rejuvenate skin and hair. Each float session lasts 60 minutes, and you’re assigned your own private room with floatation tank, shower and locked door.
Renu Spa
When looking your best means feeling your best, Renu Spa is the place to go rejuvenate your look. With 3 locations across the city, Renu Spa offers a variety of esthetic services incorporating high-end beauty products and the latest treatments. Treat yourself to a massage, mani-pedi or opt for a restorative facial to help you feel your best.
Signature Treatments
Manicures & pedicures
Body treatments: Body Salt Glow, Dark Clay body wrap
Beauty treatments - Waxing, sugaring, lash lifts, brow tints
Medical esthetics - Microdermabrasion, micro-needling, Syndeo HydraFacial, cupping, injectables, laser hair removal
Bode Spa
The only of its kind in Ottawa, Bode Spa is a spa dedicated exclusively to men. With over a decade of experience, the spa provides specialized services for men while providing the privacy and comfort of a male-only environment.
Signature Treatments
Massages: Relaxation massages, massage + scrub
Grooming and beauty treatments: hair removal, D.I.F. Beard Facial, LED light therapy
Body treatments: CMP therapeutic foot fix, body scrubs
Moulin Wakefield Mill Hotel & Spa
The perfect place for a spa getaway, Moulin Wakefield Mill Hotel and Spa provides a sanctuary of serenity for your perfect weekend escape. Located in the village of Old Chelsea, only 20 minutes from downtown Ottawa, the spa is surrounded by forest, gardens, rushing water and tranquility.
Signature Treatments
Waterfall Experience - access to hot tubs, swimming pool and sauna
Massage: Therapeutic, couples
Beauty treatments: manicures, pedicures, facials
Specialty treatments: Forest Therapy Body Treatment
Onsite Dining
Heron Wine Bar - Lunch, dinner, midday snacks, Sunday brunch
La Muse - Breakfast and dinner
*Note these restaurants are part of Le Moulin Wakefield Hotel -robes are not permitted while dining
