Spread across Connecticut’s mix of coastal cities and rural areas are a wide number of day spas that welcome clients seeking a spot of pampering.
(Photo: Seoul Spa & Sauna)
While it’s often only possible to use a spa if you’re a member, there are also plenty that welcome guests seeking a one-off experience. Across Connecticut, there are spas that offer day passes and custom day packages giving guests access to a range of luxurious treatments and services, as well as amenities such as swimming pools, saunas, Jacuzzis, and more. If you find yourself in Connecticut and would like to book into one of the state’s day spas, we’ve selected 5 of the best.
Seoul Spa & Sauna
Located in the town of West Hartford, Seoul Spa & Sauna references the capital of South Korea in its name, and it offers a little taste of Korean relaxation in this quiet corner of Connecticut. The spa lays claim to being the only sauna in the state to offer a Korean body scrub – a unique service designed to increase blood flow and circulation. Clients can also enjoy a variety of hot stone and foot massages or saunas (both steam and dry), or try a combination of both, all focussed on alleviating stress, clearing your mind and allowing the meditative silence to bring a sense of peace back into your life
Groupon currently offers discounts of up to 50% on treatments at this day spa. They also offer reductions for many other Connecticut spas. Check Groupon.com.
C’est La Vie
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Founded in 2014 and based in the town of Glastonbury, this spa is run by an esthetician with 28 years of skin care experience. The spa specialises in anti-aging facials and treatments using medical grade skincare products as well as a botanical professional brand. Services also include multiple types of facials, custom massages, and cosmetics injectables performed by a doctor, as well as oxygen and thermoclear-based treatments – the former designed to help aid the delivery of important vitamins and nutrients into the deep layers of the skin, and the latter using the very latest in radio frequency machines technology to treat epidermal imperfections on all skin types.
Somers Day Spa
A full service luxury day spa offering everything from nails, make-up and hair removal to pampering facials, foot and hand care, and body treatments, this tranquil oasis in the town of Somers invites clients to take a break from their busy schedule and treat themselves to the ultimate, affordable indulgence. Their extensive menu of spa services are delivered by friendly specialists who seek to provide the highest quality services and deliver a wonderful spa experience.
The Spa at Norwich Inn
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Combining the best aspects of a boutique hotel and an historic Inn, with a luxurious day spa for treatments, beauty and fitness, this venue in the riverside city of Norwich offers a range of custom day spa packages. Tucked away within historic country surroundings, the spa features some 27 treatment rooms, a fitness centre, indoor pool, relaxation room, Sauna, steam toom, hot tub, salon, fitness classes, and activities, all designed to both relax and stimulate your senses. Services include massages, body treatments, facials, nails and hair.
Red Sun Hair Tanning & Day Spa
Specialising in hair and tanning, this warm-hued salon and spa offers a variety of other self-care services including nails, waxing, manicures and bridal. A team of fully certified, professional beauty experts are on hand to make you look and feel great, with free consultations provided before any service or treatment to find out just what you need to be at you best. For their tailored hair services, they offer cutting, colouring, foiling, keratin treatments and more, for hair of all types, and their stylists use high-end products by the likes of Paul Mitchell, Joico and Goldwell.