A spa that feels like a destination resort with stunning NYC skyline views? Yes, please. You’ll find that and more when you check into the modern Korean bathhouse-style spa at the SoJo Spa Club in Edgewater., NJ. But this isn’t any ordinary day spa—with a rooftop garden featuring stunning views of New York City, an infinity pool and outdoor baths, unique Asian treatments you can’t find anywhere else in the country (hello, Volcanic Sand Bath), and an attached hotel to spend the night, you’ll definitely feel like you escaped the daily grind, even if it’s only for a few hours. Scroll down for what to know about SoJo Spa Club. (featured photo credit: NJ MOM)
Relax and unwind at the Sojo Spa Club
The Charcoal Sauna is always a good idea. Photo Credit: SoJo Spa Club
Choose your own relaxing experience
Sojo Spa Club stands out not only for its immersive experience—the sleek white decor, marble and teak accents, and tropical landscaping with waterfalls and pools make you feel like you’re on a tropical vacay—but also for the one-of-a-kind treatments and experiences. Pick from amenities like the Ice Room with cryotherapy and Hot Stone Beds to increase blood circulation and improve skin tone. Like sweating it out in a sauna? Sojo Spa Club has six different ones, all with various skin and health benefits. Opt for the White Clay in healing natural mud that stimulates the lymphatic system, or go for the Red Clay imported from Korea and known to help with sleeping and digestion. Or unwind in the pink-hued Himalayan Salt Sauna, where salt brick walls resemble a natural salt cave, promoting clean air that invigorates and refreshes the respiratory system.
Relax in a Volcanic Sand Bath at SoJo Spa Club. Photo Credit: NJ MOM
Take a Volcanic Sand Bath or try a holistic treatment
Beach lovers take note—at SoJo Spa Club, experience an authentic Volcanic Sand Bath where you hang in the sand, soaking up all the benefits of the Japanese tradition of sand bathing. This treatment—the only one of its kind in the U.S.—brings volcanic sands imported from Japan that have naturally alkaline, detoxifying, and anti-inflammatory properties beneficial to the skin. Sand, not your thing? With a diverse menu of East/West treatments, you can find the usual, like a Deep Tissue Massage, or holistic ones like Acupressure Therapy, where you can choose between 30, 60, or 90-minute sessions rooted in ancient Chinese healing, including reflexology and a Japanese shiatsu massage.
The menu at SoJo Spa Club has anything you want, whether a sit-down meal or a quick sandwich. Photo Credit: SoJo Spa Club
Recharge with a bite to eat
Hungry after all the relaxing? Sojo Spa Club’s Food Hall has anything you want, whether a traditional Ramen dish with chicken or veggies or a refreshing Greek Salad. There are also sandwiches, thin-crust pizzas, and rice dishes. When the weather is warm, head to the outdoor grill on the 7th floor, where you can relax, overlooking the Hudson River with freshly grilled meat and seafood dishes. And for a drink or sweets any time of year, head to the outdoor Infinity Lounge by the pool with slushies and ice cream in the summer and hot chocolate and coffee in the winter.
The pools and the views are worth the visit alone. Photo Credit: NJ MOM
Take a dip in one of the heated pools or baths
Regardless of what the weather is like outside or what season it is, the thermal pools and baths at SoJo Spa are open year-round. In a space all its own, the Infinity Pool offers gorgeous panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline, and the water is a balmy 96-105 degrees throughout the year. After floating in this pool, head to the open-air hydrotherapy pool and hot tubs for an invigorating soak with a tropical feel among stunning NYC views. There is also a Hinoki Bath with a soothing lemon fragrance, a natural antibacterial oil, and a Carbon-rich Bath that boasts a high concentration of natural carbon dioxide to increase blood oxygen levels and improve circulation. The newest addition to SoJo Spa is the Silk Bath, which is a great place to revitalize your skin and has a larger seating area for more space.
SoJo Spa Club has fantastic views both day and night. Photo Credit: SoJo Spa Club
What to know before you go
Daily admission starts at $125 for a day pass at SoJo Spa Club and includes access to all pools, baths, saunas, bath houses, and a private and secure locker to store your belongings. Your admission also includes a robe, towels, and complimentary toiletries in the Bath House. Spa treatments, products, and food & beverage are an additional fee. Bring a photo ID, bathing suit, flip-flops, and a reusable water bottle for your visit. Each treatment must be booked separately from the daily admission pass, and prices vary depending on your desired treatment. Some treatments are available for couples, while others are for one person or separated by gender. SoJo Spa Club has two convenient parking options. The complimentary parking lot is located at the corner of River Rd. and Archer Street, one block from SoJo. You can also get valet at the entrance for $15/car (including tax).
If you want to make your spa getaway an overnight trip, book a room at Hotel SoJo. Guests enjoy all-day admission to the Sojo Spa Club during their stay. Rooms are modern and appointed with a rainfall shower, globally renowned ESPA products, and plush towels, and most have floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of NYC. Prices vary from $680 a night to $760 a night.
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SoJo Spa Club
660 River Road
Edgewater, NJ 07020
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