It’s true that being a mom can be rewarding, but it’s also hard work with zero vacation days. Taking a weekend off is tough, but what if you could escape for just the day and emerge by evening feeling as relaxed and refreshed as you would from a long trip? We’re here to tell you that you can, thanks to 12 New Jersey day spas that offer more than just your average massage table. These luxe locations — some with pools, gyms, unique treatment rooms, and cafes — make a few hours feel like an incredible getaway. So go ahead and book that sitter; it’s time to take yourself away to one of these 12 relaxing NJ spas for a little daycation. (feature photo credit: @sojospaclub)

NJ Spas Perfect For A Daycation

Alchemy Mind and Body

Relaxation with a side of nature? Yes, please. At Alchemy, the ultimate retreat is soaking in one of their outdoor hydrotherapy tubs in the spa garden in any season (yup, even winter). Choose a tub with or without a roof, giving you the option to soak in the open sky or a gentle rain or shield you from the elements (maybe when it’s snowing?). If outdoor tubs aren’t your thing, there are plenty of other zen treatments, too, like a handmade foot soak, hydrotherapy facial, and a warm coconut massage. 
4451 State Highway 27, Princeton, NJ 08540

Avanti Day Resort

Escape to the Far East at this soothing spa and salon. While there are many spa treatments like the 24K Gold Facial and The Salt Cave Therapy, their unique body treatments are the epitome of relaxation and daycations. The most indulgent? The Razul Signature Room is in a beautifully tiled chamber with a relaxing dome-shaped starry sky, a mud bath, soft rain falling from the ceiling, and a flotation ritual.
Avanti Day Resort, 345 U.S. 9, Manalapan Township, NJ 07726

Bangz Salon & Wellness Spa 

That peaceful feeling washes over you as soon as you enter the former church location. Stained glass windows bring beautiful light into the space as you head upstairs to tranquil surroundings with soothing waterfall sounds. Choose to spend the day winding down with indulgent treatments like the 24K Gold Facial and Hydrating Body Polish, then head to the salon downstairs where you can get a blowout and makeup, perfect if you plan to extend your vacay day into the night.
Bangz Salon & Wellness Center, 23 S. Fullerton Ave., Montclair, NJ 07042

Island Spa & Sauna

From the moment you step inside, Island Spa & Sauna gives off welcoming and relaxing vibes in the 30,000-square-foot day spa, where you can revitalize and rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul. The spa offers foot and body massages, Korean body scrubs, facials, and unique dry saunas made from clay, rock salt, and charcoal. Sit at the on-site cafe and sample delicious Korean cuisine, or stop at the juice bar. And a highlight is “Treasure Island,” a sauna engraved with semi-precious stones and crystals known for their healing power.
Island Spa and Sauna, 1769 Lincoln Highway, Edison, NJ 08817

Ocean Casino Resort Exhale Spa + Bathhouse

Indulge in a 40,000-square-foot spa that provides everything from therapeutic body and skin-care services to indulging mind and body experiences like the Ultrasonic Facial or the Seaweed Ocean Wrap and Massage. Then, after your treatment, plunge into the jetted pool and jacuzzi or soak up the healing vibes in the Himalayan Salt grotto, where the bricks and floor are made from pure Himalayan salt blocks. 
Exhale Spa + Bathhouse, 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Reflections Spa

Reflections Spa, nestled inside The Grand Cascade Lodge at Crystal Springs, transforms the spa day experience into something truly special. While its sister spa, Elements (also located on the Crystal Springs property), has beautiful amenities and surroundings, this one focuses on extravagance and luxury, offering complimentary pink champagne and chocolates, a foot soak, and use of the Biosphere indoor pool complex at the Lodge. The glamorous decor — complete with waterfalls and a quartz crystal-encrusted ceiling — sets the tone for opulent treatments like the Jet Peel Facial or the Deep Tissue Massage. 
Reflections Spa, 3 Wild Turkey Way, Hamburg, NJ 07419

Salt Spa at Reeds Shelter Haven

If a luxury spa is your kind of place, then a visit to Salt Spa at the Reeds Shelter Haven resort is a must. Start your treatment with a visit to the serene Brine Lounge, where you can breathe in the therapeutic salt-infused air while relaxing on plush lounges with soothing music and lights. Or book the Turkish Bath Room for a warm and steamy Detoxifying Mud Treatment while gazing at the Swarovski starry sky on the ceiling above. There are also facial treatments, unique massages like Raindrop Therapy, and a blow-out bar for after your day of relaxation. 
9628 3rd Avenue, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247

Sojo Spa Club 

This contemporary Korean-style bathhouse feels like you landed at one of those island destination spas. For a single fee, you can spend as long as you like soaking up the zen vibes. Relax on the rooftop garden with spectacular views of NYC, lounge around at the infinity pool, walk the shallow water foot massage path, or indulge in the outdoor baths, like the silk one, that infuses hot spring microbubbles directly into the water to nourish and improve skin elasticity. Oh, and don’t forget the treatments (available in the appointment-only spa), like the body scrub, acupressure, and heated salt stone massage.
Sojo Spa Club, 660 River Road, Edgewater, NJ 07020

Spa Pendry Natirar

Indulge in a world-class spa at Pendry Natirar, which gives a hint of the English countryside and the essence of Morocco (the King of Morrocco once owned the historic property). Their signature treatments include a firming Fine Tune Facial, which gives a sculpted look thanks to sound therapy and tuning forks to assist with muscle reshaping, and a multi-sensory CBD Wellness Journey, which incorporates CBD into a body scrub and massage to help quell pain and inflammation.  And with any treatment, you can indulge in The Harvest Bathing Ritual, a 6-step layered ritual with hand-blended Farm-to-Spa mud enriched with seasonal fresh harvested and steam-distilled ingredients for an extra special treat.
400 Natirar Drive, Peapack-Gladstone, NJ 07977

The Fountain Spa

The Fountain Spa has state-of-the-art facilities and top-notch treatments in sophisticated surroundings, with two locations in Bergen County. Book one of their day-long packages to be truly pampered, like A Day Mom Will Love, which includes a whirlpool bath, the Eminence Organic Facial, Fountain Signature massage, and pedicure. The Hackensack location is in the Riverside Square Mall, making it convenient to add in some retail therapy.
The Fountain Spa Ramsey, 1100 State Rt 17, Ramsey, NJ 07446
The Fountain Spa Hackensack, 1o Riverside Square Mall, Hackensack, NJ 07601

The Spa at Forrestal

Take a break in the 15,000-square-foot spa with fitness facilities and an indoor pool. Set among a wooded retreat (there are also walking and biking trails should you want to get outdoors), you’ll feel relaxed as you settle into the secluded oasis. The serene treatments include a heated stone massage, a peptide 24/7 skin sync, and a tension-relieving spa pedicure.
The Spa at Forrestal, 100 College Rd E, Princeton, NJ 08540

The Spa at Ocean Place

When you enter this spa with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the beach and ocean, you might forget that you took a car here and not a plane. The renovated spa, decorated with soft, calming beige tones and natural stone, is a sweet spot for relaxing and rebooting for a few hours. They offer treatment rooms with private soaking tubs so you can wind down before a decadent Caviar Facial Experience or the Vitality Swedish Massage.
Ocean Place Resort & Spa, Ocean Place Conference Center, 1 Ocean Blvd #1, Long Branch, NJ 07740

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