As summer softens into September, Greater Palm Springs reveals a different kind of magic. The desert air turns crisp, the sunsets deepen into dusky pinks, and time itself seems to move more slowly. This is when the region transforms into a sanctuary for seekers of stillness and self-care. Long loved by tastemakers for its restorative energy and discreet luxury, Palm Springs now opens its doors to an even more indulgent escape: Spa Month. All through September, some of the most iconic spas in the valley unveil exclusive wellness experiences, designed to refresh both body and spirit. We’re talking mineral-rich pool soaks, sound baths under the stars, yoga with desert horizons as your backdrop, and treatments that feel as nourishing as they are decadent. It’s more than a getaway; an immersion into the art of slowing down and letting the desert’s rare alchemy work its magic.
Azure Palm Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa Oasis
Perched high on Miracle Hill, overlooking Mount San Jacinto and the Coachella Valley, Azure Palm Hot Springs feels like a sanctuary sculpted out of the earth itself. One of the only natural hot springs oases in Greater Palm Springs, it is the very definition of healing luxury. Their Spa Suites come with private mineral spring tubs, where the earth’s own waters flow at the perfect 105 degrees. For Spa Month, Azure offers romantic touches like the Sunset Private Oasis — a two-hour soak framed by candlelight, wine, and views that turn golden with the setting sun. Yoga, Pilates, and meditation flow seamlessly into the weekend here, while evenings invite the rare treat of a floating sound bath, over 200 candles flickering as vibration and stillness meet in harmony.
The Spring Resort & Spa
If Azure feels expansive, The Spring is quietly intimate. Nestled under the shadow of Mount San Jacinto, this retreat is a temple of cleansing, detoxification, and renewal. Its authentic Finnish co-ed sauna, spring water pools, and full suite of treatments — from facials to wraps to massages — create a rhythm of restoration that lingers long after you’ve left. This September, guests are invited not only to rest but also to realign through discounted spa packages and the ethereal Sound Bliss experiences. On September 21, under lunar energies, gongs and singing bowls create a vibrational journey that feels almost cosmic. It’s a meditation not just for the body, but for the soul.
Palm Springs Yacht Club at Parker Palm Springs
At the legendary Parker Palm Springs, wellness acquires a playfully indulgent edge. The Palm Springs Yacht Club (PSYC) is not your traditional spa — it’s an experience that mixes serious treatments with a wink of whimsy. Here, massages, facials, wraps, and nail services coexist with tennis courts lit for twilight play, yoga sessions, and a discreet indoor adults-only pool. For Spa Month, PSYC extends its menu of pleasures with special offers; a reminder that wellness needn’t be solemn. It can be spirited, lush, and joyfully chic.
Royal Sun Palm Springs
There’s a certain mystique to Royal Sun Palm Springs, where Palm Canyon Drive meets the dramatic backdrop of the San Jacinto Mountains. The 66-room retreat feels like stepping into Palm Springs’ glamorous past, yet it pulses with a modern, soulful energy. This September, the spotlight falls on the New Moon Equinox Conscious Dinner on September 22. Timed with a rare cosmic alignment, it unfolds as a ceremonial dining experience led by holistic chef Tara Middleton. Ayurvedic rituals, celestial guidance, and seasonal cuisine weave together into a night that feels less like dinner, more like transcendence.
Sands Hotel & Spa
With interiors dreamed up by Martyn Lawrence Bullard, the Sands Hotel & Spa is desert chic with Moroccan flair. Every corner is rich with detail — pink cabanas, arches, mid-century echoes — making it as much a design pilgrimage as a wellness retreat. For Spa Month, the hotel extends exclusive discounts across its spa services and pool passes, inviting guests to immerse themselves in Bullard’s vision while surrendering to deeply restorative treatments.
Westin Wellness Spa
At The Westin Rancho Mirage, the Westin Wellness Spa offers the scale and refinement of a grand resort spa, complete with 14 treatment rooms, whirlpools, steam facilities, and a dedicated yoga room. Their Spa Month specials, from the deeply grounding massage to the rejuvenating signature facial, are paired with thoughtful, complimentary touches, ensuring that wellness here is not just restorative, but also quietly luxurious.
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