The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West. These resorts are the 2025 winners of the Where to Stay: Wellness Getaways category. Check out the complete list of winners here. For our definitive and searchable travel directory to help you plan your next trip in the West, click here.
Canyon Ranch Tucson
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Since its founding in 1979, Canyon Ranch has defined destination wellness with personalized experiences across nutrition, fitness, and spirituality, all led by world-class experts. At the flagship Tucson resort, guests immerse themselves in the serene desert landscape, enjoying cutting-edge wellness programs and indulging in inventive dining, making for a transformative retreat that fosters lasting well-being and renewal.
Terra Palm Springs
Pablo Enriquez
The newest, cutest little spa stay in town, Terra packs a sauna, cold plunge, rain shower, and hot tub into a classic Palm Springs compound with views of the palm trees and San Jacinto Mountains. Book the room with a private patio and weights for a sweet self-care stay in the desert.
Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs
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At Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs in Calistoga, California, guests experience a blend of vintage charm and laid-back wellness with retro-chic rooms and soothing geothermal mineral pools. This iconic retreat invites relaxation with legendary mud baths, Southwest-inspired cuisine, and delightful wine country experiences, making it a perfect escape for those seeking authentic, playful rejuvenation.
Castle Hot Springs
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One of the most restorative getaways in the West, this 1,100-acre, adults-only hot-springs resort in the Sonoran Desert is without peer: It has just 31 cabins and villas; has its own hot springs; once hosted Roosevelts, Vanderbilts, and Astors; has its own farm; and it offers via ferrata, horseback riding, and, of course, an excellent spa. Just an hour outside Phoenix, this is an Arizona icon.
The Ranch Malibu
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The Ranch Malibu, nestled in the scenic Santa Monica Mountains, offers a transformative wellness retreat that harmonizes luxury with nature across 200 acres of rugged coastline. Renowned for its immersive programs and focused on long-term health and vitality, guests here indulge in guided hikes, plant-based cuisine, and innovative wellness practices, creating a rejuvenating sanctuary where relaxation and personal growth flourish.
Miraval Arizona
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Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Miraval Arizona offers a sanctuary of transformative wellness nestled in the serene Sonoran Desert, providing guests with luxurious accommodations and a holistic approach that harmonizes mind, body, and spirit. Through immersive workshops, from equine experiences to Ayurveda and digital mindfulness, this retreat fosters profound personal growth, creating a rejuvenating escape that reconnects guests with themselves and the world around them.
Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort
Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort/Tanveer Badal
Set on 90,000 serene acres in the uplands of Lanai, this world-class wellness retreat, founded by Larry Ellison and Dr. David Agus, is all about helping guests create a roadmap to living longer, healthier lives. With personalized programs led by expert guides, spa hales, onsen baths, and dining by Nobu, it’s a truly one-of-a-kind sanctuary for top-tier athletes and wellness seekers alike.
Murrieta Hot Springs Resort
Thomas J. Story
Just 80 miles from L.A., this newly updated 46-acre sanctuary is built around dozens of geothermal soaking pools, cold plunges, and tranquil water features designed to restore body and mind. Alongside its thermal experiences, guests can deepen their well-being with yoga classes and soothing sound baths, all rooted in the healing power of the natural mineral springs that have drawn Hollywood’s famous starlets since the early 1900s.
