Massage and spa days in Palm Springs. Yes, you can leave the pool.
Short answer: a 60-minute massage at a Palm Springs hotel spa that posts its menu runs about $210 to $295. The Avalon’s Estrella Spa lists $210 for a 60-minute massage, the Colony Palms spa lists $265 to $295 for 60 minutes, and the Séc-he spa starts at $255 for 60. If you just want to soak, Azure Palm’s day pass in nearby Desert Hot Springs starts at $83, according to Visit Greater Palm Springs.
Palm Springs has a very well-earned reputation for pool days, and a quieter one for sore shoulders from carrying a cooler up the Tram. Here is where to book a real massage or a mineral soak, what it costs when the price is published, and which hotel spas make non-guests do homework first.
$210
60-minute massage, Estrella Spa The Avalon Massage at the Avalon Hotel; 75 min $265, 90 min $298; optional tip customary 18–25%
$83
all-day mineral pool pass Azure Palm in Desert Hot Springs, 8 AM–8 PM, per Visit Greater Palm Springs
$255
60-minute massage, Séc-he Relaxing Desert Rain, Arnica and Restoring Energy massages; $145 for a 30-minute back massage
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From each business’s own page or license record, checked November 2, 2026. Prices and hours change, so confirm before you go.
Body & Wellness in Palm Springs compared
Place
Type
From
Non-guests
Hours
The Spa at Séc-heTahquitz Canyon Way
Mineral-spring spa, massage
$145 (30 min back)
Day pass $25–$35 with $200+ in services
Daily, 8 AM–7 PM
Estrella SpaAvalon Hotel
Hotel spa, massage
$210 (60 min)
Spa Amenity Pass $65 without a treatment
Daily, 9 AM–4 PM, by appointment
Palm Springs Yacht Club SpaThe Parker
Hotel spa, massage
$275 (60 min)
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Daily, 9:30 AM–6 PM
The Spa at Colony PalmsIndian Canyon Dr
Hotel spa, deep tissue
$295 (60 min Arnica Deep Tissue)
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The Spa at Palm MountainPalm Mountain Resort
Hotel spa, Swedish + pool
$213 (60 min, fees incl.)
Bookable on ResortPass
Daily, 8 AM–9 PM
Spa Las PalmasOmni Rancho Las Palmas (Rancho Mirage)
Resort spa, steam room, sauna
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Azure Palm Hot SpringsDesert Hot Springs
Mineral pools, saunas
$83 day pass
Day pass
8 AM–8 PM (per Visit Greater Palm Springs)
El Morocco Inn & SpaDesert Hot Springs
Mineral pools, massage studios
$50 day pass
Day pass
9 AM–7 PM
“—” means the source we checked doesn’t list it, not that the place never offers it.
Where to go
Body & Wellness in Palm Springs
No paid placements. Each place is here for a stated reason, with the source we checked on November 2, 2026.
The Spa at Séc-he
Published prices
Downtown
Open daily
Spa at the Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza downtown, with a published massage menu (Quartz, Arnica, CBD and others) alongside mineral pools, steam rooms and salt caves described by Visit Palm Springs.
Why it’s here. Every massage price is on the page, and the spa sits in walking distance of downtown. Visit Palm Springs’ spa guide and Travel Gay’s wellness piece both name it.
60-minute massages start at $255; 30-minute Back of Body is $145. Quartz Cupping is $275 for 60 minutes; Healing Quartz $265; CBD $285. Add-ons such as Theragun are $25. From October 1, 2026, guests who book $200 or more in services pay $25 Monday–Thursday or $35 Friday–Sunday for a required Treatment Guest Day Pass.
Hours
Daily · 8 AM–7 PM Café 7 AM–6 PM.
How
Book online or call 866-777-3243. Wellness packages, couples retreats and IV or injection services require calling. The page lists no cancellation policy.
Where
200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Hotel spa offering The Avalon Massage, a CBD spa experience and prenatal massage, with a Vichy shower and outdoor hot tub per Visit Palm Springs.
Why it’s here. The lowest published 60-minute massage price among the Palm Springs hotel spas we could read. The menu is a PDF with full pricing and cancellation rules.
The Avalon Massage: 60 min $210, 75 min $265, 90 min $298. CBD Spa Experience is $228 for 60 minutes. Tipping is optional; the menu says 18% to 25% is customary. Prices may change without notice.
Hours
Daily · 9 AM–4 PM, by appointment Hours may change seasonally.
How
Call 760-318-3000 or email the spa concierge. A credit card holds the booking. Cancel or reschedule at least 48 hours ahead. Guests must be 18 or older. The menu sells a $65 Spa Amenity Pass (up to four hours, no treatment); call to confirm availability. Pool loungers are reserved for registered hotel guests.
Massages from $275; Rain and Warm Stone from $285. Massages run 60, 75 or 90 minutes. A men’s facial starts at $275. A 20% service charge is added and goes to the service staff.
Hours
Daily · 9:30 AM–6 PM First treatment at 10 AM.
How
Book online or call the spa at 760-321-4606. The page does not say whether non-guests can book, so ask. Complimentary yoga runs Saturdays and Sundays at 10 AM.
Hotel spa with an Arnica Deep Tissue massage, Swedish, warm stone and CBD massages, body treatments and facials.
Why it’s here. One of the few Palm Springs hotel spas that names a deep-tissue massage and posts the price. Missing hours and non-guest rules mean call first.
Price
Arnica Deep Tissue: 60 min $295, 90 min $365. Simply Swedish is $265 for 60 minutes. A 20% gratuity is added to all treatments. Cancel 24 hours ahead or the full service is charged.
How
Contact the hotel at 760-969-1800. The page lists no spa hours and does not say whether non-guests can book. A consultation form is required; mention health conditions when you book.
Where
572 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Resort spa selling 60-minute Swedish and prenatal massages with pool and hot tub access through ResortPass.
Why it’s here. A published price, long evening hours and a non-guest booking route that does not require staying overnight. ResortPass lists the 60-minute Swedish massage with pool access.
60-minute Swedish massage plus pool access from $213, fees included. A 60-minute European facial with pool access is also from $213. No deep-tissue option appears on the page.
Hours
Daily · 8 AM–9 PM
How
Book on ResortPass, then check in with your confirmation and a photo ID. The page does not list guest policies or say whether the property is adults only.
In nearby Rancho Mirage: resort spa with a steam room, sauna and hot tub, plus spa day packages and a membership program for visitors who are not resort guests, per the spa page.
Why it’s here. Its spa page describes day packages and a membership program for visitors who are not resort guests. It is in Rancho Mirage, not Palm Springs proper.
Price
Prices not published on the spa page. The page says all pricing includes a 20% service charge but shows no amounts. Ask when you call.
How
Call (760) 836-3106. Spa hours are not listed on the page; it mentions summer hours without giving them, so ask.
Where
41000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 (about 15 minutes from downtown Palm Springs)
In nearby Desert Hot Springs: day-pass mineral pools, jetted spas and two saunas.
Why it’s here. Published day-pass price and a long list of mineral pools and saunas, for guys who want a soak more than a massage table. Travel Gay’s wellness piece names it.
All-day access starts at $83 (8 AM–8 PM), robe and slippers included. Visit Greater Palm Springs gives the price; the Daycation listing shows no price. Its listing counts 10 mineral pools, four jetted spas and two saunas. Massage is not listed on the pages we read.
Hours
All-day pass · 8 AM–8 PM (Visit Greater Palm Springs) The Daycation listing says Oasis Day Pass hours are 9 AM–7 PM; confirm when you book.
How
Book a day pass; check in with confirmation and photo ID. Free parking. Daycations cancelled before 10 AM on the arrival date are refunded in full, per the booking page.
Where
67589 Hacienda Ave., Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 (about 20 minutes from downtown Palm Springs)
In nearby Desert Hot Springs: day spa with mineral pools and private massage studios, with a profile on Gay Desert Guide.
Why it’s here. A $50 day pass with massage studios on site, per Visit Greater Palm Springs and Gay Desert Guide. Hours differ between sources. Gay Desert Guide’s page makes no LGBTQ+ statement about the inn.
Paraphrased from public discussions, with links. Not endorsements.
Can I book a spa here without staying at the hotel?Sometimes. Séc-he sells a Treatment Guest Day Pass with $200 or more in services, Palm Mountain sells day access on ResortPass, and Omni Rancho Las Palmas describes spa day packages for non-guests. Avalon’s menu sells a $65 Spa Amenity Pass without a treatment; the Parker and Colony Palms pages do not say, so call first. Séc-he treatments page ↗
Is there a gay-friendly spa scene in Palm Springs?Travel Gay calls Greater Palm Springs a top choice for LGBTQ+ travelers and lists Séc-he, Estrella and Azure Palm among the area’s wellness options. Its statements are about the region, not individual venues, so treat it as regional context. We left out sites that sell massage by individual practitioner. Travel Gay ↗
Where can I soak in mineral water for a day?Visit Greater Palm Springs lists day passes in Desert Hot Springs, including Azure Palm from $83, El Morocco from $50 and Tuscan Springs for $50 for four hours. Check each pass for age rules and days. Visit Greater Palm Springs ↗
Before you book
Make the first visit easy
Check the therapist, not the logo
In California, CAMTC certifies individual massage therapists, not businesses. Ask for your therapist’s CAMTC number and look it up with “Verify Certification” on camtc.org.
Budget the extras
Colony Palms and Parker add a 20% charge, Séc-he adds a day pass from $25 and the Avalon calls 18% to 25% tips customary. Ask for the total, not the menu price.
Avoid the midday sun
Palm Springs gets very hot in summer. Booking an early or late appointment, like Séc-he’s 8 AM start, beats walking a mile at noon.
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Quick answers
FAQ
How much is a massage in Palm Springs?
Published 60-minute prices we read: Avalon Estrella Spa $210, Séc-he from $255, Palm Springs Yacht Club from $275 and Colony Palms $265 to $295. ResortPass lists a 60-minute Swedish massage at Palm Mountain from $213 with pool access.
Is there a hot springs day pass near Palm Springs?
Yes, in Desert Hot Springs. Visit Greater Palm Springs lists Azure Palm from $83 (8 AM–8 PM) and El Morocco Inn & Spa from $50 (9 AM–7 PM).
Is CAMTC certification required in Palm Springs?
CAMTC says its certification is voluntary under state law, though some cities require it for local permits. Either way, you can check a therapist’s certificate with “Verify Certification” on camtc.org.
What happened to the Riviera’s Santé Spa?
ResortPass says the Riviera Palm Springs is under renovation and expected to reopen in January 2027, so we left it out. Check before you plan around it.
Listings checked November 2, 2026. NOCTI is not affiliated with the businesses listed and receives nothing for listing them. Ratings and reviews belong to their platforms; follow the links to read them. This guide is general information, not medical advice.